Kyler Murray injury timetable changed, per Cardinals' coach Jonathan Gannon originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
While Arizona Cardinals' quarterback Kyler Murray is eligible to come off the injured list in Week 14, it will not happen.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJonathan Gannon announced the news on Monday while talking to reporters.
"Kyler, we will not open his window," Gannon said, H/T Tyler Drake of AZ Sports. "Not quite there yet."
Murray last played for Arizona in Week 5. Since then, he's been sidelined with a mid-foot sprain.
Jacoby Brissett has started every game in Murray's absence and has generally performed well. In his seven starts, Brissett has completed 67.8% of his passes for 2,188 yards with 13 touchdowns, four interceptions and a 97.7 passer rating. He's added 114 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Before his injury, Murray completed 68.3% of his passes for 962 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions. He also ran for 173 yards with a touchdown.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOverall, it's been a lost season for the Cardinals. Arizona is 3-9 and eliminated from playoff contention. Additionally, with all three division rivals having already won nine games, the Cardinals are assured of a last-place finish in the NFC West.
The Cardinals will face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14 and finish the season against them in Week 18. In between the games against Los Angeles, Arizona will be on the road to face the Houston Texans in Week 15, at home against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16 and on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17.
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