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The Kyler Murray reset: the Arizona Cardinals story
Franchise era
2018—present
The Kyler Murray reset
Arizona Cardinals
The story in one sentence
Murray's rare movement and arm talent produced a rapid playoff return, but the franchise has continued rebuilding around him through coaching and roster changes.
01
A new quarterback restarts the search
02
Kyler Murray, Budda Baker and James Conner gave the era its recognizable core.
03
Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2018
What came before
Bruce Arians unlocked Palmer's best late-career football and built a 13-win team that reached the 2015 NFC Championship Game.
2022-01-17
Wild Card: Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core