Arizona Cardinals are among the busiest teams currently in the NFL, with multiple situations to handle in the upcoming weeks, including quarterback Kyler Murray and his contract situation. The Cardinals starting QB was missing from the voluntary minicamp amidst his demands of signing an extension. But it appears the upcoming drama throughout the season involving Murray will be caught on the lens following the latest development.
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On Monday, the NFL announced that the latest installment of ‘Hard Knocks In Season‘ will feature the NFC West franchise. It will be premiering as a series this fall on HBO during the second half of the 2022 NFL campaign. The NFL fans can also stream the series on HBO MAX.
It will provide all the fans with a behind-the-scenes perspective of the team throughout training camp and leading up to the onset of the season.
Breaking: #Cardinals are going to be this year’s team on hard knocks.
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) May 23, 2022
The series shifts from the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Indiana to the Cardinals in Glendale, Arizona. It marks the Cardinals’ first involvement as part of the series. The Cardinals are trying to figure out whether Murray is their QB for the future. They will be sharing the Hard Knocks stage with the Detroit Lions. The Lions will be the focus of attention during the first half of the campaign.
The Kyler Murray contract situation could be a ‘Hard Knock’ on the Arizona Cardinals
Murray’s absence from the voluntary minicamp seems to have not surprised head coach Kliff Kingsbury. He openly reveals how the team knew Murray will not attend the voluntary OTAs but expects him to join for the mandatory minicamp on June 14. While the situation has all the makings of being troublesome, they have taken measures to take care of Murray.
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Apart from the Cardinals QB, new addition and Murray‘s former Oklahoma WR, Marquise Brown, was absent from the voluntary OTAs. Kingsbury also shares his excitement about the pair teaming up again and describes the absence as normal for certain NFL players.
Despite a show of support for Murray entering his 5th-year option in Arizona, the unresolved contract situation could be nervy for the Cardinals fans.
It is a dangerous game that the franchise is embarking upon as Murray has a goal of winning in Arizona. The Cardinals faithful will hope that the situation finds resolution soon. They will look to make a deep postseason run in the upcoming 2022 NFL season.
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