Kyler Murray injury update: Latest on Cardinals QB for Fantasy Football Week 9

Kyler Murray has yet to play a game this season as he's recovering from a torn ACL suffered during the 2022 campaign. Murray, the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback, practiced in full last week so he's getting close to returning.

Murray would be a welcomed addition to the Cardinals' offense, but he still hasn't been activated from the physically unable-to-perform (PUP) list.

Kyler Murray injury update

Kyler Murray tore his ACL back on Dec. 12 in a game against the New England Patriots. Since then, Murray had surgery to repair the knee and has been rehabbing it. Usually, players take about a year to return from a torn ACL.

Once Murray began rehabbing, he made it clear he would listen to his doctors and his body and wouldn't rush anything. He told reporters:

“I don’t have a timetable... I wouldn’t want to go out there and hurt the team or hurt myself. The advice that I’ve gotten from a lot of people around me is to go when you’re ready. Don’t listen to outside noise. Don’t feel pressure to come back because of this situation or that situation. Whenever you’re ready, you’ll know you’re ready.”

Murray has since returned to practice and is getting closer to being able to play.

Will Kyler Murray play in Week 9?

The Cardinals have not activated Murray off the PUP list for the week, which means he will not be available to suit up against the Browns.

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What happened to Kyler Murray?

On the third play of the game on Dec. 12, 2022, Kyler Murray scrambled out of the pocket and tried to run for the first down. As he got five yards downfield, Murray dropped to the ground and stayed down. Patriots defender Matthew Judon immediately called for the trainers to come look at Murray.

Ultimately, Murray was carted off the field and it was later confirmed he tore his ACL.

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When will Kyler Murray return?

Now that Kyler Murray will not return to game action on Sunday, Nov. 5 on the road against the Cleveland Browns, he will most likely be in action in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Murray earlier had a full week of practice behind him and Arizona's head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters:

“Talked to all the quarterbacks this morning — we're going to keep ramping up Kyler and see how he progresses through the week. And if it's not Kyler, it's going to be Clayton Tune.”

All signs point to the franchise quarterback being available against Atlanta in Week 10.