Could Cardinals offer QB Kyler Murray to Giants?​on February 22, 2025 at 11:00 am

It’s well known that the New York Giants entered the offseason with the biggest question mark coming at the quarterback position. Many expect them to address the issue in the 2025 NFL draft, although general manager Joe Schoen has not ruled out trading for a veteran quarterback.

With significant quarterback movement expected this offseason, the Giants have been linked to just about everyone who may be available.

Fittingly, The 33rd Team recently listed five surprise players who could be traded this offseason. The list not only included Arizona Cardinals veteran quarterback Kyler Murray, but it also mentioned the Giants as a potential destination.

KYLER MURRAY, QB, ARIZONA CARDINALS

Kyler Murray would be considered more surprising than Stafford and Geno Smith. Arizona has shown no inclination to move Murray, but the timing of a trade now makes sense.

Turning 28 this summer and a season removed from a torn ACL, Murray remains a physically intriguing player who doesn’t affect winning in a significant way. He completed 68.8 percent of his passes for 3,851 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions last year and has almost a 2-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio for his career.

Being a dual-threat helps Murray bring more value. He’s averaged more than 500 yards and six touchdowns on the ground each season. Arizona still has Murray on its books for another four years and $29.9 million guaranteed, but he’ll be angling for more soon. 

That looming new deal to get more guaranteed dollars is what could trigger an early trade. Does Arizona want to make Murray more than the 10th-highest-paid quarterback as he is now? If not, then calling the Jets, Giants, or Raiders could be the fastest way to sell high on Murray and help this regime revamp with a rookie in 2025 or 2026.

Unlike most of the veteran quarterbacks New York has been linked to, the 28-year-old Murray would provide them with a long-term solution at the position.

However, with Murray being much younger, the Cardinals quarterback would likely warrant a much bigger return — likely the third overall pick and much, much more.

Unlike the options of Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson or any other older veteran, a trade for the younger Murray would undoubtedly take the Giants out of the quarterback market entirely.

Although it is unlikely that Murray is available, Schoen would be wise to at least explore the option and maybe put in a feeler call. Stranger things have happened.

​It’s well known that the New York Giants entered the offseason with the biggest question mark coming at the quarterback position. Many expect them to address the issue in the 2025 NFL draft, although general manager Joe Schoen has not ruled out trading for a veteran quarterback.
With significant quarterback movement expected this offseason, the Giants have been linked to just about everyone who may be available.
Fittingly, The 33rd Team recently listed five surprise players who could be traded this offseason. The list not only included Arizona Cardinals veteran quarterback Kyler Murray, but it also mentioned the Giants as a potential destination.
KYLER MURRAY, QB, ARIZONA CARDINALS
Kyler Murray would be considered more surprising than Stafford and Geno Smith. Arizona has shown no inclination to move Murray, but the timing of a trade now makes sense.
Turning 28 this summer and a season removed from a torn ACL, Murray remains a physically intriguing player who doesn’t affect winning in a significant way. He completed 68.8 percent of his passes for 3,851 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions last year and has almost a 2-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio for his career.
Being a dual-threat helps Murray bring more value. He’s averaged more than 500 yards and six touchdowns on the ground each season. Arizona still has Murray on its books for another four years and $29.9 million guaranteed, but he’ll be angling for more soon. 
That looming new deal to get more guaranteed dollars is what could trigger an early trade. Does Arizona want to make Murray more than the 10th-highest-paid quarterback as he is now? If not, then calling the Jets, Giants, or Raiders could be the fastest way to sell high on Murray and help this regime revamp with a rookie in 2025 or 2026.
Unlike most of the veteran quarterbacks New York has been linked to, the 28-year-old Murray would provide them with a long-term solution at the position.
However, with Murray being much younger, the Cardinals quarterback would likely warrant a much bigger return — likely the third overall pick and much, much more.
Unlike the options of Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson or any other older veteran, a trade for the younger Murray would undoubtedly take the Giants out of the quarterback market entirely.
Although it is unlikely that Murray is available, Schoen would be wise to at least explore the option and maybe put in a feeler call. Stranger things have happened.
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It’s well known that the New York Giants entered the offseason with the biggest question mark coming at the quarterback position. Many expect them to address the issue in the 2025 NFL draft, although general manager Joe Schoen has not ruled out trading for a veteran quarterback.

With significant quarterback movement expected this offseason, the Giants have been linked to just about everyone who may be available.

Fittingly, The 33rd Team recently listed five surprise players who could be traded this offseason. The list not only included Arizona Cardinals veteran quarterback Kyler Murray, but it also mentioned the Giants as a potential destination.

KYLER MURRAY, QB, ARIZONA CARDINALS

Kyler Murray would be considered more surprising than Stafford and Geno Smith. Arizona has shown no inclination to move Murray, but the timing of a trade now makes sense.

Turning 28 this summer and a season removed from a torn ACL, Murray remains a physically intriguing player who doesn’t affect winning in a significant way. He completed 68.8 percent of his passes for 3,851 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions last year and has almost a 2-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio for his career.

Being a dual-threat helps Murray bring more value. He’s averaged more than 500 yards and six touchdowns on the ground each season. Arizona still has Murray on its books for another four years and $29.9 million guaranteed, but he’ll be angling for more soon. 

That looming new deal to get more guaranteed dollars is what could trigger an early trade. Does Arizona want to make Murray more than the 10th-highest-paid quarterback as he is now? If not, then calling the Jets, Giants, or Raiders could be the fastest way to sell high on Murray and help this regime revamp with a rookie in 2025 or 2026.

Unlike most of the veteran quarterbacks New York has been linked to, the 28-year-old Murray would provide them with a long-term solution at the position.

However, with Murray being much younger, the Cardinals quarterback would likely warrant a much bigger return — likely the third overall pick and much, much more.

Unlike the options of Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson or any other older veteran, a trade for the younger Murray would undoubtedly take the Giants out of the quarterback market entirely.

Although it is unlikely that Murray is available, Schoen would be wise to at least explore the option and maybe put in a feeler call. Stranger things have happened.