The Arizona Cardinals are eager to have Kyler Murray return to play this season, despite the financial risk involved. Murray, who recently returned to practice after recovering from a torn ACL, has a $29.9 million salary compensation that becomes fully guaranteed next March if he can't pass a physical by then. The Cardinals want Murray to be healthy by March 2024, but they also face tough defenses in their remaining schedule. Murray signed a five-year extension in 2022 with $160 million guaranteed for injury. The team will make an organizational decision regarding his return.

• The Cardinals are willing to take the financial risk of Kyler Murray's return despite his contract guaranteeing $29.9 million in 2025 salary compensation if he can't pass a physical by March 2024.
• Murray will face tough defenses in the remaining schedule, including the Browns, Ravens, 49ers, Steelers, Rams, and Eagles.
• The team will make an organizational decision regarding Murray's return.