Cardinals Activate Kyler Murray, Expected to Start vs. Falcons

He hasn’t played since tearing his ACL in December 2022.

The Cardinals activated quarterback Kyler Murray to the team’s 53-man roster Tuesday, cementing his return from injury this week. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon announced Monday that Murray will get the start for Sunday’s game against the Falcons as long as he’s ready to play. 

Murray hasn’t played in a game since Dec. 12, 2022, when he tore his ACL against the Patriots. His season ended with 2,368 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Since his injury, Arizona has compiled a 1–13 record. 

The Cardinals are currently at the bottom of the NFL with a 1–8 mark after having to rely on veteran Josh Dobbs for eight games before he was traded to the Vikings on Oct. 31. In Week 9, Clayton Tune took over the offense, leading to disastrous results and a 27–0 shutout loss to the Browns.

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks on prior to the game Ravens at State Farm Stadium :: Matt Kartozian/USA TODAY Sports

The Cardinals released a hype video ahead of Murray's return on Tuesday night.

Ready Player One. pic.twitter.com/5VqK0aqxo9

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) November 7, 2023

Getting their franchise signal-caller back will hopefully galvanize a team that has continued to slide. Kickoff at State Farm Stadium in Arizona is scheduled for Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS.