It’s been five days since Kyler Murray secured his latest contract extension worth $230.5 million over five years with the Cardinals. As Murray now sits among the highest paid players in the NFL, the 24-year-old’s contract also came with a key premise that he must adhere to four hours of “independent study” during each game week in the 2022 season.
More specifically, the clause mandates that Murray study material he receives from the team beyond the regularly scheduled team meetings to help him prepare for his opponents in games. As Arizona’s veterans reported to State Farm Stadium on Tuesday for training camp, tight end Zach Ertz defended his quarterback, saying the Murray knows the Cardinals’ playbook “better than anyone on the team” and tendencies of another team’s defense.