Few people would complain about signing a contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Yet, when Kyler Murray signed a five-year extension worth $230.5 million to continue playing for the Arizona Cardinals in 2022, the biggest talking point was not the cost but rather a specific clause in the fine print. The team was essentially requiring Murray to do homework. Per the NFL, the addendum read, “Player shall complete at least four (4) hours of Independent Study each week … (excluding any bye week) during each Playing Season … during the term of the Contract.”
In response, Murray quickly arranged a press conference to address the intense media discussion around the contract. The quarterback believed the clause questioned his seriousness and dedication. “It’s disrespectful and it’s almost a joke,” he said. “I’ve put in an incomprehensible amount of time, blood, sweat, tears, and work into what I do.” In case anyone needed a refresher on his level of work ethic, Murray also reminded the audience that he once prepared for both high level baseball and football. Meanwhile, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes pointed out he and other Black quarterbacks in the league seem to face these types of criticisms, per ESPN.
Per sportswriter Adam Schefter, the Cardinals then released a statement that said, “After seeing the distraction it created, we removed the addendum from the contract.” The team added, “Our confidence in Kyler Murray is as high as it’s ever been.”
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