In a recent announcement, Jacoby Brissett has been officially designated as the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals in their upcoming matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. This decision was confirmed by head coach Jonathan Gannon on Saturday, as reported by Darren Urban on the team’s website.
While Brissett will take the reins as QB1, Gannon mentioned that Kyler Murray could still have a role in the game, depending on his progress through Saturday's practice. Gannon stated that Murray's recovery from a foot injury is ongoing, and as of now, the injury has not fully healed. “We’ve been pushing, he’s been pushing,” Gannon noted regarding Murray's rehabilitation efforts.
Murray has been sidelined for the Cardinals' last two games, which included a Week 6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and a Week 7 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The team had a bye in Week 8, providing additional time for Murray to recover. Recently, he was a limited participant in practice on both Thursday and Friday, showing some signs of progress.
As the Cardinals prepare for their game against the Cowboys, Brissett’s performance this season has been noteworthy. He has completed 64.2 percent of his passes, accumulating 599 yards alongside four touchdowns and just one interception. His solid play has been crucial for the team during this transitional period.
The Cardinals will release their full final injury report later today, detailing the game statuses of players ahead of their matchup against Dallas. Fans and analysts alike will be keen to see how Murray's situation develops and whether he will be able to contribute in any capacity.
