Jan 17, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before playing against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card playoff game. Michael Chow-Arizona Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray tests positive for COVID-19

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 8/1/22

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's whirlwind of a summer took another turn on Monday.

QB Kyler Murray has tested positive for Covid and will be out minimum of five days for the @AZCardinals, Kliff Kingsbury said.

The way camp has played out for Kyler so far is … something.
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) August 1, 2022

While the NFL doesn't have any COVID protocols implemented in this summer's training camps for the first time in three years, the two-time Pro Bowler will still need to isolate, in accordance with CDC guidelines.

While camps opened with no COVID protocols, the NFL informed teams in June that anyone who tests positive still must isolate for at least 5 days, consistent with CDC guidelines.

The Reserve/COVID list is gone. So transactionally, COVID is now treated like any other illness.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 1, 2022

Eleven days ago, Murray signed a five-year, $230.5 million contract extension. News soon came out that Murray's new deal included an "independent study" clause, which mandated four hours of independent film study per week.

Following much criticism from both fans and media members alike, the 24-year-old responded to comments about his study habits, calling it "disrespectful" and "almost a joke." The Cardinals then removed the clause from his contract last Thursday.

Murray has completed 66.9 percent of his passes with 11,480 passing yards, 70 touchdowns and 34 interceptions while adding 314 carries for 1,786 yards and 20 rushing touchdowns across 46 career regular-season games in three seasons.

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