The Arizona Cardinals removed a unique clause from quarterback Kyler Murray¡¯s massive new contract that mandated four hours of independent film study per week, saying that it caused an unintended ¡°distraction¡± for the team in a statement released Thursday night.
Murray signed a five-year contract worth up to $230.5 million with $160 million guaranteed this month. Reports got out that the deal included the ¡°independent study addendum,¡± which Murray faced questions about Thursday as narratives around commitment and professionalism multiplied.
¡°After seeing the distraction it created, we removed the addendum from the contract,¡± the Cardinals said in a statement. ¡°It was clearly perceived in ways that were never intended. Our confidence in Kyler Murray is as high as it¡¯s ever been and nothing demonstrates our belief in his ability to lead this team more than the commitment reflected in this contract.¡±
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