2023-11-05 01:29:36
The Arizona Cardinals are navigating challenging times as their starting quarterback, Kyler Murray, continues his recovery and is not yet set to take the field. The team, with a record of 1-7, is preparing to hand the reins to rookie Clayton Tunewho is slated to make his inaugural NFL start this Sunday once morest the Cleveland Browns.
Murray‘s situation remains a talking point as the deadline for activation from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list passed without him being cleared to play in Week 9. e clock is ticking, with his 21-day evaluation window closing next week. This leaves a narrow opening for his potential return in Week 10 for the matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. The alternative might be a season-ending designation if he doesn’t make it back.
Tune will face a stiff defense
The rookie Tunewho has yet to play a regular-season snap in the NFLis stepping into a critical situation. His debut comes at a time when the Cardinals are desperate to turn their season around and any positive performance might be a spark for the team’s offense.
Cardinals’ rookie fifth-round pick Clayton Tune is expected to make his first NFL start Sunday at Cleveland, per sources. pic.twitter.com/KxgPD2YBYe
? Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2023
In a corresponding move, with Murray sidelined and Joshua Dobbs having been traded to the Minnesota Vikings, Jeff Driskel is set to move up from the practice squad. Driskel is expected to assume the role of Tune‘s backup, providing experience and depth to the quarterback position.
All eyes will be on Tune as he steps onto the field, possibly marking the start of a significant chapter in his career and the season for the Cardinals.
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