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NFL all-star QB could be leaving football for the MLB in new update


Victor William
Mar 5, 2026  (10:14 PM)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws the ball over Tennessee Titans linebacker Jihad Ward (53)at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 5, 2025.
Photo credit: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Kyler Murray is officially an NFL free agent and the Athletics are offering him a spectacular chance to finally conquer the baseball diamond.

The former superstar quarterback was just released by the Cardinals earlier this week.
Seeing an incredible athlete of his caliber suddenly available sends a massive jolt of excitement through the entire sports world.
General manager David Forst made it crystal clear that the organization still believes in his immense natural talent.
The front office wants him to know that his ultimate baseball dream is still very much alive and waiting for him.
Athletics GM David Forst says the A's are "always open" to Kyler Murray if he chooses to return to baseball (via
@mlb)

The Athletics still hold Kyler's MLB rights after drafting him 9th overall in 2018

"He and his baseball representatives know that we're always open to him exploring a return to baseball with the A's if that time ever comes»
Kyler Murray (Age 28, Drafted 1st Round, 2018 by Oakland Athletics) chose football over baseball several years ago.
He walked away from the diamond to pursue a highly lucrative career on the gridiron as a first overall pick.
The dual-sport phenomenon proved his worth in the NFL, but baseball fans never stopped wondering what might have been.
Now that his football future is suddenly uncertain, the baseball universe is dreaming about a massive shockwave move.

The front office refuses to give up on his immense potential

Fans are absolutely buzzing at the crazy thought of seeing him finally wear the iconic green and gold uniform.
He dominated during his college days at Oklahoma before making his fateful professional choice to throw touchdowns instead.
We know he possesses blazing speed and incredible defensive instincts that translate perfectly to a major league outfield.
His current hitting statistics are obviously non-existent right now since he has not played competitive baseball in years [STATS À VÉRIFIER].
But you simply cannot teach the elite raw athleticism that originally made him a consensus top ten draft pick.
Taking a flyer on a freak athlete of this magnitude costs the team absolutely nothing right now.
It proves that the organization is thinking creatively to find explosive game-changing talent for the roster.
Patience is a virtue, and holding onto his exclusive baseball rights for all these years might actually pay off.
Even if the odds are incredibly slim, the sheer possibility brings a wonderful burst of energy to the entire clubhouse.
Every single scout knew he had the tools to become an absolute superstar on the baseball field.
We would welcome him with open arms if he ever decides to trade his football helmet for a fresh batting helmet.
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