Kyler Murray injury update: Jonathan Gannon announces major decision on Cardinals QB's status

The Arizona Cardinals placed QB Kyler Murray on injured reserve because of his mid-foot sprain, per Ian Rapoport. Veteran Jacoby Brissett was recently named the starter moving forward.

There could be a quarterback controversy brewing, at least in Troy Aikman’s eyes. The long time color commentator and Hall of Fame QB discussed the possibility of Brissett starting over Murray the rest of the way, regardless of injury status.

“I don’t think they will [put Murray back as starting quarterback],” Aikman said Monday night on ESPN as the Cardinals beat the Cowboys. “I don’t think you can, quite honestly, because it wasn’t like they were playing good offensively while Kyler Murray was playing. The best football’s been the last three games. This win, this is big. And I don’t know how you then send Jacoby Brissett to the bench.”

With Murray nursing a foot sprain, Brissett made his third consecutive start. He was impressive, completing 21-of-31 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns. Brissett established a connection with wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who caught a career-high seven passes for 96 yards and a score.

Murray appeared close to being ready to play against Dallas. Next up for the Cardinals is a Week 10 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Aikman firmly believes Arizona should move forward with Brissett under center.

“I do [think Brissett should be the starter],” Aikman said. “I think you gotta put aside salaries and what someone’s being paid and look at the performance and how the team has played to this point. I think as we discussed, Jacoby Brissett has given a little life to this offense. They looked better the last two games coming into tonight.

“… My guess is they’re gonna stick with Jacoby Brissett. He’s been good and tonight he was phenomenal.”

Nick Geddes contributed to this report