Arizona Cardinals star Kyler Murray has agreed to a five-year extension worth $230.5 million

The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a five-year deal worth $230.5 million with quarterback Kyler Murray.

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He will be one of the NFL's highest compensated players, according to ESPN.

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"The deal, which runs through the 2028 season, includes $160 million in guaranteed money."

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The average annual value of Murray's deal is $46.1 million, which is the second highest in the NFL

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behind only Aaron Rodgers's ($50.3 million). Keep in mind that there are over 32 NFL teams.

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ESPN reports that there was significant progress made on Wednesday night and the deal was finalized Thursday morning.

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Murray's agent, Erik Burkhardt, and General Manager Steve Keim worked together in months of negotiations.

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Cardinals QB Kyler Murray has signed a five-year contract with the team. He'll be in Arizona until 2024,

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but his status became uncertain when he deleted all traces of himself from social media following the Pro Bowl.

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On Feb. 28, Keim said there was a strong chance Murray would be traded to another team. But he decided not to trade Murray after free agency and the NFL draft.

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