(Tempe) Quarterback Colt McCoy was released by the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, less than two weeks before the start of the regular season.
He was expected to take over during the rehabilitation of Kyler Murray, who is out with a knee injury.
Arizona will open the season on September 10, visiting the Washington Commanders.
The club should look to rookie Clayton Tune or Joshua Dobbs, acquired from the Cleveland Browns last week.
David Blough also had playing time in exhibition games.
The 36-year-old McCoy has gone 3-3 as Murray’s back-up for two years.
Murray is recovering from a ligament tear in his knee suffered last season.
McCoy completed nine of 12 passes for 45 yards in two games this summer.
“Colt is great, he’s a real pro,” first-year head coach Jonathan Gannon said. They take their job to heart but if you are honest with them, they appreciate it. They know that we are going to act according to what is best for the team. It remains that these are difficult days, yes. »
It’s unclear how much time Murray will miss this season.
Dobbs started two games for the Titans in 2022, losing both.
McCoy also played with the Browns, 49ers, Commanders and Giants in 12 NFL seasons, mostly as a reserve.
He had 7,975 passing yards and 34 touchdowns. In 36 starts, he went 11-25.
