Kyler Murray suggests lingering disagreement with infamous “homework” clause

The "homework" clause in Kyler Murray's 2022 contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals would have turned 3-years-old next July, but the clause won't make it that far because it was removed just a few weeks later. The controversial request for Murray to log a certain amount of study work outside of team meetings caused a slew of league-wide conversation.

Eventually, public pressure mounted on the Arizona Cardinals to drop it from the contract entirely. Despite winning the battle, Murray still refers to the controversy as "nonsense."

At least, that is how it appeared in an interview on the "This is Football" podcast posted today. While talking about his new endorsment for Call of Duty, Murray appeared to give a shrug to his infamous homework clause.

Murray said:

"I think, not only being good at video games, just like contractually, the thing that went on around my contract, and the nonsense with that, it just kind of gave people fire to make me the face of it." [3:05]

Of course, by calling it "nonsense," it shows that Murray still has a sense of discontent with the idea even years later. That said, by landing an endorsement with Call of Duty, Kyler Murray's fans have plenty of reason to see it as a win that builds on his defeated homework clause.

Exploring Kyler Murray's production since signing breakout $230,000,000 contract

Kyler Murray at Arizona Cardinals v San Francisco 49ers - Source: Getty

That said, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback has had a rough going since signing the new deal in 2022. The deal began following an 11-6 season and rewarded Murray a contract worth up to $230,500,000 per Spotrac. Since then, Murray's Cardinals have gone 4-13 in 2022, 4-13 in 2023, and sit at 2-4 after six games in 2024.

Of course, the quarterback has dealt with his own unfortunate turn of events by suffering a season-ending injury that effectively killed the potential for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. That said, with Murray back fully healthy in 2024 and playing with rookie standout Marvin Harrison Jr., the quarterback himself appears to be giving a solid return on investment, even if the Cardinals' record is still below .500.

Murray has thrown for eight touchdowns and two interceptions this season and is close to passing his touchdown total from 2023, which was only 10.

Will Murray pull out some more wins to complete the comeback this season?

If any of the above quotes are used, credit the "This is Football" show and H/T Sportskeeda.