Why is Kyler Murray not playing tonight? Latest on Cardinals QB for Week 3 NFL preseason vs. Broncos

The Arizona Cardinals are still searching for their first win in the 2024 preseason. They lost their opener to the New Orleans Saints and their second matchup to the Indianapolis Colts. In their final tune-up game before the regular season, they'll face off against the Denver Broncos.

Quarterback Kyler Murray will not play against the Broncos. According to Pro Football Network, coach Jonathan Gannon made it known that Murray would miss all three preseason matchups before Week 1. The rationale behind the decision is to ensure that the player doesn't suffer an injury.

Kyler Murray is currently healthy and raring to take the field. In Murray's absence, backups Clayton Tune and Desmond Ridder will likely get playing time against the Broncos.

How to watch Cardinals vs. Broncos live

The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos will conclude their preseason tonight. Both teams have had contrasting records up to this point. The Cardinals have lost both games, while the Broncos have won both.

Here's a look at how to watch the game live:

• Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
• Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 4:30 pm ET
• TV: CBS
• Venue: Empower Field, Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Breaking down the rest of the Cardinals' schedule

Arizona will start its 2024 regular season with a matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The rest of the team's September games are against the LA Rams, Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders.

The team has a stacked October, with games against playoff-caliber opposition. They start the month with a matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, followed by contests against the Green Bay Packers, LA Chargers and Miami Dolphins.

In November, Arizona will play just three games due to their Week 11 bye. The opponents that month are the Chicago Bears, New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks.

December is Kyler Murray and Co.'s busiest month. They will play the Minnesota Vikings, Seahawks, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers and Rams, before closing out the season against the 49ers.