Will Kyler Murray play in Cardinals’ season opener after falling ill? Latest fitness update on QB

Kyle Murray has been added to the Cardinals' injury report today, when they're set to open their season in 2025. Following what appeared to be a last-second addition to the report, the team has since clarified that Murray is still set to be the Week 1 starter on Sunday in the Caesars Superdome against the New Orleans Saints.

The exact details of the illness are unrevealed, but it would certainly seem that he is a lock to start today. That news has stirred excitement among fans and fantasy managers alike, but it appears all signs point to Murray being ready to roll.

Murray added to injury report but still cleared to start

Kyler Murray was officially added to the Week 1 injury report with an illness on Sunday morning, just hours before the Cardinals were set to kick off, but no game-status designation, such as questionable or doubtful, was issued.

The team even posted a social media video of "QB1 clocking in", Murray walking into the Superdome, to bolster his availability confidence.Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon also chimed in on the team's health status in a recent interview, revealing that the entire roster practiced without a single absence, an indication of good preparation heading into their contest today.Also Read: NFL game tonight: List of all matches, start timings, when and where to watch and more

Full practice week and backup readiness provide reassurance

Adding to the confidence, Murray has stayed more active in practice this week, according to reports.

Given that he had no injury designation and was a full participant in practice all week, analysts and fans expect Murray to be out there. He has practiced all week and will enter kickoff with a game-status concern. If things change in the middle of a game, backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett is standing by and could be called on to direct the team if necessary.

Less than an hour until Cardinals vs. Saints, and all the focus is on their star QB Kyler Murray. Although the ailment introduces an element of doubt, the team's assurances and Murray's regular practice involvement indicate that fans do not need to fret.