The Ringer NFL Show Kyler Murray's Future, Maxx Crosby Trade Buzz, and Stories That Have Our Attention!
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Feb 27, 2026 
Billy Gil, sports reporter and Ringer contributor, breaks down the offseason NFL noise. He discusses Kyler Murray’s fractured Cardinals relationship and trade timing. He weighs the Raiders’ asking price for Maxx Crosby and where Crosby might land. He also touches on replay-review issues, Kirk Cousins’ reported release, and surprising quarterback chatter around the league.
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Sheil's Cardinals Hat And Free Swag Story
- Sheil tells a light anecdote about wearing a colorful Arizona Cardinals hat sent by a sponsor and getting free Cardinals swag.
- He jokes about hat styles, sizing (XXL sleep shirt) and jokingly claiming Bird Gang loyalty to engage fans.
Kyler Murray Cardinals Relationship Looks Fractured
- Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals relationship appears fractured after Monty Ossenfort claimed recent dialogue that Kyler's camp denied.
- The timing matters because Murray would trigger a nearly $20 million guaranteed roster bonus if on the roster by March 15, making a trade likely soon.
Raiders Asking Two Firsts For Maxx Crosby Creates Trade Leverage
- The Raiders are publicly setting a high asking price for Maxx Crosby (two firsts plus a player) to create leverage and mirror recent elite-edge trade comps.
- Hosts expect a compromise (one first plus conditional picks) and think Crosby likely will be traded despite the optics of losing a longtime leader.