Cardinals' Kyler Murray apologizes for wearing a Michael Vick jersey while posing with his Pitbull

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Cardinals' Kyler Murray apologizes for wearing a Michael Vick jersey while posing with his Pitbull - Source: Getty

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray stirred controversy on Tuesday when he posted a picture of himself sitting with his pitbull, Trunks, while wearing a Michael Vick jersey.

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Vick was arrested in 2007 after admitting to helping finance "Bad Newz Kennels," a dogfighting ring, which involved pit bulls. The NFL suspended him in August 2007 after his indictment.

After the outcry on social media, Murray deleted the post and apologized for his actions on Wednesday.

"I saw how it affected people and decided to take it down," Murray said. "I apologize to anybody and whoever I affected by (posting) that."
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The two-time Pro Bowler said the Vick jersey was a display of his admiration for the former quarterback. Murray said his two dogs are not mistreated and he condemns animal cruelty.

"In no way, shape or form do I condone animal cruelty or dog fighting," Murray said. "For me personally, you all saw me wear the Michael Vick jersey, a player I admired very much growing up. My dogs, Trunks and Swoosh, they both get treated like kings. In no way, shape or form do I condone any of that."
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Kyler Murray discussed lack of passing involvement for his Cardinals teammate

Kyler Murray's role with the team was seemingly under pressure ahead of the season, but the All-Pro quarterback has led the Cardinals to a 2-0 start with wins over the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers. However, a storyline that emerged from the wins was the lack of targets for star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.

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“There's only 1 ball and I've said before I wish I can get all my guys 10 or more targets. Sometimes Marvs gonna get 10 and other times he’ll get 3. It is what it is,” Murray said.

The Cardinals have two consecutive wins to start the season for the first time since 2021, but their undefeated start will be under threat against an undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

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