GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals’ Kyler Murray received online backlash after posting photos of himself wearing former NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s jersey and posing with his pit bull.
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Sep 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Murray posted the photos on Tuesday to his personal Instagram account, but has since deleted the post. The post sparked online reactions due to Vick’s criminal involvement with dogfighting.
Did anyone tell @K1 possibly not a great idea. https://t.co/WBOB9FDy3q
— Grizzly Country (@AZCitySlicker02) September 16, 2025
In what world is this a good thing?
— Jar Jar Binx (@JarJarBinx21774) September 16, 2025
Kyler Murray with the questionable decisions on and off the field. Vick Jersey… C’mon man.
The post has since been taken down pic.twitter.com/R37hZ6osrS
— Sharps Cover (@SharpsCover) September 17, 2025
there’s no way he posted theseðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ where is his PR team https://t.co/f68xvRXCDm
— Korey (@NaksutBalut) September 17, 2025
Oct 24, 2004; Kansas City, MO, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback #7 Michael Vick takes off running against the Kansas City Chiefs in 1st half action at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won the game 56-14. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2004 Jason Parkhurst
Vick was arrested and pleaded guilty to charges related to his involvement with dogfighting rings. He was charged with two felonies and served a 19-month prison sentence in federal prison before he was released for good behavior. The NFL suspended Vick indefinitely in August 2007.
The former Atlanta Falcon received another sentence in 2008 after pleading guilty to state charges, but the sentence was suspended. Eventually, Vick was allowed to return to the NFL in 2009 and played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Aug 27, 2007; Richmond, VA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick makes a statement after entering a guilty plea in his federal dogfighting case in Richmond, Virginia. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Cardinals quarterback has not publicly commented on the post or the backlash.
UPDATE: Murray responded to his deleted post on Wednesday.
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