Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy is set to return to the Arizona Cardinals in 2022. McCoy will continue to serve as the backup to third-year starter Kyler Murray.
McCoy inked a two-year, $7.5 million contract on Monday which includes $6 million guaranteed upon signing. Making the 35-year-old one of the highest-paid backup quarterbacks in the NFL.
Bringing back McCoy was high on Kliff Kingsbury’s priorities going into the offseason. McCoy played a huge role as both mentor and player behind Murray a year ago. Even going 2-1 in three starts after Murray went down with an injury.
Without Colt proving to be a more than serviceable backup, Arizona likely would have been on the outside looking in for the 2021 playoffs. He kept the Cardinals season going in a positive direction at a crucial part of the year.
Welcome back, @ColtMcCoy!
We have agreed to terms with QB Colt McCoy on a two-year contract.
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) March 14, 2022
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