Kyler Murray has apparently had enough of watching other quarterbacks get big contracts in this offseason’s explosive market.

The 2019 No. 1 pick is entering the fourth season of his rookie deal, which pays an undesirable $5.5 million.

On Thursday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that Murray’s agent pulled his initial proposal to the Cardinals, who still haven’t made an offer — and that the QB is unlikely to play without a new contract.

In an offseason where four QBs signed contracts in excess of $40 million per season, there’s logic behind Murray’s potential holdout.

• Derek Carr, Raiders: three-year, $121.5M extension
• Matthew Stafford, Rams: four-year, $160M extension
• Deshaun Watson, Browns: five-year, $230M deal
• Aaron Rodgers, Packers: three-year, $150.8M extension

Murray could be looking for a deal comparable to that of Josh Allen, who signed a six-year, $258 million ($43M AAV) extension with the Bills after his third NFL season.

If he’s planning a different route, there’s Lamar Jackson — who seems content betting on himself and taking a more patient approach.

The self-repped QB hasn’t reached an agreement with the Ravens and will likely play out the $23 million, fifth-year option of his rookie contract.

With a do-or-die matchup against the Pelicans on Friday night, the Clippers will have to pull off the improbable without Paul George and Kawhi Leonard — the way it’s been all season.

The dynamic duo have yet to play a game together this season. Leonard underwent surgery on a partially torn ACL last July, and the recently returned George entered health and safety protocols early Friday.

Failure to make the postseason would mark a third wasted year for the pair in their prime — and another disappointment for a team with the NBA’s third-highest payroll ($167.8M).

• Leonard and George ($39.3M each) make a combined $78.6M this season — 47% of L.A.’s payroll.
• The Clippers have committed $237.8M to the duo over the next three years. Their identical contracts include player options worth $48.8M in 2024-25.
• PG and Kawhi have only played 80 games together (59-21).
• L.A. made the West Semis in 2019-20 and lost to Phoenix in last season’s West Finals.

The Clips will have at least two more seasons with the star pairing to win their first championship.

It also doesn’t hurt having the richest owner in sports. Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who’s worth an estimated $96.5 billion, has been willing to spend whatever it takes to win a title — the Clippers have carried a top-four payroll in each of the duo’s three years together. 

The pressure and financial stakes will only increase in their new $2 billion arena, set to be built by 2024.

The news that two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom would begin the season on the injured list put a massive dent in the Mets’ starting rotation.

But through seven games, and with Taijuan Walker (shoulder) now on the IL, New York has the best rotation, ranking first in wins (five), ERA (1.29), WHIP (0.69), and batting average against (.161).

The makeshift five truly spans the salary scale, featuring both the highest-paid starting pitcher in baseball (Max Scherzer, $43.3M) and the 200th (David Peterson, $673,577).

• The Mets’ starting five payroll ($65.5M) is second only to the Blue Jays ($68.4M).
• The full starting pitcher allocation will rank first ($94.2M) when deGrom ($20.5M) and Walker ($7M) return.
• Other current Mets starters: Carlos Carrasco ($12M), Chris Bassitt ($8.8M), and Tylor Megill ($700,000).

While Scherzer (2-0, 3.27 ERA) has already begun to justify his three-year, $130 million free-agent contract, Megill is the biggest surprise. The 26-year-old righthander is 2-0 and hasn’t allowed an earned run over his 10.1 innings.

The Mets’ success on the mound has oddsmakers bullish on their chances to win their first World Series since 1986. New York currently is tied for fifth-favorite (+1100) to win it all.