Eric Murray Injury News & Updates
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Won't play vs. Titans
Murray (neck) has been ruled out for Jacksonville's matchup versus the Titans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Murray will not be activated ahead of Sunday's game and will remain on injured reserve for at least one more week. The 31-year-old will now miss his fifth straight game and will look to make his return in Week 14 versus the Colts.
Nov 26, 2025
Practice window opens
Murray (neck) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old had missed the Jaguars' last four games due to a neck injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Murray has 21 days to be added to Jacksonville's active roster before reverting to IR. Once fully healthy, he's expected to operate as the team's top strong safety, starting alongside Andrew Wingard.
Oct 31, 2025
Lands on IR
The Jaguars placed Murray (neck) on injured reserve Friday.
ANALYSIS
Murray hurt his neck versus the Rams in Week 7. He didn't practice at all this week and will now need to miss at least four games while on IR. Rookie Rayuan Lane could see more opportunities on defense while Murray is sidelined.
Oct 19, 2025
Won't return vs. Rams
Murray (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Rams, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray sustained a neck injury during the third quarter of Sunday's game, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the contest. Antonio Johnson will remain in the game at safety alongside Andrew Wingard. Murray will end his day with five tackles (three solo).
Oct 19, 2025
Leaves game with neck injury
Murray (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray logged five tackles (three solo) prior to exiting Sunday's game, and he'll be evaluated by trainers to determine whether he can return. Antonio Johnson is in the game at safety alongside Andrew Wingard with Murray on the sidelines.
Oct 10, 2025
Cleared for Week 6
Murray (neck) does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against Seattle, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
A neck injury limited Murray all week, but he's been cleared to play in Sunday's road tilt. The veteran safety has 28 tackles (16 solo) and four pass defenses (including one interception) through the first five games of the regular season.
Oct 9, 2025
Still limited Thursday
Murray (neck) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Murray has been dealing with a neck injury, but he was able to play in the team's Week 5 win over the Chiefs on Monday night football. After being considered limited back-to-back days to open the week, the safety will look to log a full practice Friday ahead of the team's contest against the Seahawks in Week 6.
Oct 8, 2025
Limited to open week
Murray (neck) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.
ANALYSIS
Murray sustained a neck injury in Week 4 against the 49ers, but he was cleared to play against the Chiefs on Monday, when he finished with eight tackles (five solo) while playing every defensive snap in the win. Given his workload in Week 5 and barring a setback, Murray has a good chance at playing against the Seahawks on Sunday.
Oct 7, 2025
Records eight tackles vs. Chiefs
Murray logged eight tackles (five solo) in the Jaguars' win over the Chiefs on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Murray was dealing with a neck injury last week but ended up playing every defensive snap and recording a season-high eight tackles. The 31-year-old will look to build on this strong performance and keep producing in Jacksonville's Week 6 matchup versus the Seahawks.
Oct 4, 2025
Good to go Week 5
Murray (neck) doesn't carry an injury designation into Monday night's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Murray was forced to leave last Sunday's win over the 49ers with the injury, but he won't need to miss any additional action. Murray has started all four games at safety for the Jaguars, recording 20 tackles (11 solo) and three pass breakups, including one interception, on 83 percent of the defensive snaps.
Sep 28, 2025
Exits game with neck injury
Murray is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a neck injury.
ANALYSIS
Murray appeared to suffer the injury in the second quarter, when he collided with teammate Travon Walker (wrist). Rayuan Lane and Antonio Johnson are in line to see more snaps at safety alongside Andrew Wingard for as long as Murray is out of the game.
Sep 23, 2025
Notches four stops in Week 3 win
Murray recorded four tackles (two solo) in a 17-10 victory versus the Texans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Murray was effective in coverage despite logging a modest four stops. He's been an excellent addition to Jacksonville's secondary, registering 18 tackles and three pass defenses (including an interception) through three weeks.
Sep 15, 2025
Grabs interception in loss
Murray recorded seven total tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 31-27 loss to Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
Murray jumped in front of a pass by Jake Browning in the second quarter, snatching his first interception of the year. The safety has been rather productive through two weeks, compiling 14 total tackles (nine solo), while also adding three passes defensed, including Sunday's interception.
Sep 9, 2025
Seven tackles in win
Murray recorded seven total tackles (three solo) and two passes defensed in Sunday's 26-10 win over Carolina.
ANALYSIS
Murray signed with the Jaguars in the offseason after spending five seasons with the Texans, and he made a major impact in Week 1. The 31-year-old registered 75 total tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while adding 10 passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over 17 regular-season contests with Houston in 2024. Murray figures to see similar production in Jacksonville this year.
Mar 10, 2025
Moving on to Jacksonville
Murray is slated to sign a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Jaguars, Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray shifts from the Texans to an AFC South division rival, becoming positioned to likely operate as one of Jacksonville' starting safeties for the 2025 season, alongside Darnell Savage. He started 14 of his 17 regular-season appearances in Houston last season, piling up 75 tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and 10 pass breakups, including one interception.
Jan 25, 2025
Piles up 75 tackles in 2024
Murray finished the 2024 season with 75 tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and 10 pass breakups, including one interception, across 17 regular-season games.
ANALYSIS
Murray started 14 of his 17 appearances and finished second on the team in tackles and tied for third on the Texans in pass deflections. Murray's 50 solo tackles marked a new career high, and his 14 starts also tied his career best. It was just the third time in nine NFL seasons that Murray didn't miss a single contest. Murray is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March and recently turned 31 years old.
Dec 28, 2024
Paces team with nine stops Week 17
Murray racked up nine tackles (four solo) in Wednesday's 31-2 loss to Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Murray's nine stops led the Texans and gave him 19 tackles over his past two games. The veteran safety is up to 71 stops on the season, five shy of the career-best mark of 76 he recorded in 2021. Murray will try to establish a new personal-high total in Week 18 versus Tennessee.
Dec 23, 2024
Season-high 10 tackles vs. Chiefs
Murray logged 10 tackles (eight solo) during the Texans' 27-19 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Murray's 10 tackles Saturday were his most since Week 11 of the 2021 regular season when he registered 11 tackles against the Titans. The 2016 fourth-round pick is up to 62 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games, and he's close to eclipsing his career-best total from 2021 (76 tackles across 17 regular-season games). Murray will look to get closer to that number against the Ravens on Christmas Day.
Dec 12, 2024
Healthy for Week 15
Murray (hand) is not listed on Houston's injury report and practiced in full Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Murray injured his hand Week 13 versus Jacksonville, but now following the Texans' bye, he's back to full health. The veteran safety will be available to handle his usual key role on defense during Sunday's home matchup against the Dolphins. Murray is averaging just 3.8 total tackles per game though, with only one interception and 1.0 sacks on the season, so he can safely be left off the fantasy radar in most IDP formats.
Dec 1, 2024
Sustains hand injury
Murray suffered a hand injury in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Murray picked up a hand injury in the second half versus Jacksonville, finishing his day with eight total tackles (three solo). The safety will have the advantage of the team's upcoming bye week in order to be ready to go for Houston's matchup with the Dolphins on Dec. 15.
Oct 23, 2024
Increased role on tap
Murray will start at safety again for the Texans on Sunday against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray is no stranger to the role due to injuries suffered in the Texans' secondary, most notably to Jimmie Ward (groin). The Minnesota product has played at least 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps in each of their last four games and hit the 100 percent mark twice. Murray has accumulated 16 combined tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an interception during that time.
Mar 9, 2024
Signs new deal with Houston
Murray and the Texans finalized a one-year contract Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray appeared in six games with the Texans in 2023 before suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 6 versus the Saints, compiling 13 tackles and a forced fumble in those contests. The safety has spent the last four campaigns with Houston and he'll now be back for a fifth in 2024, competing with the likes of DeAndre Houston-Carson and others for a top reserve spot in the Texans' secondary.
Oct 18, 2023
Goes to IR
Houston placed Murray (knee) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The knee injury Murray sustained during the first half of Sunday's game versus New Orleans was apparently serious enough that it will warrant his missing at least Houston's next four games. His absence will likely mean increased opportunities for M.J. Stewart.
Oct 15, 2023
Won't return Sunday
Murray (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against New Orleans.
ANALYSIS
Murray was originally listed as questionable after suffering a knee injury during the first half of Sunday's affair, and he's since been ruled out. M.J. Stewart will remain as Houston's free safety in Murray's stead.
Oct 15, 2023
Exits game with knee injury
Murray is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Saints due to a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Murray did not record a stat before exiting Sunday's game. M.J. Stewart has stepped into the safety spot in Murray's absence.
Sep 25, 2023
Back at it Week 3
Murray recorded five tackles and forced a fumble in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Jaguars in Week 3.
ANALYSIS
Murray, who was limited to nine plays due to a concussion last week, bounced back quickly and played 69 of 73 plays (95 percent). His forced fumble late in the second quarter was recovered by linebacker Blake Cashman and set up a Ka'imi Fairbairn field goal as time expired in the first half. Houston's offense was opportunistic, turning a Jacksonville missed field-goal attempt, a blocked field-goal attempt, an interception and a fumble into 24 points.
Sep 21, 2023
Ready to go for Week 3
Murray (concussion) was a full participant at the Texans' practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Murray appears to be ready to go for Week 3 versus the Jaguars after he missed the team's Week 2 loss to the Colts with a concussion. The safety will return to his role as the primary reserve option behind Jimmie Ward at strong safety.
Sep 20, 2023
Limited in practice
Murray (concussion) was a limited participant in Houston's practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Murray is working his back from a concussion suffered during Sunday's loss against the Colts. While the 29-year-old participating in practice is an encouraging sign, Murray will still have to clear the concussion protocol before the team's Week 3 matchup against the Jaguars.
Sep 17, 2023
Will not return
Murray (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Murray's inability to return will leave the Texans' secondary with limited options considering Jalen Pitre (chest) and Jimmie Ward (hip) were already out. DeAndre Houston-Carson should continue filling in for Murray for the remainder of the contest.
Sep 17, 2023
Questionable to return Sunday
Murray is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Murray exited the game after attempting to make a tackle in the first quarter. He started the contest with Jalen Pitre (chest) and Jimmie Ward (hip) both inactive. If Murray is unable to return Sunday, the Texans' already depleted safety corps will be even thinner. DeAndre Houston-Carson subbed in for Murray after his exit.
Nov 1, 2022
Season-high seven stops
Murray recorded seven tackles (six solo) on 48 total snaps in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Murray logged his most productive outing while seeing his most extensive playing time of the season. The 28-year-old also logged 29 defensive snaps compared to just 18 for starting strong safety Jonathan Owens. Murray has now played 39 of his 42 defensive snaps this season over the past two weeks.
Aug 3, 2022
Active during camp
Murray (shoulder) is active during training camp this week, Jordan Pun of Texans Wire reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray had a busy offseason, undergoing surgery and signing a new two-year contract. Now healthy, Murray should resume his role as the starter at strong safety for the Texans.
May 27, 2022
Had shoulder surgery
Murray underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason, Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790 AM reports.
ANALYSIS
The surgery slipped through the news cracks during the offseason but came to light this week when Murray did not practice as Houston began its OTAs. "We don't have many guys that are out completely. Jonathan Greenard and a few of our other players, Eric Murray, you see some of the guys had offseason surgeries and you probably won't see them until training camp, but everybody's right on schedule being able to do something," head coach Lovie Smith said. Murray is expected to be ready for training camp and is set to resume his role as a starting safety.
Mar 17, 2022
Lands two-year extension
Murray agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract extension with the Texans on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray has spent the last two years in Houston, and he's had the best two seasons of his career with the Texans. He appeared in 16 games last year and recorded 76 tackles (48 solo), an interception and four pass defenses. The 28-year-old is in line to serve as a starting safety once again in 2022.
Dec 29, 2021
Restored from COVID list
The Texans have activated Murray (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
ANALYSIS
Murray will presumably slide back into his role as the team's starting safety for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers assuming he avoids any setbacks.
Dec 23, 2021
Bound for COVID-19 list
Murray tested positive for the coronavirus Thursday and will be placed on the Texans' reserve/COVID-19 list, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray, cornerback Lonnie Johnson and defensive linemen Roy Lopez and Jordan Jenkins are among the Texans who tested positive Thursday, bringing the organization's total number of players on the reserve/COVID-19 list or practice squad/COVID-19 list up to 22. Jonathan Owens is currently the only healthy safety on the roster, as Justin Reid is working his way back from a concussion and is uncertain to play Sunday against the Chargers. Murray will have a chance to come off the list ahead of the Week 16 contest if he's vaccinated and asymptomatic of the virus, but he faces a tight timeline to gain clearance.
Dec 22, 2021
Eight tackles in win
Murray had eight tackles (four solo) and one pass deflection during Sunday's 30-16 win over the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Over his last six games, Murray has accumulated 41 tackles and three pass deflections. the 27-year-old has carved out a sizeable role in the Texans' secondary this season, but his lack of turnovers makes him a low-upside fantasy option in IDP leauges.
Nov 24, 2021
Thrives back in starting role
Murray had 11 tackles and one pass defensed in Houston's 22-13 win over Tennessee in Week 11.
ANALYSIS
Murray was returned to the starting role last week after the Texans moved Lonnie Johnson from safety to cornerback. He was on the field for 94 percent of the defensive snaps and has played well recently, totaling 19 tackles, two passes defensed and one interception over the last two games. He was originally a starter at safety but got lost in the shuffle, as defensive coordinator Lovie Smith searched for the right combination on the back end. It appears Murray and Justin Reid may the most effective partners on the back end.
Nov 18, 2021
Promoted to starting safety
Murray will take over as the starting safety for the Texans, Aaron Wilson reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray is taking the starting safety job from Lonnie Johnson, who is moving back to cornerback. Murray, who started for the Texans in the first three weeks of the season, was on the field for 69 defensive snaps Week 9 against Miami and recorded an interception. The veteran safety will resume his starting role for the Texans after struggling late last year and to start this season (134.5 passer rating and six touchdowns allowed last season).
Sep 20, 2021
Not on injury report
Murray is not listed on the Texans' practice estimate report.
ANALYSIS
Murray's absence from Monday's report indicates he is good to go following the head injury he sustained during Week 2. Barring any setbacks, look for him to be ready to go for Thursday's matchup with the Panthers.
Sep 19, 2021
Suffers head injury Sunday
Murray (head) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest.
ANALYSIS
Murray suffered the injury during the first quarter of Week 2. If he is unable to return, expect Lonnie Johnson to see the majority of snaps at strong safety.
Sep 8, 2021
Clear of injury report
Murray (leg) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray sustained the injury during the preseason finale, but it was apparently a minor concern since he's absent from the injury report. The 27-year-old is poised to open the season as Houston's starter at strong safety.
Aug 28, 2021
Suffers minor injury Saturday
Murray suffered a minor leg injury during Saturday's preseason contest against the Buccaneers, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.
ANALYSIS
Last year -- his first season with the Texans -- Murray appeared in 14 games and registered a career-high 71 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble. He will likely be the starting strong safety for Houston in Week 1 of the regular season as long as his leg injury isn't too serious.
Jan 13, 2021
Returns from COVID list
The Texans have activated Murray from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray wasn't able to play in the final two matchups of the regular season because of the league's COVID-19 protocols. While it is unclear whether the safety contracted the virus or not, he is now able to rejoin the Texans.
Dec 27, 2020
Heads to COVID-19 list
Murray was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Murray won't play in Sunday's game against the Bengals. This will be his first missed game of the season. Murray's produced a career-high 71 tackles through 14 games to go along with two sacks and two pass breakups. Jonathan Owens and A.J. Moore will cover for him at strong safety in Week 16.
Dec 14, 2020
Leads in tackles
Murray recorded 11 tackles and two sacks on blitzes in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Bears.
ANALYSIS
This was not the finest hour for the Texans defense, which allowed Mitch Trubisky and the Bears' offense to shred them. The sacks were the first of the season for Murray, who now has a career-high 66 tackles in 13 games.
Sep 12, 2020
Records seven tackles
Murray had seven tackles in Thursday's 34-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.
ANALYSIS
Murray is part of a revamped secondary, which was a sore spot in 2019. The unit held up well considering Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes was rarely under pressure. The issues on defense were an inability to stop the running game and missed tackles.
Mar 16, 2020
Heading to Houston
Murray agreed to a three-year deal potentially worth $20.25 million with the Texans on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray played in only three games following Cleveland's Week 7 bye last season due to a knee injury, and he finished the year with 24 tackles (15 solo), one sack and one pass defensed in nine games. The 26-year-old started 11 of 45 games over the previous three seasons with the Chiefs before being shipped to the Browns in April 2019.
Jan 30, 2020
Free agency looms
Murray recorded 15 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed over nine games in 2019.
ANALYSIS
Murray was part of the safety rotation before a mid-season knee injury cost him a good portion of the second half. He returned for the final two games and will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. With 54 games of NFL experience over four seasons, Murray will find a home with some team in 2020.
Dec 22, 2019
Avoids inactive list
Murray (knee) is active Week 16 against Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Murray will return after a seven-game absence, but the number of snaps available for him is a bit of a question mark with Damarious Randall and Juston Burris locking down the two starting safety spots. Murray started over Burris earlier in the season, accumulating a total of 23 tackles across seven games.
Dec 20, 2019
Questionable for Sunday
Murray (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Baltimore, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray upgraded to a full practice Friday after two limited sessions to begin the week. He's missed the last seven games with the issue.
Dec 12, 2019
Trending in right direction
Murray (knee) is progressing well in his recovery and could return Sunday in Arizona, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Freddie Kitchens sounded cautiously optimistic about Murray's status ahead of the Browns' Week 15 matchup with the Cardinals. The 25-year-old safety has missed Cleveland's previous six games, so Murray returning would certainly boost the Browns' secondary.
Dec 8, 2019
Sitting out Week 14
Murray (knee) is inactive Week 14 against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Murray worked in practice as a limited participant all week, but still entered the divisional matchup with a "doubtful" tag. He'll end up missing his sixth consecutive game, as expected, paving the way for the tandem of Damarious Randall and Juston Burris to hold down the safety positions.
Dec 6, 2019
Listed as doubtful
Murray (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray has missed four consecutive contests while working to recover from knee surgery, and he's trending toward sitting out Sunday's divisional tilt versus Cincinnati. Sheldrick Redwine will continue seeing an uptick in snaps as long as Murray remains sidelined.
Nov 29, 2019
Won't suit up Sunday
Murray (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray will miss his fourth straight contest as he works to recover from knee surgery undergone early November. He has yet to resume practicing. As long as Murray is unable to go, Shedrick Redwine will continue to play an expanded depth role in Cleveland's secondary.
Nov 27, 2019
Still absent from practice
Murray (knee) has yet to return to practice since undergoing surgery Nov. 1, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Shedrick Redwine will continue serving as Cleveland's top reserve safety as long as Murray remains out with a knee injury. The 25-year-old has missed the past four weeks and hasn't played since Oct. 27.
Nov 22, 2019
Out fourth straight game
Murray (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray didn't practice again this week as he continues to be sidelined as he recovers from knee surgery in early November. Shedrick Redwine should serve as the top reserve safety in his absence, since Justin Burris is starting after Morgan Burnett landed on injured reserve.
Nov 13, 2019
Won't play Thursday
Murray (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday night's divisional showdown against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Murray will sit for a third-straight week after undergoing knee surgery Nov. 1. He'll benefit from an extended break, because of the Thursday kickoff, but Murray still faces an uphill battle to play Week 12. In his absence, Juston Burris figures to handle the main reserve role.
Nov 11, 2019
Still battling knee injury
Murray (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray appears to be a long shot to suit up Thursday against the Steelers after undergoing knee surgery Nov. 1. He still has Tuesday and Wednesday to retake the practice field, but the Browns may opt to rest him with the "mini bye" due to the weeknight game. If that's the case, Juston Burris will take over the main reserve role behind Morgan Burnett and Damarious Randall.
Nov 8, 2019
Ruled out, as expected
Murray (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Bills, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray underwent knee surgery Nov. 1, so it's not much of a surprise that he'll miss a second consecutive contest as he works to recovery. With Damarious Randall still nursing a hamstring injury, Juston Burris could be in line for increased snaps once again Week 10.