ERIC MURRAY NEWS

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.

Impact 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 its 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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 9 • KANSASCITY.COM

Goes to IR Houston placed Murray (knee) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Season-high seven stops Murray recorded seven tackles (six solo) on 48 total snaps in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active during camp Murray (shoulder) is active during training camp this week, Jordan Pun of Texans Wire reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shoulder surgery revealed Murray underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason, Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790 AM reports.

Impact 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.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Titans clinch AFC's top seed with 28-25 win over Texans

Ryan Tannehill tied a career-high with four touchdown passes to help the Tennessee Titans clinch the top seed in the AFC with a 28-25 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Restored from COVID list The Texans have activated Murray (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eight tackles in win Murray had eight tackles (four solo) and one pass deflection during Sunday's 30-16 win over the Jaguars.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in return to starting role Murray had 11 tackles and one pass defensed in Houston's 22-13 win over Tennessee in Week 11.

Impact Murray returned to a 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 to start the season 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 be the most effective partners on the back end.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DB Eric Murray (on the defense getting after the ball)

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Promoted to starting safety Murray will take over as the starting safety for the Texans, Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact 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).

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Murray is not listed on the Texans' practice estimate report.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mayfield shakes off injury, leads Browns past Texans 31-21

Baker Mayfield came back after hurting his left shoulder to throw a touchdown pass and run for a TD, leading the Cleveland Browns to a 31-21 win over Houston

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers head injury Sunday Murray (head) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of injury report Murray (leg) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor injury Saturday Murray suffered a minor leg injury during Saturday's preseason contest against the Buccaneers, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

12Q w/DB Eric Murray ' Drew's Dozen Defensive back Eric Murray spoke with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV about goals, famous Erics and much more in this 1-on-1.

JULY 30, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Returns from COVID list The Texans have activated Murray from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact 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, he is now able to rejoin the Texans.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to COVID-19 list Murray was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE