KENNETH MURRAY NEWS

Benched in loss Murray recorded just four tackles in Sunday's loss to the Raiders before being benched for Denzel Perryman, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports

Impact Murray had become the team's defensive signal-caller playing 100 percent of the team's snaps in each of the last three games, but coach Anthony Lynn evidently didn't like what we saw Sunday, removing the 2020 first-round pick for "communication issues." Considering the draft capital invested in Murray this past offseason it's hard to imagine this benching is more than a one-week thing, but it's a disappointing setback regardless for the Oklahoma product after appearing to grow into the starting role over the course of the season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Murray stonewalls Saints on physical third-and-1 stop Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray makes a third-down stop.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • NFL.COM

Continues to rack up tackles Murray recorded 10 tackles in the team's Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Murray tied for the team lead with 10 tackles, his second double-digit effort of his rookie season. He has yet to make much of an impact beyond that however, with only tackle for a loss and no sacks. Still, he's a stalwart in the middle of the Chargers' defense, logging a 97 percent snap rate in Week 4.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Murray posted 10 tackles (four solo) and a pass defended in the 23-20 overtime loss Sunday to the Chiefs.

Impact It's clear Murray has taken over the primary starting spot at inside linebacker, posting a second consecutive 60-plus-snap performance. As a result, the 2020 first-round pick now leads the team in tackles and should continue to be a quality source of production in IDP leagues given his consistent role.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs look to spoil Chargers inaugural game at SoFi Stadium

The Los Angeles Chargers' long wait for a shiny new home ends on Sunday when they play their first game in SoFi Stadium

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies eight tackles Murray tallied eight tackles in Week 1 against the Bengals.

Impact Murray finished second on the team in tackles in his NFL debut. He didn't add any explosive plays, but still proved he will be a key member of the defense throughout his rookie season as he was on the field for 91 percent of defensive snaps.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Linebacker Kenneth Murray ‘Poised’ and Ready for NFL Debut The Chargers first-round pick is set to start Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • CHARGERS.COM

Kenneth Murray Jr., 'glossy' legs and all, is the Chargers' new man in the middle Drue Tranquill recently described new Chargers teammate Kenneth Murray Jr.'s legs as "glossy." It was most definitely a compliment.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Oklahoma's Kenneth Murray to start first ever NFL game for Los Angeles Chargers Many players have to wait months or even years to make their true starting debut in an NFL uniform. Kenneth Murray is not like most players....

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Set for starting MLB Murray is expected to be the starting middle linebacker entering 2020, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Murray's status as a 2020 first-round pick all but assured him of the role regardless, but a tremendous training camp has drawn a healthy amount of praise. Perhaps even more encouraging for IDP users, head coach Anthony Lynn and defensive coordinator Gus Bradley have suggested Murray will be a "three-down backer," which should provide plenty of tackle opportunities for the downhill thumper. With Denzel Perryman all but pushed aside from the starting lineup, it's entirely possible Murray could post 100-plus tackles if he stays healthy.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Rattler named starting QB for No. 5 Oklahoma

Spencer Rattler is the next man up in the Oklahoma quarterback factory

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'It drove me' — How Kenneth Murray turned his bold prediction into reality The Chargers' rookie linebacker made some history as a first-round pick out of Oklahoma.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chargers pressing questions: How will Kenneth Murray be... The Chargers must figure out how rookies, and recently signed free agents, will fit into their depth chart.

JULY 15, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dear Rookie: A Letter to Kenneth Murray From His Parents The official source for Los Angeles Chargers news, schedules, stats, scores, tickets and more.

JUNE 24, 2020 • CHARGERS.COM

Tom Krasovic: Chargers LB Kenneth Murray's Oklahoma past makes him no ordinary NFL rookie The Chargers expect Kenneth Murray to speed up their defense this year, even though rookie linebackers often struggle to grasp the NFL game....

MAY 20, 2020 • NEWSBUG.INFO

Kenneth Murray not included in CBS Sports’ top-10 DRoY candidates The second linebacker taken in the entire 2020 draft somehow missed the cut.

MAY 18, 2020 • BOLTSFROMTHEBLUE.COM

Chargers LB Kenneth Murray Details Draft Day Phone Call, Talks Off-Field Obligations Murray, along with running back Joshua Kelley and safety Alohi Gilman were guests on part two of the Chargers’ “Meet the 2020 Draft Class” v...

MAY 15, 2020 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers Rookie Kenneth Murray Prepared To Call Players On Defense The Los Angeles Chargers traded up to select Kenneth Murray with the No. 23 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. With the team confident in his talen...

MAY 12, 2020 • CLUTCHPOINTS.COM

Kenneth Murray would be “extremely comfortable” calling plays for Chargers The Chargers traded back into the first round in order to get linebacker Kenneth Murray with the 23rd overall pick of last month's draft, so...

MAY 12, 2020 • YAHOO.COM