SEAN MURPHY-BUNTING NEWS

2023 Buccaneers Free Agent Focus: Sean Murphy-Bunting After a strong finish to the 2022 season, CB Sean Murphy-Bunting is one of three defensive backs from the Buccaneers' 2019 draft who are set...

MARCH 8, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Solid season in 2022 Murphy-Bunting finished the 2022 regular season with 31 tackles (19 solo), two interceptions, five additional pass breakups and one forced fumble across 12 games.

Impact The fourth-year defensive back added six tackles (four solo) during the wild-card loss to the Cowboys. Murphy-Bunting missed five games overall due to quadriceps injuries, but by the numbers, he turned in his most effective season in coverage yet. Murphy-Bunting surrendered a paltry 37.5 percent completion rate and 3.9 yards per attempt as a primary defender across 411 defensive snaps, and both his interception and total pass-breakups tallies ranked as the second-highest marks of his career. An unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year, Murphy-Bunting could garner an high-priced deal on the open market as an up-and-coming cornerback.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady won't rush decision on future, but changes loom for Buccaneers

While the GOAT makes up his mind on his playing future, the Bucs have big decisions to make on the coaching staff and the roster.

JANUARY 17, 2023

Sean Murphy-Bunting on 'Up and Down' Season | Postgame Press Conference Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting spoke to the media on Monday following the Wild Card Round vs. the Dallas Cowboys.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Sean Murphy-Bunting Intercepts Sam Darnold | Panthers vs. Bucs Highlights CB Sean Murphy-Bunting gets an INT against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Sean Murphy-Bunting on Game vs. DeAndre Hopkins, OT Win Over Cardinals | Postgame Press Conference Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting spoke to the media on Sunday following the Week 16 matchup vs. the Arizona Cardinals.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Sean Murphy-Bunting on Facing Cardinals in Week 16 | Press Conference Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting spoke to the media on Sunday following the Week 15 matchup vs. the Bengals.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Back in action Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After having missed both of the last two contests due to a quadriceps issue, Murphy-Bunting is now slated to start at cornerback alongside Carlton Davis given that Jamel Dean (toe) is unavailable this weekend.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Murphy-Bunting has missed back-to-back games due to a quadriceps issue and is in danger of missing a third despite being a full participant at each practice this week. Jamel Dean (toe) has already been ruled out, so if Murphy-Bunting also remains sidelined, Dee Delaney and Zyon McCollum would both be candidates for increased roles opposite Carlton Davis.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant Wednesday Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Murphy-Bunting missed back-to-back games due to a quadriceps issue, but he appears on track to suit up in Week 15 after logging a full practice Wednesday. Jamel Dean (toe) is still in a walking boot, so Murphy-Bunting may operate as the No. 2 cornerback opposite Carlton Davis against Joe Burrow and the Bengals on Sunday.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Sunday Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) has been ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game versus San Francisco.

Impact Murphy-Bunting will miss his second consecutive game with a quadriceps injury. With starting safeties Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Antoine Winfield (ankle) also inactive, Tampa Bay's secondary will be undermanned while it faces the 49ers' stable of talented offensive playmakers.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Sunday Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Impact Murphy-Bunting, who missed Week 13 due to a quadriceps injury, logged back-to-back limited sessions to start Week 14 prep but was upgraded to a full participant Friday, suggesting he's on track to suit up Sunday. If available, he figures to operate as the slot cornerback behind Jamel Dean and Carlton Davis.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlton Davis and Sean Murphy-Bunting on Favorite Artists, Forever Food | Own It Cornerbacks Carlton Davis and Sean Murphy-bunting discuss their favorite artists and forever food.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Tom Brady gives Bucs some breathing room in tight NFC South

Tom Brady still has a knack for pulling off the improbable

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady throws for 2 late TDs, Buccaneers beat Saints 17-16

Tom Brady threw a pair of touchdown passes in the final three minutes Monday night, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally from a 13-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Saints 17...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-Pro Wirfs, 3 Bucs defensive starters out against Saints

All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs and three starters from Tampa Bay’s secondary are inactive for Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Monday Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is inactive Monday against the Saints, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Murphy-Bunting was able to log limited practices throughout the week, but he'll be unable to take the field in Week 13's divisional showdown with the Saints. The fourth-year pro suffered a contusion Week 12 against the Browns and will now work to be ready Week 15 against the 49ers. In his absence, Zyon McCollum and Dee Delaney may see increased opportunities.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Monday Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game versus New Orleans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After being limited at practice all week, it appears Murphy-Bunting will more than likely have to sit out in Week 13 with a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 12 at Cleveland. If Murphy-Bunting is indeed out, rookie fifth-rounder Zyon McCollum would probably be in line for increased reps on the boundaries.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Relieved Bucs: Wirfs' injury not as bad as initially feared

The news coming out of another disappointing loss to an opponent with a losing record was not as bad as it could have been for the first-place Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bruised up Sunday Murphy-Bunting suffered a contusion in Sunday's loss to the Browns, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The location of the contusion is unknown, but it'll leave Murphy-Bunting questionable for Week 13 against the Saints. With Mike Edwards also dealing with a contusion and Antoine Winfield suffering a sprained ankle in Sunday's loss as well, the Buccaneers secondary could be depleted against New Orleans.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs, Brady visit Browns looking for third straight win

Following a trip to Germany and a bye week, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are well rested to take on the reeling Browns

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Six tackles in return Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) posted six tackles (four solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 16-13 win over the Rams in Week 9.

Impact Murphy-Bunting's return from a three-game absence due to a quad injury saw him tie for second on the team in tackles and play a role in keeping the Rams' passing game mostly in check. The tackle tally was also a season high for the fourth-year cornerback, but as long as he's slotting into a rotational role, his overall IDP production will be capped.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brady throws last-minute TD pass, Bucs beat Rams 16-13

Tom Brady tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton with 9 seconds remaining, giving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 16-13 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a sloppy matchup of th...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to play again Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Murphy-Bunting has been sidelined since suffering a quad injury against the Falcons in Week 5, though he was a full participant in each practice leading up to Sunday's contest. The veteran's return should further help supplement the Buccaneers' secondary, as fellow cornerback Carlton Davis was also ruled active against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams-Bucs Inactives | Carlton Davis, Sean Murphy-Bunting Return The Buccaneers' secondary will once again be missing Pro Bowl safety Antoine Winfield Jr. Sunday against the Rams, but reinforcements are ar...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM