[12], The Kansas City Chiefs finished first in the AFC West with a 12–4 record, clinching a first round bye and home field advantage. Subsequently, on 17 May 2016, Eric penned a four-year $2.96 Million-worth contract with the Chiefs which included the signing bonus of $599,803 and the average salary of $741,826. [3], On May 17, 2016, the Chiefs signed Murray to a four-year, $2.96 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $599,803. 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Eric Murray (born January 7, 1994) is an American football strong safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. Latest on Houston Texans safety Eric Murray including biography, career, awards and more on ESPN ... Mac Jones go in the 2021 NFL draft? The Browns had faith in Ogbah’s in the 2018 NFL … Justin Houston, Eric Murray out; Armani Watts questionable . Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury, if off the injury report and will play Thursday against the Cleveland Browns. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. University of Minnesota alum Eric Murray recently completed his fifth season in the NFL and first with the Houston Texans. Veteran safety Morgan Burnett, who was recently released by the Steelers, is set to sign a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports. The Chiefs acquired Browns defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah and traded away safety Eric Murray Monday afternoon. Eric Murray NFL Draft 2016: Scouting Report, Grade for Chiefs Rookie B/R Video @ @bleacherreport. Eric Murray signed a 3 year, $18,000,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including a $4,500,000 signing bonus, $10,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000. B/R Video April 30, 2016 Comments. The Kansas City Chiefs selected Murray in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Murray steals ball from the Denver Broncos tight end for an interception. Third-year safety Eric Murray has had some big shoes to fill (Eric Berry's), but the Chiefs have given him plenty of responsibility, and he's steadily proving he's up to the challenge. Murray made one tackle during their loss. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games. Drew Dougherty of Texans TV huddled with safety Eric Murray, and the two discussed the 2020 defense, they ranked the Top 5 Murrays, and much more. [19], In Week 14 against the Chicago Bears, Murray led the team with 11 tackles and sacked Mitchell Trubisky twice during the 36–7 loss. Texans' Eric Murray: Heads to COVID-19 list 12/27/2020 • by RotoWire Staff Texans' Eric Murray: Leads in tackles But the Steelers still have Big Ben, and the Ravens are reigning division champs. White after it was left vacant by the departure of Sean Smith to the Oakland Raiders in free agency. In one of the more surprising deals so far in free agency, safety Eric Murray will sign a three-year contract with the Houston Texans. [10] He finished his rookie season with eight solo tackles and a fumble recovery in 16 games and zero starts. With the NFL's 100th season in the books, we now have a complete picture of the order for Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. POSITIVES. He played college football at Minnesota, and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. [5] During rookie minicamp, defensive coordinator Bob Sutton decided to try Murray at safety and opted to keep him at safety due to the retirement of Husain Abdullah, departure of Tyvon Branch in free agency, and an injury to Eric Berry. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 14 Sunday games. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 15 games this weekend. After a frenzied first wave of free agency, NFL rosters look stunningly different than they did just one year ago. Week 9 is here! The Cardinals are in a wait-and-see mode with rookie QB Josh Rosen. Eric Murray (born January 7, 1994) is an American football strong safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). Former Cleveland Browns defensive back Eric Murray has agreed to a three-year deal with the Houston Texans for up to $20.25 million according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Cincinnati Bengals have waived veteran linebacker Preston Brown. [16] He finished the 2017 season with 36 combined tackles (31 solo), five pass deflections, and a sack in 14 games and two starts. [13] Defensive coordinator Bob Sutton named him the backup free safety, behind Ron Parker, to start the regular season. [15] Murray was elevated to the Chiefs' premier backup safety role, participating in nickel and dime packages. Stay up to date with NFL player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. Eric Murray commenced his NFL career as a fourth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs at the 2016 NFL Draft. Sign in above. Here are the injuries we're monitoring on the fifth Sunday of the 2018 NFL season. [16] On December 31, 2017, he earned his second career start after the Chiefs clinched a playoff berth and head coach Andy Reid opted to rest Daniel Sorensen and Ron Parker. Murray received a $4.5 million signing bonus and full guarantee salary in 2020 and partial guarantee in 2021. He has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns. [10] On December 25, 2016, Murray made a season-high two solo tackles in the Chiefs' 33–10 victory against the Denver Broncos. [20] Murray was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Texans on December 27, 2020,[21] and activated on January 13, 2021. Have a look at which pick your team holds, as well as needs for all 32 squads. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Eric Murray profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 14 Sunday games. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. [14], Starting strong safety Eric Berry tore his Achilles tendon in the Chiefs' season-opening 42–27 victory at the New England Patriots and was expected to miss the rest of the season. He was the 17th cornerback drafted and the second cornerback selected by the Chiefs after third round pick KeiVarae Russell. Rosen, who suffered a toe injury on the Cardinals' final offensive play Thursday night, is in a walking boot and pending an MRI. Week 11 is here! Check to see what players across the league rose and fell in overall rating for "Madden 19" after Week 4 of the season. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Who could end the dry spell in 2019? Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Watch highlights of the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the Denver Broncos at home for Week 4 of the 2018 season. Murray started his first NFL game in Week 5 … The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Eric Murray of the Houston Texans Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games. -In 2017, Murray received more playing time after starter Eric Berry tore his Achilles tendon in the Chiefs' season opener. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks was among those players to go down in Week 5. Eric Murray signed a three year contract with the Houston Texans on March 22, 2020 worth $18 million with $10.75 million guaranteed. With 54 games of NFL experience over four seasons, Murray will find a home with some team in 2020. © 2021 NFL Enterprises LLC. Related News NFL trade rumors: Chiefs' Tyreek Hill came up in talks at start of free agency In 2021, Murray will earn a base salary of $5,000,000 and a roster bonus of $218,750, while carrying a cap hit of $6,718,750 and a dead cap value of $6,500,000. The Kansas City Chiefs released safety Eric Berry on Wednesday, the team announced, ending a long and accolade-filled run for the franchise. On January 15, 2017, Murray appeared in his first career playoff game and made one tackle during their 18–16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional Round. New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell is questionable to play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts as he deals with an ankle injury. With the 2019 NFL Draft just days away, here's a look at the top five needs for all 32 teams. Former Browns’ S Eric Murray reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a three-year deal worth up to $20.25 million, per source. The 2016 fourth-round pick spent the first three seasons of his career with the Chiefs, and he started nine game for Kansas City during the 2018 campaign. Marc Sessler spotlights three 2019 playoff teams heading in the wrong direction this offseason. Get the latest NFL news on Eric Murray. Week 16 of the 2019 season is upon us. Eric Murray is heading to Houston. Week 14 of the 2019 season is upon us. [16] On November 26, 2017, Murray made one tackle before leaving the Chiefs' 16-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter after sustaining an injury. He played college football at Minnesota,[1] and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Find detailed Eric Murray stats on FOXSports.com. Houston Texans free safety Eric Murray (23) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during the third quarter of an NFL … Who else might -- or might not -- play this week? Week 15 of the 2019 season is upon us. The Cleveland Browns traded defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for safety Eric Murray, both teams announced. Here is a team-by-team listing of the notable departures during a wild 2020 free agency period. December 22, 2019 11:56 AM Browns' Eric Murray: Avoids inactive list On September 17, 2017, Murray recorded a season-high six solo tackles and two pass deflections in a 27–20 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles. Eric Murray - #23 - FS - Houston Texans - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Eric Murray from CBSSports.com. Kansas City dealt safety Eric Murray to Cleveland in the trade. The Chiefs defense, which ranks last in the NFL, has had its best effort of the season. [11] Throughout the season, he was limited mostly to special teams and had only 67 snaps on defense. [7][8] Head coach Andy Reid named Murray the backup free safety behind Ron Parker to start the regular season. He also recorded two sacks, broke up two passes and forced one fumble for the Texans. Will the 2020 NFL postseason field NOT include Deshaun Watson's Texans or Bill Belichick's Patriots? Week 12 of the 2019 season is upon us. Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He tied with Daniel Sorensen for the team lead with 367 special teams snaps that accounted for 82% of them. Murray, who signed a three-year contract with the Texas in the offseason, played in 14 games for Houston and made 71 tackles. [4], Entering organized team activities, Murray was expected to compete for a job as the starting cornerback against Steven Nelson, Marcus Cooper, Phillip Gaines, KeiVarae Russell, and D. J. Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 4. Explore all {Team} NFL player stats - including passing, rushing, receiving, tackles, and more! NFL and PFF player stats for Houston Texans S Eric Murray on Pro Football Focus. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020 Murray played in nine games for the Browns in 2019, starting in four of them. View the profiles of people named Eric Murray. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 12: Eric Murray #21 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after making a play during the AFC Divisional round … Eric Murray profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Murray made two solo tackles in their 27–24 victory at the Denver Broncos. Eight NFL teams own a playoff drought of at least three seasons, with the Browns (16 years) and Jets (eight years) carrying two of the longest. The Browns are moving on from 2016 second-round pick Emmanuel Ogbah and have agreed to trade him to the Chiefs for cornerback Eric Murray, according to multiple reports. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games. [16] He missed the next two games (Weeks 13–14) due to a high-ankle sprain and had Darrelle Revis fill in during his absence. Here are other news we're tracking around the NFL on Tuesday. [9], He made his professional regular season debut in the Kansas City Chiefs' season-opener against the San Diego Chargers and recorded his first career tackle during a 33–27 overtime victory. Tom Blair eyes each AFC North team heading into the 2019 NFL Draft. Week 13 of the 2019 season is upon us. [16] In Week 5, he earned his first career start and recorded two combined tackles during a 42–24 victory at the Houston Texans. [10], During OTA's and training camp, Murray competed for a job as a backup safety against Daniel Sorensen, Leon McQuay III, Marqueston Huff, and Jordan Stern. Lance Zierlein projects which teams will be receiving compensatory picks for the 2021 NFL Draft. Eric Murray: Pos: CB, Career: 68 G, Chiefs/Texans/.. 2016-2020, born WI 1994 Eric Murray Insiders can access ESPN.com's complete NFL draft coverage, plus exclusive player grades, rankings and expert analysis from Scouts Inc. [17] In Week 15, Murray made three solo tackles and his first career sack on quarterback Philip Rivers in the Chiefs' 30–23 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. Will the Dallas Cowboys' offseason transactions lead to extra choices for Jerry Jones' team? Latest on Houston Texans safety Eric Murray including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 11 Sunday games. Whenever the Texans' defense and special teams are on the field this season, look for new safety Eric Murray to have a prominent role. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, … He has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns. [11], The Chiefs received a playoff berth, but lost to the Tennessee Titans 22–21 in the AFC Wildcard Game. [16], Murray was traded to the Cleveland Browns on April 1, 2019 in exchange for Emmanuel Ogbah. The Cleveland Browns are all the rage after trading for Odell Beckham Jr. The Cleveland Browns traded defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for safety Eric Murray, both teams announced. Already an Insider? Watch all the highlights from the week 14 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears. [6] Throughout training camp, he competed for the job at safety against Jamell Fleming, Stevie Brown, Daniel Sorensen, Ron Parker, Akeem Davis, and Shakiel Randolph. Jay LaPrete/Associated Press. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports (via Twitter) that the safety is inking a three-year, $20.25MM deal with the Texans.. Watch as the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. Dan Hanzus ranks the candidates. [18], On April 1, 2020, Murray signed a three-year, $20.25 million contract with the Houston Texans. Join Facebook to connect with Eric Murray and others you may know. Week 10 is here! Kansas City is doing it despite three key injuries. NFL Career, Contract, Salary.