Murray (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles in London.
Murray took a doubtful designation into the weekend after managing a pair of limited practices Thursday and Friday, but he'll ultimately sit out against Philadelphia after he was unable to clear all five steps of the concussion protocol. With Murray sidelined for Week 5, Rayuan Lane is likely to take his spot as a starter in the secondary.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Unlikely to play against Philadelphia
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Murray (concussion) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Murray entered the league's concussion protocol during the Jaguars' Week 4 loss to the Bengals. He progressed enough in the protocol to end Week 5 prep with back-to-back limited practices, but it seems he won't be cleared in time for Sunday's interconference game. Assuming Murray is ruled out, rookie sixth-rounder Rayuan Lane would likely start next to Antonio Johnson at safety.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Returns to practice Thursday
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Murray (concussion) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Murray was placed in concussion protocol after taking a hard hit to the head Sunday against Cincinnati. He didn't practice Wednesday, but his ability to participate in limited fashion Thursday suggests the veteran safety is feeling better. With that said, Murray will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he's eligible to return to game action. If he's unable to play Sunday against Philadelphia, Rayuan Lane will likely move into a starting role.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Overcomes neck injury in 2025
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Murray logged 54 tackles (32 solo), including 1.0 sacks, six pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble across 12 regular-season games for the Jaguars in 2025.
Murray inked a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Jaguars in 2025 after spending the five prior seasons with the AFC South rival Texans. He served as the Jaguars' starting safety, but he was sidelined for five games after being placed on injured reserve in October due to a neck injury. Murray was cleared to return in early November and returned to his starting role over the final six games of the season, including the Jaguars' AFC wild-card loss to the Bills. He should start at safety in 2026, though who will start next to him remains to be seen, as Andrew Wingard will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Chance to suit up Sunday
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The Jaguars activated Murray (neck) from injured reserve Saturday.
Murray was a full participant in practice during Week 14, and the activation from injured reserve means he has a good chance to suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts. The veteran safety last played in Week 7 against the Rams, and he logged 371 defensive snaps in the 2025 regular season before sustaining the neck injury. The absence of current starter Andrew Wingard (concussion) could also be a key factor influencing Murray's chances to play.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Won't play vs. Titans
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Murray (neck) has been ruled out for Jacksonville's matchup versus the Titans on Sunday.
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.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Lands on IR
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The Jaguars placed Murray (neck) on injured reserve Friday.
Murray, who has been bothered by a neck injury for a while, hurt his neck again 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.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Won't return vs. Rams
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Murray (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Rams, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
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).
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Leaves game with neck injury
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Murray (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
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.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Cleared for Week 6
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Murray (neck) does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against Seattle, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
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.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Still limited Thursday
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Murray (neck) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
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.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Good to go Week 5
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Murray (neck) doesn't carry an injury designation into Monday night's game against the Chiefs.
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.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Grabs interception in loss
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Murray recorded seven total tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 31-27 loss to Cincinnati.
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.
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Jaguars' Eric Murray: Moving on to Jacksonville
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Murray is slated to sign a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Jaguars, Maurice Jones-Drew of NFL Network reports.
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.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Piles up 75 tackles in 2024
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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.
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, who recently turned 31 years old, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Season-high 10 tackles vs. Chiefs
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Murray logged 10 tackles (eight solo) during the Texans' 27-19 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday.
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.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Sustains hand injury
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Murray suffered a hand injury in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars.
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.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Increased role on tap
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Murray will start at safety again for the Texans on Sunday against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Exits game with knee injury
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Murray is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Saints due to a knee injury.
Murray did not record a stat before exiting Sunday's game. M.J. Stewart has stepped into the safety spot in Murray's absence.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Back at it Week 3
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Murray recorded five tackles and forced a fumble in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Jaguars in Week 3.
Murray, who was limited to nine plays due to a concussion last week, bounced back quickly and was in on 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.
