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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

Leads in tackles Murray recorded a team-high 11 tackles and two sacks on blitzes in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Bears.

Impact This was not the finest hour for the Texans defense, which allowed Mitch Trubisky and the Bears' offense to shred them. The sacks were the first of the season for Murray, who now has a career-high 66 tackles in 13 games.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records seven tackles Murray had seven tackles in Thursday's 34-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Impact Murray is part of a revamped secondary, which was a sore spot in 2019. The unit held up well considering Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes was rarely under pressure. The issues on defense were an inability to stop the running game, limited pressure and missed tackles.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Texans-Chiefs set to kick off NFL season unlike any other

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Texans look to take next step in 2020 behind QB Watson

Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson returns to lead a Texans team that blew a huge lead at Kansas City in the divisional playoff round and take steps forward in 2020

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

12Q w/S Eric Murray | Drew's Dozen 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...

AUGUST 24, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Transcripts: Eric Murray Press Conference (8-17-2020) Houston Texans S Eric Murray spoke with the media on Monday.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans look to contend for title with new-look offense

Coach Bill O’Brien knows that simply getting to the playoffs or winning a first-round game is not enough for the Houston Texans anymore

JULY 20, 2020 • Associated Press

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