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JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LATAVIUS MURRAY
#28 - RUNNING BACK - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
656 YDS
146 ATT
4 TD
Saints scratch QB Hill, RB Murray vs. Buccaneers The Saints have ruled out two regular contributors to their running attack — option quarterback Taysom Hill and running back Latavius Murray — from Sunday’s divisional round playof...
Taking seat Sunday Murray (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round game versus the Buccaneers, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact After making just one limited appearance at practice this week, Murray will take a seat as a result of a quad issue. With the veteran running back sidelined, Alvin Kamara likely is in line for a sizable workload, but Dwayne Washington, Ty Montgomery and fullback Michael Burton all are available out of the Saints backfield.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Taysom Hill, Latavius Murray likely out for Saints vs. Bucs The New Orleans Saints are expected to be without two key members of their offense when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night i...
JANUARY 17 • USATODAY.COM
Looks unlikely for divisional round Murray (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Buccaneers, isn't expected to play, Ian Rapoport and Jane Slater of NFL Network re...
Impact While managing the quad injury, Murray sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday before returning to work Friday on a limited basis. That level of activity was enough for Murray to take a questionable designation into the weekend, but unless he demonstrates more improvement in a pregame workout, the 30-year-old looks at risk of being ruled out ahead of Sunday's 6:40 p.m. ET kickoff. If Murray is active, both Dwayne Washington and Ty Montgomery would likely dress as reserve options in the backfield, but neither can be counted on to have a sizable role on offense behind lead option Alvin Kamara.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Murray (quad) is listed as questionable for Sunday's playoff game against the Buccaneers after returning to a limited practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Back-to-back DNPs Wednesday and Thursday set the stage for Friday to be pivotal with regard to Murray's chances of suiting up this weekend. If available Sunday, Murray would be in line to work in a complementary role behind the team's lead back, Alvin Kamara.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Misses another practice Murray (quad) didn't practice Thursday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact With Murray and Taysom Hill (knee) both missing practice for a second straight day, Alvin Kamara may be tasked with an even larger portion of the rushing workload Sunday against the Buccaneers. Murray injured his quad in the Saints' wild-card win over Chicago, missing the entire fourth quarter after he pulled up limping at the end of a play in the third quarter.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out with quad injury Murray was held out of practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact During this past Sunday's wild-card victory against the Bears, Murray pulled up at the end of a five-yard catch in the third quarter and eventually was deemed questionable to return with a thigh injury. With a few days to evaluate his health, he's officially tending to a quad issue. Murray is good for at least a handful of touches per game -- his season low is five, done twice (Weeks 2 and 14) -- but those could be up for grabs if he's unable to get healthy in time for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Health of key Saints players trending up at the right time Saints quarterback Drew Brees likes the way the health of the roster is trending at the most crucial time of year
JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drop, ejection and penalties sink Bears in playoff loss A drop in the end zone by Chicago receiver Javon Wims was just one of many mistakes that cost the Bears a chance to stay with New Orleans in a playoff opening loss
JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brees, Saints pull away late for 21-9 playoff win over Bears Drew Brees completed 28 of 39 passes for 265 yards, connecting with Michael Thomas and Latavius Murray for touchdowns.
JANUARY 10 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Brees, Saints pull away late for 21-9 playoff win over Bears Drew Brees gets to celebrate his 42nd birthday by preparing for a playoff game that will also feature the one active NFL quarterback older than him
JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hurts thigh in wild-card round Murray (thigh) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Murray left his mark on the game before suffering the injury, rushing four times for nine yards and catching both of his targets for 11 yards and a touchdown. With the Saints nursing a comfortable fourth-quarter lead, there's little reason for the team to bring Murray back in. He'll look to heal up in time for the NFC divisional round next week.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Latavius Murray cuts Khalil Mack, pops up for TD catch and run New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray cuts Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack, pops up for touchdown catch and run.
JANUARY 10 • NFL.COM
Browns advance, Brees to meet Brady, Lama Jackson a winner The NFC divisional round will give fans a third-time treat: another meeting between old-timers Tom Brady and Drew Brees
JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Browns open 28-0 lead over Steelers The Cleveland Browns are off to a record-setting start in Pittsburgh
JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Transcript - Latavius Murray Conference Call 1/7/21 | NFC Wild Card 2020 New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray talks return to practice, Alvin Kamara on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
JANUARY 7 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray eager for playoffs after missing regular-season finale 'It was frustrating because I wanted to play'
JANUARY 7 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Comes off COVID-19 list The Saints activated Murray (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Murray missed the Saints' victory over the Panthers in the regular-season finale because he was deemed to be a high-risk close contact of Alvin Kamara, who tested positive for COVID-19. There's no telling when Kamara will complete the necessary testing protocol and rejoin the Saints, but if he's unable to suit up in the wild-card round, Murray is the prime candidate to lead the backfield Sunday versus the Bears. On the season, Murray has averaged 11.3 touches for 55.5 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring five touchdowns in 15 appearances.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Saints passed tests of resilience heading into playoffs New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton can draw encouragement from the fact that his team enters the playoffs having won 11 of 13 games despite a lack of lineup stability at several...
JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers
JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South The Tennessee Titans needed the game of Derrick Henry’s career and another big comeback to win their first AFC South title since 2008
JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ty Montgomery Fantasy Value With Alvin Kamara & Latavius Murray COVID Status in Saints Week 17 Backfield The Saints offense has been lead all season long by the dominant play of star running back Alvin Kamara. And while he has avoided missing an...
JANUARY 2 • FANDUEL.COM
In COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday Murray was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and is out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Murray and Dwayne Washington are considered high-risk close contacts to Alvin Kamara, who tested positive for the coronavirus, so all three running backs will sit out Week 17. Ty Montgomery should see a significant increase in reps versus the Panthers. The Saints are also expected to promote running back Tony Jones from the practice squad, and Taysom Hill could see more tread as well. Murray will be available for the first round of playoffs as long as he continues to test negative.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list The Arizona Cardinals have placed receiver Christian Kirk on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without a key offensive player heading into Sunday’s game against the Rams
JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kamara on COVID-19 list, could miss Saints' playoff opener The New Orleans Saints have placed running back Alvin Kamara on their COVID-19 reserve list
JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
