SEAN MURPHY-BUNTING #26 - CORNERBACK - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
#26 - CORNERBACK - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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Signs with Buccaneers' practice squad The Buccaneers signed Murphy-Bunting to the practice squad Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 2019 second-rounder for the Buccaneers is set to return to where he started his NFL career. Murphy-Bunting spent the last two years on deals with the Titans and Cardinals. The Cardinals released the 29-year-old on Sunday and still owe him $2 million in guarantees. The cornerback has rejoined his original team because he has been given a chance to elevate to the 53-man roster early in the regular season if he performs with the practice squad.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by Cardinals The Cardinals released Murphy-Bunting on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Impact Murphy-Bunting was competing for a depth role on defense but was unable to impress enough to earn a roster spot. The 29-year-old missed the entirety of last season while recovering from a knee injury suffered last May and will now look to find a new opportunity with another team.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals activate CB Garrett Williams from PUP list just 8 months after he tore an Achilles tendon

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AUGUST 20 • Associated Press
Practicing during OTAs Murphy-Bunting (knee) has been participating during Cardinals OTAs and has been working as a nickel corner, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
Impact Murphy-Bunting tore his ACL and also suffered some MCL damage last May and missed all of the 2025 season. Just over a year later, the veteran defender is back on the field during OTAs, and he's been taking on a different role in the nickel-corner spot. Murphy-Bunting has played mostly outside corner during his tenure in Arizona, but the team has a need in the slot with Garrett Williams expected to be out at the beginning of the campaign while recovering from a torn Achilles. Williams will presumably retake the role upon his return, but in the meantime Murphy-Bunting should see plenty or work in the slot. He was ample experience there, having played the position frequently earlier in his career.
JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE
Sticking with Arizona Murphy-Bunting (knee) agreed to a restructured contract with the Cardinals on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Murphy-Bunting missed the entire 2025 season with an undisclosed knee issue after being placed on the reserve/non-football injury list last May. The 28-year-old tallied 52 tackles and five passes defended, including three interceptions, over 15 regular-season games during his first season with the Cardinals in 2024. Murphy-Bunting is entering the final year of his contract in 2026.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Missing season with knee injury Coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that Murphy-Bunting underwent surgery on his knee to address the injury that landed him on Arizona's NFI list, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com report...
Impact It's still not fully clear what happened, but the update sheds some light on the circumstances surrounding the unusual development for Murphy-Bunting. He'll now have to begin rehabbing from the procedure, and in the meantime, his absence will force Arizona to lean more heavily on 2025 second-rounder Will Johnson and 2024 second-rounder Max Melton.
MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Done for season Murphy-Bunting (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list by the Cardinals on Thursday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact The type of injury was not disclosed by either Murphy-Bunting or the Cardinals, but the nature of the transaction means that it happened away from team facilities and that the cornerback will miss the 2025 season. Murphy-Bunting started 15 games for the Cardinals in 2024, the first year of a three-year free-agent contract he signed the previous March. Arizona has two other experienced corners, Starling Thomas and Garrett Williams, back from last year as well as 2025 second-round pick Will Johnson.
MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals place CB Sean Murphy-Bunting on NFI list, ending his 2025 season

Arizona cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting was placed on the non-football injury list and will miss the entire 2025 season for the Cardinals bef...
MAY 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Cardinals place CB Sean Murphy-Bunting on NFI list, ending his 2025 season

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Logs three picks in 2024 Murphy-Bunting finished the 2024 regular seasons with 52 tackles (30 solo), five pass defenses (three interceptions) and two forced fumbles across 15 games.
Impact Murphy-Bunting signed a three-year, $25.5 million contract with the Cardinals in March of 2024 after playing with the Titans in 2023. He finished second in combined tackles among Cardinals' corners behind Garrett Williams (58), and Murphy-Bunting's three interceptions matched a career high he set during his rookie season in 2019 with the Buccaneers. Murphy-Bunting and Starling Thomas project to be Arizona's starting outside corners in 2025, though they should get competition from rookies Max Melton (wrist) and Elijah Jones (ankle) during training camp.
JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Murphy-Bunting of Cards, Jauan Jennings of 49ers tossed after end zone brawl Sean Murphy-Bunting and Jauan Jennings were tossed for a fight
JANUARY 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Sean Murphy-Bunting Intercepts Dobbs Cardinals DB Sean Murphy-Bunting intercepts Josh Dobbs along the sideline.
JANUARY 5, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Good to go Sunday Murphy-Bunting (toe) is active for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact The cornerback suffered the injury during the Cardinals' Week 17 loss to the Rams and was limited in practice all week. Yet even with Arizona eliminated from playoff contention, Murphy-Bunting is returning for the season finale. He has 51 tackles (29 solo), four pass breakups, including two interceptions, and two forced fumbles in 2024.
JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 18 Murphy-Bunting (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Murphy-Bunting got in a trio of limited practices this week after being injured in last Saturday's loss to the Rams, where he played just 49 percent of Arizona's defensive snaps. Max Melton and Kei'Trel Clark would be next up for snaps at cornerback in Murphy-Bunting is unable to play against San Francisco.
JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in Wednesday's walkthrough Murphy-Bunting (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Murphy-Bunting has been able to play through a toe injury over the Cardinals' last two games, accumulating nine tackles (seven solo) over that span. His practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's regular-season finale against the 49ers.
JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 16 Murphy-Bunting (hand) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 27-year-old was a limited practice participant throughout the week after sustaining a hand injury in the Cardinals' Week 15 win over the Patriots. If Murphy-Bunting is unable to play through the issue in Week 16, expect Max Melton and Kei'Trel Clark to see additional snaps with Arizona's first-team secondary.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sideline Exchange: Sean Murphy-Bunting Cardinals insider Dani Sureck meets up with cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting as they discuss transitioning from baseball to football so he cou...
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Dealing with hand injury Murphy-Bunting (hand) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Murphy-Bunting appears to have sustained a hand injury in the Cardinals' Week 15 win over the Patriots, despite playing 45 defensive snaps and recording two total tackles and one interception. The 27-year-old cornerback's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in Sunday's matchup against the Panthers. If he's unable to do so, expect Kei'Trel Clark to see increased work with the Cardinals' first-team defense.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with hand injury Murphy-Bunting (hand) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Murphy-Bunting appears to have sustained a hand injury in the Cardinals' Week 15 win over the Patriots, despite playing 45 defensive snaps and recording two total tackles and one interception. The 27-year-old cornerback's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in Sunday's matchup against the Panthers. If he's unable to do so, expect Kei'Trel Clark to see increased work with the Cardinals' first-team defense.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Picks off pass in Week 15 win Murphy-Bunting recorded two tackles (one solo) and one interception in Arizona's win over New England on Sunday.
Impact Murphy-Bunting picked off Drake Maye at the end of the third quarter, which helped set up a James Conner touchdown run on the ensuing possession. On the season, Murphy-Bunting has 42 tackles (22 solo), including two TFLs, four pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a pair of forced fumbles across 13 games.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Picks off pass in Week 15 win Murphy-Bunting recorded two tackles (one solo) and one interception in Arizona's win over New England on Sunday.
Impact Murphy-Bunting picked off Drake Maye at the end of the third quarter, which helped set up a James Conner touchdown run on the ensuing possession. On the season, Murphy-Bunting has 42 tackles (22 solo), including two TFLs, four pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a pair of forced fumbles across 13 games.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sean-Murphy Bunting Locker Room Scrum-Week 15 vs. Patriots Sean Murphy-Bunting speaks with the media in the locker room following the Cardinals win over the Patriots.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Sean Murphy-Bunting Plucks Bobbled Catch From Mid-Air For Interception Cardinals CB Sean Murphy-Bunting intercepts Drake Maye off of bobbled catch.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM
The Cardinals Locker Room Show vs SEA - Sean Murphy-Bunting And Jonathan Gannon React To The Cardinals 30-18 Loss To Seahawks Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 30-18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. Plus, Paul Ca...
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Sean Murphy-Bunting Forces Fumble Cardinals CB Sean Murphy-Bunting punches the ball out from Vikings RB Aaron Jones for fumble recovered by DL Roy Lopez.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM
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