Sean Murphy-Bunting - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 22 • FOX SPORTS

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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 • 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 • USATODAY.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Sean Murphy-Bunting Intercepts Dobbs Cardinals DB Sean Murphy-Bunting intercepts Josh Dobbs along the sideline.

JANUARY 5 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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.

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.

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

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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

Able to practice Wednesday Murphy-Bunting (neck) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Murphy-Bunting has been sidelined for the Cardinals' last two regular-season games due to a neck injury. His ability to practice without limitations Wednesday indicates that he is trending towards playing against the Jets on Sunday. Murphy-Bunting has logged 24 tackles (12 solo), two pass breakups and one interception over seven regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive versus Chicago Murphy-Bunting (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Murphy-Bunting was a late downgrade to questionable after he was initially not given an injury designation at the end of the practice week Friday. Starling Thomas, Max Melton and Kei'Trel Clark figure to soak up most of the cornerback reps on the outside while Garrett Williams handles slot work.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable for Week 9 The Cardinals are listing Murphy-Bunting (neck) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Murphy-Bunting had appeared on the Cardinals' Week 9 injury report due to the neck issue, but he initially didn't carry a designation into Sunday after putting in a full practice Friday. The cornerback may not have responded well to the full workout, however, prompting the Cardinals to downgrade him Sunday. Official word on the cornerback's status will arrive when Arizona releases its inactive list approximately 90 minutes before the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past neck issue Murphy-Bunting (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Murphy-Bunting missed the Cardinals' Week 8 win over the Dolphins after sustaining a neck injury the week prior, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Now that the first-year Cardinal has returned from injury, he's expected to start opposite Starling Thomas as part of Arizona's top outside cornerback duo.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Murphy-Bunting (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Murphy-Bunting sustained a neck injury in the Cardinals' Week 7 win over the Chargers and wasn't able to practice Thursday, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. Expect Kei'Trel Clark to see additional reps as one of Arizona's top outside cornerbacks in Murphy-Bunting's stead.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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