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Texans' Eric Murray: Increased role on tap
Eric Murray will start at safety again for the Houston 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: Signs new deal with Houston
Eric Murray (knee) and the Houston Texans finalized a one-year contract Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Murray appeared in six games with the Texans in 2023 before suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 6 versus the Saints, compiling 13 tackles and a forced fumble in those contests. The safety has spent the last four campaigns with Houston, and he'll now be back for a fifth in 2024, competing with the likes of DeAndre Houston-Carson and others for a top reserve spot in the Texans' secondary.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Goes to IR
Houston placed Eric Murray (knee) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.The knee injury Murray sustained during the first half of Sunday's game versus New Orleans was apparently serious enough that it will warrant his missing at least Houston's next four games. His absence will likely mean increased opportunities for M.J. Stewart.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Won't return Sunday
Eric Murray (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against New Orleans.Murray was originally listed as questionable after suffering a knee injury during the first half of Sunday's affair, and he's since been ruled out. M.J. Stewart will remain as Houston's free safety in Murray's stead.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Exits game with knee injury
Eric 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
Eric 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.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Ready to go for Week 3
Eric Murray (concussion) was a full participant at the Houston Texans' practice Thursday.Murray appears to be ready to go for Week 3 versus the Jaguars after he missed the team's Week 2 loss to the Colts with a concussion. The safety will return to his role as the primary reserve option behind Jimmie Ward at strong safety.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Limited in practice
Eric Murray (concussion) was a limited participant in Houston's practice Wednesday.Murray is working his way back from a concussion suffered during Sunday's loss against the Colts. While the 29-year-old participating in practice is an encouraging sign, Murray will still have to clear the concussion protocol before the team's Week 3 matchup against the Jaguars.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Will not return
Eric Murray (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts.Murray's inability to return will leave the Houston Texans' secondary with limited options considering Jalen Pitre (chest) and Jimmie Ward (hip) were already out. DeAndre Houston-Carson should continue filling in for Murray for the remainder of the contest.
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Texans' Eric Murray: Questionable to return Sunday
Eric Murray is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Colts.Murray exited the game after attempting to make a tackle in the first quarter. He started the contest with Jalen Pitre (chest) and Jimmie Ward (hip) both inactive. If Murray is unable to return Sunday, the Houston Texans' already depleted safety corps will be even thinner. DeAndre Houston-Carson subbed for Murray after his exit.