Tagged: Latavius Murray (57 Results)
Around the NFL: James Cook
James Cook, if the training camp hype is to be believed, will be Buffalo’s most productive running back. But I am leery. He wasn’t a full-time back at Georgia, and he doesn’t have the build of a typical starting running back. more »
3 comments
Bills RB Hines to miss 2023 season with knee injury
Buffalo Bills running back NYHEIM HINES will miss the 2023 season after suffering a significant knee injury in a jet ski accident. Hines was reportedly sitting stationary on a jet ski… More and was struck by another rider, sustaining a serious but non-life-threatening injury. Hines is believed to have suffered an ACL injury in his left knee, with surgery likely to occur shortly. Hines was expected to be a pass-catching option out of the backfield behind fellow running backs JAMES COOK, DAMIEN HARRIS, and LATAVIUS MURRAY. Less
Source: NFL.com
Bills add veteran RB Murray
The Buffalo Bills signed veteran running back LATAVIUS MURRAY to a one-year deal to join the team earlier this week. The 10-year NFL veteran spent last season playing for the Broncos… More and Saints, while making minor contributions to fantasy owners that gave him an occasional starting nod. Murray joins a crowded running back room in Buffalo, along with fellow rushers JAMES COOK, NYHEIM HINES, and DAMIEN HARRIS. Less
Source: Team Website
Around the NFL: Old Man Murray
With the Bills having one of the league's best offenses, any potential starting running back for the team must be considered. They signed Damien Harris, but the small size of the deal indicates he won't be handed anything. So a report yesterday that they're talking to Latavius Murray must be noted. more »
3 comments
Broncos veteran RB Murray still has it
When the season started, fantasy owners wondered about the backfield split between running backs JAVONTE WILLIAMS and MELVIN GORDON. With Williams out for the season and Gordon no longer with the… More team, it was veteran running back LATAVIUS MURRAY who led the backfield in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Our little game is funny that way. The Broncos offense has struggled for much of the season, but Murray led the way on Sunday as he rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Broncos RB Edmonds to miss time with high-ankle sprain
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said on Monday that running back CHASE EDMONDS will miss significant time due to a high ankle sprain suffered in Sunday’s game against the Las… More Vegas Raiders. With the Broncos having released veteran running back MELVIN GORDON (fumblitis), the team is thin in the backfield with LATAVIUS MURRAY looking like the starting back. Fellow rushers MARLON MACK and DEVINE OZIGBO will likely be in the mix for carries as well. Less
Source: Team Website
Ask the Experts: Which backup RB is most valuable?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which backup running back has the most value the rest of the way? more »
20 comments
Broncos add veteran RB Murray
The Denver Broncos signed veteran running back LATAVIUS MURRAY this week to add backfield depth in the wake of the season ending injury to JAVONTE WILLIAMS. Murray played and scored a… More touchdown for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in London, returned home to learn of an opportunity in Denver, headed for the airport, and is now a member of the Broncos. Denver head coach Nathaniel Hackett said his staff is still “working through” what, if any, role Murray will have heading into Thursday night’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Less
Source: Denver Post
Saints sign free agent RB Murray
The New Orleans Saints signed veteran free agent running back LATAVIUS MURRAY to the team’s practice squad on Tuesday, just days after it was reported that starting running back ALVIN KAMARA… More was dealing with a rib injury. Kamara’s injury is reportedly not serious, so the signing could be simply about adding backfield depth. However, fantasy owners will want to check today’s injury report to be sure. Murray last played for New Orleans back in 2020. Less
Source: Team Blog
Ravens RB Murray, WR Watkins miss another practice
Baltimore Ravens running back LATAVIUS MURRAY and wide receiver SAMMY WATKINS both missed another day of practice on Thursday as both players are trending in the wrong direction heading into Sunday’s… More game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Murray is dealing with an ankle injury while Watkins continues to have trouble with a bad hammy. Fantasy owners will want to monitor their progress in the days ahead. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Mailbag: September 16, 2021
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Is Matthew Stafford a top-tier quarterback? Is the RB-RB draft strategy outdated? The limited value of the preseason. Ravens running backs, Elijah Mitchell, Keenan Allen and more. more »
6 comments
Saints release RB Murray
The New Orleans Saints released veteran running back LATAVIUS MURRAY in a likely cost-savings move. Murray said after his release that he is “willing to discuss an opportunity with anyone interested”.… More Murray had been with the Saints for the last two seasons but the backup job now falls to second-year running back TONY JONES JR.. Jones spent the 2020 season on the Saints’ practice squad. Less
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Fantasy News: Tony Jones
The Saints don’t play until Monday night, but I might move Tony Jones up on my board anyway. More and more, I’m getting the feeling he might wind up being their second running back. more »
18 comments
Around the NFL: New Orleans running backs
A story in The Athletic theorizes that the Saints, in the wake of Drew Brees' retirement, will give more touches to running backs Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray. It's an idea that makes sense, but there's no getting around the fact that those players weren't better without Brees in the lineup the last two seasons -- they were worse. more »
4 comments
Saints sign RB Montgomery to one-year extension
The New Orleans Saints signed running back TY MONTGOMERY to a one-year contract extension, meaning he will return to the team for the upcoming 2021 season. Injuries limited Montgomery to just… More six games in 2020. While technically a running back these days, Montgomery was versatile enough to also play wide receiver last season after a rash of injuries depleted the receiving corps. With Montgomery returning, the Saints now have three running backs under contract for the 2021 season, including Montgomery, ALVIN KAMARA and LATAVIUS MURRAY. Less
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune