Jimmy Murray (American football)
James Murray (born May 5, 1995) is an American football center who is a free agent. He played college football at Holy Cross.
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| Born: | May 5, 1995 Wilmette, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Weight: | 304 lb (138 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Loyola Academy (Wilmette, Illinois) | ||
| College: | Holy Cross | ||
| Position: | Center | ||
| Undrafted: | 2018 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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College career edit
Murray began his football career at Holy Cross as a walk-on and redshirted his freshman season. He became a four-year starter for the Crusaders, appearing in 44 games and making 40 starts at three positions (center, left tackle, and right guard) on the offensive line.[1] Murray was a second-team All-Patriot League selection during his junior and senior seasons.[2]
Professional career edit
Kansas City Chiefs edit
Murray signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2018.[3] He failed to make the Chiefs' 53-man roster out of training camp but was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2018.[4][5] Murray was promoted to the Chiefs' active roster on October 23, 2018 to replace injured center Jordan Devey.[6] Murray made his NFL debut on November 11, 2018 in a 26-14 win against the Arizona Cardinals.[7]
Murray was waived by the Chiefs during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[8] He was released on September 12.[9]
Murray was drafted in the 8th round in phase two of the 2020 XFL Draft by the St. Louis BattleHawks,[10] but did not sign with the league.
New York Jets edit
On November 6, 2019, Murray was signed to the New York Jets practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on December 30, 2019.[11]
On September 5, 2020, Murray was waived by the Jets and signed to the practice squad the next day.[12][13] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the Indianapolis Colts, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on October 10.[15] He was waived on November 3 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[16][17] He was signed to the active roster on November 28, 2020.[18]
On August 31, 2021, Murray was waived by the Jets and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[19][20] He was released from the practice squad on October 7, 2021.
Tennessee Titans edit
On October 12, 2021, Murray was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[21] He was released on October 26, 2021.[22]
Baltimore Ravens edit
On December 22, 2021, Murray was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.[23] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 10, 2022.[24] He was waived on August 29, 2022.[25]
Jacksonville Jaguars edit
On September 12, 2022, Murray signed with the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars.[26] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.[27] He was waived on May 1, 2023.
Tennessee Titans (second stint) edit
On August 2, 2023, Murray signed with the Titans.[28] He was waived on August 27, 2023.[29]
Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint) edit
On November 27, 2023, Murray was signed to the practice squad of the Jaguars.[30] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent after the season when his practice squad contract expired.[31]
References edit
- ^ Garven, Rich (October 11, 2018). "NFL: Former Holy Cross lineman Jimmy Murray catches Chiefs' attention on practice squad". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ "James Murray Signs With Kansas City Chiefs". www.GoHolyCross.com. April 29, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ Alper, Josh (May 6, 2018). "Chiefs sign 14 undrafted free agents". Pro Football Talk. NBCSports.com. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ Larrabee, Kirk (September 1, 2018). "Kansas City Chiefs announce final roster cuts". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves; Sign 10 to Practice Squad". www.Chiefs.com. September 2, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ Pryor, Brooke (October 23, 2018). "Injury bug bites Chiefs again, with two more players moved to injured reserve". The Kansas City Star. www.kansascity.com. Retrieved October 27, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Garven, Rich (November 17, 2018). "Rich Garven's NFL notes: Patriots' identity undefined on bye week". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (September 1, 2019). "Tracking Chiefs' 2019 practice squad additions". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ "Chiefs waive C Jimmy Murray to add WR Byron Pringle on practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. September 12, 2019.
- ^ "OFFENSIVE LINEMEN DRAFT TRACKER". XFL.com. October 15, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 30, 2019). "Jets Sign 9 to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Lange, Randy (September 5, 2020). "Jets Move 27 to Get Their Roster to 53-Player Limit". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Lange, Randy (September 6, 2020). "15 Signed to Practice Squad; All Were in Jets Training Camp". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 26, 2020). "Jets Elevate WR Lawrence Cager, OL Jimmy Murray from Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 10, 2020). "Jets Activate RB Le'Veon Bell from IR, Sign OL Jimmy Murray to Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 3, 2020). "Jets Sign LB Bryce Hager, S Bennett Jackson to Active Roster; Release OL Jimmy Murray". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Aber, Spencer (November 5, 2020). "Jets re-sign OL Jimmy Murray to practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 28, 2020). "Jets Sign OL Jimmy Murray to Active Roster; Place LB Patrick Onwuasor on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 31, 2021). "Jets Remove 27 Players from Roster to Reach 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ . NewYorkJets.com. September 1, 2021. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (October 12, 2021). . TennesseeTitans.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (October 26, 2021). "Titans Add Two to Practice Squad, Release Three Others". TennesseeTitans.com.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (December 22, 2021). "Ravens Place Five More Players on COVID-19 List". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (January 10, 2022). "Ravens Sign Eight Players to Reserve/Future Deals". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (August 29, 2022). "Ravens Make One Cut on Monday". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ Dillon, John (September 12, 2022). "Jaguars add veterans Corey Peters, James Murray to practice squad". USAToday.com.
- ^ "Jaguars Sign 12 Players To Futures Contracts". NFL Trade Rumors. January 23, 2023.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 2, 2023). "Titans Agree to Terms With Center Jimmy Murray". TennesseeTitans.com.
- ^ "Titans Release Kicker Michael Badgley, Waive Five Others". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Place Robinson on Reserve/Injured List and Sign an OL to the Active Roster". Jaguars.com. November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ Stites, Adam (January 8, 2024). "Jaguars sign 11 players to reserve/future contracts". USA Today.
External links edit
- Holy Cross Crusaders bio
- Kansas City Chiefs bio