QEric Murray
S HOU (7)
Sat 3/9/24 6:25 PM

Murray (knee) and the Texans finalized a one-year contract Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

QEric Murray
S HOU (7)
Wed 10/18/23 2:10 PM

Houston placed Murray (knee) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

QEric Murray
S HOU (7)
Sun 10/15/23 2:49 PM

Murray (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against New Orleans.
EDGE Analysis
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.

QEric Murray
S HOU (7)
Sun 10/15/23 2:05 PM

Murray is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Saints due to a knee injury.
EDGE Analysis
Murray did not record a stat before exiting Sunday's game. M.J. Stewart has stepped into the safety spot in Murray's absence.

QEric Murray
S HOU (7)
Mon 9/25/23 7:56 PM

Murray recorded five tackles and forced a fumble in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Jaguars in Week 3.
EDGE Analysis
Murray, who was limited to nine plays due to a concussion last week, bounced back quickly and played 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.

QEric Murray
S HOU (7)
Thu 9/21/23 9:15 PM

Murray (concussion) was a full participant at the Texans' practice Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

QEric Murray
S HOU (7)
Wed 9/20/23 9:51 PM

Murray (concussion) was a limited participant in Houston's practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Murray is working his 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.

QEric Murray
S HOU (7)
Sun 9/17/23 3:02 PM

Murray (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Murray's inability to return will leave the 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.

QEric Murray
S HOU (7)
Sun 9/17/23 1:30 PM

Murray is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
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 Texans' already depleted safety corps will be even thinner. DeAndre Houston-Carson subbed for Murray after his exit.

QEric Murray
S HOU (7)
Tue 11/1/22 9:01 PM

Murray recorded seven tackles (six solo) on 48 total snaps in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
Murray logged his most productive outing while seeing his most extensive playing time of the season. The 28-year-old also logged 29 defensive snaps compared to just 18 for starting strong safety Jonathan Owens. Murray has now played 39 of his 42 defensive snaps this season over the past two weeks.