Murray had 11 tackles and one pass defensed in Houston's 22-13 win over Tennessee in Week 11.

EDGE Analysis

Murray returned to a starting role last week after the Texans moved Lonnie Johnson from safety to cornerback. He was on the field for 94 percent of the defensive snaps and has played well recently, totaling 19 tackles, two passes defensed and one interception over the last two games. He was originally a starter at safety to start the season but got lost in the shuffle as defensive coordinator Lovie Smith searched for the right combination on the back end. It appears Murray and Justin Reid may be the most effective partners on the back end.

Murray will take over as the starting safety for the Texans, Aaron Wilson reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murray is taking the starting safety job from Lonnie Johnson, who is moving back to cornerback. Murray, who started for the Texans in the first three weeks of the season, was on the field for 69 defensive snaps Week 9 against Miami and recorded an interception. The veteran safety will resume his starting role for the Texans after struggling late last year and to start this season (134.5 passer rating and six touchdowns allowed last season).

Murray is not listed on the Texans' practice estimate report.

EDGE Analysis

Murray's absence from Monday's report indicates he is good to go following the head injury he sustained during Week 2. Barring any setbacks, look for him to be ready to go for Thursday's matchup with the Panthers.

Murray (head) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest.

EDGE Analysis

Murray suffered the injury during the first quarter of Week 2. If he is unable to return, expect Lonnie Johnson to see the majority of snaps at strong safety.

Murray (leg) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murray sustained the injury during the preseason finale, but it was apparently a minor concern since he's absent from the injury report. The 27-year-old is poised to open the season as Houston's starter at strong safety.

Murray suffered a minor leg injury during Saturday's preseason contest against the Buccaneers, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

EDGE Analysis

Last year -- his first season with the Texans -- Murray appeared in 14 games and registered a career-high 71 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble. He will likely be the starting strong safety for Houston in Week 1 of the regular season as long as his leg injury isn't too serious.

The Texans have activated Murray from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murray wasn't able to play in the final two matchups of the regular season because of the league's COVID-19 protocols. While it is unclear whether the safety contracted the virus or not, he is now able to rejoin the Texans.

Murray was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Murray won't play in Sunday's game against the Bengals. This will be his first missed game of the season. Murray's produced a career-high 71 tackles through 14 games to go along with two sacks and two pass breakups. Jonathan Owens and A.J. Moore will cover for him at strong safety in Week 16.

Murray recorded a team-high 11 tackles and two sacks on blitzes in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

This was not the finest hour for the Texans defense, which allowed Mitch Trubisky and the Bears' offense to shred them. The sacks were the first of the season for Murray, who now has a career-high 66 tackles in 13 games.

Murray had seven tackles in Thursday's 34-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

EDGE Analysis

Murray is part of a revamped secondary, which was a sore spot in 2019. The unit held up well considering Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes was rarely under pressure. The issues on defense were an inability to stop the running game, limited pressure and missed tackles.