Marcus Murphy RB FA Sun 9/6/15 12:23 PM
Marcus Murphy
RB FA
As expected, Murphy has made the Saints' 53-man roster, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
EDGE Analysis
A seventh round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, Murphy is pint-sized (5-8, 193), but he flashed some game-changing abilities as a runner, receiver, and kick returned at Missouri. If C.J. Spiller (knee) is unable to suit up Week 1 against the Cardinals, Murphy could see some playing time as a third-down back. Murphy also is expected to return kicks for the Saints, giving him some additional fantasy value in leagues that reward return yardage.
Marcus Murphy RB FA Sun 8/30/15 7:50 PM
Marcus Murphy
RB FA
Saints head coach Sean Payton said Murphy will make the final roster.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy shined in Sunday's preseason game against the Texans, gaining 67 yards on three receptions and 43 yards on eight carries. He'll likely start the year fourth on the depth chart, but the Saints have often dug deep into their backfield during the Sean Payton era. Tim Hightower and Edwin Baker will presumably both be cut, unless C.J. Spiller (knee) isn't ready for Week 1.