Patrick Murray
K FA
Mon 10/23/17 12:13 PM

Murray drilled field-goal attempts of 50 and 25 yards and was perfect on three extra-point tries in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
After not getting an opportunity to for any field-goal attempts in his Week 6 debut, Murray was put to the test early Sunday when he was asked to convert a 50-yard field-goal attempt in the first quarter. The 26-year-old was true from that distance and 25 yards later in the period, a welcome sight for a Buccaneers team that's endured its share of poor performance at the position. He also continued to demonstrate his proficiency from long range with his first kick, as it pushed his career tally from 50 yards and beyond to an impressive 6-for-8. Murray should continue seeing plenty of scoring opportunities courtesy of a Tampa offense that has moved the ball well the majority of the season.

Patrick Murray
K FA
Mon 10/16/17 10:44 AM

Murray did not log any field-goal attempts and made his sole extra-point try in Sunday's 38-33 loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Murray didn't have much of a chance to prove he's an upgrade over the recently jettisoned Nick Folk in his debut, with the team's sizable second-half deficit having a major part to play. The Bucs eschewed extra-point attempts in favor of two-point conversion tries after each of their last four touchdowns, only one of which was successful. Murray will hope for more opportunities -- and may well get them -- when Tampa tangles with a stingy Bills defense on the road in Week 7, potentially with Ryan Fitzpatrick at the helm in place of Jameis Winston (shoulder).

Patrick Murray
K FA
Mon 10/9/17 1:58 PM

Murray's agents confirmed Monday that their client signed a contract with the Buccaneers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After incumbent kicker Nick Folk missed three field goals in their Week 5 loss to the Patriots, the Buccaneers quickly worked out a number of kickers, and they've apparently settled on Murray as Folk's replacement. The team has yet to formally announce Murray's signing, but once that happens, it's expected that Folk will be waived from the 53-man roster in a corresponding move, clearing the way for Murray to make his 2017 debut Sunday against the Cardinals. The Buccaneers have a prior history with Murray, who nailed 20 of 24 field-goal tries as a rookie for the club in 2014, while knocking in all 31 of his extra-point attempts from the shorter distance under previous NFL rules. If Murray is able to showcase more accuracy than his predecessor, he'll profile as at least a middle-tier fantasy kicker while supporting a Bucs offense that has put up 21.3 points per game through four contests in spite of Folk leaving plenty of scoring on the table.

Patrick Murray
K FA
Sat 8/12/17 3:44 PM

The Saints waived Murray on Saturday, Herbie Teope of The Times-Picayune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray was attempting unseat Wil Lutz as the team's kicker, but was ultimately let go. The 26-year-old most recently played two games for the Browns in 2016.

Patrick Murray
K FA
Sun 8/6/17 1:43 PM

Murray signed a contract with the Saints on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray slides in as the No. 2 kicker in New Orleans and will need to unseat incumbent starter Wil Lutz in order to make the team.

Patrick Murray
K FA
Thu 12/22/16 7:44 PM

Murray (knee) was released from the Browns' injured reserve Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Murray injured his left knee in a September practice and has resided on IR ever since. When healthy, he's now free to sign with another organization.

Patrick Murray
K FA
Sat 9/24/16 10:37 AM

Murray (knee) was placed on IR by the Browns on Saturday, Mary Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray's left knee injury opened the door for the signing of kicker Cody Parkey to the Browns, who'll take over the kicking duties Sunday against the Dolphins. Murray is no stranger to knee injuries, having torn his ACL of the same leg two years ago.

Patrick Murray
K FA
Fri 9/23/16 4:05 PM

Murray, who is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, injured his left knee during Friday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray's injury Friday occurred in the same knee that he tore his ACL in two years ago. That leaves his status for Sunday's game very much in the air, which is likely to result in the Browns signing Cody Parkey as insurance at the position. At the moment, it's unclear how long Murray's ailment is expected to hamper him.

Patrick Murray
K FA
Fri 9/23/16 12:40 PM

Murray (knee) is considered questionable to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray's knee problem may require the Browns to bring in a kicker on short notice prior to Sunday's kickoff in Miami. Whether that transpires or Murray is ultimately able to play, Cleveland's expected offensive struggles could limit the scoring opportunities for whoever kicks for the team Sunday.

Patrick Murray
K FA
Sun 9/18/16 6:50 PM

Murray missed a 52-yard field goal and one of his three extra-point attempts against Baltimore on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has just two field goal attempts on the season but has just one make after missing his only attempt Sunday. To add to his poor day, the 25-year-old also missed a PAT after a Corey Coleman touchdown reception. Because of his lack of field goal opportunities so far this season, Murray has yet to become a fantasy-relevant kicker.