IRSean Murphy-Bunting
CB ARI (8)
Wed 11/8/23 2:18 PM

Murphy-Bunting (thumb) will not participate at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Mike Vrabel also said Wednesday that Murphy-Bunting is doubtful for Week 10. He'll probably need to get back to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of playing Sunday at Tampa Bay.

IRSean Murphy-Bunting
CB ARI (8)
Thu 11/2/23 9:22 PM

Murphy-Bunting is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Steelers due to a thumb injury, Alan Saunders of PittsburghSportsNow.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy-Bunting did not log a statistic before exiting during the first half Thursday. The 26-year-old cornerback played nearly every defensive during Tennessee's first seven games of the season, accumulating 31 tackles and four passes defended. With Murphy-Bunting's return now up in the air and Roger McCreary (hamstring) already inactive, it's likely that Tre Avery will have to step into a bigger role opposite Kristian Fulton.

IRSean Murphy-Bunting
CB ARI (8)
Mon 10/16/23 4:09 PM

Murphy-Bunting recorded three tackles and an interception in Sunday's 24-16 loss to Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy-Bunting found himself in the right place at the right time in the middle of the third quarter when Lamar Jackson sailed a second-down pass over the head of Rashod Bateman and into his hands. He's arguably set up even better for Week 8 after a bye, when Tennessee is set to host Atlanta.

IRSean Murphy-Bunting
CB ARI (8)
Mon 9/25/23 1:09 PM

Coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that Murphy-Bunting has been cleared of a concussion, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy-Bunting was forced out of Sunday's 27-3 loss at Cleveland after taking a blow to the head, but he ultimately avoided a major injury. He's still one of Tennessee's top two cover corners going into Week 4.

IRSean Murphy-Bunting
CB ARI (8)
Sun 9/24/23 4:22 PM

Murphy-Bunting left Sunday's game against Cleveland and is being evaluated for a concussion, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy-Bunting departed in the fourth quarter and is now in the NFL's concussion protocol. Before his exit, he recorded six tackles (all solo). He'll need to pass through the protocol before next Sunday's contest versus Cincinnati in order to be able to play in that game.

IRSean Murphy-Bunting
CB ARI (8)
Mon 3/20/23 10:13 AM

Murphy-Bunting agreed Monday on a one-year contract with the Titans, Matt Moraitis of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy-Bunting can make up to $5 million next season with Tennessee, the second stop of his career following four seasons with the Buccaneers. The cornerback appeared in 12 games in 2022, recording a career-low 31 tackles while also producing seven pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble. Murphy-Bunting will step right into a prominent role in the Titans secondary and has a shot at earning himself a long-term contract with a "prove-it" deal in 2023.

IRSean Murphy-Bunting
CB ARI (8)
Wed 1/25/23 5:19 PM

Murphy-Bunting finished the 2022 regular season with 31 tackles (19 solo), two interceptions, five additional defensed passes and one forced fumble across 12 games.
EDGE Analysis
The fourth-year defensive back added six tackles (four solo) during the wild-card loss to the Cowboys. Murphy-Bunting missed five games overall due to quadriceps issues, but by the numbers, he turned in his most effective season in coverage yet. Murphy-Bunting surrendered a paltry 37.5 percent completion rate and 3.9 yards per attempt as a primary defender across 411 defensive snaps, and both his interception and total pass-breakups tallies ranked as the second highest of his career. An unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year, Murphy-Bunting could potentially garner an attractive deal on the open market as an up-and-coming cornerback.

IRSean Murphy-Bunting
CB ARI (8)
Sun 12/18/22 3:33 PM

Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After having missed both of the last two contests due to a quadriceps issue, Murphy-Bunting is now slated to start at cornerback alongside Carlton Davis given that Jamel Dean (toe) is unavailable this weekend.

IRSean Murphy-Bunting
CB ARI (8)
Fri 12/16/22 5:36 PM

Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy-Bunting has missed back-to-back games due to a quadriceps issue and is in danger of missing a third despite being a full participant at each practice this week. Jamel Dean (toe) has already been ruled out, so if Murphy-Bunting also remains sidelined, Dee Delaney and Zyon McCollum would both be candidates for increased roles opposite Carlton Davis.

IRSean Murphy-Bunting
CB ARI (8)
Wed 12/14/22 5:40 PM

Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy-Bunting missed back-to-back games due to a quadriceps issue, but he appears on track to suit up in Week 15 after logging a full practice Wednesday. Jamel Dean (toe) is still in a walking boot, so Murphy-Bunting may operate as the No. 2 cornerback opposite Carlton Davis against Joe Burrow and the Bengals on Sunday.