After signing with the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason, running back DeMarco Murray delivered a dismal season with just 702 rushing yards (3.6 yards per game) and six touchdowns over 15 games. He was a poor fit for Chip Kelly ‘s offense, but even with a coaching change Murray’s future with the Eagles still looks uncertain.
On the heels of a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that the Eagles will listen to trade offers, here are five teams that could have interest in Murray.
5. Seattle Seahawks
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With Marshawn Lynch's retirement, Seahawks general manager John Schneider has said Thomas Rawls will not be handed the starting job. The financials seem likely to be difficult, but if Murray wants to join a Super Bowl contender Seattle may be it.
With Marshawn Lynch's retirement, Seahawks general manager John Schneider has said Thomas Rawls will not be handed the starting job. The financials seem likely to be difficult, but if Murray wants to join a Super Bowl contender Seattle may be it.
4. Tennessee Titans
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The Titans may look to free agency or the draft for another running back, and rightfully so. But with ample cap space, they could just swing a trade and take on Murray's contract as is.
The Titans may look to free agency or the draft for another running back, and rightfully so. But with ample cap space, they could just swing a trade and take on Murray's contract as is.
3. Oakland Raiders
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The Raiders were among the teams interested in Murray last offseason, and there are indications they'll reduce Latavius Murray's workload. Oakland can fit Murray in fairly easily salary-wise, while in theory bolstering its rushing offense.
The Raiders were among the teams interested in Murray last offseason, and there are indications they'll reduce Latavius Murray's workload. Oakland can fit Murray in fairly easily salary-wise, while in theory bolstering its rushing offense.
2. Dallas Cowboys
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Murray hit free agency off a big 2014 season with the Cowboys (1,845 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns, 57 receptions), and the team never really filled the void last season. A reunion is definitely possible, if Murray's contract can be reworked.
Murray hit free agency off a big 2014 season with the Cowboys (1,845 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns, 57 receptions), and the team never really filled the void last season. A reunion is definitely possible, if Murray's contract can be reworked.
1. Houston Texans
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The Texans seem likely to release Arian Foster with his injury history, age (30 in August) and $8.9 million salary cap hit as driving forces. Interest in trading for Murray could easily follow, as Houston looks for a new lead back.
The Texans seem likely to release Arian Foster with his injury history, age (30 in August) and $8.9 million salary cap hit as driving forces. Interest in trading for Murray could easily follow, as Houston looks for a new lead back.
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