James Murray (born May 5, 1995) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at Holy Cross.

College career

Murray began his football career at Holy Cross as a

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and

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his freshman season. He became a four-year starter for the Crusaders, appearing in 44 games and making 40 starts at three positions (

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, and

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) on the offensive line. Murray was a second-team All-

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selection during his junior and senior seasons.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Murray signed with the

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as an

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on May 6, 2018. He failed to make the Chiefs' 53-man roster out of training camp but was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2018. Murray was promoted to the Chiefs' active roster on October 23, 2018 to replace injured center Jordan Devey. Murray made his NFL debut on November 11, 2018 in a 26-14 win against the

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. Murray was waived by the Chiefs during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was released on September 12. Murray was drafted in the 8th round in phase two of the

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by the

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, but did not sign with the league.

New York Jets

On November 6, 2019, Murray was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on December 30, 2019. On September 5, 2020, Murray was waived by the Jets and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was promoted to the active roster on October 10. He was waived on November 3 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. He was signed to the active roster on November 28, 2020. On August 31, 2021, Murray was waived by the Jets and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released from the practice squad on October 7, 2021.

Tennessee Titans

On October 12, 2021, Murray was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on October 26, 2021.

Baltimore Ravens

On December 22, 2021, Murray was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 10, 2022. He was waived on August 29, 2022.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 12, 2022, Murray signed with the practice squad of the

. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.

References

External links

Holy Cross Crusaders bioKansas City Chiefs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Murray, Jimmy 1995 births Living people People from Wilmette, Illinois Players of American football from Illinois Sportspeople from Cook County, Illinois American football centers Holy Cross Crusaders football players Kansas City Chiefs players New York Jets players Tennessee Titans players Baltimore Ravens players Jacksonville Jaguars players