Overview

• On Sept. 16, Murray posted photos wearing a Virginia Tech Michael Vick jersey while posing with his dog, drawing swift criticism on social media.
• He later removed the images, limited comments on Instagram, and addressed the issue with reporters on Sept. 17.
• Murray said he condemns dogfighting and animal cruelty and emphasized that his dogs are well cared for.
• Animal-welfare advocates criticized the imagery given Vick’s 2007 guilty plea and 21-month federal sentence for operating a dogfighting ring.
• Some outlets reported that Murray allegedly blocked a Cardinals fan account that highlighted the problematic optics of the post.