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Latavius Murray Announces Retirement After 10-Season NFL Career

Pro Bowl running back Latavius Murray concluded a decade in the league with six franchises following a season spent unsigned.

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Buffalo Bills running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates his 28 yard touchdown catch in a 32-6 win over the Jets.

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Jan 21, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Latavius Murray (28) rushes the ball against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38)in the first half of the 2024 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Murray formally retired at age 35 after failing to secure an NFL contract for the 2024 season.
  • He amassed over 8,000 scrimmage yards and 61 total touchdowns in 158 regular and postseason games.
  • Selected by the Raiders in the sixth round of the 2013 draft, he earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2015 after rushing for more than 1,000 yards.
  • During his career he contributed to the Raiders, Vikings, Saints, Ravens, Broncos and Bills, adapting to multiple backfield roles.
  • Coaches and teammates lauded his professionalism and leadership from his small-school roots to a veteran mentorship role.