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Latavius Murray Retires After 10 Seasons in the NFL

He wraps up a journey that saw him thrive as a late-round selection across seven NFL stints

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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. Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK
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 announced his retirement on July 31, 2025, following an entire 2024 season without an NFL contract
  • The Onondaga Central High School and UCF product defied expectations after being selected 181st overall in the 2013 draft
  • He played for six franchises in ten seasons, including the Raiders, Vikings, Saints, Ravens, Broncos and Bills
  • Murray finished his career with over 8,000 scrimmage yards and 61 total touchdowns, highlighted by a Pro Bowl season in 2015
  • He appeared in 158 combined games and earned more than $21 million over the course of his NFL tenure