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Latavius Murray Retires at 35 After Ten NFL Seasons

Bills running back Ray Davis praised Murray’s mentorship following his retirement announcement

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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

  • Jordan Schultz reported on X on July 31 that the veteran running back is retiring from the NFL at age 35.
  • Ray Davis lauded Murray as a top-notch player and role model for younger teammates in Buffalo’s backfield.
  • Murray totaled over 8,000 scrimmage yards and 61 touchdowns in 158 combined regular and postseason games.
  • He earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2015 after rushing for 1,066 yards and catching 41 passes with the Raiders.
  • A sixth-round pick from UCF in 2013, Murray played for the Raiders, Vikings, Saints, Ravens, Broncos and Bills before spending 2024 unsigned.