Justin Murray

Justin Murray (born April 19, 1993) is an American football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). Murray played high school football at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati. While in high school, Murray set the Greater Miami Conference shot put record at 59'06.5". He played college football at Cincinnati, and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Murray has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals, and Oakland Raiders.

Justin Murray
No. 71 – Arizona Cardinals
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1993-04-19) April 19, 1993
Cincinnati, Ohio
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:304 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Cincinnati (OH) Sycamore
College:Cincinnati
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Murray signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016.[1] He was waived on September 3, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] After spending the entire season on the practice squad, Murray signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos.[4]

On September 2, 2017, Murray was waived by the Broncos.[5]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 6, 2017, Murray was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[6] He was released by the Buccaneers on November 22, 2017.[7]

New Orleans Saints

On December 4, 2017, Murray was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad.[8]

Cincinnati Bengals

On December 20, 2017, Murray was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals off the Saints' practice squad.[9]

On September 1, 2018, Murray was waived by the Bengals.[10]

Oakland Raiders

On September 2, 2018, Murray was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders.[11]

On August 31, 2019, Murray was waived by the Raiders.[12]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 1, 2019, Murray was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[13] He started 12 games at right tackle for the Cardinals in 2019.

Murray re-signed with the Cardinals on a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender on April 2, 2020.[14] He signed a two-year contract extension with the Cardinals on October 2, 2020.[15]

References
  1. Mason, Andrew (May 2, 2016). "Get to know the Broncos' 21 college free agents". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  2. Mason, Andrew (September 3, 2016). "Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  3. Swanson, Ben (September 4, 2016). "Broncos add eight to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  4. "Broncos sign 11 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com. January 2, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  5. Mason, Andrew (September 2, 2017). "Broncos trim roster at deadline". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  6. Smith, Scott (September 6, 2017). "Bucs Tweak Practice Squad, Add OT Murray". Buccaneers.com.
  7. Smith, Scott (November 22, 2017). "Practice Squad Gets a New Look". Buccaneers.com.
  8. Teope, Herbie (December 4, 2017). "Saints sign tackle Justin Murray to practice squad". NOLA.com.
  9. Marcum, Jason (December 20, 2017). "Bengals put Andre Smith on IR and sign Justin Murray; Connor Harris joins practice squad". CincyJungle.com.
  10. "Bengals Establish Roster of 53 Players". Bengals.com. September 1, 2018.
  11. "Raiders announce transactions 9.2.18". Raiders.com. September 2, 2018.
  12. "Raiders announce transactions - 8.31.19". Raiders.com. August 31, 2019.
  13. Odegard, Kyle (September 1, 2019). "Cardinals Claim Defensive Lineman Jonathan Bullard, Four Others". AZCardinals.com.
  14. Urban, Darren (April 2, 2020). "Justin Murray Signs Exclusive Rights Tender Offer". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  15. Williams, Charean (October 2, 2020). "Cardinals sign Justin Murray to two-year extension". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
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