Dallas Cowboys
DeMarco Murray - #29 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/12/1988 |
| Birthplace | Las Vegas, NV |
| College | Oklahoma |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 3rd round, 7th pick by Cowboys |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 161 | 663 | 4 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Murray was limited to 53 rushing yards but scored a touchdowns during Sunday's 20-19 win at Cincinnati.|||||||
Murray has now scored in both games since returning from a foot injury - a great sign for fantasy owners going forward.
Murray was a precautionary scratch from the first practice since his return from a six-game absence with a sprained right foot.|||||||
Murray said he would return to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. He said his soreness was normal after being out so long. He rushed for 83 yards on 23 carries against Philadelphia on Sunday in his first action since Oct. 14.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says it "looks like" injured running back DeMarco Murray will end a six-game absence Sunday against Philadelphia.|||||||
Murray was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday in what coaches said was the most football activity he's had since spraining his right foot at Baltimore on Oct. 14. Coach Jason Garrett wouldn't say Friday whether Murray will play. The Cowboys have rushed for more than 100 yards just once since Murray was injured and are last in the league in rushing offense.
Murray ran for 93 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to Baltimore.|||||||
Murray is averaging 5.8 yards per carry in three road games and 2.1 in two games in Dallas.
Murray was removed with a left foot injury from the Cowboys' loss at Baltimore on Sunday.|||||||
Murray carried 14 times for 93 yards but did not get the ball after the 11-minute mark of the third period. The extent of the injury was not immediately known.
