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 |
Vikings-Cowboys matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a look at another key matchup in Sunday's Vikings-Cowboys game:
Vikings-Cowboys matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a look at another key matchup in Sunday's Cowboys-Vikings game.
Spencer: Cowboys not far away defensively
The Cowboys' defense was playing at an exceptionally high level late last season prior to the playoff loss to the Vikings, and OLB Anthony Spencer told PFW he thinks the team can follow a similar path this time around.
Cowboys elevate Holly to 53-man roster
The Cowboys signed WR Jesse Holly from their practice squad on Friday and released OT Robert Brewster.
Vikings-Cowboys matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a look at another key matchup in Sunday's Cowboys-Vikings game.
Cowboys sign OT Parnell
The Cowboys signed OT Jermey Parnell from the Saints' practice squad on Thursday.
They said it: Vikings edition
Here's a sampling of things heard this week by Vikings and Cowboys players and coaches.
Favre would consider sitting to rest elbow
Vikings QB Brett Favre said Wednesday he would consider resting his sore elbow and sitting out games.
Vikings' 60-second rant: Loser goes home Sunday
Sobering news for the loser of Cowboys-Vikings: Since the NFL expanded the playoffs to 12 teams in 1990, there have been only five clubs that have started 1-4 and made the postseason.
America loves 'America's Team'
A new poll reports that for the fourth year in a row, the Cowboys have been voted as the most popular NFL team.
Cowboys' problems run deeper than simple mistakes
It would be easy to write off the Cowboys' 1-3 start as a result of a lack of discipline, but Dallas also is suffering through some poor play by players who were thought to be key pieces.
Jones wrestles away lead in Cowboys backfield
In quite possibly the league's most erratic backfield situation, Felix Jones has regained the lead for carries in Dallas.
Titans continue NFC dominance in 34-27 win vs. Cowboys
A pair of costly Cowboys mistakes led the Titans to a 34-27 win in Dallas.
Cowboys' Buehler still must improve kickoffs
Although he led the NFL in touchbacks on kickoffs last season, Cowboys PK David Buehler is struggling this year, according to NFC East Whispers.
Cowboys' run defense comes into focus
The Cowboys spent the bye week working on consistent tackling and maintaining gap responsibility, which was a problem on what amounted to three big runs in the last game.
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.
