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 |
Rookie Meter: Unlike 2010, top rookies staying healthy
Von Miller takes over as the top rookie this week as the meter focuses on first-rounders being able to avoid the injury bug, for the most part.
Cowboys manage expectations with Murray
The Cowboys remain very high on RB DeMarco Murray, but they also want to temper their enthusiasm a bit after his big Week Seven performance.
Ten most intriguing players of Week Eight
PFW fantasy football expert Pat Fitzmaurice says he doubts that the Patriots' 32nd-ranked pass defense can halt Steelers WR Mike Wallace from having a monster game.
Rookie Meter: Murray joins 'top rookie RB' conversation
Cowboys rookie RB DeMarco Murray had a record day and could emerge as the league's best rookie back if he keeps getting touches.
Cowboys' run game a growing concern
The high ankle sprain of Felix Jones comes at a time when the Cowboys already are struggling to run the football consistently or effectively at all.
Murray's role should expand with Cowboys
Felix Jones is hurt and off to a slow start, so don't be surprised if DeMarco Murray sees an expanded role on offense.
RB Barber will be released by Cowboys
In another cost-cutting move, the Cowboys have informed RB Marion Barber that he will be cut on Tuesday afternoon.
Backfield in motion: Expect change in Dallas
The selection of third-rounder DeMarco Murray has made the Cowboys' RB picture more clear, as it appears the team is moving on without Marion Barber.
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.
