Washington Redskins
Jerome Murphy - #45 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/13/1987 |
| Birthplace | Elizabeth, NJ |
| College | South Florida |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2010, 3rd round, 1st pick by Rams |
Vikings-Redskins prediction
PFW senior editor Eric Edholm says to expect a solid effort by the beleaguered Vikings Sunday against the Redskins.
Redskins waive veteran WR Galloway
The Redskins waived veteran WR Joey Galloway on Saturday and signed WR Terrence Austin from their practice squad.
Vikings fantasy focus
Here's a look at the Vikings' fantasy prospects as they head to D.C. to face the 5-5 Redskins in Week 12.
Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Friday
Check out this key matchup in Sunday's game between the Vikings and Redskins at FedEx Field in Week 12.
Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Thursday
Check out this key matchup in Sunday's game between the Vikings and Redskins at FedEx Field in Week 12.
Portis' Redskins career might be over
The Redskins placed RB Clinton Portis on injured reserve, and it's very possible that he might not play for the team again.
Frazier will have his chance
Each week we focus on a Vikings player or coach who is most under the microscope. This week it is interim head coach Leslie Frazier.
Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Wednesday
Check out this key matchup in Sunday's game between the Vikings and Redskins at FedEx Field in Week 12.
Reports: Redskins RB Portis to be placed I.R.
The Redskins will place RB Clinton Portis on injured reserve, according to multiple media reports.
Redskins add S Harris
The Redskins signed S Macho Harris on Tuesday to add some depth to their secondary.
Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Tuesday
Check out this key matchup in Sunday's game between the Vikings and Redskins at FedEx Field in Week 12.
2011 NFC East free-agent preview
Here is our exclusive team-by-team list of NFC East players who are likely to become free agents in March, such as Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw.
Injury-depleted Redskins promote RB Davis
Injuries to RBs Clinton Portis and Ryan Torain, as well as a number of other players, have caused the Redskins to shake up their roster.
Report: Portis could be done for the year
Redskins RB Clinton Portis returned to the field Sunday for the first time since injuring his groin in Week Four, but he aggravated the injury early in the game and could miss the rest of the season.
Redskins beat Titans on Gano's game-winner
Graham Gano kicked a 48-yard field goal with 8:17 left in overtime and the Redskins beat the Titans 19-16 on Sunday after knocking Vince Young out of the game with an injured thumb on his throwing hand.
PLAYER NEWS
The Detroit Lions bolstered their depleted secondary Wednesday, claiming cornerback Jerome Murphy off waivers from the New Orleans Saints.|||||||
The two-year veteran played the first two games of the season for New Orleans before being waived Monday. He had an interception and 25 tackles in 14 games with St. Louis in 2010. The Lions, who were already missing safety Louis Delmas, and cornerbacks Chris Houston and Bill Bentley before Sunday's loss at San Francisco, lost cornerback Drayton Florence indefinitely after he suffered a broken arm during the game.
New Orleans has claimed Murphy off of waivers from the St. Louis Rams.|||||||
Murphy, whose acquisition was announced Sunday, was selected by the Rams out of South Florida in the third round of the 2010 draft. He played in 14 games as a rookie before missing all of 2011 with a broken ankle.
Murphy has landed on injured reserve with an ankle injury.|||||||
Murphy was a first-round pick in 2010 by the Rams.
