After great success but not being able to work out a deal with the Dallas Cowboys, the Philadelphia Eagles signing DeMarco Murray was hailed as one of the big acquisitions of the offseason. Unfortunately things have not been working out well for Murray in his new home. After struggling for much of the season, Murray was demoted. Murray was reportedly so upset about his lack of playing time and confusion as to how he fits into Chip Kelly’s offense that he had a lengthy conversation with Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie.
NFL: Eagles RB, DeMarco Murray Has Been Ruled Out For Week 3 Against The NY Jets
As the Philadelphia Eagles look for their first win of the 2015 season, today against the New York Jets, the team has just announced that DeMarco Murray will not make the cut.
(Video) NFL: Cowboys Running Back Joseph Randle Throws Shots At His Former Teammate Demarco Murray
Former Dallas Cowboys running back, Demarco Murray, recently signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after having one of the greatest seasons ever while leading the NFL in rushing yards in 2014. It doesnt seem that everyone feels that way after his former teammate had some different opinions concerning the current Eagles running back.
NFL: NOW the Cowboys Restructure Tony Romo’s Contract After DeMarco Murray Is Gone
Tony Romo revealed that DeMarco Murray asked him to take a pay cut so the Dallas Cowboys could work on a deal to keep him. Romo said he would take the pay cut or restructure his contract because he really wanted to keep Murray on the team. It wasn’t done however and Murray instead signed a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles worth up to $42 million. NOW the Cowboys officially restructure Tony Romo’s contract to accommodate other players.
NFL: Tony Romo Says DeMarco Murray Asked Him to Take a Pay Cut
As the offseason approached it became clear that the Dallas Cowboys would have to choose between keeping star wide receiver Dez Bryant or star running back DeMarco Murray due to the salary cap. The Cowboys placed a franchise tag on Bryant and tried to work on a deal to keep Murray but the money just wasn’t there. Murray subsequently signed a five-year, $42 million contract with the Cowboys NFC East rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. One of the reasons the Cowboys didn’t have enough money is because of the massive contract they gave to quarterback Tony Romo.
NFL: LeSean McCoy Says Eagles Signing DeMarco Murray & Ryan Mathews Was a ‘Panic Move’
The Philadelphia Eagles shockingly traded LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills and definitely needed someone to fill his big shoes. When Frank Gore backed out of their deal, that’s when the Eagles went into panic mode and signed DeMarco Murray according to McCoy.
