Kenneth Murray

Kenneth Murray

26-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Dallas Cowboys
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Picked up from the Titans in March, Murray will try to provide veteran stability to a Cowboys defense stocked with younger linebackers that can't seem to stay healthy. Murray has had his own issues on that front, though, including a wrist injury that cost him the final two games of 2024. He's topped 100 tackles twice in five NFL seasons, and if he can stay on the field he could produce another in a Matt Eberflus scheme that has turned players like Shaquille Leonard and Bobby Okereke into stars. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a two-year, $15.5 million contract with the Titans in March of 2024.
Subdued performance Sunday
LBDallas Cowboys
October 7, 2025
Murray recorded five tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 37-22 win against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Given Murray was on the field for 73 defensive snaps in Week 5, it's a bit surprising he posted his lowest tackle total of the year thus far. He's still on pace for a career high in that category on the season, making him a solid IDP option for a Week 6 tilt at Carolina.
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Dallas CowboysCowboys 2025 LB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

34599%
28398%
22965%
18263%
8424%
8429%
7521%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Kenneth Murray's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
241 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.52 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.0 in
 
Broad Jump
129 in
 
Bench Press
21 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
32.75 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Murray failed to make the impact expected of him by the Chargers after the team selected him 23rd overall in 2020 NFL Draft. That didn't stop the Titans from investing in him this offseason with a two-year, $18 million deal, and Murray should be set up to start at inside linebacker opposite Jack Gibbens. When healthy, Murray was a near every-down player in Los Angeles, though his deficiencies in coverage could limit him primarily to early-down work. That could actually benefit him, as it would allow him to focus on his strengths as a run defender.
Given that Chargers opted not to pick up Murray's fifth-year option, this is a pivotal campaign for the 2020 first-rounder. This past season, Murray registered just 76 tackles despite playing 690 snaps. With longtime Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks joining the team in place of inside linebacker Drue Tranquill, who signed with the Chiefs this offseason, Murray will likely be relegated to working as the Chargers' off-ball linebacker once more.
It was a disappointing second season for the 2020 first-round pick as injury issues, namely a problematic ankle which eventually warranted offseason surgery, ultimately saw Murray lose playing time to both Kyzir White and Drue Tranquill through the 2021 season. The Chargers opted not to re-sign White, who landed in Philadelphia earlier this spring, which means Murray is once again expected to start at inside linebacker for a defense that saw dramatic improvements in just about every other level this offseason. The 23-year-old isn't guaranteed to be healthy at the start of training camp, but if he proves to be healthy, he could be a significant source of tackles for an emerging defense.
While Murray did post 100-plus tackles in his rookie debut, the Oklahoma product struggled in pass coverage at times and didn't make nearly the type of game-changing plays that the Chargers may have hoped for after trading up to draft the 22-year-old in the first round. Another year of development should only help Murray and it's entirely possible this time next year, the middle linebacker could be one of the top IDP options at his position.
The Chargers gave up a hefty haul in order to trade up in the 2020 Draft, ultimately selecting the Oklahoma product to be their starting middle linebacker. Murray has all tools to be a tremendous three-down linebacker, and has the necessary speed (4.52 40-yard dash) to cover sideline to sideline. It's possible the 21-year-old could be subbed out in obvious passing situations given the Chargers' depth, particularly with coverage linebackers, but expect Murray to be a staple in the team's front seven for years to come.
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Active in Week 5
LBDallas Cowboys
October 5, 2025
Murray (knee) is listed as active Sunday at the Jets, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
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Gets tagged as questionable
LBDallas Cowboys
Knee
October 3, 2025
Murray (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Limited by knee issue
LBDallas Cowboys
Knee
October 1, 2025
Murray (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
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Stays busy Sunday
LBDallas Cowboys
September 29, 2025
Murray recorded eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 40-40 overtime tie with the Packers.
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Tallies six tackles vs. Chicago
LBDallas Cowboys
September 23, 2025
Murray logged six tackles (four solo) during the Cowboys' 31-14 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Team declines fifth-year option
LBLos Angeles Chargers
April 30, 2023
The Chargers declined Murray's fifth-year option Friday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Murray's set to be a free agent after the 2023 season. The linebacker had 107 tackles as a rookie after being drafted 23rd overall by the Chargers in 2020, but Murray has just 107 tackles over the two subsequent seasons.
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