Saints Release RB Latavius Murray

The Saints part ways with running back Latavius Murray after a reported issue surrounding a pay cut.

John Hendrix | Sep 7, 2021

According to the Tuesday NFL transaction report, the New Orleans Saints have released running back Latavius Murray. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the team approached the veteran about a pay reduction on Monday, but he refused. Now, he'll have to find another team, and the Ravens make a lot of sense given their misfortune with injuries.

Murray, having turned 31 in January, had two strong seasons with the Saints in 2019 and 2020. He totaled 11 touchdowns (9 rushing, 2 receiving) and had three 100-yard rushing performances filling in for Alvin Kamara. He didn't have the strongest training camp, and many thought he could have been a cap casualty and someone on the roster bubble.

If you're wondering who might handle duties behind Kamara from a Fantasy Football perspective, then look at Tony Jones Jr. for an immediate waiver pickup. He was impressive throughout training camp and shined in preseason action.

Meanwhile, the addition of Desmond Trufant became official. New Orleans will drop their first injury report on Wednesday, which should shed some more insight on player availability that we've had some questions on going into Week 1.

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Published Sep 7, 2021

JOHN HENDRIX

I officially started covering the New Orleans Saints & other NFL topics in 2011. My work has been featured on various outlets over the years. I worked closely with Skyhorse Publishing in Fall 2018 to update the book, Tales From the New Orleans Saints Sidelines, which filled in all Saints material from the 2013-2017 seasons. Prior to joining Saints News Network, I served as the Managing Editor of SB Nation's Canal Street Chronicles for 3.5 years, and before that with FanSided's Who Dat Dish as the Managing Editor for several years. I have also had experiences of being a freelance Saints reporter for The Sun Herald in Biloxi, MS and a contributing writer for WDSU, a local NBC TV station in New Orleans. I have appeared on a vast amount of TV and Radio shows, both nationally and locally. For tips, comments, or suggestions, please contact me at johnhendrix@saintsnews.net