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When I heard the Cowboys added Kenneth Murray in free agency, I thought he looked like a physical, scheme-fit at linebacker for Matt Eberflus. When Dallas later added Logan Wilson, I thought that move signaled something different, that Wilson was viewed as the more complete, more reliable option.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / December 6

Every opposing offense is attacking the same Cowboys defender, and it's working

The Detroit Lions had their way with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. They won 44-30, and their offense was able to rack up 408 yards and faced just eight third downs in 12 drives.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Former Chargers 1st-round pick makes primetime play to help Cowboys beat Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers have some really interesting former first-round picks and overall draft picks floating around the NFL right now. One of the most interesting, by far, though, is Kenneth Murray. Currently with the Dallas Cowboys, his third team, Murray was a first-round pick by the Chargers in 2020.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 26

Former Chargers top pick is falling apart with no sign of recovery

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 16

3 Dallas Cowboys with the most to prove in Week 7 vs Commanders

The first six weeks of the season have been less than ideal for the Dallas Cowboys, who own a record of 2-3-1. Their latest loss was at the hands of the Carolina Panthers, who had their way with the Dallas defense on the ground and through the air.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / September 7

3 Dallas Cowboys who must improve following subpar debut vs. Eagles

A loss to the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles has the Dallas Cowboys sitting at 0-1 to start the 2025 season. While starting out with a defeat on the road isn't ideal, the Cowboys should feel confident in their roster since they hung with one of the top teams in the league and had a shot at the upset.

Dallas Cowboys News / EasySportz / September 5

New Faces At Linebacker For The Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — The Dallas Cowboys have added a pair of savvy, versatile linebackers—Kenneth Murray Jr. and Jack Sanborn—to bolster Matt Eberflus’s revamped defense, and early indicators suggest both could play pivotal roles in rejuvenating a unit that struggled to stop the run last season.

NFL News / Bolt Beat / September 4

It only took 1 quarter for Cowboys to learn what Chargers knew about Kenneth Murray

Tackles are not the best way to evaluate linebacker play, as Los Angeles Chargers fans found out when they had to sit through this organization trying to make Kenneth Murray into a starting linebacker.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / August 12

Stock keeps rising for Cowboys 2nd-year defender

After the first preseason game against the Rams, the Dallas Cowboys have more than enough to fix, but not all was bad on Saturday and the stock of a second-year player continues to rise.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / August 7

Jake Ferguson injury: Dallas Cowboys tight end slow to return after massive hit from Kenneth Murray

Injuries have piled up for the Dallas Cowboys at training camp. Some top players have gone down and even missed practice time. Tight end Jake Ferguson is the latest, leaving the field on Thursday after undergoing a little friendly fire.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 27

Dallas Cowboys special teams ace taking advantage of opportunity at linebacker

The Dallas Cowboys made a flurry of moves during the NFL offseason to improve at linebacker. Dallas traded a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for Kenneth Murray Jr.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / July 24

Potential surprise starter explains why he's on the rise in his first year with the Cowboys

Though it was mostly flying under the radar before the Dallas Cowboys arrived at Oxnard, California, linebacker is quickly becoming one of the most exciting position battles of training camp. We're only two practices into camp but already it's clear competition is fierce.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 23

Dallas Cowboys’ head coach raves about sleeper offseason pickup

The Dallas Cowboys were part of several trades this offseason, with the addition of wide receiver George Pickens getting the most attention. They also acquired cornerback Kaair Elam from the Buffalo Bills, a move that has been discussed quite a bit.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / July 5

NFL Draft buzz is continuing to build for Oklahoma Sooners defensive leader as he plans to put himself in first-round conversation

The Oklahoma Sooners haven't produced a first-round defensive prospect in the NFL Draft since Kenneth Murray in 2020. Murray was Oklahoma's first defender to be selected in the first round since Gerald McCoy in 2010, a statline the Sooners would like to change moving forward.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 2

Cowboys will be flirting with disaster if they start free agent LB addition

The Dallas Cowboys made a veteran addition to their linebacking corps earlier this offseason, swinging a trade with the Tennessee Titans to acquire Kenneth Murray.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / June 21

Can the Cowboys’ defense trust LB Kenneth Murray?

One important piece to new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ defense is going to be the man wearing the green dot, and as you look at his career thus far, it makes you wonder can this team trust Kenneth Murray?

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Kenneth Murray Trade Means Leadership Role in Revamped Cowboys Defense

The Dallas Cowboys traded for linebacker Kenneth Murray earlier this offseason, and the former first-round pick already feels comfortable in new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ scheme.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Murray Jr. Promises One Key Improvement for the Cowboys Defense

The Dallas Cowboys made several moves this offseason to improve their defense heading into the 2025 season. Dallas added value to the linebacker room by trading for former first-round pick Kenneth Murray Jr., and by signing linebacker Jack Sanborn.

NFL News / Bolt Beat / May 29

Cowboys fall into the same Kenneth Murray trap the Chargers did during OTAs

Kenneth Murray is one of the most unpopular former LA Chargers in recent history. The Chargers traded back into the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft after taking Justin Herbert to select the Oklahoma linebacker.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Ex-Titans LB Kenneth Murray Shares True Reaction to Cowboys Trade

The Tennessee Titans made an unexpected decision earlier this month when they traded linebacker Kenneth Murray to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a late-round pick swap.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 17

New 'traffic cop' Cowboys LB Kenneth Murray plans to 'lead by example'

The Dallas Cowboys have a new sheriff in town. Last week, Dallas traded for linebacker Kenneth Murray hoping to add some impact at the linebacker position, as well as a player who could keep things consistent in the middle of the field.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12

Titans to trade former first-round pick to Cowboys

The teams closed out a negotiation that appears to be a pick swap, with NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reporting the clubs are expected to exchange late-round choices.

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Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 25

Titans Place LB Kenneth Murray On IR, Claim LB David Long

The Tennessee Titans officially placed LB Kenneth Murray on injured reserve and claimed LB David Long off of waivers from the Lions, per Jim Wyatt of the team’s site. Murray, 26, was a three-year starter at Oklahoma and earned second-team All-American honors before the Chargers traded up with the Patriots to select him with the No.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / December 17

Titans Ripped for Offseason LB Move

The Tennessee Titans made a few key moves during the NFL offseason ahead of the 2024 season. Unfortunately, most of their moves have not ended up making the desired impact.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / March 15, 2024

Kenneth Murray Breaks Silence After Leaving Chargers in Free Agency

Former Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. left for the Tennessee Titans in free agency earlier this week. The Chargers picked Murray in the first round back in 2020, and Murray spent his first four seasons with the Bolts.