Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports thatย DeMarco Murray is still unhappy with his situation in Philadelphia, and the Eagles are willing to listen to trade offers for him.
- Even with Murray being available for trade, Rapoport mentions that it would be difficult for them to trade him.
- Rapoport adds that Murray’sย affinity for the Cowboys is obvious.
Last we heard,ย Rapoportย reported that the Eagles andย Murrayย were likelyย headed toward a stare-down regarding his future with the team.
Rapoport said at the time that the Eagles wereย concerned aboutย Murray’s 2015 performance and aren’t sure if he’sย the right back for them, especially when you consider the massive contract heย signed last offseason.
The other concern fromย Murray’s perspective was that he doesn’t feel completely comfortable with the organization, his role and how things played out last year.
Murray, 27, will be entering the second year of his five-year, $40 million contractย that includedย $21 million guaranteed. He stands to make base salaries ofย $7 million (2016), $7.5 million (2017), andย $7.5 million (2018-2019) over the remainder of the contract.
According toย OverTheCap.com, trading Murray wouldย free up $4 millionย in available cap space while creating $4 million in dead money.
In 2015, Murray ran for 702 yards on 193 carries (3.6 YPC) to go along with 44 receptions for 322 yards receiving and seven total touchdowns.ย Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 66 running backย out of 68 qualifying players.
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