NFL Notes: DeMarco Murray, Bills, Broncos, & Colts

DeMarco Murray

• Derrick Gunn of CSN Philly mentioned that Eagles RB DeMarco Murray has been happy since he’s arrived in Philadelphia. (Rob Guerrera)
• Gunn added: “I’d be shocked if he’s here next year.” (Rob Guerrera)
• Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk takes a look at the impact of the Eagles releasing Murray outright.
• Jason Fitzgerald of OverTheCap.com has a great breakdown of the cap ramifications of the Eagles either waiving Murray in the coming weeks, trading him next year, and releasing him in either 2016 and 2017.
• Andrew Brandt points out that while Murray signed a $40 million contract with the Eagles, it’s essentially just a two years, $18 million agreement.

Bills

Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News reports that the Bills won’t discuss a contract extension for GM Doug Whaley until after the season. However, Carucci mentions that Whaley’s long-term future with the team is “in limbo.”

• Bills signed C Ronald Patrick to their practice squad.

Broncos

• Broncos HC Gary Kubiak said their plan is for QB Peyton Manning to throw on Thursday, and for him to take part in some football activities this week. (James Palmer)

Colts

• Ian Rapoport reports that Colts QB Andrew Luck won’t practice on Wednesday, and will simply continue to focus on throwing and conditioning while his lacerated kidney heals.