The Buffalo Bills are boosting their backfield with a proven veteran. The team announced on Monday that they had reached a one-year deal agreement with running back Latavius Murray.
Murray played 13 games in 2022 with the Denver Broncos and the New Orleans Saints. He rushed for 760 yards and six touchdowns.
A running back was considered a need for the Bills entering the offseason, and many believed that the team would address it at some point in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Buffalo opted to strengthen the tight end and wide receiver positions while also adding contributors on defense.
Considering his size and experience, Murray will likely be used for short-yardage situations in key moments. He joins James Cook, whom the Bills selected in the second round of last year’s draft, veteran Nyheim Hines, and undrafted free agent signing Jordan Mims in the running back room.
Latavius Murray played for five different franchises in the nine years of his pro career. His best NFL season came in 2015 as a member of the Raiders, when he rushed for 1,066 yards and six touchdowns while adding 41 receptions for 232 receiving yards.
Murray, who also suited up with the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore Ravens, has 6,252 career rushing yards and 55 rushing touchdowns.
