Writer: Kevin Durso
Report: Eagles considered benching DeMarco Murray, usage Sunday unknown
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All posts by Kevin DursoPublished13 Dec 2015
The Eagles have decided to dress four running backs for Sunday's game against the Bills, but that was almost not the case.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Eagles considered benching DeMarco Murray in light of his "meeting" with owner Jeffrey Lurie.
According to Rapoport, Murray spoke of both Chip Kelly and running back coach Duce Staley to Lurie on the plane ride, and said both were unapproachable. Rapoport claims that the Eagles weighed every option, including the possibility of benching the defending rushing champion. Murray is dressed for the game, but Rapoport said to expect Darren Sproles to be the featured back for the second straight week.
On DeMarco Murray's chat with Jeffrey Lurie: Murray didn't think Chip was approachable. Murray questioned Kelly & Duce Staley to the owner
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2015
After a troubling week, #Eagles have weighed all options with DeMarco Murray, even sitting him. Either way, Darren Sproles will be featured
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2015
"Murray is expected to be fourth most used (4th String) running back today for the #Eagles." – @RapSheet pic.twitter.com/8a1qjivZqM
— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) December 13, 2015
In Rapoport's report, he mentioned how Murray will be the fourth running back on the depth chart behind Sproles, Ryan Mathews and Kenjon Barner.
So whatever happened on that plane ride back from New England is far from resolved, as the Murray saga continues for another week.
Kevin Durso is managing editor for Eagledelphia. Follow him on Twitter @Kevin_Durso.
