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The roster adjustment comes directly in response to starting linebacker Henry To'oTo'o being placed on injured reserve. To'oTo'o sustained his injury during the final moments of the Texans' season-opening defeat to the Buffalo Bills, exiting the contest with 2:34 remaining after a collision with Bills tight end Dawson Knox.
Veteran Experience Bolsters Texans Linebacker Room
Murray brings a wealth of professional experience to Houston, having been selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. Over the course of a six-season career that has included stints with the Chargers, Tennessee Titans, and Dallas Cowboys, the linebacker has proven to be a durable and active presence on the field. Across 83 career starts, he has accumulated 497 total tackles, including 33 tackles for loss.
His arrival provides the Texans with a seasoned option to help mitigate the loss of To'oTo'o, who had recently secured his future with the franchise by signing a two-year, $16 million contract extension in August. The coaching staff now faces the task of reconfiguring the linebacker rotation alongside Pro Bowl starter Azeez Al-Shaair. The current depth chart includes rookie Aiden Fisher, along with Jake Hansen, Jake Hummel, and rookie Wade Woodaz.
Looking Ahead to Upcoming Schedule
The timing of the signing is critical as the Texans prepare for a challenging stretch of games. Houston is set to host the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday, followed by a road trip to face the Indianapolis Colts. The team will then return home in Week 4 for a matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, where the integration of new personnel like Murray will be tested against high-level competition.
