BREAKING: Ex-Bills Pro-Bowl RB Retiring from the NFL After 10 Seasons🚨

   

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Buffalo, NY – August 1, 2025

A respected veteran running back has decided to hang up his cleats after a remarkable NFL journey. The league and Bills fans alike are pausing to reflect on an understated but impressive decade-long career.

Ten seasons, six franchises, and countless hard-fought yards defined a runner who always found ways to contribute, no matter the role. Few expected a sixth-round pick from Central Florida to last this long or impact so many locker rooms.

For Buffalo fans, memories of his 2023 season are especially fresh. He brought a steadying presence as the RB3 behind James Cook, offering clutch short-yardage scores, gritty special teams play, and a true professional’s attitude.

Latavius Murray, the well-traveled back, offered heartfelt words about his time in Western New York: “I only wore a Bills jersey for one season, but those months were the most beautiful of my career. No fans anywhere matched the passion, the love, the loyalty Buffalo gave me. That city made me feel like family — and I’ll cherish that forever.”

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Murray played 16 games for the Bills, tallying 300 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He delivered in big moments, including memorable runs against the Commanders and Saints, and a key catch in the playoff stretch.

 

He wasn’t just a contributor on offense. The Syracuse native became a respected locker room voice, a culture fit praised by Sean McDermott, and a reliable special teamer. Bills Mafia embraced his humble mentality and his commitment to the region.

As the 2023 season ended, Buffalo looked to get younger in the backfield, letting Murray test free agency. After a brief stint in Denver, he opted to retire rather than bounce between rosters in search of a final shot.

Across 10 NFL seasons, Murray finished with 6,552 rushing yards, 59 rushing touchdowns, and over 8,000 total yards. His Pro Bowl nod and playoff moments with multiple teams cemented his status as one of the most reliable running backs of his era.

Latavius Murray leaves the game grateful, respected, and remembered — a reminder that professionalism and heart still matter in the NFL, especially in a city like Buffalo.