BREAKING: Pro Bowl RB Latavius Murray Retires After 10-Year NFL Journey Across Six Teams

After a decade of grit, consistency, and quiet excellence, veteran running back Latavius Murray has officially announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 35. The news marks the end of one of the league’s most resilient and underrated careers—a journey that began in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft and stretched across six teams, 151 games, and countless locker rooms.

Murray, drafted 181st overall by the Oakland Raiders, wasn’t a name many analysts circled on draft day. But he quickly turned heads with his size-speed combo and work ethic, eventually earning a starting role by his second season. He racked up over 6,552 rushing yards, 59 rushing touchdowns, and 1,620 receiving yards on 239 receptions, adding 2 receiving touchdowns over the course of his 10-year run. He averaged 4.2 yards per carry on 1,560 total rushing attempts.

In 2015, Murray earned Pro Bowl honors after a 1,066-yard campaign with the Raiders—his only 1,000-yard season, but far from his only impact. Known for his north-south running style, pass protection, and locker room leadership, Murray became a trusted presence wherever he went.

Following his time in Oakland, he suited up for the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, and most recently the Buffalo Bills, where he played a key supporting role during the 2023 season. Though he never became a media darling or led the league in flashy stats, teammates and coaches consistently praised him for his professionalism and team-first mentality.

One of the league’s ultimate “plug-and-play” veterans, Murray was often called upon in times of injury crisis or when young running backs needed mentorship. And time after time, he delivered.

What makes his career even more impressive is his late entry into consistent playing time—Murray missed his entire rookie season due to injury and didn’t log significant touches until 2014. Yet he still managed to carve out a 10-year legacy built on durability, adaptability, and quiet toughness.

In a short statement following the news, Murray reflected:

“Football gave me everything—structure, family, opportunity. I gave it everything I had, and I walk away grateful, healthy, and proud.”

As the NFL continues to evolve, stories like Murray’s remain crucial reminders: greatness doesn’t always come loud. Sometimes, it wears number 28, lowers its shoulder, and gains four hard-earned yards on 3rd-and-2.

Latavius Murray may not have been the flashiest player of his generation—but he was among the most respected.