Bill Murray (defensive lineman)

Bill Murray is an American football defensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).

Bill Murray
No. 97 – New England Patriots
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-03) July 3, 1997
Millington, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:Delbarton School
(Morris Township, New Jersey)
College:William & Mary
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2020
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life

Bill was born in Millington, New Jersey to Doug and Alison Murray.[1] At the Delbarton School, Murray played both football and lacrosse. Following his high school success, Murray committed to William & Mary.

College career

At William & Mary, Murray was a two-time All-CAA selection and a three-year starter who finished his career with 143 tackles, 19 sacks, 10 blocks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and six passes defended. Murray was a two-year letter winner and served as a team captain as a senior.[2]

Professional career

Following his senior year, Murray signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He spent his entire rookie season on the team's practice squad.

On August 31, 2021, Murray was waived by the Patriots and re-signed to the practice squad.[3][4]

On February 7, 2022, Murray signed a reserve/future contract.[5]

References
  1. "BILL MURRAY". Tribe Athletics. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  2. "Bill Murray". Patriots.com. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  3. "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City". Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.
  4. "Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.
  5. "Patriots sign defensive lineman Bill Murray to a future contract". Patriots.com. February 7, 2022.
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