Titans' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Strikes deal with Tennessee
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Murphy-Bunting agreed Monday on a one-year contract with the Titans, Matt Moraitis of USA Today reports.
Murphy-Bunting can make up to $5 million next season with Tennessee, the second stop of his career following four seasons with the Buccaneers. The cornerback appeared in 12 games in 2022, recording a career-low 31 tackles while also producing seven pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble. Murphy-Bunting will step right into a prominent role in the Titans secondary and has a shot at earning himself a long-term contract with a "prove-it" deal in 2023.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Solid season in 2022
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Murphy-Bunting finished the 2022 regular season with 31 tackles (19 solo), two interceptions, five additional pass breakups and one forced fumble across 12 games.
The fourth-year defensive back added six tackles (four solo) during the wild-card loss to the Cowboys. Murphy-Bunting missed five games overall due to quadriceps injuries, but by the numbers, he turned in his most effective season in coverage yet. Murphy-Bunting surrendered a paltry 37.5 percent completion rate and 3.9 yards per attempt as a primary defender across 411 defensive snaps, and both his interception and total pass-breakups tallies ranked as the second-highest marks of his career. An unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year, Murphy-Bunting could garner an high-priced deal on the open market as an up-and-coming cornerback.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Back in action
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Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
After having missed both of the last two contests due to a quadriceps issue, Murphy-Bunting is now slated to start at cornerback alongside Carlton Davis given that Jamel Dean (toe) is unavailable this weekend.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Considered questionable
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Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Murphy-Bunting has missed back-to-back games due to a quadriceps issue and is in danger of missing a third despite being a full participant at each practice this week. Jamel Dean (toe) has already been ruled out, so if Murphy-Bunting also remains sidelined, Dee Delaney and Zyon McCollum would both be candidates for increased roles opposite Carlton Davis.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Full participant Wednesday
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Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Murphy-Bunting missed back-to-back games due to a quadriceps issue, but he appears on track to suit up in Week 15 after logging a full practice Wednesday. Jamel Dean (toe) is still in a walking boot, so Murphy-Bunting may operate as the No. 2 cornerback opposite Carlton Davis against Joe Burrow and the Bengals on Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Remains sidelined Sunday
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Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) has been ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game versus San Francisco.
Murphy-Bunting will miss his second consecutive game with a quadriceps injury. With starting safeties Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Antoine Winfield (ankle) also inactive, Tampa Bay's secondary will be undermanned while it faces the 49ers' stable of talented offensive playmakers.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Sitting out Monday
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Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is inactive Monday against the Saints, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Murphy-Bunting was able to log limited practices throughout the week, but he'll be unable to take the field in Week 13's divisional showdown with the Saints. The fourth-year pro suffered a contusion Week 12 against the Browns and will now work to be ready Week 15 against the 49ers. In his absence, Zyon McCollum and Dee Delaney may see increased opportunities.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Six tackles in return
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Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) posted six tackles (four solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 16-13 win over the Rams in Week 9.
Murphy-Bunting's return from a three-game absence due to a quad injury saw him tie for second on the team in tackles and play a role in keeping the Rams' passing game mostly in check. The tackle tally was also a season high for the fourth-year cornerback, but as long as he's slotting into a rotational role, his overall IDP production will be capped.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Ready to play again
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Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Murphy-Bunting has been sidelined since suffering a quad injury against the Falcons in Week 5, though he was a full participant in each practice leading up to Sunday's contest. The veteran's return should further help supplement the Buccaneers' secondary, as fellow cornerback Carlton Davis was also ruled active against the Rams.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Ruled out Sunday
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Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Murphy-Bunting exited Sunday's game against the Falcons due to his quadriceps issue and will be forced to miss at least one additional matchup. Zyon McCollum and Dee Delaney are candidates to see increased roles against Pittsburgh.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Out for remainder of game
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Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Murphy-Bunting recorded two tackles before leaving the contest in the second half. In his absence, Dee Delaney figures to step up as the Buccaneers' top nickel cornerback.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Ready to go for divisional round
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Murphy-Bunting (hamstring) is active for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Rams.
Murphy-Bunting didn't play in the wild-card win over the Eagles and was questionable heading into the divisional round. However, the 2019 second-round pick will be available against Matthew Stafford and the Rams' potent passing attack. Murphy-Bunting didn't play in the Week 3 matchup between these two teams due to an elbow injury.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Deemed questionable for Sunday
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Murphy-Bunting (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Rams, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Murphy-Bunting didn't play in the wild-card win over the Eagles and started the week as a non-participant during Wednesday's walkthrough. However, he was able to progress to a full participant during Friday's practice, so despite the questionable tag, it appears the 2019 second-round pick is trending toward being available against Matthew Stafford and the Rams' passing attack.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Limited practice Thursday
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Murphy-Bunting (hamstring) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The cornerback was estimated as a non-participant at Wednesday's walk-through but was able to log a limited practice Thursday. Murphy-Bunting missed the Buccaneers' wild-card win over the Eagles with a hamstring issue, but his participation Thursday is a step in the right direction ahead of Sunday's divisional-round contest versus the Rams.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Not playing in playoff opener
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Murphy-Bunting (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles.
Though Murphy-Bunting was a limited practice participant throughout the week before being listed as questionable heading into the postseason opener, the cornerback wasn't cleared to play after his hamstring was still bothering him in pregame warmups, according to Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. On a positive note, fellow starting cornerback Carlton Davis (back) avoided the inactive list after being listed as questionable, so Tampa Bay shouldn't be too shorthanded in the secondary.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Questionable for Sunday
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Murphy-Bunting (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Eagles.
Murphy-Bunting was limited at practice all week and will likely be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff. The 2019 second-round pick missed a majority of the season with an elbow injury, but he appeared in nine games and registered 43 tackles and three pass deflections during the regular season. If he's unable to suit up, Ross Cockrell and Dee Delaney would likely be in line for increased snaps.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Limited again Thursday
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Murphy-Bunting (hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
The cornerback opened the week with a limited effort on Wednesday and remained a partial participant at Thursday's practice while dealing with a hamstring injury. Murphy-Bunting's ability to at least participate early in the week likely means that he will be available for the Buccaneers' wild-card matchup against the Eagles on Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Back from COVID list
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Murphy-Bunting was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Murphy-Bunting and fellow corner Jamel Dean hit the list Tuesday and were activated together Saturday. Neither player traveled with the team but each is able to travel separately to the game against the Jets. Both are listed as questionable ahead of Week 17.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Lands on COVID list
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The Buccaneers have placed Murphy-Bunting on their reseve/COVID-19 list, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Murphy-Bunting's placement on the COVID list is the result of a positive test. Thus, he will be required to clear the league's health and safety protocols before returning. Ross Cockrell will presumably step in for him at cornerback if he is unable to return for Week 17.
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Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting: Suffers undisclosed injury Sunday
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Coach Bruce Arians said after Sunday's win over the Falcons that there is no update on Murphy-Bunting's undisclosed injury, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Murphy-Bunting recorded six tackles (four solo) during Sunday's win, but he apparently picked up an injury during the contest. More information about his injury will likely be disclosed when Tampa Bay resumes practicing ahead of Week 14.
