Murphy has excelled as a runner and in special teams, which should cement his spot on the 53-man roster.
Veteran Chris Ivory was brought in on a free-agent contract to serve as the primary backup to Pro Bowler LeSean McCoy, but through the first two preseason games, Marcus Murphy has staked his claim not only to a spot on the 53-man roster, but as the primary backup to Shady.
Especially following Friday night’s 19-17 win over the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium, when