Eric Murray faces competition for starting safety job with Jaguars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:37 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Eric Murray, a veteran safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars, is under pressure to retain his starting position. The Jaguars have added young talent to their secondary, including Antonio Johnson, who made an impact in his rookie season, and third-round draft picks Jalen Huskey and Caleb Ransaw. Johnson emerged as a key player, while Huskey and Ransaw offer potential upside. Murray has been a steady contributor but could lose his job to Ransaw, who is healthy after missing his rookie year. The Jaguars' training camp will determine Murray's role in the upcoming season.
- •Murray joined the Jaguars as a free agent before the 2025 season.
- •Antonio Johnson had five interceptions and was a top safety last year.
- •Jalen Huskey had at least three interceptions in each of his last three college seasons.
- •Caleb Ransaw returns from a serious foot injury and aims for a starting role.
- •Murray's experience remains valuable despite younger competition.
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Is Eric Murray in Danger of Losing His Starting Job in Training Camp?
"A rising superstar and two high-upside draft picks have Jacksonville’s secondary surging, leaving the steady veteran fighting to hold his starting spot against a wave of youth.
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