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Jaguars safety Eric Murray likely to return against Texans at Wembley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:14 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Jaguars safety Eric Murray likely to return against Texans at Wembley

Summary

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Eric Murray is expected to play against the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Murray missed last week's game due to a concussion but participated fully in Friday's practice. The Jaguars ruled out cornerback Montaric Brown and long snapper Ross Matiscik for the game, with Brown sidelined by a hamstring issue and Matiscik nursing a shoulder injury. Jaylon Jones is questionable due to a hamstring concern. Coach Liam Coen expressed optimism about Murray's return and highlighted his competitive nature against his former team.

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Status Watch

•Murray sidelined last week but fully practiced Friday.
•Brown and Matiscik ruled out for the Texans matchup.
•Jaylon Jones is listed as questionable for Sunday.
•Murray's experience with the Texans adds urgency to his return.
•Jacksonville seeks to build on last week's win against the Eagles.

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8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Jags safety Eric Murray likely to play vs. Texans at Wembley Stadium

What they're saying

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WATFORD, England (AP) — Jaguars safety Eric Murray is likely to play Sunday against the Houston Texans but Jacksonville on Friday ruled out cornerback Montaric Brown and long snapper Ross Matiscik.Murray was sidelined for Jacksonville's 19-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles last week because of a concussion sustained the prior week against Cincinnati.
— Yahoo Sports

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