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Jaguars Need Safety Trades After Murray Injury
Jaguars must trade for safety help after Eric Murray's season-ending elbow injury.
In brief
Jaguars must trade for safety help after Eric Murray's season-ending elbow injury. Jacksonville Jaguars need immediate safety trades to replace injured Eric Murray. Originally reported by Jacksonville Jaguars On SI.
Jaguars lose Murray
Jacksonville Jaguars lost veteran safety Eric Murray for the rest of the season after he sustained an elbow injury on the opening kickoff of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Murray injury details
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said Murray will miss the rest of the season after sustaining an elbow injury on the opening kickoff of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Jaguars need safety help
The Jaguars have other options at safety including Antonio Johnson, Rayuan Lane, Kaevon Merriweather, and Jalen Huskey but need reinforcements due to Murray's role and Caleb Ransaw on injured reserve.
Budda Baker option
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker would be a strong rental for Jaguars given his experience, versatility, and the Jaguars' history facing him twice a year in the NFC West.
Jessie Bates option
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates has 14 interceptions and 11 forced fumbles in four seasons and would be a big-play threat for Jaguars despite Falcons needing picks more than anything.
Elijah Molden option
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Elijah Molden is versatile, tackles well, and could cost a mid-to-late Day 3 pick for Jaguars after Murray's injury.
Jaguars trade options
Jaguars must trade for safety help to replace Murray with options like Budda Baker, Jessie Bates, or Elijah Molden.
The bottom line
Jacksonville Jaguars need immediate safety trades to replace injured Eric Murray.
