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Chiefs Set to Hire DeMarco Murray as Running Backs Coach, per Reports

The former NFL rushing leader makes his first move into pro coaching to revive a ground game that lagged in 2025.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, citing NFL insider Jordan Schultz, report Kansas City is bringing in Murray, with no formal team announcement yet.
  • Leaving Oklahoma after six seasons coaching the position (and a 2019 stop at Arizona), Murray will take his first NFL coaching job.
  • Kansas City parted with RBs coach Todd Pinkston after finishing bottom 10 in rushing in 2025, as the offensive staff is retooled under returning coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
  • The hire follows Kansas City’s unsuccessful inquiry into Raiders assistant Deland McCullough, who remained in Las Vegas.
  • Oklahoma now must replace Murray, who coached 1,000‑yard college rushers and brings a playing résumé that includes the 2014 AP Offensive Player of the Year award.