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Kansas City Today
By the People, for the People
Former Pro Bowl RB DeMarco Murray joins Chiefs coaching staff
Murray leaves college ranks to become Kansas City's new running backs coach
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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According to multiple reports, former Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray is leaving his position as running backs coach at Oklahoma to join the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff in the same role. Murray, a three-time Pro Bowler and 2014 AP Offensive Player of the Year, replaces Todd Pinkston as the Chiefs' running backs coach as the organization looks to regroup after a 6-11 season.
Why it matters
The addition of Murray, a respected former player, to the Chiefs' coaching staff is seen as an important move as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season. Murray's expertise and experience as a player could help provide a boost to the Chiefs' running game and overall offensive production.
The details
Murray spent the last six seasons as the running backs coach at Oklahoma. He now joins a Chiefs coaching staff that has seen several changes following the team's 6-11 season, which concluded in early January. As a player, Murray starred for the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans, making the Pro Bowl three times, earning First-Team All-Pro honors, and being named the 2014 AP Offensive Player of the Year.
- On February 13, 2026, multiple reports surfaced that DeMarco Murray would be joining the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff.
- Murray spent the last six seasons as the running backs coach at Oklahoma.
The players
DeMarco Murray
A former Pro Bowl running back who is leaving his position as running backs coach at Oklahoma to join the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff in the same role.
Todd Pinkston
The previous running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, who Murray is replacing on the coaching staff.
Eric Bieniemy
The Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator, who has been rehired by the organization as they look to regroup heading into the upcoming season.
What they’re saying
“The addition of DeMarco Murray to our coaching staff is a big move for us as we look to bounce back next season. His experience and expertise as a player will be invaluable in helping our running game and overall offense.”
— Andy Reid, Head Coach, Kansas City Chiefs (Kansas City Star)
What’s next
The Chiefs will look to finalize their coaching staff in the coming weeks as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.
The takeaway
The hiring of former Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray as the Chiefs' new running backs coach is a significant move as the organization looks to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season. Murray's experience and expertise as a player could provide a much-needed boost to Kansas City's running game and overall offensive production.
