DeMarco Murray Interviewing for Chiefs RB Coach Job

The former NFL star and Oklahoma Sooners assistant is in the mix for the Kansas City opening.

Feb. 11, 2026 at 11:55pm

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DeMarco Murray, the former NFL running back and current Oklahoma Sooners running backs coach, is interviewing for the same position with the Kansas City Chiefs, sources have confirmed. The news was first reported by CBS Sports.

Why it matters

Murray had a successful NFL career, making the Pro Bowl three times, and has been an assistant coach at his alma mater Oklahoma since 2020. If hired, he would join the coaching staff of the reigning Super Bowl champions and one of the NFL's most high-powered offenses.

The details

According to reports, Murray has been in contact with the Chiefs about their running backs coach opening. The position became available after last season's running backs coach, Greg Lewis, left the team.

  • On February 12, 2026, the news of Murray's interview with the Chiefs was first reported.

The players

DeMarco Murray

A former NFL running back who made the Pro Bowl three times and is currently the running backs coach at the University of Oklahoma.

Kansas City Chiefs

The reigning Super Bowl champions and one of the NFL's most high-powered offenses.

Greg Lewis

The Chiefs' former running backs coach who left the team after last season.

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What’s next

If hired, Murray would join the coaching staff of the Chiefs and work to develop their running game alongside star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

The takeaway

DeMarco Murray's potential move to the Chiefs would represent an opportunity for the former NFL star to join one of the league's top offenses and continue his coaching career at the professional level.