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Former Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray Joins Chiefs as Running Backs Coach
Murray spent the last six years coaching at the college level, including most recently at Oklahoma.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Former Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray is leaving the college coaching ranks to join the Kansas City Chiefs as their new running backs coach. Murray, who was the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in 2014 with the Cowboys, has spent the last six seasons coaching at the University of Arizona and the University of Oklahoma.
Why it matters
Murray's hiring by the Chiefs represents a return to the NFL coaching ranks after several years in the college game. His experience as a star running back in the league, including his record-setting season with the Cowboys, could provide valuable insight and mentorship to the Chiefs' running backs.
The details
During his seven-year NFL career, Murray earned two Pro Bowl selections and was named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in 2014 after rushing for 1,845 yards with the Cowboys. He also holds the Cowboys' single-season and single-game rushing records. After leaving Dallas, Murray spent one season with the Philadelphia Eagles and two with the Tennessee Titans before transitioning to coaching. He served as the running backs coach at the University of Arizona in 2019 before joining the staff at the University of Oklahoma, where he was expected to coach alongside former teammate Jason Witten.
- Murray spent seven seasons playing in the NFL from 2011 to 2017.
- He was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2014 while with the Cowboys.
- Murray has spent the last six seasons coaching at the college level, including the last six years at Oklahoma.
The players
DeMarco Murray
A former NFL running back who spent the majority of his career with the Dallas Cowboys, earning two Pro Bowl selections and being named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in 2014.
Jason Witten
A former Cowboys teammate of Murray's who was recently named the tight ends coach at the University of Oklahoma.
Kansas City Chiefs
An NFL team based in Kansas City, Missouri that has hired DeMarco Murray as their new running backs coach.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to have DeMarco join our coaching staff. His experience as an elite NFL running back will be invaluable to our players.”
— Andy Reid, Head Coach, Kansas City Chiefs (Chiefs.com)
What’s next
Murray is expected to join the Chiefs' coaching staff immediately and begin working with the team's running backs ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
The takeaway
DeMarco Murray's transition from star NFL running back to college coach and now to the NFL coaching ranks with the Chiefs represents a homecoming of sorts, as he looks to apply his playing experience to developing the next generation of elite running backs.
