Chiefs Hire DeMarco Murray as Running Backs Coach

Former Cowboys star running back joins Andy Reid's staff in Kansas City

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Kansas City Chiefs have hired former NFL running back DeMarco Murray as their new running backs coach, according to reports. Murray, who spent the past six seasons coaching at his alma mater the University of Oklahoma, will replace Todd Pinkston on Andy Reid's coaching staff.

Why it matters

The hiring of DeMarco Murray, a former Pro Bowl and All-Pro running back, is seen as a significant addition to the Chiefs' coaching staff as they look to build on their recent success and continue developing their talented backfield.

The details

Murray, 39, was a third-round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2011 and spent four seasons with the team, setting the franchise's single-season rushing record with 1,845 yards in 2014. He was named Offensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Pro that season. After one year with the Philadelphia Eagles, Murray finished his playing career with the Tennessee Titans. He began his coaching career at the University of Arizona in 2019 before returning to Oklahoma, his alma mater, for the past six seasons.

  • DeMarco Murray was hired as the Chiefs' new running backs coach on February 12, 2026.
  • Murray turned 39 years old on the day he was hired by the Chiefs.

The players

DeMarco Murray

A former NFL running back who played for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tennessee Titans. He is now joining the Kansas City Chiefs as their new running backs coach.

Andy Reid

The head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, who has hired DeMarco Murray to be the team's new running backs coach.

Todd Pinkston

The previous running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, who is being replaced by DeMarco Murray.

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What’s next

The Chiefs will look to integrate DeMarco Murray into their coaching staff and have him work closely with the team's running backs to help the offense continue its high-powered production.

The takeaway

The addition of DeMarco Murray, a respected former player, to the Chiefs' coaching staff is a sign of the team's commitment to maintaining their status as one of the NFL's elite offenses and developing their running game to complement their prolific passing attack.