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Sean Murphy-Bunting: Out
Est. return: Oct 25
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Sean Murphy-Bunting: Out
Est. return: Oct 18
6 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) The five #Steelers listed as questionable to play against the #Buccaneers will all dress: TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) CB Jamel Dean (ankle) DT Keeanu Benton (ankle) RB Rico Dowdle (toe) · Quoting Alan Saunders: #Steelers Inactive vs. #Buccaneers: WR Ben Skowronek (calf) QB Drew Allar RB Eli Heidenreich DT Kevin Jobity Jr. CB Sean Murphy-Bunting CB Terrell Smith Will Howard is the emergency QB.+1
- Oct 18 ESPN NFL Injury Report Sean Murphy-Bunting: Out
- Oct 18 Alan Saunders (X) #Steelers Inactive vs. #Buccaneers: WR Ben Skowronek (calf) QB Drew Allar RB Eli Heidenreich DT Kevin Jobity Jr. CB Sean Murphy-Bunting CB Terrell Smith Will Howard is the emergency QB.+1
- Oct 18 Nick Farabaugh (X) Rico Dowdle, Jamel Dean, Keeanu Benton, Pat Freiermuth, and Jalen Ramsey, who were all listed as questionable, ARE ACTIVE. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers inactives: WR Ben Skowronek QB Drew Allar QB Will Howard (3rd QB) CB Sean Murphy-Bunting RB Eli Heidenreich CB Terell Smith DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
- Oct 18 Nick Farabaugh (X) Steelers inactives: WR Ben Skowronek QB Drew Allar QB Will Howard (3rd QB) CB Sean Murphy-Bunting RB Eli Heidenreich CB Terell Smith DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
- Was checking to see if any Bucs have picks against Aaron Rodgers -- their last three guys to pick him off will all be in the building Sunday, but Jamel Dean and Sean Murphy-Bunting play for the Steelers, and @RealLoganRyan has the color commentary for CBS.
- Steelers' new CB Sean Murphy-Bunting, who they signed off the Buccaneers practice squad earlier this week, will be active today. · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: Steelers inactives: RB Rico Dowdle QB Drew Allar QB Will Howard (3rd QB) RB Eli Heidenreich CB Jamel Dean CB Terell Smith DT Kevin Jobity Jr.
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New Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting catching up with his old Bucs and now new Steelers teammate, Jamel Dean
7 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Jamel Dean (left) and Morris Chestnut (right) · Quoting Nick Farabaugh: New Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting says he calls Jamel Dean “Morris Chestnut.” “He’s got that big bald head now. He looks like Morris Chestnut. That’s what I call him.”
- Oct 7 Alan Saunders (X) I mean ... maybe? · Quoting Brendan Howe: New #Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting is close friends with Jamel Dean, nicknaming him "Morris Chestnut" because of his bald head. Or maybe that's just some get-back for Dean not texting him the address of the team facility fast enough the other day+1
- Oct 7 Alan Saunders (X) New #Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting is close friends with Jamel Dean, nicknaming him "Morris Chestnut" because of his bald head. Or maybe that's just some get-back for Dean not texting him the address of the team facility fast enough the other day
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) New Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting on his mentality: "I'm a competitor, and I don't take shit. I like to show up and be in people's faces. I don't like to complain. I don't make excuses. I try to make plays, and that's how I stand on things."
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) New Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting says he calls Jamel Dean “Morris Chestnut.” “He’s got that big bald head now. He looks like Morris Chestnut. That’s what I call him.”
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) Some notes from the open period to the media: - RB Rico Dowdle went through warmups but not individuals - Jamel Dean was standing off to the side. No boot but not participating - Doesn’t appear DeShon Elliott’s 21-day window is open - Sean Murphy-Bunting will wear No. 27, Terell Smith No. 39
- Oct 7 Nick Farabaugh (X) New Steelers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting catching up with his old Bucs and now new Steelers teammate, Jamel Dean
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Bucs signed CB Brandon Johnson to the practice squad. Johnson fills the roster spot left when the Steelers signed cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting from the Bucs practice squad to their active roster earlier this week. Johnson (5-10, 185) originally entered the NFL as a college free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025 and spent the majority of his rookie season on their practice squad before appearing in three games, with one start, recording three tackles and one pass defensed.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 6 Greg Auman (X) Bucs have added corner Brandon Johnson to the practice squad after losing Sean Murphy-Bunting to the Steelers’ 53. Johnson played at Oregon and Duke and spent last year with the Eagles. He’ll wear No. 28.+1
- Oct 6 Rick Stroud (X) Bucs signed CB Brandon Johnson to the practice squad. Johnson fills the roster spot left when the Steelers signed cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting from the Bucs practice squad to their active roster earlier this week. Johnson (5-10, 185) originally entered the NFL as a college free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025 and spent the majority of his rookie season on their practice squad before appearing in three games, with one start, recording three tackles and one pass defensed.
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Steelers make a flurry of moves official:
-signed LB Marte Mapu to the Practice Squad,
-signed CB Sean Murphy-Bunting to the Active roster
-waived DB Doneiko Slaughter
-placed DT Derrick Harmon on IR
12 more updatesfrom 9 sources
- Oct 5 Aaron Wilson (X) #Steelers IR Derrick Harmon, sign Sean Murphy-Bunting to 53, Marte Mapu to practice squad, waive Doneiko Slaughter+1
- Oct 5 Alan Saunders (X) The #Steelers have waived cornerback Doneiko Slaughter, the team announced, and also made official the placing of DT Derrick Harmon on IR and the signings of CB Sean Murphy-Bunting to the 53-man roster and LB Marte Mapu to the practice squad.
- Oct 5 Steelers Team Site Steelers make multiple roster moves
- Oct 5 Brooke Pryor (X) Steelers make a flurry of moves official: -signed LB Marte Mapu to the Practice Squad, -signed CB Sean Murphy-Bunting to the Active roster -waived DB Doneiko Slaughter -placed DT Derrick Harmon on IR
- Oct 5 Pewter Report Bucs Lose Practice Squad Defender To Future Opponent
- Oct 5 Alan Saunders (X) If/when Sean Murphy-Bunting plays his first game with the #Steelers, he'll become the third player on this team with a hyphenated last name. As far as I can tell, there have only been nine in team history. · Quoting Alan Saunders: The #Steelers have signed veteran cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting off the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per NFL Network. Murphy-Bunting has played inside and outside cornerback in his career. He missed the entire 2025 season with an injury and was cut by the Cardinals in August.
- Oct 5 Brooke Pryor (X) The Steelers are adding cornerback help by signing CB Sean Murphy-Bunting off Tampa Bay's practice squad, source confirms, as @TomPelissero reported. With JPJ traded and Jamel Dean banged up, SMB gives the secondary veteran depth. Former second-round pick missed the 2025 season with an ACL tear, but has 65 starts since 2019 and 11 career INTs.+2
- Oct 5 Rick Stroud (X) Bucs losing Sean Murphy-Bunting off their practice squad to the Steelers, who they play in a couple weeks. · Quoting Tom Pelissero: The Steelers are signing veteran CB Sean Murphy-Bunting off the Bucs' practice squad, per source. Murphy-Bunting has played in 82 NFL games (65 starts) and has 11 career interceptions. Some experienced depth for Pittsburgh after the Joey Porter Jr. trade.
- Oct 5 Greg Auman (X) Bucs lose corner depth, in part as Jamel Dean deals with injury in Pittsburgh. · Quoting Tom Pelissero: The Steelers are signing veteran CB Sean Murphy-Bunting off the Bucs' practice squad, per source. Murphy-Bunting has played in 82 NFL games (65 starts) and has 11 career interceptions. Some experienced depth for Pittsburgh after the Joey Porter Jr. trade.
- Oct 5 Nick Farabaugh (X) The Steelers add some cornerback help · Quoting Tom Pelissero: The Steelers are signing veteran CB Sean Murphy-Bunting off the Bucs' practice squad, per source. Murphy-Bunting has played in 82 NFL games (65 starts) and has 11 career interceptions. Some experienced depth for Pittsburgh after the Joey Porter Jr. trade.
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Bucs Were First On The List For Returning CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
The Bucs have a championship reunion with the return of cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, who played a big role in Tampa Bay winning the 2020 season. That was a while ago at this point, but the 2026 version of Murphy-Bunting, also known as "SMB," may end up playing an important role on the defense. After
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Sean Murphy-Bunting Returns Amid a Second Round of Practice Squad Moves
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting, who won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers, was signed to the team's practice squad on Wednesday, along with TE C.J. Dippre and S Silas Walters
6 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 2 Greg Auman (X) Video: Sean Murphy-Bunting, back with the Bucs, recalls his amazing run of INTs in three straight playoff games on the way to the Super Bowl.
- Sep 2 Rick Stroud (X) Bucs DB Sean Murphy-Bunting on return to the team that drafted him and where he won a Super Bowl. SMB was signed to the practice squad.
- Sep 2 Greg Auman (X) Licht yesterday on Sean Murphy-Bunting coming back: "That was great. He really wanted to be here too. He had a lot of opportunities. I went down to talk to Coach about it yesterday and, you know, he was obviously all in. He’s done some really good things for us and, you know, could be a player to watch for us. He’s going to add to the group and provide a lot of competition there, so that's what you want." · Quoting giovanni guzman 🇨🇴: @gregauman I know smb was happy to wear that uniform and number again good to see him back
- Sep 2 Greg Auman (X) Video: A little far away, but here’s Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) in his first practice back with the Bucs.
- Sep 2 Greg Auman (X) Jersey numbers for newest Bucs on practice squad: Sean Murphy-Bunting: 26 Silas Walters: 33 C.J. Dippre: 82
- Sep 2 Aaron Wilson (X) #Buccaneers waived Caden Fordham, released Devin Culp, Rashad Wisdom, signed CJ Dippre, Sean Murphy-Bunting, Silas Walters to practice squad, awarded Kevin Knowles off waivers
- Sep 2 Buccaneers Team Site Sean Murphy-Bunting Returns Amid a Second Round of Practice Squad Moves
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A few notable nuggets from Mike LaFleur's presser today:
- Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is "progressing really well" toward playing in Week 1 and he took another step yesterday and LaFleur said he'll take another step today.
- LaFleur said the same for DB Garrett Williams. He's "progressing well" and is in "good spirits." Williams is in a ramp-up period and his status for Week 1 will go all the way into that week, LaFleur said.
- James Conner was "not far off" from avoiding IR, LaFleur said. "It just was in the best interest of the player and the organization to give him a little bit more time. So again, I don't overly ask him, you just know. And, again, he's earned the right with all that. So we just thought it was in the best interest, he thought it was in the best interest to get a little bit more time."
- CB Will Johnson is "progressing well" as he deals with a lower body injury, LaFleur said. MLF was purposefully vague because he can be this time of year. There won't be an…
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Aug 31 Greg Auman (X) SMB back in Tampa. Adds depth to corner room. Won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay, now returns. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Reunion: Veteran corner Sean Murphy-Bunting is signing to the Bucs practice squad with the chance to elevate to 53 early in year, per source. Murphy-Bunting, Tampa’s second round pick in 2019, was released last week by Arizona, which owes him $2M in guarantees.
- Aug 31 Rick Stroud (X) Bucs are reunited with Sean Murphy -Bunting, who played a big role on their Super Bowl team. He signs with the practice squad. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Reunion: Veteran corner Sean Murphy-Bunting is signing to the Bucs practice squad with the chance to elevate to 53 early in year, per source. Murphy-Bunting, Tampa’s second round pick in 2019, was released last week by Arizona, which owes him $2M in guarantees.
- Aug 31 Jeremy Fowler (X) Reunion: Veteran corner Sean Murphy-Bunting is signing to the Bucs practice squad with the chance to elevate to 53 early in year, per source. Murphy-Bunting, Tampa’s second round pick in 2019, was released last week by Arizona, which owes him $2M in guarantees.
- Aug 31 Josh Weinfuss (X) A few notable nuggets from Mike LaFleur's presser today: - Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is "progressing really well" toward playing in Week 1 and he took another step yesterday and LaFleur said he'll take another step today. - LaFleur said the same for DB Garrett Williams. He's "progressing well" and is in "good spirits." Williams is in a ramp-up period and his status for Week 1 will go all the way into that week, LaFleur said. - James Conner was "not far off" from avoiding IR, LaFleur said. "It just was in the best interest of the player and the organization to give him a little bit more time. So again, I don't overly ask him, you just know. And, again, he's earned the right with all that. So we just thought it was in the best interest, he thought it was in the best interest to get a little bit more time." - CB Will Johnson is "progressing well" as he deals with a lower body injury, LaFleur said. MLF was purposefully vague because he can be this time of year. There won't be an…
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The Arizona Cardinals have released 34 players as roster cuts continue, including:
OLB BJ Ojulari
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
CB Eljiah Jones
CB Starling Thomas V
LB Owen Pappoe
QB Kedon Slovis
TE Teagan Quitoriano
RB James Conner and DL Zach Carter were placed on IR/designated for return.
TE Tip Reiman was placed on PUP.
8 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Aug 30 Josh Weinfuss (X) The Cardinals had a few interesting cuts today: LB Owen Pappoe, DL Jonah Williams, CB Sean Murphy-Bunting and TE Teagan Quitoriano all stood out to me. The trade for Hunter Long was the writing on the wall for Quitoriano. Wasn't surprised by LB B.J. Ojulari, CB Elijah Jones or CB Starling Thomas V. With James Conner going on the IR/designated to return list, there's some clarity on his status and health. A few things of note that stood out: - The Cardinals kept seven wide receivers, as I projected. - Rookie S Wydett Williams Jr., who could've gone back to Ole Miss, made the roster. - Keeping three running backs likely means Jeremiyah Love will be good for Week 1. Here are all the cuts: LB Eugene Asante S Devyn Bobby TE Shawn Bowman LB Elliott Brown P Jack Browning S Hudson Clark CB Elijah Culp OL Ka’ena De Cambra TE Rivaldo Fairweather DL Cam Horsley RB Evan Hull OL Demontrey Jacobs OL Christian Jones CB Elijah Jones CB Kalen King DL Brodric Martin-Rhodes CB Sean…
- Aug 30 Bo Brack (X) The Arizona Cardinals have released 34 players as roster cuts continue, including: OLB BJ Ojulari CB Sean Murphy-Bunting CB Eljiah Jones CB Starling Thomas V LB Owen Pappoe QB Kedon Slovis TE Teagan Quitoriano RB James Conner and DL Zach Carter were placed on IR/designated for return. TE Tip Reiman was placed on PUP.
- Aug 30 Kyle Odegard (X) You must do one of two things as a GM: Find a franchise QB and maximize his ability, or nail free agency/the draft. Monti Ossenfort has done neither, and it’s why he will be out of a job come January. · Quoting Theo Mackie: Four of the Cardinals' five biggest 2024 free agent signings have now been released: -Jonah Williams: $25.8m, 15 games -Justin Jones: $21.2m, 3 games -Bilal Nichols: $14.8m, 10 games -Sean Murphy-Bunting: $13.3m, 15 games Mack Wilson Sr. stands out as the lone success.
- Aug 30 Theo Mackie (X) Four of the Cardinals' five biggest 2024 free agent signings have now been released: -Jonah Williams: $25.8m, 15 games -Justin Jones: $21.2m, 3 games -Bilal Nichols: $14.8m, 10 games -Sean Murphy-Bunting: $13.3m, 15 games Mack Wilson Sr. stands out as the lone success.
- Aug 30 Josh Weinfuss (X) Not terribly surprised especially when Garrett Williams back… · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Cardinals are releasing veteran corner Sean Murphy-Bunting, per source. He was a trade candidate in recent days.
- Aug 30 Jeremy Fowler (X) Cardinals are releasing veteran corner Sean Murphy-Bunting, per source. He was a trade candidate in recent days.
- Aug 30 Theo Mackie (X) Surprising given he rested in the final preseason game, but the Cardinals cut ties with SMB after two years. Move comes with a $3.8 million dead cap hit. · Quoting Matt Zenitz: The #Cardinals are expected to release cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, sources tell @CBSSports. Former second-round draft pick who’s made 65 career starts.
- Aug 30 Theo Mackie (X) The #Cardinals are also expected to release cornerback Starling Thomas, sources tell @CBSSports. 26-year old who was a starter for Arizona in 2023 and ‘24. Missed last year due to an injury. · Quoting Matt Zenitz: The #Cardinals are expected to release cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, sources tell @CBSSports. Former second-round draft pick who’s made 65 career starts.
- Aug 30 Theo Mackie (X) The #Cardinals are expected to release cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, sources tell @CBSSports. Former second-round draft pick who’s made 65 career starts.