Sean Murphy-Bunting
#2 CB,
Cardinals
ACTUAL 2022
75 FPTS
RANK: 357
2023 SEASON
- FPTS
RANK: -
AGE
25 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'0'' / 195 lbs
COLLEGE
Central Michigan
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK |
| 2022 | 12 | 75 | 357th |
Moving west
Published: 2024-03-11
Murphy-Bunting is slated to sign with the Cardinals on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
After four years in Tampa Bay, Murphy-Bunting spent 2023 in Tennessee where he appeared in 14 games and recorded 57 tackles (42 solo), eight passes defended, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. He'll be expected to help bolster a secondary that gave up a 102.9 quarterback rating last season, which was second worst in the league. He'll likely be starting opposite cornerback Garrett Williams, who was selected in the third round of the 2023 Draft.
Fantasy Points by Week 2022
Weekly Stats 2022
| 3 GB | Outdoor undefined° | undefined | NaNth | -1.5 | 41.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | undefined | undefined | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 @ARZ | Dome undefined° | undefined | NaNth | -7.5 | 41.5 | 76 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 40% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | undefined | undefined | |
| 17 CAR | Outdoor undefined° | undefined | NaNth | -3.5 | 39.5 | 65 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 40% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | undefined | undefined | |
| 18 @ATL | Dome undefined° | undefined | NaNth | 6.0 | 40.5 | 57 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 33% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | undefined | undefined |
Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022
| Home | Outdoor | 20 | 14 | undefined | NaNth | 1,043 | 24 | 57 | 3 | 68% | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | undefined | undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | Outdoor | 7 | 4 | undefined | NaNth | 241 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 69% | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | undefined | undefined |
| Away | Dome | 4 | 3 | undefined | NaNth | 170 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 80% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | undefined | undefined |
| Away | Retractable Dome | 6 | 5 | undefined | NaNth | 315 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 55% | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | undefined | undefined |
Career Stats by Season: 2019 to 2022
| 2019 | 22 | TB | 16 | 10 | 109 | 193rd | 683 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 66% | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23 | TB | 16 | 13 | 113 | 167th | 881 | 15 | 48 | 3 | 76% | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 24 | TB | 9 | 8 | 71 | 380th | 462 | 13 | 29 | 1 | 59% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 25 | TB | 12 | 5 | 75 | 357th | 426 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 51% | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Big role in Tennessee
Published: 2024-02-12
Murphy-Bunting recorded 57 total tackles, eight passes defended, two interceptions and two forced fumbles across 14 games with the Titans in 2023.
Murphy-Bunting joined the Titans on a one-year deal before the 2023 season, and he topped 800 defensive snaps for the second time in his five-year career. He also logged a career-high in tackles and matched his career-high in passes defended, setting him up well to enter the free agency market once again this offseason.
Ready for Sunday
Published: 2023-12-29
Murphy-Bunting (hip) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Murphy-Bunting opened the Titans' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions, but after a full workload Friday, the 26-year-old cornerback seems to have moved past his hip issue. The Central Michigan product has started all 12 games he's appeared in for Tennessee this year, logging 48 total tackles, six pass deflections and one interception.
Unavailable for Week 16
Published: 2023-12-22
Murphy-Bunting (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Murphy-Bunting suffered hip injury in the team's overtime loss to the Texans in Week 15 and he'll now be forced to miss at least one contest. In his absence, Eric Garror is a candidate to see an increased workload in Tennessee's secondary versus Seattle.
Exits Week 15 with hip injury
Published: 2023-12-17
Murphy-Bunting is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Houston due to a hip injury, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Murphy-Bunting departed in the third quarter and was deemed questionable to return soon thereafter. He had notched one tackle prior to his departure. Eric Garror could see more action while Murphy-Bunting is out.
Healthy again
Published: 2023-12-14
Murphy-Bunting (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The cornerback hurt his knee during Tennessee's Week 14 matchup with Miami. Murphy-Bunting has 47 tackles, six passes defensed, an interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2023.
Exits MNF with knee injury
Published: 2023-12-11
Murphy-Bunting hurt his knee in Monday's game against Miami and has been deemed questionable to return, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Murphy-Bunting landed awkwardly on his left leg while matching up with Tyreek Hill in the second half. Prior to his exit, he logged six tackles (all solo) and a deflected pass. Eric Garror stepped into Murphy-Bunting's place following the latter's exit.
Logs full practice Wednesday
Published: 2023-11-22
Murphy-Bunting (thumb) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Murphy-Bunting was sidelined for Tennessee's last two games as he nursed a thumb injury he sustained in Week 9 at Pittsburgh, but it looks like he'll be ready to return in Week 12. He figures to step back into a starting role at corner come Sunday versus the Panthers.
Won't play at Jacksonville
Published: 2023-11-17
Murphy-Bunting (thumb) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Murphy-Bunting will miss his second straight game as he nurses a thumb injury he sustained in Week 9 at Pittsburgh. In his stead, Kristian Fulton and Roger McCreary figure to again serve as Tennessee's top corners in Week 11.