DE Trent Murphy
Unlike the last two, Murphy has plenty of experience in the Bills defensive scheme. But this is more about those around him. Murphy has a lot more company along the D-line in 2020.
Murphy was the starter across from Jerry Hughes, but then Mario Addison was added, who’s going to have a good look at replacing him there. But the Bills run a rotation in head coach Sean McDermott’s defense on the D-line. Still snaps for Murphy? Well… maybe not. There’s rookie AJ Epenesa and Quinton Jefferson to consider as well. Plus a few depth guys who’ve flashed in the past such as Darryl Johnson, Mike Love and Bryan Cox Jr. All those guys have one thing in common as well: They’re cheaper options than Murphy.
The point here is that Murphy is a cap causality candidate this preseason. Buffalo is not up against the salary cap by any means, but still, a few extra bucks is always welcome. Murphy, 29, is entering the final year of his contract and the Bills could save near $8 million against the cap, per Spotrac, by cutting him. That’s a nice chunk of change. Buffalo could also try to trade Murphy, but with less preseason snaps, Murphy will have less of a chance to show potential suitors what he’s got.
And let’s not just be negative, Murphy can show the Bills he’s worth keeping, too.
Trent Murphy's 4th sack of the season is VERY close to a safety. #Bills #Dolphins pic.twitter.com/6ClBRBU4iX
— Nick (@Nick_Wojton) December 2, 2018