Report: Vikings running back Latavius Murray to sign with Saints
Latavius Murray #25 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - Former Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray intends to sign a four-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting.
The 29-year-old played two seasons with the Vikings. During the 2018 season, he rushed for 578 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games.
The Saints are reportedly giving Murray a $14.4 million deal.
The writing was on the wall for Murray with the Vikings. He made it clear after the season he didn't aspire to be a back-up running back to Dalvin Cook. Murray's best game with the Vikings in 2018 came in a Week 6 win over Arizona, with Cook out injured. Murray had 24 carries for 155 yards and a touchdown.
Murray took to social media on Tuesday to thank the Vikings and fans for his time in Minnesota.
Free agency officially starts Wednesday.