The New Orleans Saints cut Latavius Murray Tuesday.
Murray was the Saints 2nd leading rusher in 2020, with 656 yards and 4 touchdowns. According to multiple reports, New Orleans asked Murray to take a pay cut, but he refused. Murray was due to make over $4 million in 2021.
With his release, Tony Jones Jr is expected to be the Black and Gold's number two tailback, behind Alvin Kamara.
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