Report: Saints to sign RB Murray

The New Orleans Saints will sign running back Latavius Murray to a four-year, $14.4 million contract, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday. The signing, which can become official Wednesday, means the Saints likely are moving on from free agent Mark Ingram as their backup to starter Alvin Kamara.

Murray, 29, ran 140 times for 578 yards and six touchdowns last season for Minnesota. He spent two years with the Vikings after playing for the Oakland Raiders during his first three seasons in the NFL. He has 3,698 career rushing yards, averaging 4.1 per carry. He posted 1,066 yards on the ground in 2015, when he was selected to his only Pro Bowl.

Murray also has 128 career catches for 883 yards. --Field Level Media