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DeMarco Murray on future with Cowboys: 'I don't know what's going to happen'

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

DeMarco Murray broke the Dallas Cowboys' franchise record for most rushing yards in a single season in 2014, but that doesn't ensure he'll remain with the club.

Murray and star receiver Dez Bryant are expected to enter free agency this offseason, with both poised to accept lucrative new contracts. 

The NFL's incumbent rushing champion discussed the possibility of switching teams Wednesday.

"Those guys know how I am as a person and I understand that business aspect," Murray said to ESPN's Todd Archer. "I don't get butt-hurt. I don’t get my feelings hurt. I believe in myself and what I'm capable of doing and whoever it is I'm playing for next year, I know I'm going to make a huge impact."

The fourth-year pro participated in all 16 games in 2014 for the first time in his career, running for 1,845 yards and 13 touchdowns. 

"I told my agent, 'Hey, get your notes together. You talk to who you need to talk to and when the time is right ...' but for the next couple of weeks I just want to get away from everything," Murray said. "I don't want to hear about it. I don't want any phone calls saying, 'Hey, there's this or this.'"

Although he will have many suitors if he were to become a free agent, Murray reiterated his desire to play for the Cowboys. 

"Obviously I love playing with these guys, love playing for (Cowboys owner Jones) Jerry, love playing for (Cowboys head coach) Jason (Garrett)," Murray said. "He's a helluva coach, a helluva guy. The things I’ve learned from him and (Jason Witten) in the four years I've been here, I'm very gracious and appreciative of it. 

"If the chips fall that way, I'm excited and would love to come back. I don't know what's going to happen, so we'll see."

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