 He remained with the Texans for three years, playing one, eleven, and nine games in the 2003, 2004, and 2005 seasons, but did not compile any further statistics until 2005.Then, Murphy made two receptions for 26 yards, one for 14 and one for 12 yards.Houston then released Murphy and he signed with the Seattle Seahawks in the 2006 off-season, but was released on 2 September 2006.