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Chip Kelly explains why DeMarco Murray was held out of practice

Chip Kelly clarified what caused Murray to miss the first day of camp.

Philadelphia Eagles running back DeMarco Murray made headlines Sunday after the star running back was kept out of team drills for the first day of training camp. On Tuesday, Kelly expounded on why Murray missed the first day of practice, saying the running back's hydration levels were 'a little high.'

"He’s probably the most conditioned athlete on our team," Kelly said, "but if you don’t drink the requisite amount of water and electrolytes and have them in your system it doesn’t matter how fit you are.