When did Sean Murray leave NCIS?

Sean Murray, the Australian-American actor who portrays popular character Tim McGee on the CBS drama "NCIS," was rumored as leaving the show during the promotional advertisements airing during the show's twelfth season in 2014. Sean Murray has not left "NCIS," and is still currently a cast member of the show.

Television plot speculation often fuels Internet rumors based on comments or footage shown out of context for promotional purposes by networks. While actors are subject to contracts for their work, press releases and public relations statements surround them if they choose to terminate their contracts or are written off shows.