Byron Murphy

2023 - 3 - 15

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Vikings add ex-Cardinals CB Byron Murphy in defensive revamp (Your Valley)

FILE - Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, ...

With the departures of free agents Peterson and defensive end Dalvin Tomlinson and the release of linebacker Eric Kendricks, the Vikings are in the midst of a significant redo of a defense that was one of the league's worst in 2022. The Minnesota Vikings have begun their latest secondary revamp by agreeing to terms on a contract with former Arizona cornerback Byron Murphy, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with former Arizona cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. Murphy was limited to nine games in 2022, when he was hampered by a back injury. Za'Darius Smith remains on the roster, but he's carrying a hefty cap hit and has already posted a thank you message to Vikings fans on Twitter that had a farewell vibe. The deals will be signed after completion of their physical exams, and the Vikings planned an introductory news conference for Thursday at team headquarters.

5 Things to Know About New Vikings CB Byron Murphy, Jr. (Vikings.com)

EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings have added to their cornerbacks group. Minnesota agreed to terms with free agent corner Byron Murphy, Jr., the team announced ...

Murphy was a smooth mover in all position workouts and high-pointed or snatched the ball from the air like a receiver." "I was like, 'Man, if I ever get drafted to the Cardinals, I wanna wear No. He also was named the 2018 Pac-12 Championship Game MVP. four years before the Cardinals would draft him. Murphy just celebrated his 25th birthday in January, so he's not exactly over the hill. He played just the first nine games of last season due to injury, but he totaled 36 tackles, one-half sack, four passes defensed and two fumble recoveries, including one returned 59 yards for a winning touchdown against the Raiders.

Two years, $17.5 million for Byron Murphy in Minnesota (NBC Sports)

Another $4.5 million of his $8.3 million salary in 2024 is guaranteed for injury. It becomes fully guaranteed on the third day of the 2024 league year. The ...

Another $4.5 million of his $8.3 million salary in 2024 is guaranteed for injury. The contract also includes $500,000 in per-game roster bonuses in 2024. [Patrick Peterson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/204/patrick-peterson) [with a one-year contract essentially worth $7.15 million](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/14/patrick-peterson-gets-7-15-million-for-one-year-with-a-steelers-option-for-2024/).

Vikings' Chandon Sullivan Sounds Off on Byron Murphy Deal (Heavy.com)

The Minnesota Vikings were bleeding defensive backs over the past few days before finally adding a playmaker to the mix.

[Pro Football Focus](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/byron-murphy/44027) (PFF). His future is also potentially in limbo with the addition of [Brian Flores](https://heavy.com/sports/minnesota-vikings/brian-flores-defensive-overhaul-nfl-news/) as the new defensive coordinator in Minnesota. [Cameron Dantzler Jr.](https://heavy.com/sports/minnesota-vikings/cameron-dantzler-cut-brian-flores-peterson/) on March 10, opening up a starting role for Murphy upon his arrival. He spent the previous three campaigns as a member of the NFC North Division rival [Green Bay Packers](https://heavy.com/sports/green-bay-packers/). [Byron Murphy](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MurpBy00.htm) to the roster on March 14, per [Ian Rapoport of NFL Network](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1635823713311490048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1635823713311490048%7Ctwgr%5E0f4066e822142f9634a47983ea81e0154fa4e11a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fvikingswire.usatoday.com%2Flists%2Fwhat-byron-murphy-signing-means-for-vikings%2F). Paul Pioneer Press](https://twitter.com/christomasson) reported Sullivan’s comments via Twitter on Wednesday. [Pro Football Reference](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MurpBy00.htm). 33 overall in the second round by the Cardinals — is still waiting on his first significant NFL pay day. [Pro Football Reference](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SullCh00.htm). [$1.75 million](https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/chandon-sullivan-25565/#:~:text=Current%20Contract,average%20annual%20salary%20of%20%241%2C750%2C000.&text=NFL%20contract%20specifics%20generally%20collected%20from%20verified%20reports.). [Tomasson wrote](https://twitter.com/christomasson/status/1636113876784754689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1636113876784754689%7Ctwgr%5E3a4dfc59a7c775907dc9e7a50d64e155410504bc%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fminnesota-vikings). [Chandon Sullivan](https://heavy.com/sports/minnesota-vikings/chandon-sullivan-rumors-bench-nfl-news/) — one of the Vikings current free agent cornerbacks — offered his thoughts on the deal and what it means for his tenure in Minnesota.

Vikings add ex-Cardinals CB Byron Murphy in defensive revamp (The Washington Post)

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with former Arizona cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. The deal was announced on the first day of NFL free ...

With the departures of free agents Peterson and defensive end Dalvin Tomlinson and the release of linebacker Eric Kendricks, the Vikings are in the midst of a significant redo of a defense that was one of the league’s worst in 2022. Booth was drafted in the second round and Evans was drafted in the fourth round last year. and Akayleb Evans, whose rookie seasons in 2022 were largely limited by injuries. Murphy was limited to nine games in 2022, when he was hampered by a back injury. last week, and Duke Shelley, Chandon Sullivan and Kris Boyd are set to become unrestricted free agents. He had a career-high four interceptions in 2021.

Zulgad: There's nothing secondary about Vikings' addition of Byron ... (Yahoo Sports)

The #Vikings' signing of Byron Murphy Jr. on Tuesday could prove to be a boon for Minnesota's struggling defense in 2023.