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FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Restructures contract Murphy and the Vikings agreed Tuesday to restructure his contract, pushing the void date of it back to the day before the start of the new league year, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com rep...

Impact The Vikings will no longer be able to use the franchise tag on Murphy this offseason, as his current contract will not end until the day before the start of the new league year, which is after the deadline for use of the tag. The 27-year-old is fresh off of the best season of his career, earning his first Pro Bowl nod, and posting career highs in tackles, passes defended, and interceptions. Considering his success in 2024, he was considered a prime candidate to receive the franchise tag, but the Vikings will now need to re-sign Murphy to a new contract to ensure he remains in Minnesota next season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings predicted to replace Byron Murphy Jr. with 'home run' pick at No. 24 overall | Sporting News The Minnesota Vikings have a number of offseason needs, but getting younger in the secondary should be priority No. 1.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Byron Murphy Jr. Wins Defensive MVP at 2025 Pro Bowl Games Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. wins Defensive Most Valuable Player at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Byron Murphy Jr. Gets A Pick Six To Extend NFC's Lead Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. intercepts the pass from New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and takes it in for a sco...

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Byron Murphy Jr. & Andrew Van Ginkel Compete In Relay Race Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel compete in the Relay Race during the 2025 Pro Bowl Ga...

JANUARY 31, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Byron Murphy Jr. 2024 Season Highlights Watch back highlights of Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. from the 2024 season.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Career-best six INTs in 2024 Murphy finished the 2024 season with 81 tackles (62 solo), 14 pass breakups, including six interceptions, and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season contests.

Impact Murphy didn't miss a single contest for the first time since his 2019 rookie campaign with Arizona. His 81 tackles, 14 pass breakups and six interceptions all marked new career highs for the 27-year-old cornerback, who was named to his first Pro Bowl team. After playing on a two-year, $17.5 million deal, Murphy is again scheduled to head to free agency in March. He'll look to capitalize on his big season and land a multi-year deal in what currently looks like a weak cornerback market.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. fined for taunting against Seahawks Murphy stood over wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and looked down on him during last week’s victory.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Season high in tackles Sunday Murphy recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seahawks.

Impact The veteran corner from Washington finished second on Minnesota's defense in total tackles in the Week 16 win, trailing Blake Cashman's 12-stop performance. Murphy has really found his groove in his second season with the Vikings, recording 71 total tackles and 13 passes defended, including six interceptions, which is tied for the third-most in the NFL. He's expected to remain Minnesota's top slot cornerback, wreaking havoc on opposing wide receivers as the season progresses.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season high in tackles Sunday Murphy recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seahawks.

Impact The veteran corner from Washington finished second on Minnesota's defense in total tackles in the Week 16 win, trailing Blake Cashman's 12-stop performance. Murphy has really found his groove in his second season with the Vikings, recording 71 total tackles and 13 passes defended, including six interceptions, which is tied for the third most in the NFL. He's expected to remain Minnesota's top slot cornerback in Week 17 against the Packers.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs sixth interception of season Murphy registered three tackles (one solo) and one interception in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Falcons.

Impact Murphy was responsible for the Vikings' second interception off former teammate Kirk Cousins on Sunday. Murphy picked off a pass intended for Kyle Pitts midway through the fourth quarter, which led to a 15-yard rushing touchdown from Aaron Jones seven plays later. Murphy is up to 61 tackles (47 solo), one forced fumble and 12 pass defenses (including a career-high six interceptions) across 13 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Murphy Jr. making important plays for Vikings … and raising his price tag Murphy has been one of the league’s top cornerbacks in 2024, and he’ll be getting paid for it when the season ends.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

QB Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming with 2 interceptions

The Atlanta Falcons remain in a spiral

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Byron Murphy Jr. Talks About His One-Handed Interception, His Breakout Season So Far and More Minnesota Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. addressed the media following the Week 14 win over the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21

Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 for their sixth straig...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Vikings seek 6th straight win as struggling old friend Kirk Cousins arrives with the Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings have won five straight games to improve to 10-2 and host Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons this week

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Vikings defense has had a big boost this season from the indefatigable Jonathan Greenard

Jonathan Greenard has made a major impact on Minnesota's defense in his first season with the team after the Vikings made him a priority in free agency

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore sustains hamstring injury vs. Cardinals; Byron Murphy Jr. gets revenge Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore exited in the first half because of a left hamstring strain, providing opportunities for defensive backs...

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Kyler Murray's late mistakes contribute to Cardinals' blown lead in loss to Vikings

The Arizona Cardinals had the Minnesota Vikings on the ropes due to the outstanding play of quarterback Kyler Murray

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Byron Murphy Jr. Talks About Beating His Former Team on Sunday and More Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. addressed the media following the Week 13 win on Sunday over the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Ban...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Byron Murphy Jr. Joins Ben Leber To Break Down Vikings Win Over His Former Team Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. joined Ben Leber on the field at U.S. Bank Stadium to break down Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left

Sam Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the second half went to Aaron Jones for Minnesota’s first lead with 1:13 left, and the Vikings rallied from 13 points down to beat the Arizon...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Byron Murphy, Jr., Bringing Arizona & Minnesota Influences to Reunion Game with Cardinals Minnesota Vikings Latest News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Records eight stops in win Murphy finished with eight tackles (five solo), including two tackles for losses, in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Bears.

Impact The slot cornerback also played on 99 percent of the defensive snaps, the eighth game in a row in which he's played on more than 90 percent of the defensive snaps. Murphy has 53 tackles (42 solo), eight pass breakups, including four interceptions, and a forced fumble in 2024.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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