Myles Murphy - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

2 high Bengals draft picks, once-ridiculed, are mutating into playmakers Myles Murphy and Kris Jenkins Jr., once viewed as underachieving Cincinnati Bengals draft picks, are making plays and could finally be break...

SEPTEMBER 19 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

NFL Best And Worst: From The Vikings' Pressure Cooker To The Rams’ Head-Scratcher

The opening week of the NFL season delivered stunning upsets and crushing heartbreaks. We drill down to pick the best and worst of Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 15 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Best And Worst: From The Vikings' Pressure Cooker To The Rams’ Head-Scratcher

Mayfield's three lost fumbles costly in 33-27 loss to Bengals

Baker Mayfield's three lost fumbles were the difference in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the season opener

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Bengals force 4 turnovers, Burrow throws for TD in 33-27 win over the Buccaneers

The Bengals’ new-look defense forced four turnovers — including its first fumble recovery for a TD since 2022 — Joe Burrow passed for 254 yards and a touchdown and Cincinnati defea...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Avoids injury report Murphy (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Murphy was injured during training camp, but it appears he will be on the field for Week 1 against the Buccaneers, barring a setback. Murphy is coming off a productive 2025 campaign, appearing in 17 regular-season games, starting 10 of them, and accruing 52 total tackles and 5.5 sacks.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dexter Lawrence's interception provides highlight for Bengals in joint practice against Bears

In the most extensive action that the Cincinnati Bengals will get before the start of the regular season, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence made his presence felt with an intercepti...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Murphy and Turner are emerging as young cornerstones on the Bengals' defense

The Cincinnati Bengals' 2023 NFL Draft class has produced two standout defensive players

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Carted to locker room Murphy (undisclosed) exited Saturday's practice early with cart assistance, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Murphy initially walked off the practice field before being driven to the locker room on a cart. The defensive end's injury remains unknown and the cart could just be a precaution. If the starting defensive end did suffer a severe injury, Cashius Howell will likely see the majority of starting snaps at defensive end across from Boye Mafe.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

New experienced, vocal leaders are setting a tone for the Bengals defense

The Cincinnati Bengals are focusing on adding veteran players with playoff experience to their defense, aiming to replicate their successful 2021 strategy

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Bengals DE Shemar Stewart to miss several weeks because of hyperextended left knee

Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart is expected to miss most of training camp after hyperextending his left knee during Wednesday’s practice

JULY 30 • Associated Press

How Bengals' Myles Murphy has $20 million at risk for 2026 season | Sporting News Myles Murphy could be in store for a major extension after 2026.

JULY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Myles Murphy is entering a make-or-break year and that could be good for the Bengals As the Cincinnati Bengals try to get things turned around defensively, young defensive lineman Myles Murphy will be under a lot of pressure.

JUNE 17 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

2026 NFL Offseason: The Biggest X-Factor For Every AFC Team Next Season

From stars to sleepers, we identify an X-factor for every AFC team, the players poised to have an outsized impact on their squads in 2026.

JUNE 16 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Offseason: The Biggest X-Factor For Every AFC Team Next Season

Bengals' Myles Murphy faces tough reality after rival Nick Herbig's extension Nick Herbig’s huge extension highlights just how much Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Myles Murphy still must prove before earning a major pa...

JUNE 4 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Mock 2023 re-draft would've solved Bengals' biggest weakness years ago The Cincinnati Bengals' 2023 first-round pick, Myles Murphy, looked like a mistake until the end of last year. This mock draft redo imagines...

MAY 28 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Bengals DE Myles Murphy claims 'no hard feelings' towards team's decision to not pick up fifth-year option Despite having a great 2025 NFL season, the Cincinnati Bengals opted to not pick up Myles Murphy fifth-year option.

MAY 25 • BOLAVIP.COM

Bengals' NFL Draft failures put on blast in first-round picks rankings NFL Stock Exchange ranked Cincinnati Bengals defensive linemen Myles Murphy and Shemar Stewart as two of the worst first-round picks since 2...

MAY 21 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Deadspin | Bengals decline Myles Murphy's fifth-year option Deadspin | Bengals decline Myles Murphy's fifth-year option

APRIL 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bengals make decision on former first-round pick Myles Murphy The Cincinnati Bengals invested considerable assets toward improving their defense this offseason. The Bengals traded the No. 10 overall pic...

APRIL 30 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Won't have option year picked up The Bengals are declining Murphy's fifth-year option for 2027, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Murphy set career-best marks across the board in 2025 with 52 tackles (28 solo), including 5.5 sacks, but that wasn't enough to convince Bengals brass to pick up the 2023 first-round pick's fifth-year option. Murphy remains under contract in 2026 on the fourth year of his rookie deal, and Conway adds that the Bengals are still hoping to work out a long-term extension to keep Murphy in Cincinnati despite choosing not to pick up his fifth-year option.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals select Texas A&M edge rusher Cashius Howell with their first pick of the NFL draft

The Cincinnati Bengals continued to invest in their pass rush Friday night by selecting Texas A&M edge rusher Cashius Howell with their first pick of the NFL draft

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Giants, Commanders Land Ohio State Stars; Who Gets Ty Simpson?

Following the historic combine and free-agent frenzy, Ben Arthur sorts out the first-round Buckeye barrage and where the draft's QB2 lands.

MARCH 25 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Giants, Commanders Land Ohio State Stars; Who Gets Ty Simpson?

Noticeable improvement in Year 3 Murphy tallied a career-high 52 tackles (28 solo), including 5.5 sacks, plus three passes defensed and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025.

Impact Murphy recorded career-high marks across the board while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games for the first time in his career. The 2023 first-round pick had seemingly been headed toward 'bust' status after totaling just 3.0 sacks across his first two seasons with Cincinnati, but Murphy put together encouraging tape in 2025. He'll look to take another step forward in 2026, which will be the final year of his rookie contract with the Bengals assuming the team declines his fifth-year option.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

The Conversation | How Myles Murphy Emerged On The Bengals Edge: 'If You Want To Get Better, You Start Asking Questions' In this week’s conversation with Bengals.com senior writer Geoff Hobson, car enthusiast Myles Murphy talks about what's driving his emergenc...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game

The Cincinnati Bengals defense is looking to build on a newfound confidence as they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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