Byron Murphy
26-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Knee - MCL
Est. Return 6/15/2024
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
57
SACKS
0.0
INT
3
FF
1
TD
0
2024 Projections
RANKS
Avoiding offseason knee surgery
Murphy said Jan. 7 that he suffered a Grade 3 MCL sprain in the Vikings' Week 15 loss to the Bengals, but he won't require surgery and expects to be fully healthy for OTAs, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
The knee injury kept Murphy out for the final three weeks of the regular season, though Minnesota never officially placed him on injured reserve. When healthy, Murphy was easily the Vikings' most productive cornerback. In his first season of the two-year, $17.5 million deal that he signed with Minnesota this past offseason, the 26-year-old led the team in both passes defensed (13) and interceptions (three) while also compiling 57 tackles and a forced fumble over his 14 appearances. With a full offseason ahead of him, Murphy shouldn't face any restrictions heading into training camp and should open his second season in Minnesota in 2024 as a full-time starter.
The knee injury kept Murphy out for the final three weeks of the regular season, though Minnesota never officially placed him on injured reserve. When healthy, Murphy was easily the Vikings' most productive cornerback. In his first season of the two-year, $17.5 million deal that he signed with Minnesota this past offseason, the 26-year-old led the team in both passes defensed (13) and interceptions (three) while also compiling 57 tackles and a forced fumble over his 14 appearances. With a full offseason ahead of him, Murphy shouldn't face any restrictions heading into training camp and should open his second season in Minnesota in 2024 as a full-time starter.
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Measurables Review
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How do Byron Murphy's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
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Height
5' 11"Weight
190 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.55 secVertical Jump
36.5 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press
14 repsHand Length
8.88 inArm Length
30.13 in
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Could be rewarding FA signee
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com suggests Murphy could prove a valuable free-agent signee for the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Brooks talks up Murphy, who has five interceptions and 34 defensed passes overall across his first four seasons, as just the type of versatile defender new Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores craves for his schemes. Murphy has starting experience as both an inside and outside cover man, and Brooks labels the 25-year-old as a "cerebral playmaker" who may be just entering his prime.
Brooks talks up Murphy, who has five interceptions and 34 defensed passes overall across his first four seasons, as just the type of versatile defender new Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores craves for his schemes. Murphy has starting experience as both an inside and outside cover man, and Brooks labels the 25-year-old as a "cerebral playmaker" who may be just entering his prime.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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This offseason, Murphy signed with the Vikings, with whom he's expected to hold down a starting cornerback role. He played just nine games last season due to a back injury and had fair production with 36 tackles, two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown) and a half sack. Murphy graded slightly above average as a pass defender, however, meaning he could be an impact player for a Minnesota unit that struggled in that realm.
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Won't return Week 18
Murphy (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Matthew Coller of The Purple Insider reports.
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Still absent from practice Thursday
Murphy (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.
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Still not practicing Wednesday
Murphy (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report.
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Missing Week 17
Murphy (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday night's game against the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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Begins week as DNP in walk-through
Murphy (knee) was listed as a nonparticipant in Wednesday's practice walk-through.
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