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. 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.
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Team
Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
1/18/1998 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 185 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 2; Pk (ARI)
Birthplace
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Position
CB
College
Washington
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Vikings
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Arizona Cardinals
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
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. 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.
Murphy recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seahawks. 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.
Murphy registered three tackles (one solo) and one interception in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Falcons. 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.
Murphy finished with eight tackles (five solo), including two tackles for losses, in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Bears. 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.
Murphy recorded one solo tackle and one interception in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Jaguars. Murphy has now nabbed a pick in each of the Vikings' last three games, intercepting Mac Jones in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win. The second-year Viking is currently on pace for his best season in Minnesota, having recorded 40 total tackles and eight passes defended, including four interceptions, through nine appearances this season. He's expected to continue starting alongside Shaquill Griffin and Stephon Gilmore as part of the Vikings' top cornerback trio in Week 11's matchup against the Titans.
Murphy recorded four solo tackles, an interception and a pass breakup in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts. The cornerback also played on all 49 defensive snaps. Murphy has 39 tackles (33 solo), seven passes defensed, three interceptions and a forced fumble in 2024.
Murphy logged seven tackles (five solo), two pass deflections and an interception in the Vikings' 31-29 win Sunday versus the Packers. Murphy was one of the three Minnesota defenders to intercept Jordan Love during Sunday's victory. The 2019 second-round pick has now recorded 24 tackles (19 solo) and an interception throughout the first four games of the season.
Murphy tallied nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 28-6 win over the Giants. Murphy was just shy of notching double-digit tackles for the second time in his career. The Washington product had his 2023 campaign end early due to a Grade 3 MCL sprain, but he showed no ill effects Week 1 in helping hold the Gaints' offense to just six points.
Murphy (knee) had one tackle and played just one drive in Saturday's preseason win over Las Vegas. Murphy is coming back from a Grade 3 MCL sprain suffered in Week 15 last season. It's a good sign he's playing this early in the preseason even if being eased back into action. If at full speed, he'll be counted on as the team's top corner.