Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) reacts with the crowd after an interception off Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco (not pictured) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
The Vikings are keeping Pro Bowl cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. in Minnesota.
According to reports, Murphy and the Vikings have agreed toa. three-year deal worth $66 million. Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero were the first to break the news, citing Murphy’s agent, Zeke Sandhu of Klutch Sports.
Josina Anderson is reporting that Murphy $35 million of the contract is guaranteed.
With Murphy back, the Vikings retain a standout corner who led the team with six interceptions in 2024. He was named to the Pro Bowl and earned the Pro Bowl MVP award. Murphy will be the No. 1 cornerback in 2025, with fellow free-agent signee Isaiah Rodgers starting on the opposite side of the field, in addition to Mehki Blackmon returning to a key role after missing the 2024-25 season with an ACL injury.
The Murphy deal comes on the heals of Minnesota reportedly signing four-time Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly, and cornerback Bubba Bolden and Rodgers.