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2025 Top Week 17 NFL Performances by Players from West: Highlights of some standout alumni veterans and rookies

Week 15 in the NFL saw some phenomenal performances from players who played collegiately in the West. Each week, we highlight the region’s best pro performances from the standout alumni veterans and rookies.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 11

2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team: Byron Murphy Jr. narrowly misses top spot

The votes are in at cornerback for the 2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team, and it's a strong outlook for the Chicago Bears and a reason for the Green Bay Packers to be concerned.

MLB News / Roll 'Bama Roll / June 27

Tide Hoops: Meet the New Guys: Preston Murphy Jr. gives ‘Bama court vision, perimeter shooting depth

I’m here to convince you to approach this signing with an open mind. Yes, we know why Preston Murphy, Jr. is on the Tide’s roster. For my part, at least, I don’t care.

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College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 17

Alabama Adds Northern Oklahoma Transfer Guard, Son of Current Assistant

Alabama men's basketball updated its roster and it included Northern Oklahoma College transfer guard Preston Murphy Jr. Murphy Jr. is the son of Alabama's top assistant coach and recruiter Preston Murphy.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11

Vikings Re-Signing CB Byron Murphy To Three-Year, $66 Million Deal

The Vikings are re-signing CB Byron Murphy to a three-year, $66 million contract according to Tom Pelissero. Murphy was poised to explore the open market this off-season and drew significant interest from the Giants, however the Vikings were able to come together on a deal with him to keep him home.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Re-signing CB Byron Murphy Jr. just got a lot more expensive for the Vikings after latest report

When it comes to free agency, the Minnesota Vikings need to address the cornerback position. Their top four cornerbacks are all set to be free agents with Byron Murphy Jr.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Vikings Expected to Let $52 Million Pro Bowler Walk to Free Agency

One of the Minnesota Vikings' most-prized pending free agents, Byron Murphy Jr. is going to be hard to keep in purple and gold. Projected by Pro Football Focus (PFF) to secure a three-year, $52 million contract in free agency, Murphy led all NFL cornerbacks with six interceptions during the 2024 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 7

Report: Byron Murphy Jr. to hit free agency, but Vikings want him back

As expected, Pro Bowl cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. will hit free agency on Monday and should have a strong market, according to a report from FOX's Jordan Schultz.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7

Vikings Want To Re-Sign CB Byron Murphy, Expected To Reach Open Market

Jordan Schultz reports the Vikings want to re-sign impending free agent CB Byron Murphy, but he is poised to reach the open market and have a “strong”

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 27

Giants Have Expressed Interest In Vikings CB Byron Murphy

According to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, the Giants have been “poking around this week on the free agent cornerback market.” Leonard specifically mentions Vikings free agent CB Byron Murphy as someone the Giants have shown interest in.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 27

Why the Vikings may not be able to avoid a bidding war for Byron Murphy Jr.

Unless the Minnesota Vikings were to shock the world and slap the franchise tag on cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., there appears to be a decent chance that Murphy Jr.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Acme Packing Co / February 19

The Vikings will not be able to tag CB Byron Murphy Jr.

It’s all or nothing for the top young cornerback in the 2025 free agency class When we took a look at the 2025 free agency class earlier this offseason, it became clear that the top two young cornerbacks were Minnesota’s Byron Murphy Jr.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / February 18

Vikings, Byron Murphy Jr. Agree to Move Contract Void Date

And the move has some possible consequences The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to move the void date on the contract of another free agent, and this one could have some significant consequences as to whether or not the team uses their franchise player tag.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 18

Vikings Pushing Back Void Date On CB Byron Murphy’s Contract

ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports the Vikings are pushing back the void date on CB Byron Murphy’s contract. Graziano adds Murphy’s contract void date is being moved to the day before the start of the league year instead of 23 days before the league year, meaning he cannot be franchise-tagged since that date is past the deadline.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Vikings CB Byron Murphy earns major honor at Pro Bowl Games with brilliant performance

The Minnesota Vikings had a great showing at the Pro Bowl Games. Quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Justin Jefferson connected on a touchdown pass at the end of the first half to bring the NFC's lead up to three scores.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / January 30

$52 Million Pro Bowler Puts Pressures on Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings may have some regrets with Byron Murphy Jr. One of three starting cornerbacks poised to reach free agency in March, Murphy pushed his agents to get an extension done before the start of the 2024 season.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 29, 2024

Seahawks' Byron Murphy II Part of Hilarious Coincidence

Saturday was a bad day for NFL players named Byron Murphy, to say the least. In a hilarious coincidence, both Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 29, 2024

Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. fined for taunting against Seahawks

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. was fined for taunting an opponent during the team's Week 16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The league announced Murphy owes $11,255 for taunting Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the third quarter.

Vikings' Byron Murphy Jr. fined $11K for taunting against Seahawks

Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. was fined $11,255 for taunting in last Sunday's game against the Seahawks. After a big incompletion in the third quarter, Murphy stood over Seattle wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and looked down at him for a brief moment.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 28, 2024

Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. given a late lump of coal for Christmas after Week 16 win vs. Seahawks

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. was fined $11,255 for taunting during Sunday afternoon's game against the Seattle Seahawks. The penalty came in the third quarter on a third down play where Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith threw a slot fade to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba that fell incomplete with Murphy in coverage.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / December 7, 2024