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Byron Murphy Jr. is 28 years old, born January 18, 1998. Murphy is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) and 190 lb (86 kg). Murphy plays cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings (as of November 4, 2026). Murphy's 2026 salary is $15,970,000, under a contract through 2028. Murphy was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, round 2, pick 33, out of Washington.
Byron Murphy Jr. at a glance
- Age28 born January 18, 1998
- Height5 ft 11 in 180 cm
- Weight190 lb 86 kg
- Experience8th season debut 2019
- CollegeWashington
- 2026 salary$16 million contract through 2028
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Recent form
Byron Murphy Jr. stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | at Lions | L 15–19 | 10 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | vs Colts | W 16–10 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | at Saints | W 23–13 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | vs Dolphins | W 15–10 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | at Buccaneers | W 23–16 | 1 | 0 |
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Contract
Byron Murphy Jr. contract
- 2026 salary$16 million
- Signed through2028
- WithMinnesota Vikings
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $4.3 million |
| 2020 | $858,159 |
| 2021 | $1.2 million |
| 2022 | $2.7 million |
| 2023 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $20 million |
| 2026 | $16 million |
Career
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Byron Murphy Jr. is on the Minnesota Vikings, coached by Kevin O'Connell.
- BornJanuary 18, 1998, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
- Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight190 lb (86 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2019, round 2, pick 33
- Drafted byArizona Cardinals
- Debut2019
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- Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Status from the team's injury report.
- Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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