Murphy concluded the regular season with 71 tackles (48 solo), seven defensed passes (including two interceptions) and one fumble recovery over 17 games.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy started all 17 of Minnesota's contests for the second straight season, but he couldn't replicate his 2024-25 Pro Bowl campaign. Murphy finished with 10 fewer stops and seven fewer pass defenses, and while he tied for the Vikings' lead with two pickoffs, that number was well below the six he recorded the previous season. Murphy was still a central part of the team's defense and should continue to fill that role next season in what will be the second year of the three-year extension he signed last March.

Murphy posted three solo tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery during the Vikings' 23-10 win over the Lions on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy scooped up a Jahmyr Gibbs fumble early in the second quarter, and the former caused another turnover by picking off Jared Goff midway through the third frame, which ended up leading to a 52-yard field goal from Will Reichard nine plays later. Both of Murphy's two interceptions have come over the last two weeks, and the 2019 second-rounder is up to 67 tackles (45 solo) and seven pass defenses through 16 regular-season games.

Murphy recorded four tackles (all solo) Monday in a 27-24 victory versus the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was on the field for all 67 of Minnesota's defensive snaps. He's coming off a 2024 campaign during which he registered career-best marks with 81 tackles and six interceptions over 17 regular-season contests.

The Vikings re-signed Murphy to a three-year, $66 million contract Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

At $22 million per year, Murphy becomes the NFL's third-highest paid cornerback, behind Jalen Ramsey and Patrick Surtain. Murphy started all 17 regular-season games for the Vikings last season, finishing with career highs across the board, including 81 tackles (62 solo) and 14 pass breakups, including six interceptions. Murphy was also selected to his first Pro Bowl. He's found a home under Minnesota DC Brian Flores.

Murphy and the Vikings agreed Tuesday to restructure his contract, pushing the void date of it back to the day before the start of the new league year, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Vikings will no longer be able to use the franchise tag on Murphy this offseason, as his current contract will not end until the day before the start of the new league year, which is after the deadline for use of the tag. The 27-year-old is fresh off of the best season of his career, earning his first Pro Bowl nod, and posting career highs in tackles, passes defended, and interceptions. Considering his success in 2024, he was considered a prime candidate to receive the franchise tag, but the Vikings will now need to re-sign Murphy to a new contract to ensure he remains in Minnesota next season.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.