Murphy (MCL) won't require surgery, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy suffered an MCL sprain during Minnesota's Week 15 loss to the Bengals but is expected to be ready for OTAs. The 2019 second-round pick is already in his second week of jogging and will look to build off his career year when healthy.

Murphy recorded 57 total tackles, 13 pass deflections, including three interceptions, and one forced fumble in 14 games with the Vikings during the 2023 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was held out of the Vikings' last three games of the year due to a knee issue, but he was easily the team's most productive corner when healthy. In his first season of a two-year, $17.5 million deal that he signed with Minnesota this past offseason, the 26-year-old led the team in both pass deflections and interceptions. Murphy has struggled to stay on the field as of late though, missing 11 games over the past two seasons. Expect the Washington product to continue playing at a high level for the Vikings' defense in a contract-year in 2024.

Murphy (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Matthew Coller of The Purple Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

After another week of no practice participation, the 25-year-old cornerback is in line to miss his third consecutive game in Week 18. Andrew Booth and NaJee Thompson will likely see increased snaps in the Vikings' secondary with both Murphy and Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) missing Sunday's affair.

Murphy (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With just one practice left before the Vikings' game in Week 18, Murphy still hasn't been able to get back onto the practice field during the week. If he can't manage to participate Friday, he'll probably end up being sidelined Sunday.

Murphy (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has been sidelined for both of the Vikings' last two games, and now his availability for Week 18 is in question as well. If he's not able to return to practice Thursday or Friday, he'll probably end up sitting out Sunday.

Murphy (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday night's game against the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old cornerback was held out of practice all week after missing the Vikings' Week 16 loss to the Lions, so it's no surprise that he won't play in his second consecutive game Sunday night. With Murphy missing Week 17, expect both Andrew Booth and NaJee Thompson to see increased work in Minnesota's secondary.

Murphy (knee) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walk-through.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy missed Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Lions, marking his first absence of the season. Though Wednesday's DNP designation is an estimation, it casts uncertainty about the cornerback's ability to return to face Green Bay on Sunday. If Murphy needs to sit out again, Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) and/or Andrew Booth would be in line for an uptick in defensive snaps.

Murphy (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is in line to miss his first game of the season Sunday, as a hamstring issue forced him to sit out of practice all week. The 25-year-old corner had started every game in his first year in Minnesota, logging 57 total tackles, 13 pass deflections and three interceptions. In Murphy's stead, expect Andrew Booth and Mekhi Blackmon to see increased work in the Vikings' secondary.

Murphy was estimated as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough due to a hamstring injury.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy missed just one defensive snap during Saturday's loss to the Bengals, so it's uncertain when the hamstring injury popped up or how severe it is. Minnesota held a walkthrough Wednesday, thus it should be noted that Murphy's DNP is an estimation. The cornerback has played a near every-down role and hasn't missed a game for the Vikings this season, so it would be a significant blow to the team's defensive game plan if he's unable to suit up against the Lions on Sunday.

Murphy recorded three tackles (three solo) and an interception in Sunday's 27-19 win versus the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's interception came on a deep pass over the middle with less than two minutes remaining, sealing the game in favor of Minnesota. It was his second pick in as many weeks and his third of the season. He might not see quite as many reps in pass defense in Week 11 at Denver.