The Minnesota Vikings may have some regrets about Byron Murphy Jr. Murphy, one of three starting cornerbacks set to enter free agency in March, pressed his agents to finalize an extension before the start of the 2024 season. Murphy entered a contract year after no agreement could be reached. He demonstrated his worth, receiving his first Pro Bowl selection after leading the NFL with six interceptions at cornerback. Murphy is now aiming for far more than he did last summer. On January 29, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler stated that “sources say Murphy will be looking for a rather large raise from the two-year, $17.5 million contract he just played out in Minnesota.” “He has played his way into more money.”
Pro Football Focus (PFF) predicts Murphy will receive a three-year, $52 million contract, giving him the right to demand twice as much from Minnesota after the Vikings failed to reach an agreement on an extension in the offseason. To be fair, Murphy had a lot to prove.His 2023 season was far from outstanding, with a 102.0 passer rating when targeted, the second-worst of his career. Murphy, who is best suited for the position, was moved to an outside role owing to a lack of quality and depth. In 2024, he excelled wherever he lined up and demonstrated confidence in his second year under Brian Flores. He allowed a career-high passer rating of 80.0 when targeted
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