Vikings add ex-Cardinals CB Byron Murphy in defensive revamp

Published March 15, 2023 6:52 PM

By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Pro Football Writer

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract with former Arizona cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. The deal was announced on the first day of NFL free agency along with agreements with former New Orleans outside linebacker Marcus Davenport and former Miami tight end Josh Oliver. The 25-year-old Murphy replaced Patrick Peterson in the Cardinals lineup in 2021 when Peterson joined the Vikings. Now the 2019 second-round draft pick will take over for Peterson again. Peterson departed for Pittsburgh. Murphy was limited to nine games in 2022. He was hampered by a back injury.

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