Vikings Reach Agreement With Projected $88 Million Pro Bowler Before Offseason

The Minnesota Vikings are being proactive with their roster decisions ahead of the 2025 offseason. Their latest move gives them more leeway with starting cornerback Byron Murphy, a pending free agent.

Murphy, 27, is coming off a two-year, 17.5 million contract.

With $28.6 million in career earnings, per Over The Cap, Murphy is in line for a significant raise this offseason and the Vikings could still be the team that gives him the payday.

Per a league source, the Vikings and CB Byron Murphy have agreed to push back the void date on his contract,” ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported on X on February 18. “Originally, the deal voided 23 days prior to the start of the league year (either today or tomorrow). Now, it’s the day before the start of the league year, which means Murphy cannot be franchised (since that date is past the deadline for teams to use the franchise tag).

Murphy set career highs with 81 total tackles, 14 pass deflections, and 6 interceptions – third-most in the NFL – during the 2024 regular season. He also offers the versatility to play on the perimeter or inside at nickelback

This is just one step in a series for the Vikings and Murphy, though.

Spotrac projects Murphy to command a $22.1 million annual salary with a four-year, $88.4 million contract as an example.