This 2025 NFL Season has been huge for the Seattle Seahawks (8-3) as they’ve become a surprise contender for a Super Bowl run. One thing that shouldn’t be a surprise is the elite production from most of the members on the defense, especially defensive end/tackle Leonard Williams and second-year defensive tackle Byron Murphy II.
There's no denying that Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II is in the midst of a breakout second season. Through 11 games, Murphy has already amassed six sacks, six tackles for loss and 11 QB hits to go along with his 43 combined tackles.
Every year leading up to the NFL draft we debate, discuss, analyze and argue about the value of certain prospects - and then we grade. Always the grading.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
Every year leading up to the NFL draft we debate, discuss, analyze and argue about the value of certain prospects - and then we grade. Always the grading.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Last season was a great sign for things to come for the Seattle Seahawks with then rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy II. As a rookie, Murphy accumulated 36 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one quarterback hit, 0.5 sacks, and 21 pressures in 14 games played.
While they couldn't quite finish the job, the Seattle Seahawks came awfully close to beating one of the best teams in the NFL this year on Sunday. The shootout loss to Tampa featured another superb game from Sam Darnold, as well as strong contributions from several key young pieces, including AJ Barner and Byron Murphy II.
Led by the blossoming of second-year tackle Byron Murphy, the Seattle Seahawks' run defense has been on of the most pleasant surprises during their 2-1 start.
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Byron Murphy II didn't have a bad rookie season per se, but he definitely had an underwhelming one. Murphy, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Texas, appeared in 14 games as a rookie and started nine of them.
Teams around the league are starting to notice the Eagles’ offense’s tendencies, noting they typically run when in the pistol or under-center formations, while they almost always pass when in the shotgun.
After two games it's not difficult to identify where the Seattle Seahawks' roster is strongest. Their defensive line is led by two long-time veterans who have been to multiple Pro Bowls, with a few up-and-coming young talents both inside and on the edge.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
It wouldn’t take long for Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II to be one of the most consistent defenders as a rookie last season. This season, Murphy took a huge and explosive step in just two games played.
Cardinals RB Emari Demercado scored a 43-yard touchdown reception in Arizona’s 20-17 preseason win over the Chiefs. Demercado called the moment a big confidence boost for him. “I wasn’t thinking, I was just reacting,” Demercado said, via Darren Urban of the team’s site.
The Seattle Seahawks' pass rush was already pretty solid, as their 45 sacks last season were tied for eighth-most in the league. This year, not only are their young pass rushers such as Derick Hall and Boye Mafe expected to take another step forward, but they made a big addition to the group in DeMarcus Lawrence.
The Seattle Seahawks have upgraded their training room. Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II shared a video to his Instagram Story that shows off the Seahawks’ training room.
Last season, the Seattle Seahawks had high hopes that rookie No. 16 overall pick Byron Murphy II would be in the Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation.
Knowing that the Seattle Seahawks were very much interested in Georgia's Jalen Carter and that they had a strong need for a young interior defensive lineman, we had our finger over the publish button on a story about Seattle drafting Carter ready to go.
The Falcons host the Seahawks for a Week 7 contest, and there aren’t many intriguing storylines. Seattle is skidding, while Atlanta is soaring. The pair of clubs are led by veteran signal callers and first-year head coaches, but there is one potential storyline that could prove worth following.
The agent of Byron Murphy issued a statement Friday after the Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive tackle was accused by an OnlyFans model of owing her $15,000 over a night they allegedly spent together.
Seattle Seahawks first-round pick Byron Murphy II is using the criticism he has received over the years as motivation. While speaking with The Athletic, Murphy talked about his ability being doubted and proving his haters wrong.
Byron Murphy II hasn't received a lot of hype in the early Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation, and the Seattle Seahawks' first-round pick has taken notice.
The Seahawks ultimately drafted a player at a position in which they have considerable depth. The GM and head coach recently addressed the selection.
The Seattle Seahawks have officially signed first-round DT Byron Murphy.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a meeting with Byron Murphy II, one of the most promising defensive lineman prospects in the pre-draft process, hailing from Texas.
With the litany of offensive picks to open the night, a number of top defensive players were naturally going to slide. Seattle was able to land the top defensive tackle on the board at No. 16 overall.
NFL Network's Peter Schrager predicts Cincinnati will land one of the draft's top defenders in his latest mock draft.
Per NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Minnesota Vikings are hosting Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II on a top-30 visit on Monday. Does this mean they won't draft a quarterback?
The Vikings have major questions at quarterback after watching Kirk Cousins take his services to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency.
Two Texas Longhorns players have declared for the NFL Draft just days after the team’s Sugar Bowl loss to Washington.
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