Season so far
Byron Murphy has operated at a replacement level through two games in 2026, compiling a 63.9 overall grade across 144 snaps. His performance has been driven by high-volume, neutral coverage play punctuated by sporadic flashes and minor lapses. In Week 2, he flashed playmaker potential with an interception reading deep zone and a third-down run stop, though those positives were offset by a missed tackle on a scramble and a soft cushion on third down. He followed that up with a quieter Week 3 outing, rarely tested while showing sound phase maintenance against downfield vertical routes. His week-to-week grades moved slightly from 64.6 to 62.7, reflecting a consistent baseline presence in the secondary.