Byron Murphy II named Seahawks' top non-QB MVP candidate for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II has been identified as the team's top non-quarterback MVP option for the 2026 season by CBS Sports. Murphy, who recorded seven sacks last year, is viewed as a key player for the Seahawks' defense under coordinator Mike Macdonald. His breakout performance in 2025 has positioned him ahead of teammates Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Leonard Williams in potential impact for the upcoming season. The Seahawks aim for another Super Bowl run, and Murphy's development is seen as crucial to that goal.
- •Murphy forecasted as top non-QB MVP by CBS Sports.
- •He had seven sacks in the 2025 season.
- •Murphy considered key to Seahawks' defense success.
- •Seahawks looking to repeat Super Bowl success in 2026.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks DT named as Seahawks' top non-QB MVP option in 2026
"Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II was forecasted by CBS Sports to be the team’s non-quarterback MVP next season.
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