Byron Murphy Jr. was one of the cornerbacks who succeeded Patrick Peterson in Arizona. He could assume Peterson's old position and number in Minnesota too.
A league source confirmed the Vikings agreed to a two-year deal with the former Cardinals cornerback on Tuesday night, adding the 25-year-old to new defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme. The deal, which is expected to be worth around $22 million, gives the Vikings an experienced corner to go with a group of young players.
Peterson, the leader of the cornerback group for the past two seasons, announced Monday he is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.