Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II sacks Minshew in 17-3 win over Cardinals
The gist
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II sacked Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II in Seattle's 17-3 win.
Murphy ranks second among interior defenders in stops this season, boosting Seattle's defense.
How it unfolded
- Aug 7, 2026In training camp, head coach Mike Macdonald said he expected Murphy to have a spike in pass-rush productivity, and defensive coordinator Aden Durde called him an elite run defender who would show he is an elite pass rusher too.
- Oct 12, 2026Murphy was described as playing dominant football in his third season with the Seahawks.
- Nov 7, 2026Per Pro Football Focus, Murphy had the second-most defensive stops among all interior defenders this season with 21, plus three sacks, six quarterback hits and five tackles for loss.
Key terms
- sacks
- A tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before a forward pass is thrown.
- defensive tackle
- A position in American football on the defensive line, typically the largest and strongest defenders, lining up opposite offensive guards.
Source: Wikipedia