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See the full story · 1 sourcesThe Seattle Seahawks are led by Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but another player may prove to be their most valuable player in 2026.
CBS Sports labeled Byron Murphy II as the Seahawks’ non-quarterback MVP for next season, placing him above Smith-Njigba and the other players on Seattle’s roster.
”We could have gone with any number of players for Seattle,” CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin said. “Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Leonard Williams would have been excellent candidates, for example. But Murphy is a rising star who broke out last season with seven sacks from the interior of the defensive line and is one of the keys to Mike Macdonald's explosive defense. He's ready to take the next step in his development and dominate even further than he did a year ago.”
Murphy had a good year in 2025. He recorded seven sacks last season and played brilliantly in the interior, making plays against the quarterback all throughout the year. He has the potential to be the biggest impact player for the Seahawks in their quest to win the Super Bowl again in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks DT named as Seahawks' top non-QB MVP option in 2026
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