Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II was the latest casualty of the infamous and expensive annual rookie dinner – only his teammates decided to play a little prank, too.
every year, NFL veterans they treated themselves to a dinner where they usually order expensive items from the menu, and the rookies in the team will foot the bill. These bills can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 8, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Murphy, selected 16th overall by the Seahawks in the 2024 draft, was about to pay off his rookie dues when he got the shock of his life.
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According to videos shared on Murphy’s Instagram on Friday, Seahawks players racked up a bill in excess of $155,000.
And Murphy’s reaction said it all.
Luckily, the bill was just a joke – although the actual bill was still shockingly high for just one night of team bonding.
Minnesota Vikings guard Dalton Risner (66) blocks Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the first half at Lumen Field on Dec. 22, 2024. (Steven Bisig-Imagn Images)
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The total, with tips added, was over $38,000. But that shouldn’t be too much of a problem for Murphy.
Former The Texas exception he signed a four-year contract worth over $16 million with an annual salary of just over $4 million.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Byron Murphy II (91) stands on the sideline during the first quarter at Lumen Field on August 24, 2024. (Joe Nicholson-USA Today Sports)
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The Seahawks were eliminated from the playoffs last week after the Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals. They will close out the season with a game against the Rams on Sunday.
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