The Seahawks prank rookie Byron Murphy II with an outrageous meal bill

The Seahawks prank rookie Byron Murphy II with an outrageous meal bill

Seattle Seahawks Defensive tackle Byron Murphy II was the latest victim of the infamous and expensive annual rookie dinner – only his teammates decided to pull a little prank too.

Yearly, NFL veterans are invited to a dinner where they usually order high-priced menu items and the team’s respective rookie foots the bill. These bills can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

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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, who was drafted by the Seahawks with the No. 16 pick in the 2024 draft, was in the process of paying 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 have racked up a bill of more than $155,000.

And Murphy’s reaction said it all.

Luckily, the receipt was just a joke – although the actual bill was still shockingly high for just one night of team bonding.

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Minnesota Vikings guard Dalton Risner (66) blocks Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the first half at Lumen Field on December 22, 2024. (Steven Bisig-Imagn Images)

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The total, including tips, was over $38,000. But it shouldn’t be too much of a problem for Murphy to cover.

The former Outstanding in Texas signed a four-year contract worth over $16 million with an annual salary of just over $4 million.

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Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle 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 defeated the Arizona Cardinals. They will close out the season with a game against the Rams on Sunday.

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