seattle seahawks Defensive tackle Byron Murphy II became the latest victim of the infamously expensive annual rookie dinner, but only his teammates decided to pull a little prank.
Every year, nfl veterans They are usually treated to a dinner where they order expensive items from the menu, with each new member of the team paying the bill. These bills can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, 91, plays against the Arizona Cardinals on December 8, 2024 at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Revilas-Imagen Images)
Murphy, selected by the Seahawks with the 16th overall pick in the 2024 draft, was trying to pay his rookie salary when he received the shock of a lifetime.
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Seahawks players collected more than $155,000 in bills, according to a video shared on Murphy's Instagram on Friday.
And Murphy's reaction said it all.
Thankfully the receipt was just a prank. However, the actual bill was still surprisingly high for a 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. (Stephen Bisig Images)
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The total bill including tip was over $38,000. But that shouldn't be a big enough issue for Murphy to cover.
former Texas masterpiece He signed a four-year contract worth more than $16 million with an annual salary of just over $4 million.
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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Last week, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals, eliminating the Seahawks from the playoffs. They will finish their season Sunday against the Rams.
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