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Seahawks Rookie Pranked with $155K Dinner Bill Hoax

1/5/2025

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Seattle Seahawks rookie Byron Murphy II was the target of a playful prank during a team dinner, thinking he was responsible for a staggering $155,000 bill. In reality, the tab was $38,000—a hefty amount for a newcomer. Drafted 16th overall in 2024, Murphy's four-year, $16 million contract makes the bill manageable, but the shock was real!

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Seattle Seahawks rookie Byron Murphy II was the target of a playful prank during a team dinner, thinking he was responsible for a staggering $155,000 bill. In reality, the tab was $38,000—a hefty amount for a newcomer. Drafted 16th overall in 2024, Murphy's four-year, $16 million contract makes the bill manageable, but the shock was real!