Source: Vikings agree to deal with cornerback Byron Murphy Jr.

Byron Murphy Jr. was one of the cornerbacks who succeeded Patrick Peterson in Arizona. He could assume Peterson's old position and number in Minnesota too.

A league source confirmed the Vikings agreed to a two-year deal with the former Cardinals cornerback on Tuesday night, adding the 25-year-old to new defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme. The deal, which is expected to be worth around $22 million, gives the Vikings an experienced corner to go with a group of young players.

Peterson, the leader of the cornerback group for the past two seasons, announced Monday he is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Murphy played nine games last season while dealing with a back injury, but had four…