Kyler Murray ruled out after concussion in Vikings' season opener
Quarterback Kyler Murray was diagnosed with a concussion and will miss the remainder of the Vikings' opening game, with Carson Wentz taking over at quarterback.
The Minnesota Vikings announced that quarterback Kyler Murray will not return to the season-opening game after being diagnosed with a concussion. Murray suffered a head injury midway through the first quarter while sliding after a third-down scramble; safety Javon Bullard was penalized for unnecessary roughness but remained in the game.
Murray left the field under his own power and was escorted to the locker room for further evaluation. He finished his debut with three completions on five attempts for 18 yards and one interception.
Carson Wentz entered the contest to replace Murray at quarterback, while rookie J.J. McCarthy is listed as the team's emergency third quarterback. The Green Bay Packers led the Vikings 12-3 at the midway point of the second quarter.