Kyler Murray placed in concussion protocol after debut injury

NBC Sports • 14 Sep 18:39

Kyler Murray was removed from the game early Sunday due to a concussion and will follow the league's protocol, while backup Carson Wentz is expected to start the next game.

Bleacher Report • 14 Sep 13:21

Quarterback Kyler Murray left the game early after a concussion caused by a hit from Packers safety Javon Bullard, while Vikings lineman Brian O'Neill said he wished he had responded more aggressively.

NBC Sports • 14 Sep 12:47

The Minnesota Vikings have not confirmed whether quarterback Kyler Murray will clear concussion protocol in time for their Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears, leaving Carson Wentz as the likely backup.

NBC Sports • 13 Sep 23:50

Minnesota overcame an early deficit and a quarterback injury to beat Green Bay 39-22, scoring 29 unanswered points after trailing 22-10 in the third quarter.

Fox News • 13 Sep 21:48

Quarterback Kyler Murray was knocked out of the Minnesota Vikings' season opener after a hit that caused a forearm-to-helmet impact and a subsequent blow to the neck, and he will undergo the NFL concussion protocol.

NBC Sports • 13 Sep 21:23

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.

NFL.com • 13 Sep 21:13

Kyler Murray was diagnosed with a concussion and left the game early Sunday after a collision with Green Bay Packers defenders, and backup Carson Wentz finished the contest for Minnesota.

NBC Sports • 13 Sep 20:37

Kyler Murray's first throw as a Minnesota Viking was intercepted, giving Green Bay a short-lived advantage that turned into a 3-0 lead after a rookie field goal.

CBS News • 13 Sep 12:00

The Minnesota Vikings open the 2026 season at home versus the Green Bay Packers, with Kyler Murray starting at quarterback and Green Bay missing Josh Jacobs and Micah Parsons.

ESPN • 05 Sep 10:00

Kyler Murray will debut as the Minnesota Vikings’ starter on Sept. 13, becoming the team’s 18th quarterback since 1993, as the franchise continues its search for a long-term signal-caller.