Kyler Murray placed in concussion protocol after debut injury

NBC Sports • 14 sept. 18h39

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 sept. 13h21

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 sept. 12h47

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 sept. 23h50

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 sept. 21h48

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 sept. 21h23

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 sept. 21h13

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 sept. 20h37

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 sept. 12h00

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 sept. 10h00

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.