Kyler Murray injury: Vikings QB out with concussion vs. Bears, could play Week 3
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Kyler Murray injury: Vikings QB out with concussion vs. Bears, could play Week 3
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 13: Kyler Murray #1 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before a game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Update on Friday, September 18: Murray has been ruled out for Week 2 with a concussion. Carsen Wentz will start for the Vikings vs. the Chicago Bears. Murray is expected to clear concussion protocol next week, according to head coach Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings play at Tampa Bay in Week 3.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a scary injury in the first quarter of the team’s Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. He was taken to the medical tent and replaced by Carsen Wentz. Update: Murray has been ruled out for the game.
Murray scrambled outside the pocket for a short gain when he was sandwiched by two Packers defenders. Murray walked off the field with the help of trainers, and seemed to have some troubles initially getting up. After being evaluated in the blue tent, he headed into the Vikings locker room. Update: Murray was diagnosed with a concussion, the team announced. Murray is in concussion protocol, which will determine his status moving forward.
Here’s two clips of Murray’s injury. Warning, it’s tough to watch.
Murray’s first pass as a Viking was intercepted. That’s secondary to concerns about his health after this collision.
Packers defenders Javon Bullard and Lukas Van Ness laid the hit on Murray. He lost his helmet on the play and immediately went into fencing position. Bullard was called for unnecessary roughing on the play.
Let’s hope Murray is okay. We’ll update this post as it develops.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 13: Kyler Murray #1 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before a game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Update on Friday, September 18: Murray has been ruled out for Week 2 with a concussion. Carsen Wentz will start for the Vikings vs. the Chicago Bears. Murray is expected to clear concussion protocol next week, according to head coach Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings play at Tampa Bay in Week 3.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a scary injury in the first quarter of the team’s Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. He was taken to the medical tent and replaced by Carsen Wentz. Update: Murray has been ruled out for the game.
Murray scrambled outside the pocket for a short gain when he was sandwiched by two Packers defenders. Murray walked off the field with the help of trainers, and seemed to have some troubles initially getting up. After being evaluated in the blue tent, he headed into the Vikings locker room. Update: Murray was diagnosed with a concussion, the team announced. Murray is in concussion protocol, which will determine his status moving forward.
Here’s two clips of Murray’s injury. Warning, it’s tough to watch.
Packers defenders Javon Bullard and Lukas Van Ness laid the hit on Murray. He lost his helmet on the play and immediately went into fencing position. Bullard was called for unnecessary roughing on the play.
Let’s hope Murray is okay. We’ll update this post as it develops.
