Kyler Murray Enters Concussion Protocol After 1-Quarter Vikings Debut Ends on Packers Hits
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 13
Kyler Murray Enters Concussion Protocol After 1-Quarter Vikings Debut Ends on Packers Hits
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 13
Summary
Minnesota ruled Kyler Murray out in the first quarter of his Vikings debut after the new starter took multiple hits and entered the NFL's concussion protocol.
Lukas Van Ness hit Murray with a forearm to the helmet during a scramble, and Javon Bullard then struck his neck and head area, drawing an unnecessary roughness penalty.
Murray had already thrown an interception on his first pass in a Vikings uniform before walking to the locker room under his own power; Carson Wentz replaced him at quarterback.
The protocol puts Murray's return in the hands of independent physicians, with first-concussion absences often lasting about 2 weeks, though 1- to 3-week timelines are common.