Kyler Murray exits season opener for Minnesota after head injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Kyler Murray left Sunday's season opener against the Packers after sustaining a head injury in the first quarter. While scrambling on a third-and-6 play, Murray slid but was hit in the head by safety Javon Bullard. He remained on the field before walking off under his own power to the locker room for evaluation. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz has entered the game in his place. The match is currently ongoing.
- •Murray was injured while scrambling on a third-and-6 play.
- •He was hit in the head by safety Javon Bullard.
- •Murray exited the game under his own power.
- •Carson Wentz has replaced him as the quarterback.
- •The matchup against the Packers is still in progress.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray exits after taking hard hit in first quarter
"Carson Wentz has entered the game for Minnesota at QB.
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