Kyler Murray exits Vikings debut with suspected concussion against Packers

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Kyler Murray exits Vikings debut with suspected concussion against Packers
Summary

Kyler Murray left the Minnesota Vikings' game against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter due to a head injury. After scrambling, he was hit helmet-to-helmet by Packers safety Javon Bullard, who was penalized for unnecessary roughness. Murray received medical attention and was taken to the locker room for evaluation, while backup Carson Wentz replaced him. His return to the game remains questionable as the team assesses the injury.

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  • •Murray suffered a head injury in the first quarter.
  • •Javon Bullard's hit resulted in a personal foul penalty.
  • •Murray was evaluated for a concussion and did not return.
  • •Carson Wentz is now the starting quarterback for Minnesota.
Latest Updates
  • 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings QB Kyler Murray ruled out for Week 2 matchup vs. Bears while in concussion protocol
  • 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray's debut doesn't go as planned
  • 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘That’s Troubling, Disturbing’ — NFL Insider Addresses Kyler Murray’s Injury After Scary Hit on Vikings QB
  • 10:33 PMESPN — Murray's Vikings debut ends early as QB suffers concussion
  • 9:48 PMFox News — Kyler Murray knocked out of Vikings debut after forearm to the helmet and blow to neck by two Packers - Fox News
  • 9:37 PMCBS NFL — Vikings rule out QB Kyler Murray with a concussion in Minnesota debut vs. Packers
  • 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings QB Murray leaves his debut in the 1st quarter with a concussion after a hit to the head
  • 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray Suffers Brutal Head Injury on Illegal Hit
What they're saying
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray took a hit to his head at the end of a run and had to be pulled in the first quarter of his debut with the team in the season opener Sunday. Murray was placed in the concussion protocol for evaluation and announced by the Vikings as out for the rest of the game against the Green Bay Packers. Murray took off on a third-and-7 play from the Vikings 33 and ran around the right end, leaning forward to avoid contact as Packers outside linebacker Lukas Van Ness got his hand on Murray's helmet at the end of his pursuit.

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Kyler Murray’s debut as a Minnesota Viking lasted 11 snaps on Sunday. He took a hit to the head late in the first quarter of their season opener against the Green Bay Packers at U.

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Kyler Murray left the Vikings' home opener after a brutal hit from Lukas Van Ness and Javon Bullard sent triggered the NFL concussion protocol.

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