Kyler Murray exits Vikings debut with suspected concussion against Packers
15 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:57 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"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.
"Kyler Murray left the Vikings' home opener after a brutal hit from Lukas Van Ness and Javon Bullard sent triggered the NFL concussion protocol.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 6:57 PMVikings QB Kyler Murray ruled out for Week 2 matchup vs. Bears while in concussion protocol
Murray left Minnesota's Week 1 win over the Packers after sustaining a scary hit.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:54 AMKyler Murray's debut doesn't go as planned
Kyler Murray threw an interception and was knocked out of his Vikings debut with a concussion.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:30 PM‘That’s Troubling, Disturbing’ — NFL Insider Addresses Kyler Murray’s Injury After Scary Hit on Vikings QB
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.
- ESPNSep 13, 2026, 10:33 PMMurray's Vikings debut ends early as QB suffers concussion
Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a concussion after taking a hard hit in his Minnesota debut.
- Fox NewsSep 13, 2026, 9:48 PMKyler Murray knocked out of Vikings debut after forearm to the helmet and blow to neck by two Packers - Fox News
Kyler Murray left the Vikings' home opener after a brutal hit from Lukas Van Ness and Javon Bullard sent triggered the NFL concussion protocol.
- CBS NFLSep 13, 2026, 9:37 PMVikings rule out QB Kyler Murray with a concussion in Minnesota debut vs. Packers
Murray's debut ends early with him being ruled out after a late hit in the first quarter
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:28 PMVikings QB Murray leaves his debut in the 1st quarter with a concussion after a hit to the head
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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:21 PMKyler Murray Suffers Brutal Head Injury on Illegal Hit
The Minnesota Vikings had to wait a bit longer to kick off their season in Week 1, with their matchup […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:20 PMInjury Update: Kyler Murray goes down with potential head injury
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray went down after a nasty hit and is being evaluated for a concussion.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:20 PMEx-Cards QB Kyler Murray takes a hard hit, out of Vikings-Packers game
Former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray took a hard hit to the head and neck area in his first start for the Vikings and is out of the game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:08 PMKyler Murray being evaluated for concussion
Kyler Murray was knocked out of his Minnesota debut in the first quarter after an ugly hit to the head
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:07 PMKyler Murray suffers scary injury 11 snaps into Vikings debut
Kyler Murray lost his helmet when Packers safety Javon Bullard hit him in the head with a hard shoulder.
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