Vikings Move Forward With Carson Wentz After Murray Injury.
Kyler Murray was taken to the locker room for concussion evaluation in the first quarter of Minnesota's opener against Green Bay on September 13. Packers safety Javon Bullard was called for a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty on the play.
- 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty was called against Bullard on the hit.
- Murray was seen holding his left leg after the play went down.
- Carson Wentz replaced Murray; JJ McCarthy is the No. 3 emergency quarterback.
- The NFL may review the hit and issue a fine to Bullard.
Why it matters: Murray joined Minnesota seeking a fresh start after his time with Arizona. A concussion could sideline him beyond Week 1.
- Wentz, a journeyman backup, would start until Murray clears protocol.
How 12 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 7 sources: The center focuses on the factual sequence — the hit, the penalty, the protocol — and flags what the injury means for Minnesota's season opener.
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USA Today2dCarson Wentz earned $100,000 after replacing Kyler Murray in Vikings win
Newsweek2dPackers’ Lukas Van Ness accused of trying to injure Vikings QB Kyler Murray
Reuters2dVikings expected to start QB Carson Wentz in Week 2
Associated Press2dVikings aren't sure yet if Kyler Murray can play this week with QB recovering from a concussion
ESPN2dVikings' O'Connell says he doesn't fault Packers for hit on MurrayKSAKSAT 12 San Antonio3dVikings QB Murray leaves his debut in the 1st quarter with a concussion after a hit to the headRight coverage, 4 sources: The right leads with fan reaction and describes the scenes as disturbing, emphasizing viewer outrage over what fans called a dirty late tackle.
Daily Mail3dVikings QB Kyler Murray suffers concussion scare after taking hit to the head in sickening scenes as fans slam rival for 'dirty late' tackle
Fox News2dVikings say Kyler Murray feeling 'pretty good,' participating in team meetings despite serious concussion
New York Post3dKyler Murray exits Vikings debut with concussion after scary hit to head
The Washington Times2dWhat happened to Kyler Murray? Vikings coach gives update after scary hitWhat’s next: Murray must clear NFL concussion protocol before he can return to play.
- The league could review Bullard's hit and impose additional discipline.
- How long will Murray need to clear concussion protocol, and will he miss games beyond Week 1?
- Will the NFL upgrade the penalty to a suspension or fine for Bullard?