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Vikings Reveal Where Kyler Murray Stands After Concussion Scare

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

Kyler Murray's Vikings debut ended early with a scary head injury. See the latest on his status from head coach Kevin O'Connell.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Vikings QB Murray leaves his debut in the 1st quarter with a concussion after a hit to the head

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  2. Newest

    Vikings Reveal Where Kyler Murray Stands After Concussion Scare

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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Reports & sources

23 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Murray Ruled Out of Vikings Debut After First-Quarter Head-and-Neck Hit (opens Independent Journal Review)

    Published

    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Kyler Murray left Minnesota’s season opener against the Packers after a head/neck hit and is being evaluated for a concussion, with the Vikings turning to Carson Wentz in his absence as he heads to the locker room for further testing.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Vikings QB Murray leaves his debut in the 1st quarter with a concussion after a hit to the head (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray took a hit to the head at the end of the run and had to be pulled from the game in the first quarter of his debut with the team

  3. KAAL Rochester

    Kyler Murray ruled out for rest of game against Packers (opens KAAL Rochester)

    Published

    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    (ABC 6 Sports) – A much anticipated week one start for Kyler Murray had an abrupt ending during the first quarter after a hard hit from Luke Van Ness and Javon Bullard. After the tackle Murray didn’t get back up, was attended to by training staff, and helped off the field. The Vikings QB1 went […]

  4. New York Post

    Kyler Murray exits Vikings debut with concussion after scary hit to head (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    The collision occurred with 6:07 left in the first quarter after Murray scrambled to his right out of the pocket and started running down the field

  5. Fox News

    Kyler Murray knocked out of Vikings debut after forearm to the helmet and blow to neck by two Packers (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

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

  6. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Kyler Murray gave himself up, but a split-second hit exposed the NFL’s safety dilemma (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Kyler Murray suffered a concussion after taking a penalized hit while sliding in the Vikings’ game against the Packers.

  7. KAAL Rochester

    Vikings aren’t sure yet if Kyler Murray can play this week with QB recovering from a concussion (opens KAAL Rochester)

    Published

    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray began the week in the NFL concussion protocol in continuing his recovery from an illegal hit to the head that forced him out of his first game with the team in the first quarter.

  8. Fox News

    Vikings say Kyler Murray feeling 'pretty good,' participating in team meetings despite serious concussion (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Kyler Murray entered concussion protocol after a vicious hit from Green Bay Packers defenders, but the Vikings head coach says he's feeling good.

  9. West Central Tribune

    Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings? (opens West Central Tribune)

    Published

    West Central Tribune's feed description

    If Murray doesn’t clear concussion protocol in time, backup quarterback Carson Wentz would get the start Sunday when the Vikings travel to play the Chicago Bears.

  10. Newsweek

    Vikings Reveal Where Kyler Murray Stands After Concussion Scare (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Kyler Murray's Vikings debut ended early with a scary head injury. See the latest on his status from head coach Kevin O'Connell.

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