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Vikings Rule Out Kyler Murray with Concussion in Debut vs. Packers
Confirmed
In Short: Kyler Murray was ruled out with a concussion after a hit from Green Bay's Javon Bullard during the Vikings' Week 1 game.
In a disappointing start for the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback Kyler Murray was ruled out with a concussion after being hit by Green Bay Packers' safety Javon Bullard during the team's Week 1 game.
The incident occurred midway through the first quarter, with Murray appearing to slide awkwardly after gaining just a yard on a third-and-6 play.
Murray was immediately taken to the locker room for evaluation, marking a quick end to his debut with the Vikings.
Eleven-year veteran Carson Wentz will step in as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the game.
The hit on Murray, who signed a one-year deal as a free agent, came after a rough start to the game, with his first pass intercepted by Keisean Nixon.
What's confirmed
- In a disappointing start for the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback Kyler Murray was ruled out with a concussion after being hit by Green Bay Packers' safety Javon Bullard during the team's Week 1 game.
- The incident occurred midway through the first quarter, with Murray appearing to slide awkwardly after gaining just a yard on a third-and-6 play.
- Murray was immediately taken to the locker room for evaluation, marking a quick end to his debut with the Vikings.
- Eleven-year veteran Carson Wentz will step in as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the game.
- The hit on Murray, who signed a one-year deal as a free agent, came after a rough start to the game, with his first pass intercepted by Keisean Nixon.
What's still developing
- However, Packers safety Javon Bullard hit him from the side late as he was sliding down.
- Murray landed awkwardly and grabbed his knee, and Bullard earned a penalty for unnecessary roughness that moved the chains for the Vikings with 6:16 left in the first quarter with Green Bay leading 9-0.
- Midway through the first quarter, Kyler Murray was attempting to scramble for a first down, and when he slid to the turf he took a vicious shot to the head from Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Javon Bullard.
- Bullard was called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, but Murray was taken off the field and straight to the locker room for an evaluation for a head injury.
- UPDATE : Murray has officially been downgraded to OUT for the remainder of today’s game with a concussion.
- Once again, Kyler Murray took a shot to the head midway through the first quarter of today’s regular season opener against the Green Bay Packers and is being evaluated for a head injury.
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