Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals' quarterback, is being evaluated for a concussion. If he doesn't recover in time, the Vikings will face the Chicago Bears on Sunday with backup quarterback Carson Wentz starting instead of Murray.

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Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 15d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Vikings aren't sure yet if Kyler Murray can play this week with QB recovering from a concussion

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 15d ago

Kyler Murray gave himself up, but a split-second hit exposed the NFL’s safety dilemma

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 15d ago· ran in 3 outlets

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

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NewsweekCenter· 14d ago

Vikings Reveal Where Kyler Murray Stands After Concussion Scare

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WFMZ AllentownCenter· 14d ago

Vikings aren't sure yet if Kyler Murray can play this week with QB recovering from a concussion

KAAL RochesterCenter· 15d ago

Vikings aren’t sure yet if Kyler Murray can play this week with QB recovering from a concussion

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WHEC RochesterCenter· 15d ago

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

KOB 4Center· 15d ago

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

KAAL RochesterCenter· 15d ago

Kyler Murray ruled out for rest of game against Packers

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Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

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Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

Alexandria Echo PressLean Right· 14d ago

Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

Grand Forks HeraldLean Right· 14d ago

Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

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Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

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Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

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Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

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Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

Brainerd DispatchLean Right· 14d ago

Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

Detroit Lakes TribuneLean Right· 14d ago

Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol. What does it mean for the Vikings?

Fox NewsRight· 14d ago

Vikings say Kyler Murray feeling 'pretty good,' participating in team meetings despite serious concussion

Fox NewsRight· 15d ago

Kyler Murray knocked out of Vikings debut after forearm to the helmet and blow to neck by two Packers

New York PostLean Right· 15d ago

Kyler Murray exits Vikings debut with concussion after scary hit to head

Murray Ruled Out of Vikings Debut After First-Quarter Head-and-Neck Hit

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