The Minnesota Vikings will be without Kyler Murray for Week 2 — he has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears after sustaining a concussion. Murray was injured during Sunday’s win over the Green Bay Packers and entered the NFL’s concussion protocol on Monday.
Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday that Murray has been making steady progress and the team expects him to clear the protocol early next week. The Vikings’ injury report shows Murray has been limited in practice; O’Connell noted earlier that Murray could take part in team meetings and that the club is approaching his recovery day by day.
In Murray’s absence, Carson Wentz will get another start as Minnesota’s QB1. Wentz led the Vikings to a comeback victory in Week 1, helped by late miscues from Green Bay, and J.J. McCarthy has been designated as the backup. Murray, who joined Minnesota on a one-year deal after being released by the Arizona Cardinals in March, had a rough opening play with an interception before taking a violent hit later in the first quarter that knocked his helmet off. Javon Bullard drew a personal-foul penalty on the play for unnecessary roughness.
O’Connell has said he does not place blame for the hit. The team also announced that wide receiver Jauan Jennings will be unavailable this week for a non-injury reason; O’Connell described it as a personal family matter.
Fan Take: This is a reminder of how fragile quarterback situations can be and why depth matters — teams and fans will be watching how well backups like Wentz can sustain success. It also underscores the ongoing importance of concussion protocols and player safety, which continue to shape roster decisions and the NFL’s on-field product.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
