Kyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol
Kyler Murray has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start Minnesota's Week 3 game against Tampa Bay.
Kyler Murray Injury Update
MINQBLast updated:
Kyler Murray has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start Minnesota's Week 3 game against Tampa Bay.
Current Status
StatusCleared
Injuryconcussion
Practice—
Game status—
Expected returnWeek 3 vs. Tampa Bay
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Minnesota gets its starting quarterback back for Week 3, ending the short-term stint by Carson Wentz who fared well in Chicago. Murray's return restores the mobility and downfield playmaking the Vikings built the offense around.
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Kyler Murray Injury History
4 updates · Latest September 21, 2026
Kyler Murray Ruled Out for Week 2
Minnesota ruled Kyler Murray out for Sunday's game against Chicago after he remained limited Friday in the concussion protocol.
Kyler Murray Enters Concussion Protocol
Kyler Murray is in the NFL concussion protocol after leaving Minnesota's Week 1 win over Green Bay.
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Kyler Murray Ruled Out With Concussion
Kyler Murray suffered a concussion in the first quarter against Green Bay and was ruled out for the remainder of Minnesota's Week 1 game.
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