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Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol for Sunday start
Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol, set to start Sunday against Tampa Bay.
In brief
Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol, set to start Sunday against Tampa Bay. Kyler Murray cleared concussion protocol and will start Sunday against Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being ruled out for the remainder of the game with a concussion. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Murray clears concussion protocol
Kyler Murray cleared the final phase of the concussion protocol and will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Monday.
Murray injured in season opener
Murray left in the first quarter of the season opener after two Green Bay Packers defenders converged on the quarterback on a third-down play.
Concussion ruling
Packers safety Javon Bullard was flagged for unnecessary roughness, and Murray was later ruled out for the remainder of the game with a concussion.
Carson Wentz steps in
Carson Wentz led the Vikings to a comeback victory over the Packers and then helped Minnesota defeat Chicago 9-3 in Week 2.
O’Connell on Murray’s play
O’Connell said Murray saw some plays get made and saw the team play totally connected and complementary of all the other two phases.
Murray’s performance
Wentz completed 23 of 39 passes for 276 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions.
The takeaway
Kyler Murray cleared concussion protocol and will start Sunday against Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being ruled out for the remainder of the game with a concussion.
