Will Kyler Murray Be Available for the Vikings’ Next Game After Concussion Protocol?
If you’re trying to figure out whether Kyler Murray will be back under center for the Vikings’ next matchup, here’s what’s actually been confirmed so far — and what hasn’t.
What we know right now
Murray was ruled out for the Vikings’ Week 2 game against the Bears in Chicago, placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol. That announcement came via Minnesota’s inactive list, released the Friday before kickoff. Receiver Jauan Jennings was also out for that game, for a personal matter unrelated to injury.
Five other Vikings players — cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn, safety Jakobe Thomas, center Nick Samac, tackle Caleb Tiernan, and defensive lineman Elijah Williams — were inactive for a second straight week.
What isn’t known yet
The Vikings’ Week 2 inactive list doesn’t include any statement about Murray’s timeline for clearing the concussion protocol or a target return date. Whether he’s available for the team’s next game hasn’t been addressed in this report — concussion protocol clearance depends on a player passing a series of evaluation steps, and there’s no indication here of where Murray stands in that process.
What to watch for
Since concussion protocol status can change day to day, the most reliable way to know if Murray is cleared is to check the Vikings’ own reporting closer to the next game — inactive lists and injury reports are typically updated as the week progresses.
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