Overview
- Murray sustained a concussion on an early play in the season opener against Green Bay and entered the NFL concussion protocol after taking a hit that drew an unnecessary roughness penalty on Javon Bullard.
- Carson Wentz replaced Murray in Week 1, led a comeback, and started the Vikings’ 9-3 Week 2 win in Chicago, keeping Minnesota 2-0 while Murray recovered.
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell and multiple national reporters confirmed on Monday that Murray completed the protocol and will resume his role as the Vikings’ starting quarterback for the Week 3 trip to Raymond James Stadium.
- J.J. McCarthy, who competed with Murray in training camp, has been moved back to the emergency third‑quarterback role and is expected to be inactive unless an unexpected roster change occurs.
- Murray’s return restores the planned pecking order but creates a near-term decision point if Wentz continues to play well, and it returns Minnesota’s offense to the starter the team signed this offseason under a one‑year deal.