Kyler Murray injury update: Vikings QB cleared to start in Week 3
The Vikings are set to welcome Kyler Murray back to the lineup for NFL Week 3 after the QB suffered a concussion in the season opener.
The Minnesota Vikings have gained a sense of quarterback stability as Kyler Murray has been cleared from the concussion protocol. Murray will take the helm in their upcoming Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced by coach Kevin O'Connell on Monday, September 21st. The star quarterback missed the season opener against the Green Bay Packers in the third series due to a significant hit from Packers safety Javon Bullard and edge rusher Lukas Van Ness.
Backup Carson Wentz stepped in for Murray and led the team to a victory against the Chicago Bears in Week 2. Despite playing in the rain, Minnesota failed to score a touchdown in their last game. Wentz completed 11 out of 20 passes for a mere 143 yards. Murray, who inked a one-year, $1.3 million deal with the Vikings this offseason following a brief stint with the Arizona Cardinals, was named the starting quarterback in August following a brief competition with J.J. McCarthy. Wentz served as the backup, while McCarthy was limited to an emergency role.
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