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  "id": 7177511,
  "title": "Kyler Murray ruled out due to concussion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/kyler-murray-ruled-out-due-to-concussion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:30:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kyler-murray-ruled-due-concussion-213004029.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent incident during the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers, Quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a concussion and was ruled out for the remainder of the match. The injury occurred in the first quarter when Murray attempted a scramble to the right, colliding with safety Javon Bullard, who received a 15-yard penalty for helmet-to-helmet contact. Murray was down for a period before eventually walking off under his own power to the locker room for further evaluation. He was subsequently ruled out of the game. Carson Wentz, a journeyman veteran, has stepped in as the starting quarterback, while JJ McCarthy, the previous starter, assumes the role of the No. 3 emergency quarterback, prepared to step in if necessary. Murray's debut within the Vikings franchise did not extend as far as anticipated, but the incident was not his fault. This unfortunate event led to Murray needing to wait until he successfully clears concussion protocol before resuming his promising career. Wisconsin native Carson Wentz, while not ideal for fantasy football purposes given his current involvement, remains the primary option for the Vikings during this period.",
  "summary": "Kyler Murray was knocked out of his debut in Week 1 due to concussion, and he will not return",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kyler Murray's Vikings moment has arrived. He's ready to seize it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/kyler-murrays-vikings-moment-has-arrived-hes-ready-to-seize-it",
        "published": "2026-09-10T22:31:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Kyler Murray’s first pass as a Viking is intercepted",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/kyler-murrays-first-pass-as-a-viking-is-intercepted",
        "published": "2026-09-13T20:45:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}