{
  "id": 7376921,
  "title": "Vikings' Kyler Murray in concussion protocol after leaving Week 1, but able to take part in team meetings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/vikings-kyler-murray-in-concussion-protocol-after-leaving-week-1-but",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T18:53:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/vikings-kyler-murray-in-concussion-protocol-after-leaving-week-1-but-able-to-take-part-in-team-meetings-185328878.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minnesota Vikings suffered an early setback in Week 1, with starting quarterback Kyler Murray suffering a concussion and being placed in the concussion protocol. Despite this, Murray managed to take part in team meetings, according to Kevin O Connell. As a result, Murray is currently considered day-to-day ahead of Week 2. This is positive news for both Murray and the Vikings, as it suggests his symptoms are not severe enough to prevent him from participating in preparation for the upcoming game against the Chicago Bears. The Bears entered the season with a dominant performance, scoring 59 points in a win over the Carolina Panthers. If Murray returns to the starting lineup, the Vikings' offense may have an advantage in containing the Bears' potent attack. However, the final decision on Murray's role in Week 2 will depend on his progress evaluated by the Vikings' team doctors and an independent neurological consultant.",
  "summary": "Kyler Murray showed some decent progress Monday after leaving Sunday's game with a concussion.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}