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Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol and is set for Vikings return
Minnesota’s quarterback is expected to start against Tampa Bay in Week 3 after missing the Bears game.
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Kyler Murray has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and is expected to start for the Minnesota Vikings against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, with head coach Kevin O’Connell confirming the update on Monday. Source Source Source Source
The Vikings quarterback missed Minnesota’s Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears after sustaining the injury in the opening week. Source Source Source
Minnesota is scheduled to visit Tampa Bay on 27 September at 20:05 UTC at Raymond James Stadium. Source
The diagnosis
Murray sustained the concussion on a first-quarter scramble during Minnesota’s Week 1 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Source Source Source
He departed that game having completed three of five passes for 18 yards, with one interception. Source Source
His absence lasted through the Week 2 meeting with Chicago, which Minnesota won 9-3 on the road. Source Source Source Source
The reports establish that he has been cleared and is set to play, but they do not specify an injury grade or a timetable beyond the Week 3 return. Source Source Source Source
Sporting impact
Carson Wentz started while Murray was unavailable and helped the Vikings reach a 2-0 record. Source Source Source
O’Connell noted that Murray had observed Wentz’s turnover-free play and the team’s execution during his spell out. Source
Murray is now in line to make his second start for Minnesota in the Week 3 trip. Source
In his lone regular-season appearance so far, Murray has rushed twice for nine yards and has not fumbled. Source
The Vikings will face a Buccaneers side that is 0-2 entering the game. Source
Notes
The available reports from multiple outlets agree on both Murray’s clearance and his expected starting status. Source Source Source Source Source
No competing availability update is included in the supplied reporting. Source Source Source Source Source
The reports also do not detail Murray’s practice participation before kick-off. Source Source Source Source
Key facts
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7 sources01The Athletic
OpenKyler Murray clears concussion protocol, will start for Vikings in Week 3
02Yahoo Sports
OpenKyler Murray clears concussion protocol, will start in Week 3 vs. Buccaneers
03CBS Sports
OpenVikings' Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol, status updated for Week 3
04NBC Sports
OpenKyler Murray clears concussion protocol, set to start Week 3 vs. Bucs
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06HFC NFL data
DataKyler Murray’s 2026 season statistics
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DataMinnesota Vikings’ 2026 schedule and results
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