The incident occurred following a 1-yard scramble by Murray. As he went to the ground, he absorbed a hit from Packers safety Javon Bullard, while defensive end Lukas Van Ness appeared to pull off his helmet during the play. Teammates immediately signaled for medical staff to attend to the quarterback, who remained on the turf for several minutes before eventually walking to the locker room under his own power. The team confirmed shortly thereafter that he was being evaluated for a concussion and would not return to the game.
Carson Wentz steps in as Vikings adjust quarterback rotation
Following Murray's departure, veteran Carson Wentz took over the offensive reins. Wentz, who was officially designated as the team's No. 2 quarterback just last week, immediately made an impact by leading the Vikings on a drive that resulted in a 38-yard field goal, providing the team with their first points of the afternoon.
The Vikings' depth chart remains a point of focus, with J.J. McCarthy currently listed as the emergency No. 3 quarterback. According to league protocols, McCarthy is only eligible to enter the game if both Murray and Wentz are rendered unavailable. Murray’s arrival in Minnesota followed a seven-season tenure with the Arizona Cardinals, and his early exit marks a difficult start to his tenure with the franchise.
