A Monday report shared the Minnesota Vikings received a “good sign” on starting quarterback Kyler Murray. Head coach Kevin O’Connell subsequently provided more reason for optimism.
O’Connell told the media that Murray remains in concussion protocol after taking a scary hit in the first quarter of Minnesota’s 39-22 Week 1 home loss to the Green Bay Packers. The coach added the QB is healthy enough to participate in meetings, but he’ll “defer to the medical team” before making a final decision on his status for a Week 2 road tilt against the Chicago Bears (Fox, 1 p.m. ET).
What should Vikings fans make of Kevin O’Connell’s update?
O’Connell’s update is far from a confirmation that Murray will play in Week 2, but his participation in meetings signals the Vikings are preparing for that possibility.
Murray returning to practice is the next big step. He can do so after clearing all five phases of concussion protocol, which includes a clean bill of health from an independent neurologist.
