Vikings' Murray In Concussion Protocol, Eagles Lose Dickerson to IR

Vikings' Murray In Concussion Protocol, Eagles Lose Dickerson to IR

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray remains in the NFL's concussion protocol after leaving Sunday's win over the Green Bay Packers with a head injury, casting doubt on his availability for Week 2. In Philadelphia, the Eagles placed starting left guard Landon Dickerson on injured reserve with a knee injury, ruling him out for a minimum of four games.

Murray was hurt on a slide during Minnesota's season opener, taking a violent hit to the head before being ruled out. Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that Murray is still in the protocol and that the team has no update on his status for the Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears, adding that his progress will be monitored throughout the week. Murray struggled before exiting, throwing an interception on the opening drive and leaving in the third quarter drive of the game. Carson Wentz, who replaced Murray and threw three touchdown passes in relief, would be the likely starter if Murray cannot clear protocol, with J.J. McCarthy as the backup. padel odds

Dickerson's injury stems from Sunday's 24-22 win over the Washington Commanders, during which he admitted to playing hurt. Speaking on 94 WIP radio in Philadelphia, the three-time Pro Bowler said he had been dealing with the issue for weeks after being rolled up on in practice and acknowledged his performance suffered as a result. Imaging on Monday led the team to place him on injured reserve, with Dickerson describing the injury as a bone bruise that requires rest rather than continued play. The setback continues a difficult run of lower-body injuries for the 27-year-old, who underwent meniscus surgery last August and said he likely returned from that procedure too soon. Second-year lineman Drew Kendall is expected to take over at left guard, with rookie Willie Lampkin also in the mix.

Elsewhere, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said running back TreVeyon Henderson will return to practice this week after missing time since August 24, offering a potential lift to an offense held to 10 points in a Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and already missing wide receiver A.J. Brown, who is on injured reserve. If Henderson is not ready by Sunday, Rhamondre Stevenson would again carry the primary workload. In Los Angeles, Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is considered day-to-day with a rib injury after leaving Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, where he had caught five passes for 82 yards and a touchdown before exiting. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said McConkey's status for the upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders remains uncertain, though a stint on injured reserve appears unlikely. Should he sit out, Quentin Johnston, Tre Harris and rookie Brenen Thompson would see expanded roles.