Is Kyler Murray Injured? Vikings Rule Him Out With Hamstring Strain | Nov. 10, 2026

Verified and updated: November 10, 2026, 9:03 p.m. UTC (4:03 p.m. EST).

Yes. Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Kyler Murray has a hamstring strain and will miss the Vikings’ Monday night game against Buffalo. The team described the quarterback’s status as week to week, which means it has not set a return date. Carson Wentz is slated to start in Murray’s place, with Max Brosmer as the backup, according to the Vikings’ announcement.

The news matters for Minnesota’s immediate quarterback plans, but it does not establish how many games Murray will miss. The team said it obtained imaging and assessed the hamstring as strained; it has not announced a grade, detailed recovery timetable, or clearance for a return. “Week to week” is the club’s current description, not a guarantee that Murray will be back next week.

Destaques

• The Vikings confirmed a hamstring strain and ruled Murray out for Monday’s game against Buffalo.
• Coach Kevin O’Connell described Murray as week to week; no return date has been announced.
• Carson Wentz is expected to start, and Max Brosmer is Minnesota’s backup.
• Murray joined Minnesota after the Cardinals released him in March 2026.

What injury does Kyler Murray have?

Murray has a hamstring strain, the Vikings said on November 5. O’Connell said the team evaluated him, obtained imaging, and concluded he had strained the muscle. He explained that the team did not want Murray to play through it early in the recovery process because his movement and playing style could put him at risk of making the injury more significant.

The team has not publicly specified which hamstring is involved or provided a strain grade. Those details matter because recovery varies with the injury’s severity, symptoms, and how a player responds to rehabilitation. Without a published grade or a new team update, an exact timetable would be speculation.

Will Kyler Murray play in the Vikings’ next game?

As of the Vikings’ November 5 announcement, Murray was ruled out for the Monday night matchup with the Bills and described as week to week. That announcement does not confirm his status for a later game. The Vikings’ official injury-report page lists the team’s final Week 9 report among its latest entries; check the club’s subsequent reports for an updated practice designation or game status.

For fans tracking a possible return, the most useful signs will be whether Murray resumes practice, how fully he participates, and what the team says ahead of its next game. A player’s return to practice is not automatically the same as medical clearance or confirmation that he will play. The club’s final game designation is the clearest public answer for that week.

Why is Carson Wentz starting for Minnesota?

With Murray out, O’Connell named Wentz the starter against Buffalo. The Vikings said Wentz had already played a major role in two wins that season and expressed confidence in him. Brosmer was identified as the backup. These are the team’s announced plans for that game; they do not establish who will start if Murray remains unavailable for a later matchup.

Murray had returned to the lineup in Week 3 and, according to the team, had started and played the entirety of the next five games before the hamstring issue. His absence therefore changes Minnesota’s near-term quarterback arrangement, while leaving the longer-term plan dependent on his recovery and subsequent team decisions.

Is this related to Kyler Murray’s Cardinals foot injury?

The current report concerns a hamstring strain, not the foot injury that ended Murray’s previous season with Arizona. The Cardinals said he last played for them in Week 5 before that season ended because of a foot injury. Arizona released him in March 2026, and Minnesota later became his team. The Cardinals’ release announcement confirms the release and recaps the foot injury, while the Vikings’ current statement identifies the hamstring strain.

Keeping the injuries separate helps avoid a common source of confusion in search results: old reports about the foot injury do not describe the hamstring issue the Vikings reported in November. The available official updates do not say that the two injuries are connected.

What should fans watch for next?

The next concrete update should come through Minnesota’s practice and injury reports, followed by the team’s final designation before its next game. Until the Vikings provide that update, Murray’s return remains uncertain. The confirmed facts are narrower: he has a hamstring strain, missed the Bills game, and is considered week to week. Any claim that he will definitely return for a particular game goes beyond what the team has announced.

FAQ

Is Kyler Murray injured right now?

Yes. The Vikings said he has a hamstring strain and ruled him out for their Monday game against the Bills.

How long will Kyler Murray be out?

The Vikings called him week to week but have not announced a specific return date.

Who is replacing Kyler Murray at quarterback?

Carson Wentz was named the starter for the Bills game, with Max Brosmer as Minnesota’s backup.