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Won't return Sunday Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Friday that Murphy (knee) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Titans, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact The UCLA product practiced in full Thursday and Friday after being designated to return from injured reserve Nov. 6. However, O'Connell's comments Friday suggest he's not ready for in-game action just yet. Murphy's next chance to take the field will come in Week 12, when the Vikings travel to Chicago. He must still be activated to Minnesota's active roster in order to suit up next week.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on IR Murphy (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Murphy started the season on injured reserve, and his 21-day practice window to be activated off IR opened Wednesday. He was able to log a limited practice Wednesday and Friday with a DNP on Thursday, and he'll need at least one more week to get into game shape. Week 11 against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 17 will be Murphy's next opportunity to make his 2024 regular-season debut.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will begin practicing again Murphy (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Murphy spent training camp with the Vikings after going undrafted out of UCLA and was placed on IR on Aug. 27. He'll now have a 21-day window to practice with the team, before needing to be placed on the active roster.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Vikings placed Murphy on injured reserve Tuesday, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The specific nature of Murphy's injury is not known, but he will have to miss at least four games before becoming eligible to return. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent in hopes of earning a depth edge rushing role. It is unclear if he would have made it through final roster cuts had his health been up to par.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Vikings placed Murphy on injured reserve Tuesday, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The specific nature of Murphy's injury is not known, but he will have to miss at least four games before he can return. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent in hopes of earning a depth edge-rushing role. It is unclear if he would have made it through final roster cuts had his health been up to par.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Flores on Gabriel Murphy's Impressive Camp, Playing More Man Coverage This Season, Doing More With Metellus and More Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Friday.

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