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Kyler Murray's debut with Minnesota comes against a familiar face, new Green Bay DC Jonathan Gannon

  • On Sunday, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray faces the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for their divisional season opener at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS.
  • Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon previously coached Murray with the Arizona Cardinals from 2023 to 2025, providing him with unique insight into the quarterback's tendencies and play-calling patterns.
  • Safety Xavier McKinney confirmed Gannon has shared defensive intel on Murray: "Yeah, he has, but I'm not going to display what he's told us." Players noted Gannon provided extra tactical notes.
  • Murray expressed respect for his former coach on Thursday, saying he expects Green Bay to "play super hard and be competitive," acknowledging Gannon's coaching intensity and player preparation methods.
  • Analysts suggest Murray's NFL future hinges on 2026 performance as he leads Minnesota's star-studded receiving corps featuring Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison in his first season with the Vikings.
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NFL broke the news on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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