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Scroll to the bottom of this article for a quick look table of the week's most pressing injury situations and a review of players on injured reserve / PUP / NFI.
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Monday Injury Rounds: Posted Sunday night, updated through Tuesday AM. Detailed analysis of the week's injuries with table for quick review. Offensive injuries will be live Sunday night. Critical defensive and offensive line injuries will be added throughout the day on Monday. I'll be updating with news and analysis through Tuesday.
Midweek Injury Expectations: Posted Wednesday night. Analysis of the practice participation report with a table including my projection of each injured player's likely game status. Will include discussion of any major breaking injury news.
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INJURY ROUNDS
Joe Mixon | arthroscopic right knee surgery | Week-to-Week | Out Week 3
Mixon had a loose fragment removed from his knee joint on Saturday. The usual expectation for return after these procedures is 2-4 weeks, which is in line with what the team and national beat writers are reporting. Many players from multiple different positions have had similar surgeries over a bye week and recovered to play without missing time. If the inflammation in his joint improves quickly, there should not be a major loss in conditioning and a 2-3 week return is possible. If Mixon has any hiccups in his rehab, he may need an extra week of recovery. A shorter rehab would also suggest Mixon is ready to return to a near-full workload immediately. Finally, successful surgery and rehab would mean a low risk of recurrent knee issues this season.
todd gurley | muscle cramps | day-to-day | Probable Week 3
Dalvin Cook | left hamstring cramp | day-to-day | probable Week 3
Gurley left with cramps in the second half of a blowout and did not return. There's no indication of concern with him. Cook reached for the back of his left hamstring after an overtime run and walked off slowly. While a less common location for cramping, it's not unusual. Cook and the team said he had cramped after the game and there was no muscle strain. However, Cook did not return for the final two plays of that drive and the seven plays in the following drive in an overtime game. There's probably no concern with Cook either, but an early-week MRI and/or missed practice on Wednesday would heighten concern.
Melvin Gordon | Strained neck | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 3
Gordon was hit on the back of the helmet midway through the fourth quarter and stayed down before walking off. After he reached the sideline, he showed teammates how his head was driven down toward his chest. Gordon probably has a strain of one of the muscles around his neck, though a stinger cannot be ruled out entirely. Gordon did not return to the game, although it's likely the Chargers chose to be cautious with a double-digit lead. The medical staff will re-evaluate Gordon on Monday. There's a slim chance an MRI will be necessary and he will have to prove he's recovered enough to protect his neck in game conditions, but don't expect Gordon to miss time.
larry fitzgerald | right hamstring strain | day-to-day | probable week 3
Fitzgerald was in and out of yesterday's game to have his right hamstring wrapped and managed. While he seemed to be limited at times, he finished the game. Fitzgerald has played through low-grade muscle strains effectively in the past. Barring an unexpectedly rough Monday morning, he should be available in Week 3.
Others of note:
***Antonio Brown was frustrated and limping on the sideline yesterday. He left without talking to reporters and the Steelers didn't report a specific injury. It's unclear whether his injury is an aggravation of his preseason quad strain. I'll update tomorrow with any report of a longer-term concern.
***Jay Ajayi was limited throughout the game by a back injury. He returned multiple times and was able to carry the ball six times after halftime. Back injuries can be tricky recoveries. Watch for news during the early week press conferences.
***LeSean McCoy struggled to get through post-game interviews after a second-half rib injury. Update: McCoy has cracked rib cartilage and is questionable for Week 3.
***Josh Gordon reported to the Browns' facility yesterday with an aggravation of his preseason hamstring soreness. The injury did not occur during team activities and the Browns are likely to trade him today.
***Mike Wallace suffered a right high ankle sprain and did not return. Expect him to miss at least a month pending further imaging on Monday. Update: Wallace has a fractured fibula. The Eagles have not placed him on injured reserve, but he is likely to miss at least six weeks.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Jaguars' tackle Cam Robinson suffered an ACL tear and is out for the season.
***The Tennessee offensive line was without Taylor Lewan (concussion), Jack Conklin (ACL rehab), and Dennis Kelly (viral illness) this week. Lewan didn't practice and his current status in the return-to-play protocol is unknown. Conklin continues to rehab. Both could be back soon but should be considered questionable for Week 3.
***Indianapolis offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo aggravated a hamstring strain during practice this week. He was nearly six weeks into rehabbing his initial injury and nearing a return. Unfortunately, aggravated injuries are often as severe as the initial strain and Castonzo may again miss multiple weeks.
***Eagles' tackle Jason Peters struggled to play effectively through a quad strain and will likely be limited in practice this week.
***Texans' edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney was a surprise inactive with an oblique strain.
Follow-up Appointments
Aaron Rodgers | Left knee injury | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 3
The reporting on Rodgers' injury was tough to decipher this week. Multiple national and local beat writers reported different possible diagnoses -- from sprains to strains to compression injuries and bone bruises. Rodgers mentioned his 2015 cleanup surgery often early in the week, implying a chronic component to the injury. Both Adam Schefter and Jay Glazer suggested Rodgers' injury was painful enough that most players would miss time. But Rodgers was active and played the whole game with a large stabilizing brace.
We've now seen Rodgers play six quarters over a seven-day period. Setting aside the confusing questions about his specific diagnosis, we're now able to assess Rodgers' mobility and effectiveness.
During the first two Green Bay offensive series, Rodgers was clearly working to find a comfort level. His footwork was stilted, his release was quick and out of sync. As the game progressed, however, Rodgers looked comfortable in a three-step drop from pistol and shotgun formations. He became more willing to move laterally and did not shy away from throwing in the face of pressure. Most importantly, there was no evidence Rodgers suffered any significant aggravation of his injury. He may not be fully recovered for multiple weeks but Rodgers proved he could protect himself in the pocket and remain effective on Sunday.
Carson Wentz | Left ACL reconstruction / LCL repair | Week-to-Week | questionable Week 3
There continue to be conflicting reports on Wentz's return-to-play timetable. However, momentum seems to be building for a return sooner than later. Doug Pederson refused to address specific questions about Wentz's status after the game but promised reporters an update on Monday. That's considerably more cordial than the prickly replies he's given to reporters over the past month. It's likely Pederson will tell reporters Wentz has been cleared for contact. And that's the final hurdle in Wentz's recovery. If his knee responds well, he should be cleared to play quickly. Whether that will happen for Week 3 remains questionable.
Despite the caution Philadelphia has shown and the consistent message that Wentz would not return until he was fully recovered, do not expect Wentz to be asked to run as frequently as he did before his injury.
Monday Update: Not only has Wentz been cleared for contact this week, the Eagles' team account tweeted Wentz will start Philadelphia's home matchup against Indianapolis. The Eagles are confident his knee has shown enough in non-contact drills to respond well to game speed. Pederson likened Wentz's return to those players returning in Week 1 with limited preseason time, telling reporters, "He's cleared to go, he goes." Pederson told reporters there would be no limitations on Wentz and he wouldn't coach scared. He then acknowledged it'll take Wentz time to reacclimate and suggested they'd do more max protection. Do not expect to see Wentz average four rush attempts per game as he did in 2018.
Leonard Fournette | right hamstring strain | week-to-week | questionable week 3
Fournette did not practice last week. Generally, that suggests a higher-grade injury needing more than one week to rehab. But Doug Marrone told reporters Fournette was running at full speed on Friday with trainers. If true, we could see Fournette back at practice on Wednesday and preparing to play against Tennessee in a home division matchup this week.
devonta freeman | right knee contusion | week-to-week | out week 3
Freeman reportedly has a bone bruise in his right knee. On Sunday morning, Adam Schefter reported Freeman would likely miss 2-3 weeks. For now, there's no indication Freeman's December MCL and PCL sprain played a role in this injury. But the state of Freeman's knee will be something to monitor over the next month. Freeman is said to be aggressively rehabbing in the hopes of returning as soon as possible. But rehab won't heal the knee contusion. It's more likely Freeman will miss four weeks than return in two weeks.
Greg Olsen | refractured right fifth metatarsal | week-to-week | Out week 3
Olsen needs a revision surgery to replace the screw and re-fixate the bone he broke last year. After consulting with his surgeon, Olsen has chosen to try to play through the injury after a 4-6 week period of rehabilitation. It's a gamble with a low likelihood of success. There isn't an optimistic comp for Olsen's decision.
Alshon Jeffery | right rotator cuff repair | Week-to-week | Questionable Week 3
Jeffery spoke with reporters last week but wouldn't comment on his return-to-play expectation. He has yet to be cleared for contact but continues to stay in condition and has returned to individual drills with his receiver group. Local reports are mixed on whether Jeffery has a chance to return in Week 3. Doug Pederson will update Jeffery's status on Monday.
Monday Update: Pederson told reporters Jeffery remains week-to-week.
marcus mariota | right ulnar nerve contusion | week-to-week | questionable week 3
Unfortunately, Mariota continued to have symptoms of numbness and weakness as the week progressed. Although he was active on Sunday, he did not take a snap. When nerve symptoms do not resolve quickly, it becomes difficult to predict when full sensation and strength will return. It nearly always becomes a week-to-week situation rather than day-to-day. That's where Mariota is now. He's questionable at best for Week 3.
Others of note:
***Darren Sproles did not practice all week and was inactive with a hamstring strain. If he's not back practicing on Wednesday, he could need multiple weeks of rehab.
***Marquise Goodwin returned to play in Week 1 with a quad bruise but could not practice or play.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Joey Bosa visited a foot specialist early last week. While he did not have surgery, Bosa is in a cast and will miss multiple weeks.
***Bobby Wagner often plays through soft tissue injuries whether he's been able to practice or not. That wasn't the case on Sunday. Wagner was inactive and is at risk of missing multiple weeks with a groin strain.
***Deion Jones was placed on injured reserve after surgery to address a foot injury. He's expected to be designated to return but will be out a minimum of eight weeks.
INJURED PLAYERS ON ACTIVE ROSTER
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Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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GB
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Left knee injury
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Week 1
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Probable Week 3 | |
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Phi
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Left ACL reconstruction / LCL repair
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Mid-December 2017
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week | Week 3+ Return
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Probable Week 3 | |
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Ten
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Right elbow nerve contusion
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Week 1
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Day-to-Day
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Week-to-Week | Week 3+ Return
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Questionable Week 3 | |
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Running Backs Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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LAR
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Muscle cramps
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Week 2
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Probable Week 3
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Melvin Gordon
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LAC
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Neck strain
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Week 2
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Probable Week 3
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Jac
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Right hamstring strain
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Week 1
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Questionable Week 3
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Cin
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Arthroscopic right knee surgery
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Week 2
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return
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Out Week 3
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Atl
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Knee contusion
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Week 1
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return
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Out Week 3
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Min
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Left hamstring cramp
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Week 2
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Probable Week 3
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Phi
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Hamstring strain
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Week 1
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 3
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Phi
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Back injury
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Week 2
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Probable Week 3
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Buf
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Rib cartilage injury
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Week 2
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Questionable Week 3
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Wide Receivers Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Pit
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Soft tissue injury?
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Week 2
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Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Probable Week 3 | |
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Sea
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Right MCL sprain
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Week 1
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Week-to-Week | 2-6 Weeks | Week 4+ return | Out Week 3 | |
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Ari
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Right hamstring strain
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Week 2
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Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 3 | |
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Phi
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Right rotator cuff repair
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Mid-February 2018
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Week 4-6+ return | Doubtful Week 3 | |
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SF
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Quad strain/contusion
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Week 1
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 | |
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Cle
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Hamstring strain
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Week 2 aggravation
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Awaiting Information | Free Agent | ||
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Phi
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Right fibula fracture w/ high ankle sprain
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Week 2
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 3 | |
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LAC
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Foot injury
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Week 1
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 | |
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Car
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Cardiac procedure
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PS Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 | |
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Tight Ends Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Car
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Refracture right fifth metatarsal
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Week 1
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return
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Out Week 3 | |
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Bal
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Foot stress fracture fixation
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PS Week 3
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week | Week 3+ Return
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Questionable Week 3 | |
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Ari
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Right Achilles repair
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Late December 2017
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 3 | |
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Offensive Linemen Injured | On the Active Roster
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Tackles
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Jason Peters | Phi | Quad strain | Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 3 |
| Taylor Lewan | Ten | Concussion | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 |
| Jack Conklin | Ten | ACL reconstruction | Early January 2018 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 |
| Anthony Castonzo | Ind | Hamstring strain | Aggravated PS Week 1 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
| Joe Barksdale | LAC | Knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 3 |
| Cam Robinson | Jac | Left ACL tear | Week 2 | Inseason IR (exp) | IR | 2019 Return | |
| Marcus Cannon | NE | Calf injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Brandon Scherff | Was | Right knee sprain | Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 3 |
| Jared Veldheer | Den | Concussion | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Rashod Hill | Min | Ankle injury | Week 2 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | |
| Andre Smith | Ari | Elbow injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Dennis Kelly | Ten | Illness | Week 1 | Awaiting Information | Week-to-Week | |
| Denzelle Good | Ind | Knee injury | PS Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
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Guards
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| David DeCastro | Pit | Fractured hand | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 |
| Trai Turner | Car | Concussion | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| T.J. Lang | Det | Back injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| D.J. Fluker | Sea | Hamstring strain | Preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Josh Garnett | SF | Toe dislocation | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
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Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Travis Frederick | Dal | Guillain-Barre Syndrome | Preseason | Week-to-Week | Month-to-Month | Week 6+ Return | Out Week 3 |
| Pat Elflein | Min | Ankle / shoulder surgery | Offseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Week 3+ Return | Questionable Week 3 |
| Jon Halapio | NYG | Right ankle fracture | Week 2 | Inseason IR (exp) | IR | 2019 return | |
| Billy Price | Cin | Foot strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
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Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster
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Edge Rushers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Joey Bosa | LAC | Left foot sprain | PS Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Out Week 3 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | Hou | Back strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 |
| Olivier Vernon | NYG | Ankle sprain / contusion | PS Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 |
| Ezekiel Ansah | Det | Shoulder injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 |
| Trey Flowers | NE | Concussion | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 |
| Emmanuel Ogbah | Cle | Ankle injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 3 |
| Markus Golden | Ari | ACL reconstruction | Early October 2018 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Shaq Lawson | Buf | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Randy Gregory | Dal | Concussion | Week 1 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
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Defensive Linemen
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Vita Vea | TB | Calf strain | Offseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
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Linebackers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Bobby Wagner | Sea | Groin strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 3 |
| Sean Lee | Dal | Right hamstring strain aggravation | Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 3 |
| C.J. Mosley | Bal | Left knee contusion | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Doubtful Week 3 |
| Mark Barron | LAR | Achilles inflammation | Preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 3 |
| K.J. Wright | Sea | Arthroscopic knee surgery | PS Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Week 3+ Return | Questionable Week 3 |
| Preston Brown | Cin | Ankle injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 |
| Christian Kirksey | Cle | Shoulder / ankle injuries | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 |
| Malcolm Smith | SF | Hamstring strain | Preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 3 |
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Defensive Backs
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Xavier Woods | Dal | Hamstring strain | PS Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Week 2+ Return | |
| Eric Berry | KC | Heel injury | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Darius Slay | Det | Concussion | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Kevin King | GB | Groin strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Marcus Maye | NYJ | Foot injury | Preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Patrick Chung | NE | Concussion | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Chris Conte | TB | Knee injury | Week 2 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | |
| Joe Haden | Pit | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Brent Grimes | TB | Groin strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Injured Players Not on Active Roster
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Notable Quarterbacks on PUP or NFI or IR
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Notable Running Backs on PUP or NFI or IR
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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DOnta Foreman
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Hou
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Left Achilles repair
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Late November 2017
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Reserve / PUP
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PUP | Eligible Week 7
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Questionable to return midseason
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NE
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Right ACL / MCL sprain | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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Bal
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Knee injury | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Questionable to return midseason | |
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NYJ
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Foot fracture fixation
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Late July 2018
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Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 9
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Probable to return midseason | |
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SF
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Right ACL tear | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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Was
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Left ACL reconstruction
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Mid-August 2018
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Injured reserve
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2019 return
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Det
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Back injury
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Mid-August 2018
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Injured reserve
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2019 return
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Chris Warren III III
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Oak
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Knee surgery (likely meniscus repair)
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Early September 2018
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Injured reserve
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2019 return
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Notable Wide Receivers on PUP or NFI or IR
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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GB
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Sternoclavicular sprain |
PS Week 2
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 9 | Probable to return midseason | |
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Phi
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Core abdominal strain
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Week 1
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 9 | ||
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Jac
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Multiple ligament left knee injury
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Late August 2018
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Injured reserve | 2019 return | ||
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Ind
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ACL tear
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Mid-August 2018
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Injured reserve | 2019 return | ||
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Cedrick Wilson
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Dal
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Shoulder labrum repair
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Early August 2018
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Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
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Notable Tight Ends on PUP or NFI or IR
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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LAC
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Right ACL reconstruction
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Late May 2018
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Reserve / PUP
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PUP | Eligible Week 7
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Questionable to return late season | |
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Ten
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Right ankle fracture / dislocation
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Week 1
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Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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Out for season | |
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Chi
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Right foot/ankle sprain
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PS Week 2
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Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 9 | Probable to return midseason | |
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Sea
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Groin strain
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Early preseason
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Reserve / NFI
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NFI | Eligible Week 7
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Probable to return midseason | |
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Notable Offensive Linemen on PUP or NFI or IR
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Tackles
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Matt Kalil | Car | Arthroscopic knee surgery | PS Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 9 | Probable to return midseason |
| Daryl Williams | Car | Right MCL sprain | Aggravated Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Doubtful to return midseason |
| Seantrel Henderson | Hou | Left ankle fracture w/ high ankle sprain | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| J'Marcus Webb | Ind | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | |
| Isaiah Wynn | NE | Left Achilles reconstruction | Late August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
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Guards
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Nick Easton | Min | Cervical discectomy | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
| Josh Sitton | Mia | Shoulder injury | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | |
| Jeremiah Sirles | Car | Hamstring strain | Late August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | Injury settlement? |
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Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| A.Q. Shipley | Ari | Right ACL reconstruction | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
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Notable Defensive Players on PUP or NFI or IR
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Edge Rushers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Defensive Linemen
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Eddie Vanderdoes | Oak | ACL reconstruction | Early January 2018 | Reserve / PUP | PUP | Eligible Week 7 | |
| Tyquan Lewis | Ind | Foot injury | Preseason | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 9 | |
| Ahtyba Rubin | Oak | Bicep tendon repair | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
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Linebackers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Deion Jones | Atl | Fractured foot | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return late season |
| Brock Coyle | SF | Thoracic compression fracture | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Questionable to return late season |
| Kendell Beckwith | TB | Ankle fracture | Mid-April 2018 | Reserve / NFI | NFI | Eligible Week 7 | |
| Jake Ryan | GB | ACL reconstruction | Late July 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
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Defensive Backs
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Keanu Neal | Atl | Left ACL reconstruction | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Kevin Johnson | Hou | Concussion | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Questionable to return late season |
| Vernon Hargreaves III | TB | Shoulder labrum repair | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Sua Cravens | Den | Knee inflammation | PS Week 4 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 9 | |
| Jason Verrett | LAC | Achilles reconstruction | Late July 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
| Johnathan Cyprien | Ten | ACL reconstruction | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
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