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NOTE: During the regular season, this column is a living document through Tuesday morning. I'll be updating as needed after team press conferences, imaging reports, Monday Night Football injuries, etc. Major changes to the content will be noted in red.
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.
Sunday Gameday Expectations: Posted by Saturday afternoon, updated through Sunday morning inactives. Will include individual player blurbs with detailed thoughts on the week's injury news and my speculation on player availability and limitations. Will include table highlighting each day's practice participation, official game status, and my availability expectation.
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INJURY ROUNDS
Ryan Tannehill | Right shoulder sprain | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7
Tannehill was driven into the turf onto his right shoulder after a throw against Oakland in Week 3. He has been on-and-off the injury report since over the past three weeks and showed some hesitancy driving throws downfield at times. But he didn't miss practice or any game snaps until this Friday, when the Dolphins held him out of team drills. It's not clear what Tannehill's injury may be -- there's debate among the local media about whether he's dealing with an AC sprain or another type of shoulder injury -- but it is clear he doesn't feel comfortable throwing.
Adam Gase refused to answer questions after Sunday's game, citing health privacy laws that do not apply to NFL players under contract. Hopefully, the extra few days of rest and rehab will prove successful. If Tannehill is dealing with something more ominous than an AC sprain, though, he may struggle to maintain strength and accuracy in the coming weeks and months. I'll update as more details are reported.
Monday Update: Adam Gase would not discuss injury details during his Monday press conference but did suggest Tannehill's injury may have occurred on a sack/strip/fumble that occurred in the team's Week 5 loss to Cincinnati. On that play, Tannehill had his throwing arm motion stopped abruptly when Carlos Dunlap grabbed his hand/forearm. That mechanism is not consistent with an AC sprain and puts many other possibilities on the table, including other ligament sprains, rotator cuff injuries, labral issues. Gase said Tannehill was day-to-day but required continual evaluation to reassess his comfort level while throwing.
Cooper Kupp | Left knee sprain | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 7
A horse collar tackle often doubles a player's torso back over their lower body and commonly results in injury mechanisms that can result in MCL knee sprains and high ankle sprain / fracture / dislocations. Kupp had a similar mechanism but may have had his foot slip forward just before the force was transmitted through his lower leg. Though carted off and reported questionable with a knee injury, Kupp returned to play in the second half.
Monday's evaluation will be critical. Swelling and stiffness are often worse in the hours following the injury. Expect Kupp to have his knee -- and possibly his ankle -- imaged tomorrow. Hopefully, he'll recover quickly through some limited practice time and be ready for Week 7.
Monday Update: Adam Schefter is now reporting Kupp suffered an MCL sprain. Per his source, the Rams are worried he "could miss some time, but not sure yet."
Khalil Mack | Right ankle sprain | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 7
Mack injured his right ankle in the first quarter but finished the game after an examination. His injury mechanism was not violent but this isn't a low ankle sprain. Mack either has a low-grade high ankle sprain or a deltoid ligament sprain. His availability this week will depend on how quickly the stiffness and swelling he's undoubtedly experiencing on Monday resolves. Expect limited practice and possibly a questionable tag by week's end but I'm tentatively expecting Mack to play in Week 7.
Calvin Ridley | Left ankle contusion | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 7
Ridley left yesterday's game with an ankle injury. Video replay was limited but suspicious for a high ankle sprain and Ridley was unable to return. Ridley will be re-examined on Monday and likely undergo an MRI to better define his injury. Though the mechanism was not violent, even low-grade high ankle sprains can limit players for a week or two. I'll update with imaging results and any reported return-to-play expectations on Monday.
Monday Update: Ridley's MRI apparently revealed a bone bruise and Dan Quinn told reporters the Falcons were hopeful Ridley would be able to play Monday night.
Josh Allen | Right elbow contusion | Week-to-Week | questionable Week 7
Allen was hit on the outside of his right elbow. Bruises around the elbow can cause enough pain to change throwing motion and put the shoulder at risk. The Bills chose to protect their rookie quarterback rather than return him to the game. The location of Allen's injury is different than Marcus Mariota's earlier in the year. Pain and swelling limiting Allen's range of motion are more likely factors than weakness and grip strength. However, if Allen isn't practicing on Wednesday or there are reports of nerve-related symptoms, the outlook won't be as promising.
Monday Update: Allen is considered "week-to-week" -- a sign he may be dealing with more than a simple contusion.
Monday Update: New video has surfaced of a sideline exam performed on Allen. The test performed specifically stresses the UCL -- the ligament on the inside of the elbow commonly repaired in Tommy John surgery -- and it looks to be a clearly positive test. While I saw what looked to be mostly a contusion mechanism, it's more likely Allen's elbow was hyperextended. If Allen has a UCL sprain, the degree may determine the treatment plan. Lower grade injuries are now sometimes -- even in MLB pitchers -- treated with rest and rehab rather than surgery. Either way, this is looking like a multiple-week absence for Allen.
Monday Update: Unfortunately, there are now reports confirming an UCL sprain for Allen. He'll have a second opinion by Dr. James Andrews this week but hopefully will be able to rehab rather than have season-ending surgery. The Bills will not rush this recovery. It's difficult to set a recovery timetable but expect multiple weeks of rest.
Others of note:
***Devonta Freeman suffered a foot contusion and groin strain in Week 5 and did not practice last week. Neither condition is related to his recent knee injuries. Dan Quinn has already ruled Freeman out for Week 7.
***Baker Mayfield (ankle) and Derek Carr (shoulder) will be evaluated further on Monday. Neither injury is expected to be serious. Carr will have two weeks to recover through Oakland's Week 7 bye.
***Video review: Niles Paul likely suffered a low-mid grade MCL sprain. Ryan Grant and Quincy Enunwa likely suffered high ankle sprains. All three will have difficulty practicing and playing this week.
Monday Update: Reports today confirmed an MCL sprain for Paul. He's likely to miss at least one week. Reports also confirmed a high-ankle sprain for Enunwa. Ian Rapoport tweeted Enunwa is likely to miss 3-4 weeks. The Colts did not update Ryan Grant's condition.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Philadelphia tackle Jason Peters has a torn biceps tendon. It's not a season-ending injury but Peters will have to manage pain and swelling to return. If he recovers quickly, Peters could be available this week. More likely, the Eagles will give Peters some time to rehab and return him when they face Dallas after the Week 9 bye.
***Los Angeles guard Rodger Saffold had his right knee rolled up. Though the mechanism of injury was obscured on the television broadcast, Saffold likely has an MCL sprain. Expect Saffold to have an MRI. He'll be limited in practice but could return to play this week if his injury is low grade.
***Baltimore guard Alex Lewis was taken to the hospital with a neck injury. Initial reports reassured against vertebral fracture but Lewis will need additional imaging to evaluate for ligament injuries. He's doubtful this week.
***Denver guard Ronald Leary likely suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and will require season-ending surgery.
***Cleveland inside linebacker Joe Schobert may have a multiple-week hamstring strain.
***The Bengals rarely move players through the concussion return-to-play protocol quickly, particularly when they have a history of head injury. Consider safety Shawn Williams doubtful this week.
Follow-up Appointments
Leonard Fournette | Aggravated right hamstring strain | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 7
Last week, I argued that another missed week of practice would make it difficult for Fournette to return before Jacksonville's Week 9 bye. The Jaguars will not allow Fournette to return before full recovery, which means he'll likely need more than one week of practice time and at least one week of full practice before returning. It's possible Fournette will start that process this week and recover well enough to join the team in London in Week 8. However, it's much more likely Fournette stays home and rests through the bye week. Don't expect to see him before Week 10.
Dalvin Cook | Left hamstring strain | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 7
Cook returned to practice last week but showed little confidence in his recovery from an early-season hamstring strain. After following a full Thursday practice with a limited workout on Friday, Cook had reportedly shown enough to persuade the Vikings he could be helpful in a limited role. Returning Cook before he proved himself recovered would have put him at significant risk of another aggravation and an even longer term absence. After a less-than-convincing pregame warmup, Cook was declared inactive.
It's an easy argument that continuing to rest Cook was the best decision. Assuming Cook didn't suffer an aggravation in warmups, he should be closer to returning in Week 7.
Others of note:
***So far, so good for Greg Olsen, who felt good enough to play all but one offensive snap on Sunday. Olsen saw seven targets and caught four passes and did not show any ill effects. While a great first game back, I still consider Olsen snap-to-snap and game-to-game.
***Deshaun Watson played through a painful chest wall contusion on Sunday. While the Texans limited the playbook and the number of designed runs, they weren't able to fully protect Watson from getting hit. The Bills sacked Watson seven times and hit him five more on just 25 pass attempts. The next three matchups aren't favorable either. Houston goes on the road to face an angry Jacksonville team this week, then has a short turnaround against Miami on Thursday night, then travels to the thin air in Denver before finally reaching their Week 10 bye.
***T.Y. Hilton has yet to practice after a Week 4 hamstring strain. Still considered week to week, Hilton needs to have a strong Wednesday practice to have any chance at returning in Week 7.
***Tyler Kroft was seen on a scooter early in the week, unable to bear weight on what has since been reported to be a fractured foot. On Sunday, it was reported Kroft will seek additional opinions this week and may need surgery. He's trending toward the injured reserve list unfortunately.
Monday Update: D'Onta Freeman will not be activated off the PUP list this week, which means he will not be ready to return when first eligible. It's not yet clear whether the Texans are being cautious or if Foreman suffered a setback in the past two weeks.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***A host of offensive line talent continues to recover but should be close to returning. Los Angeles tackle Joe Barksdale (knee), Denver tackle Jared Veldheer (knee), Oakland guard Kelechi Osemele (knee), and Washington guard Shaun Lauvao (calf) were all able to practice in limited capacity last week and could be back soon. Minnesota tackle Riley Reiff (foot) and Cincinnati center Billy Price (foot) may be further away.
INJURED PLAYERS ON ACTIVE ROSTER
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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Deshaun Watson | Hou | Chest contusion | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 7 |
Baker Mayfield | Cle | Left ankle sprain | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 7 |
Derek Carr | Oak | Left shoulder injury | Week 6 | MRI pending | Day-to-Day | Bye Week 7 |
Ryan Tannehill | Mia | Right shoulder injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Josh Allen | Buf | Right UCL sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8++ Return | Out Week 7 |
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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Jac
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Aggravated right hamstring strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week
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Week 8++ Return
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Doubtful Week 7
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Min
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 3
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Day-to-Day
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Week 7+ Return
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Questionable Week 7
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Atl
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Foot contusion / Groin strain
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week
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Week 8+ Return
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Out Week 7
|
|
Det
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Right ankle sprain
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Week 5
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Day-to-Day
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Week 7 Return
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Probable Week 7
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|
Cin
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Left MCL sprain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week
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Week 8+ Return
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Doubtful Week 7
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|
SF
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Left high ankle sprain
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week
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Week 7 Return
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MNF Week 6
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Was
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Rib / Knee injuries
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Week 5
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Questionable Week 7
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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 8++ Return
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Doubtful Week 7
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Ind
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Right shoulder injury
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Week 6
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Awaiting Information
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 7
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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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Ind
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 | |
LAR
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Left MCL sprain
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 | |
GB
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Hamstring strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week 8 Return | Bye Week 7 | |
Oak
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Concussion
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Bye Week 7 | |
Atl
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Left ankle contusion
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Week 6
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Day-to-Day | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 | |
NE
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Left shoulder injury
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Week 6
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Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 7 | |
SF
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Shoulder injury
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Week 5
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Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | MNF Week 6 | |
GB
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Hamstring strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week 8 Return | Bye Week 7 | |
NYJ
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Right high ankle sprain
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Questionable Week 7 | |
Atl
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Hip injury
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Week 6
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Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 7 | |
Was
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Knee injury
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 7 | |
NO
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Knee injury
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Chronic
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Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 7 | |
Ind
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Left high ankle sprain
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Week 6
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Awaiting Information | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 | |
Cin
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Groin strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 | |
NYJ
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Groin strain
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Week 6
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Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 | |
Dal
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Groin strain
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 7 | |
NYG
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Hamstring strain
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Week 6
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Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 | |
Cle
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MCL sprain
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 7 | |
SF
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Left knee injury
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Out Week 7 | |
LAC
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Aggravated foot injury
|
Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Out Week 7 | |
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
|
FBG Expects
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Notes
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NYG
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Right MCL sprain
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Week 3
|
Week-to-Week
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Week 7+ Return
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Doubtful Week 7 | |
Ind
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Hip injury
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Week 2
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Week-to-Week
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Week 7+ Return
|
Doubtful Week 7 | |
Cin
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Right foot fracture
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week
|
Week 8++ Return
|
Out Week 7 | |
NYG
|
Foot injury
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Week 5
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Day-to-Day
|
Day-to-Day
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Questionable Week 7 | |
Sea
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Back injury
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Week 5
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Bye Week 7 | |
Jac
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Left MCL sprain
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week
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Week 8+ Return
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Doubtful Week 7 | |
Mia
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Knee injury
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Week 3
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 7 | |
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
|
FBG Expects
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Notes
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Jason Peters | Phi | Biceps strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
Joe Barksdale | LAC | Knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Riley Reiff | Min | Foot injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 |
Jared Veldheer | Den | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Guards
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Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
Kelechi Osemele | Oak | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
Rodger Saffold | LAR | Right knee injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
Alex Lewis | Bal | Neck injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
Mike Iupati | Ari | Back injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 |
T.J. Lang | Det | Concussion | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Ronald Leary | Den | Achilles tear | Week 6 | Inseason IR (exp) | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
Shaun Lauvao | Was | Calf injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Vlad Ducasse | Buf | Left knee injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 |
Josh Garnett | SF | Toe dislocation | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | MNF Week 6 |
Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
Mitch Morse | KC | Concussion | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 7 |
Billy Price | Cin | Foot injury | Week 2 | 2+ Weeks | Week 8++ Return | Out Week 7 |
Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster
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Edge Rushers
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Team
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Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
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Notes
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Khalil Mack | Chi | Right ankle injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 7 |
Joey Bosa | LAC | Left foot sprain | PS Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 8++ Return | Out Week 7 |
Demarcus Lawrence | Dal | Left shoulder labrum tear | Chronic | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 7 |
Everson Griffen | Min | Behavioral health | Week 2 | Indefinite | Indefinite | Out Week 7 |
Justin Houston | KC | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
Ezekiel Ansah | Det | Shoulder injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Cameron Wake | Mia | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Derrick Morgan | Ten | Shoulder injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 |
Defensive Linemen
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
Calais Campbell | Jac | Rib injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 |
Grady Jarrett | Atl | Ankle injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
Gerald McCoy | TB | Calf strain | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 |
Denico Autry | Ind | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Margus Hunt | Ind | Knee injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Malcom Brown | NE | Knee injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Haloti Ngata | Phi | Calf injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Bennie Logan | Ten | Elbow injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Malik Jackson | Jac | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 |
Linebackers
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Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
Sean Lee | Dal | Right and left hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 7 |
Nick Vigil | Cin | Left MCL sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 7 |
Joe Schobert | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 |
K.J. Wright | Sea | Arthroscopic knee surgery | PS Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Bye Week 8 |
Kyzir White | LAC | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Jatavis Brown | LAC | Knee injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Wesley Woodyard | Ten | Shoulder injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Defensive Backs
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
Eric Berry | KC | Heel injury | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 7 |
Shawn Williams | Cin | Concussion | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 7 |
Clayton Geathers | Ind | Concussion / Neck injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 7 |
Marcus Maye | NYJ | Thumb fracture | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
Andrew Sendejo | Min | Groin strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Kenny Vaccaro | Ten | Right elbow dislocation | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Tavon Wilson | Det | Back injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Morgan Burnett | Pit | Groin strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 7 |
Karl Joseph | Oak | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 7 |
Prince Amukamara | Chi | Hamstring strain aggravation | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 7 |
Bobby McCain | Mia | Left knee injury | Week 4 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 7 |
Darqueze Dennard | Cin | Shoulder injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 |
Trumaine Johnson | NYJ | Quad strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Sidney Jones | Phi | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 7 |
Aaron Colvin | Hou | Ankle injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Out Week 7 |
Adam Jones | Den | Thigh strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7 |
Mike Hughes | Min | Left ACL tear | Week 6 | Inseason IR (exp) | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
Buster Skrine | NYJ | Concussion | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
D.J. Hayden | Jac | Toe injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
Kickers 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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Matt Bryant | Atl | Right hamstring strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8++ Return | Out Week 7 |
Greg Zuerlein | LAR | Groin strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
Caleb Sturgis | LAC | Quad strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
Injured Players Not on Active Roster
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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SF
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Left ACL reconstruction
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Early October 2018
|
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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2019 return | |
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
|
DOnta Foreman
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Hou
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Left Achilles repair
|
Late November 2017
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Reserve / PUP
|
PUP | Eligible Week 7
|
Probable to return midseason
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NE
|
Neck injury / ? Concussion
|
Week 3
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 13
|
Questionable to return late season
|
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NYG
|
Foot injury
|
Week 3
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 13
|
Doubtful to return late season
|
|
Phi
|
Left ACL tear
|
Week 5
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return
|
|
NE
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Right ACL / MCL sprain | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return | |
Jac
|
Left Lisfranc injury
|
Week 5
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return
|
|
Bal
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Knee injury | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 11 | Questionable to return midseason | |
NYJ
|
Foot fracture fixation
|
Late July 2018
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 9
|
Probable to return midseason | |
SF
|
Right ACL reconstruction | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return | |
Was
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Left ACL reconstruction
|
Mid-August 2018
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Injured reserve
|
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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Hou
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Hamstring strain |
Week 2
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 13 | Questionable to return late season | |
Dal
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Foot injury |
Week 5
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 14 | ||
GB
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Sternoclavicular sprain |
PS Week 2
|
Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
Phi
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Core abdominal strain
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Week 1
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
Phi
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Right fibula fracture w/ high ankle sprain
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Mid-September 2018
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Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return | |
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 | ||
Ind
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ACL tear
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Mid-August 2018
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Injured reserve | 2019 return | ||
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 | |
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
|
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 | |
Jac
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Core abdominal muscle repair
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Week 5
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Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 15
|
Probable to return late season | |
Ten
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Right ankle fracture / dislocation
|
Early September 2018 |
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
Cin
|
Right ankle fracture
|
Week 4
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
Sea
|
Right patellar tendon tear
|
Week 4
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
Chi
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Right foot/ankle sprain
|
PS Week 2
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
Sea
|
Groin strain
|
Early preseason
|
Reserve / NFI
|
NFI | Eligible Week 7
|
Probable to return midseason | |
Den
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Left ACL tear
|
Late September 2018 |
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
Notable Offensive Linemen on PUP or NFI or IR
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Tackles
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Team
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Injury
|
Date
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Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
Matt Kalil | Car | Arthroscopic knee surgery | PS Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason |
Daryl Williams | Car | Right MCL sprain | Aggravated Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 11 | Doubtful to return midseason |
Donald Penn | Oak | Groin strain | Week 4 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 14 | Probable to return late season |
Cam Robinson | Jac | Left ACL tear | Mid-September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
Josh Wells | Jac | Groin strain | Week 5 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 15 | |
Seantrel Henderson | Hou | Left ankle fracture w/ high ankle sprain | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
J'Marcus Webb | Ind | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | |
Joe Haeg | Ind | Ankle injury | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 13 | |
Isaiah Wynn | NE | Left Achilles reconstruction | Late August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
Guards
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
Andy Levitre | Atl | Triceps tear | Mid-September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
Nick Easton | Min | Cervical discectomy | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
Josh Sitton | Mia | Shoulder injury | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | |
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif | KC | Fibula fracture | Week 5 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 15 | Probable to return late season |
Matt Slauson | Ind | Multiple vertebral fractures | Week 5 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 15 | 2019 return |
Centers
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
Travis Frederick | Dal | Guillain-Barre Syndrome | Preseason | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 14 | Doubtful to return late season |
Daniel Kilgore | Mia | Left triceps tear | Week 4 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
Jon Halapio | NYG | Right ankle fracture | Mid-September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
A.Q. Shipley | Ari | Right ACL reconstruction | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
Notable Defensive Players on PUP or NFI or IR
|
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Edge Rushers
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
None | ||||||
Defensive Linemen
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
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 | |
Muhammad Wilkerson | NYJ | Left ankle fracture / dislocation | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
William Hayes | Mia | ACL tear | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
Ahtyba Rubin | Oak | Bicep tendon repair | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
Linebackers
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
Deion Jones | Atl | Fractured foot | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 11 | 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 | |
Defensive Backs
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
Da'Norris Searcy | Ten | Concussion | Week 2 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 12 | Questionable to return late season |
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 |
Patrick Robinson | NO | High ankle sprain | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
Ricardo Allen | Atl | Left Achilles tear | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
Aqib Talib | LAR | High ankle sprain | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 13 | Doubtful to return late season |
Terrance Mitchell | Cle | Forearm fracture | Week 4 | Inseason IR | IR | Week 13+ Return | Questionable to return late season |
Earl Thomas | Mia | Left leg fracture | Week 4 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
Davon House | GB | Shoulder surgery | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
Rodney McLeod | Phi | MCL repair | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
Vernon Hargreaves III | TB | Shoulder labrum repair | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
Chris Conte | TB | PCL sprain | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 13 | Questionable to return late season |
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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