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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INJURY ROUNDS
Melvin Gordon | hamstring strain | Week 7 | Day-to-Day | Bye Week 8 | Week 9 Return
Gordon suffered a hamstring strain during practice last Friday. Initially, it didn't seem concerning. The Chargers chose not to include him on their game status report, suggesting they had no concern about his availability. Unfortunately, Gordon's hamstring strain tightened up on him while flying to London and didn't improve enough overnight to allow him to play. The Chargers have a Week 8 bye, giving Gordon another two weeks to rehab. I'll update with news on Monday but it's reasonable to expect Gordon to return in Week 9.
Rob Gronkowski | Back spasm / Ankle sprain | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 8
Gronkowski was a late downgrade after back spasms kept him from being able to board the team's flight to Chicago on Saturday. There is always reason for concern when Gronkowski's name is connected to a back issue after his multiple microdiscectomy surgeries but Ian Rapoport reported Gronkowski's back only "locked up" on him. The injury is not expected to keep Gronkowski out this Monday night in Buffalo.
Sony Michel | Left knee injury | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Doubtful Week 8
Michel was in significant pain and needed help off the field after an awkward tackle stressed his left knee. Television replays did not show a clear injury mechanism, unfortunately. Dr. David Chao was unwilling to conclude anything on his review of the video but did not see anything suggestive of a torn ACL or season-ending injury. However, I'm not sure a season-ending injury can be ruled out yet. Michel's difficulty getting off the field and reported history of degenerative disease to the same knee raise questions of significant bone bruises or meniscus injuries that could require long periods of recovery.
Michel will have an MRI on Monday. I'll update his condition after results are reported. Even the best-case scenarios likely have him doubtful for New England's Monday night game in Buffalo this week.
Monday Update: Michel's MRI reported "revealed no structural damage" and "doesn't appear to be season ending." As of now, his timetable remains unclear. There was speculation earlier on Monday that Michel may have suffered an MCL sprain. If that proves accurate, Michel could miss 1-2 weeks or more depending on his recovery. It's unlikely he'll play this week but there's reason to be optimistic about a relatively quick return.
Marshawn Lynch | Groin strain | Week 6? | 4+ Weeks | Out Week 8
Lynch had an MRI for a groin strain early last week. Soon after, Ian Rapoport reported Lynch could miss over a month. No additional details have been reported and it's unclear what type of groin injury Lynch has. Some torn groin muscles do not require repair but need 3-4 weeks to heal enough to play. In those cases, injured reserve is not a consideration -- which Ian Rapoport also raised as a possibility for Lynch last week. Other groin strains are actually core abdominal muscle injuries, a.k.a. sports hernias, and usually require surgery and a 4-6+ week recovery.
Lynch was listed on the injury report with an abdomen condition in Week 4 and a hip condition in Week 5. That's suspicious for a core abdominal issue. While there's been no report of surgery, something doesn't add up here. Nebulous and changing injury listings followed by reports of a groin strain significant enough to possibly require injured reserve suggest there's another pessimistic report to come.
Monday Update: The Raiders will move Lynch to injured reserve this week. Ian Rapoport tweeted that Lynch's injury "is more core muscle than groin" and that Lynch was seen in Philadelphia this weekend. Unfortunately, that confirms the suspicions above -- expect to hear Lynch has had surgery to repair a core abdominal muscle soon. Recovery is most commonly in the 4-6 week range but Lynch's soonest return is now Week 16. His season may be over.
Others of note:
***Keke Coutee aggravated his hamstring strain and will not play Thursday night. Monday Update: An MRI did not show evidence of a significant strain and Coutee may only miss Thursday night's game.
***The Dolphins will likely be without Albert Wilson on Thursday night. He suffered a hip injury that is expected to keep him out multiple weeks. Kenny Stills hurt his right shoulder but has a chance to play. Monday Update: Wilson has a hip labrum injury that will likely require surgery and end his season. Stills also strained a groin muscle. Both receivers have already been ruled out of Thursday night's game.
***Josh Rosen suffered a toe sprain late in a blowout loss but is expected to be available this week.
***Royce Freeman has a high ankle sprain. Initial reports had him missing time but follow up reports suggest he could play this week. The extra days after last week's Thursday night game will help but he's still likely questionable at best.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***New Orleans will be rehabbing their top three guards this week. Andrus Peat suffered a concussion in practice last week. Larry Warford was unable to play through a back injury. And Josh LeRibeus couldn't finish the game Sunday after a painful ankle injury.
***Arizona's guard depth chart is also concerning. Their three top guards -- Mike Iupati (back), Justin Pugh (hand), and Jeremy Vujnovich (hamstring) -- are all considered day-to-day.
***Minnesota guard Tom Compton has an MCL sprain and could miss time. Hopefully, an MRI on Monday will not show any additional damage.
***The Buccaneers are expected to confirm a torn ACL for linebacker Kwon Alexander on Monday.
Follow-up Appointments
Leonard Fournette | Aggravated right hamstring strain | Week-to-Week | Out Week 8
Adam Schefter finally reported what's seemed inevitable for weeks now: Fournette will likely not return until after Jacksonville's Week 9 bye. Yet to practice three weeks after aggravating his early-season hamstring strain, the Jaguars have -- as expected -- shown no interest in rushing Fournette's recovery. To ensure they aren't tempted to return Fournette too soon, the Jaguars traded for Carlos Hyde this week. Hyde will allow the team to limit T.J. Yeldon's workload.
Week 10 is not a foregone conclusion, however. Schefter reported Jaguars would not place Fournette on injured reserve. But that doesn't mean he's close to returning. Moving Fournette to injured reserve now would mean he could not return until Week 17. That's obviously an unnecessary precaution. Fournette needs to return to practice this week or early during the bye week and begin his reconditioning process. If Fournette is not fully practicing as Week 10 approaches, he could miss more time coming out of the bye.
Dalvin Cook | Left hamstring strain | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8
Cook was reportedly close to playing in Week 6 despite a clear lack of confidence in his health during practice. The Vikings ultimately deemed him not ready and did not activate him. This week, a full Wednesday practice sparked further optimism. Unfortunately, Cook did not practice the rest of the week, did not speak with reporters at all, and was ruled out on Friday. The practice line is highly suspicious for another setback in his recovery and puts Week 8 -- and possibly beyond -- in doubt.
The Vikings play New Orleans at home on Sunday night this week. They follow with three divisional games spread around a Week 10 bye. If there was any kind of aggravation on Wednesday last week, don't expect to see Cook until after that Week 10 bye.
Ryan Tannehill | Right shoulder Injury | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8
Adam Gase would not discuss specifics about Tannehill's injury last week, citing federal privacy laws that do not apply to NFL coaches and players. Gase would only tell reporters surgery wasn't being considered to address Tannehill's worsening shoulder symptoms. On Sunday morning, Ian Rapoport called Tannehill's condition a "labral issue" and reported the Dolphins were in "wait-and-see mode."
Gase said Tannehill "just couldn't throw" last week. Rapoport said Tannehill's "complex shoulder issues limit his range of motion" and reported Tannehill didn't throw at all last week. Though there are many types of labral issues, none is a good thing for a throwing athlete. There's currently no timetable for Tannehill's return. He won't play on Thursday night this week and his recovery could easily stretch into November.
Others of note:
***Cooper Kupp returned to play in Week 6 after suffering an MCL sprain but could not practice or play last week. He has a chance to return this week.
***The Jets have designated Eli McGuire to return from injured reserve. He can return to the active roster in Week 9.
***After some optimism for D'Onta Foreman's return, the Texans did not activate him in time to play this week and it's unclear where his recovery currently stands.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Joey Bosa has been running well. He is expected to return to individual drills over the Chargers' Week 8 bye. If no setbacks, he will likely return in Week 9.
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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| Deshaun Watson | Hou | Chest contusion | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 8 |
| Derek Carr | Oak | Left shoulder injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 8 |
| Ryan Tannehill | Mia | Right shoulder injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
| Josh Rosen | Ari | Left toe sprain | Week 7 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 8 |
| Josh Allen | Buf | Right UCL sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 8 |
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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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Melvin Gordon
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LAC
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Hamstring strain
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week
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Week 9 Return
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Bye Week 8
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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 10 Return
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Out Week 8
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Min
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 3
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Week-to-Week
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Week 8+ Return
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Doubtful Week 8
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|
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NE
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Left knee injury
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Doubtful Week 8
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|
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Oak
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Groin strain
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Week 6?
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Injured reserve (exp)
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IR | Eligible Week 16
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Questionable to return late season
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|
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Buf
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Concussion
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 8
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|
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NYJ
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Neck injury
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Week 7
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Awaiting Information
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Awaiting Information
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Questionable Week 8
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|
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Den
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High ankle sprain
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 8
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|
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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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Questionable Week 8
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|
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SF
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Left high ankle sprain aggravation
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Week 7
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Doubtful Week 8
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|
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Was
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Rib / Knee injuries
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 8
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|
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Det
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Knee injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 8
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|
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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 10+ Return
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Doubtful Week 8
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|
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Ind
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Right shoulder injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 8
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|
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NYJ
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Foot fracture fixation
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Late July 2018
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Designated to Return
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Week 9 Return
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Week 9 Return | |
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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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LAR
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Left MCL sprain
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 | |
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GB
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Hamstring strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week 8 Return | Questionable Week 8 | |
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Dal
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Concussion
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Bye Week 8 | |
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GB
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Hamstring strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week 8 Return | Questionable Week 8 | |
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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 | Doubtful Week 8 | |
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Hou
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Hamstring strain aggravation
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Out Week 8 | |
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Mia
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Right shoulder injury
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Week 7
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Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Out Week 8 | |
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Mia
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Right hip injury
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Out Week 8 | |
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Was
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Knee injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 | |
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Was
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Knee injury
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 | |
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Ind
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Left high ankle sprain
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 | |
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Dal
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Groin strain
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 8 | |
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Cin
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Groin strain aggravation
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8 | |
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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 8 | |
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SF
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Left knee injury
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8 | |
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Den
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Right MCL sprain
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8 | |
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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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NE
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Back / ankle injuries
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Week 6
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Probable Week 8 | |
|
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 8+ Return
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Questionable Week 8 | |
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Cin
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Right foot fracture
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week
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Week 10+ Return
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Out Week 8 | |
|
Hou
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Illness
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Week 6
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Day-to-Day
|
Day-to-Day
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Probable Week 8 | |
|
Ind
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Knee injury
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Week 6
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Awaiting Information
|
Awaiting Information
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Questionable Week 8 | |
|
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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Probable Week 8 | |
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Dal
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Right knee injury
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Week 7
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Awaiting Information
|
Awaiting Information
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Bye Week 8 | |
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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 8 | |
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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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| Riley Reiff | Min | Foot injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Marcus Cannon | NE | Concussion | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Jared Veldheer | Den | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
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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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| Kelechi Osemele | Oak | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
| Andrus Peat | NO | Concussion | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Larry Warford | NO | Back injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Josh LeRibeus | NO | Left ankle injury | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 8 |
| Tom Compton | Min | Right MCL sprain (? ACL) | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 8 |
| Alex Lewis | Bal | Neck injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
| Mike Iupati | Ari | Back injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 8 |
| Justin Pugh | Ari | Hand injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 8 |
| Jeremy Vujnovich | Ari | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 8 |
| Quinton Spain | Ten | Shoulder injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 8 |
| Zach Fulton | Hou | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
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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
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
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| Mitch Morse | KC | Concussion | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Billy Price | Cin | Foot injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 8 |
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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
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
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| Joey Bosa | LAC | Left foot contusion | PS Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 9 Return | Bye Week 8 |
| Everson Griffen | Min | Behavioral health | Week 2 | Indefinite | Indefinite | Out Week 8 |
| Justin Houston | KC | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
| Ezekiel Ansah | Det | Shoulder injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Derrick Morgan | Ten | Shoulder injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 8 |
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Defensive Linemen
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Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Gerald McCoy | TB | Calf strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8 |
| Linval Joseph | Min | Knee / shoulder injuries | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Denico Autry | Ind | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Haloti Ngata | Phi | Calf injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
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Linebackers
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Team
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Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
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| Joe Schobert | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Reuben Foster | SF | Shoulder injury aggravation | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Kwon Alexander | TB | Left ACL tear | Week 7 | Inseason IR (exp) | IR | 2019 return | Out for Season |
| Jack Cichy | TB | ACL tear | Week 7 | Inseason IR (exp) | IR | 2019 return | Out for Season |
| Vontaze Burfict | Cin | Left hip injury | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 8 |
| K.J. Wright | Sea | Arthroscopic knee surgery | PS Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Bye Week 8 |
| Anthony Barr | Min | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 8 |
| Nick Vigil | Cin | Left MCL sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 8 |
| Kyzir White | LAC | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 8 |
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Defensive Backs
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
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| Eric Berry | KC | Heel injury | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8 |
| Clayton Geathers | Ind | Concussion / Neck injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8 |
| Marcus Maye | NYJ | Thumb fracture | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
| Andrew Sendejo | Min | Groin strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Kenny Vaccaro | Ten | Right elbow dislocation | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 8 |
| Darian Stewart | Den | Stinger | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8 |
| Tre Boston | Ari | Elbow injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Morgan Burnett | Pit | Groin strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Corey Graham | Phi | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Karl Joseph | Oak | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 8 |
| Sua Cravens | Den | Knee inflammation | PS Week 4 | Designated to Return | Week 9 Return | Week 9 Return |
| Xavier Rhodes | Min | Left ankle sprain | Week 7 | Day-to-Day | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Richard Sherman | SF | Calf strain aggravation | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Jimmie Ward | SF | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8 |
| Marlon Humphrey | Bal | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Darqueze Dennard | Cin | Sternoclavicular sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ return | Out Week 8 |
| Trumaine Johnson | NYJ | Quad strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Sidney Jones | Phi | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| E.J. Gaines | Cle | Concussion | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Aaron Colvin | Hou | Ankle injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Out Week 8 |
| Adam Jones | Den | Thigh strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| Buster Skrine | NYJ | Concussion | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
| D.J. Hayden | Jac | Toe injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8 |
| Tre Herndon | Jac | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 8 |
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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 9+ Return | Bye Week 8 |
| Adam Vinatieri | Ind | Groin strain | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 8 |
| Caleb Sturgis | LAC | Quad strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Bye Week 8 |
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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SF
|
Left ACL reconstruction
|
Early October 2018
|
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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2019 return | |
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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
|
Late November 2017
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Reserve / PUP
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PUP | Eligible Week 7
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Probable to return midseason
|
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Atl
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Core abdominal muscle repair
|
Week 5
|
Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 16
|
Probable to return late season
|
|
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NE
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Neck injury / ? Concussion
|
Week 3
|
Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 13
|
Questionable to return late season
|
|
|
NYG
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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
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Left Lisfranc injury
|
Week 5
|
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return
|
|
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Bal
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Knee injury | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 11 | Questionable to return midseason | |
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SF
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Right ACL reconstruction | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return | |
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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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|
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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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NO
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Knee injury
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Chronic
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 15 | Questionable to return late season | |
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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 | |
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Dal
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Foot injury |
Week 5
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 14 | ||
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GB
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Sternoclavicular sprain |
PS Week 2
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
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Phi
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Core abdominal strain
|
Week 1
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
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NYG
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Hamstring strain
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Week 6
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 16 | ||
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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 | |
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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
|
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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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 | |
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Jac
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Left MCL sprain
|
Week 6
|
Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 16
|
Questionable to return late season | |
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Ten
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Right ankle fracture / dislocation
|
Early September 2018 |
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
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Cin
|
Right ankle fracture
|
Week 4
|
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
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Sea
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Right patellar tendon tear
|
Week 4
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
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Chi
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Right foot/ankle sprain
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PS Week 2
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
|
Sea
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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
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
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Notable Offensive Linemen on PUP or NFI or IR
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Tackles
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Team
|
Injury
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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 | |
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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 |
| Ronald Leary | Den | Achilles tear | Week 6 | Inseason IR (exp) | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
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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 | ||||||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
| Mike Hughes | Min | Left ACL tear | Week 6 | 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 |
| 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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