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Inseason injury coverage
Footballguys will again provide comprehensive injury coverage during the regular season.
My writing and podcast schedule will include:
Monday Injury Rounds > Published as soon as complete Sunday night and updated through Tuesday morning, this feature will review all the major injuries from the weekend's games, provide follow up analysis on injured players who have yet to return to play, and project when every injured player will return.
Waiver Wire Podcast > Tuesday morning release reviewing all injuries at the quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end positions with Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom heading into your weekly waiver run.
Midweek Injury Expectations > Published late Wednesday night after the first weekly practice participation report and updated through Thursday's practice report, this feature will detail the current practice participation of every listed player and project the likelihood each player will play in the coming week.
Thursday Live Audible podcast > Joining Cecil Lammey, Sigmund Bloom, and Matt Waldman at 900 ET every Thursday night for a comprehensive Q&A updating all player injuries.
Gameday Injury Expectations > Published Saturday, this feature will review the practice status of every injured player, provide analysis on player/coach/beat writer comments throughout the week, and discuss how likely and how effective each injured player will be on Sunday.
Sunday Live Gameday podcast > Joining Sigmund Bloom and Matt Waldman at 1000 ET every Sunday morning to discuss and interpret the week's practice participation reports and breaking weekend injury news.
Injury Rounds
Patrick Mahomes II | Right patella dislocation | Week 7 | 3-6 Weeks | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 8
Mahomes dislocated his right kneecap last Thursday night. The kneecap was returned to its position on the field and x-rays were negative. The good news continued through the weekend, as a follow-up MRI study reportedly showed minimal damage to the supporting ligaments of the kneecap.
The reassuring MRI finding is critical. It allows Mahomes a chance to rehab and delay any possible surgical repair until after the season. Pain, swelling, and stiffness may limit Mahomes rehab but reports on Sunday morning suggest the Chiefs and Mahomes now see his recovery as week to week.
There are not many NFL comps for patellar dislocations. One optimistic comp is a 2009 injury to Matthew Stafford, who only required four weeks to return to play and successfully delayed surgery until the offseason.
While an injury is never good news, there's another silver lining here. Mahomes' absence will allow the high ankle sprain he's aggravated multiple times to heal. While the Chiefs will continue to be cautious with Mahomes in the pocket to limit his chance of another dislocation, the recovery of Mahomes' ankle sprain should improve his in-pocket movement.
The Chiefs play in Mexico City in Week 11 and have a bye week in Week 12. If Mahomes rehab moves swiftly and the Chiefs are comfortable with him traveling and playing, Week 11 is possible. If not, expect Mahomes to return in Week 13.
Adam Thielen | Right hamstring strain | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 8
Thielen didn't return after straining his right hamstring on a spectacular touchdown reception. Though he was reportedly close to returning, the Vikings ruled Thielen out after halftime. Predicting the severity of soft tissue injuries is difficult from video alone. The Vikings have an MRI planned for Thielen on Monday. Even a low-grade injury may be too much to overcome for Thielen to play this week. Minnesota plays Thursday night.
Monday update: Tom Pelissero reported Thielen has a low-grade hamstring strain. He remains unlikely to play Thursday but the MRI finding suggests Thielen may be able to return to play in Week 9.
Matt Ryan | Right high ankle sprain | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 8
Ryan could not finish Sunday's game after suffering an ankle injury. Video showed a likely high ankle sprain and Ryan was immobilized in a boot after the game. Adam Schefter reports Ryan will have an MRI to further define the injury on Monday but the Falcons do not believe the injury to be serious.
In reality, the Falcons won't be able to set a recovery timetable until Monday's evaluation. Some high ankle sprains look low-grade initially only to develop more swelling and stiffness than expected after 24 hours. The MRI may also show more damage than the initial exam suggests. Playing through high ankle sprains are somewhat easier for pocket quarterbacks, giving Ryan a better chance to play than other players with injuries of similar severity.
Follow Up Appointments
Alvin Kamara | Right high ankle sprain / Left MCL sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 8
Kamara injured his ankle in practice leading into Week 6. There were no details on his diagnosis and he was cleared to play in Week 7. This week, multiple writers reported Kamara's ankle injury was a high-ankle sprain. During the Week 6 game, Kamara also appeared to suffer a low-grade MCL sprain.
Either injury can be enough to keep a running back out of game action, even when of a lower grade. When both injuries exist together, there's a clear risk of aggravation or compensatory injury. The Saints had no intention of risking Kamara this week. He was not cleared for practice and was ruled out on Friday.
The same conditions exist for Kamara this week and a weekend report suggested the high ankle sprain was the more limiting injury. With Latavius Murray capable of handling a full workload against the Cardinals and a bye week to follow, Kamara will need to prove he's fully recovered to play. More likely, the Saints will rest Kamara in anticipation of him returning -- with Drew Brees -- closer to full strength in Week 10.
Drew Brees | Right thumb ligament repair | Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Doubtful Week 8
Initially given a timetable in the six-week range, Brees has targeted Week 8 as his return. Rehab has reportedly progressed smoothly and a return this week is possible. However, the Saints have no incentive to rush Brees back to play against Arizona with Teddy Bridgewater continuing to lead the Saints to wins and a bye in Week 9. New Orleans may choose to rest Brees and continue to rehab and build strength in the thumb.
Interestingly, Erin Andrews reported the Saints may choose to have Brees on the active roster in Week 8 -- as a backup -- while starting Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback and using Taysom Hill at tight end while Jared Cook recovers from an ankle injury. Brees told local reporters he's planning to practice this week and hopes to play.
There's much more to come on Brees this week. I'll update here through Monday and have additional details in Wednesday's injury review.
Davante Adams | Right big toe sprain | Week 4 | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 8
Adams told reporters he was "a million times better" last week than the previous week. He was still unable to practice, however, and is questionable to play this week. Until Adams is able to practice without limitation, the Packers are unlikely to clear him to play. Even if that's not this week, Adams' comments last week suggest he'll be back before Green Bay's Week 11 bye.
David Johnson | Left ankle injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Doubtful Week 8
Johnson was on the active roster after two limited practices last week while recovering from a Week 6 ankle injury. The Cardinals had only Johnson and Chase Edmonds on the active roster, choosing not to add another player for depth. That suggested the team was comfortable with Johnson's availability.
Johnson played just two snaps on Sunday. After the game, Kliff Kingsbury said the game plan was to use Johnson in emergency situations only and to spell Edmonds early. Kingsbury denied Johnson aggravated his ankle injury.
That explanation doesn't pass muster.
Johnson could barely bear weight on his left foot, hopping twice then falling down on his only carry during the first offensive series. Johnson limped off and didn't return while Edmonds polished off a career day on 27 carries and four targets.
Barring significant improvement this week, Johnson should be considered doubtful to see significant snaps next week.
Monday update: Ian Rapoport had Edmonds on his podcast on Monday. According to Rapoport, Edmonds said Johnson tried to play and realized he could not perform within two snaps. Not surprisingly, the Cardinals worked about multiple veteran running backs on Monday afternoon. Johnson should be now considered doubtful for Week 9.
Cam Newton | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Out Week 8
There were reports last week Newton's rehab was in the final stages, hinting at the beginnings of a possible quarterback controversy in Carolina coming out of their Week 7 bye. While a six-week recovery period is within the range of reasonable expectations, there have been no reports that Newton has returned to football-related activity. Unlike the accelerated return to practice and play Newton attempted prior to Week 1, the Panthers and Newton have no interest in rushing his current recovery.
It's possible we'll see Newton begin limited individual drills this week, but it's unlikely he'll be ready to play until Week 9 at the earliest -- and his return could easily stretch into mid-November.
Monday update: Ron Rivera told reporters Newton would continue to rehab this week rather than returning to practice.
A.J. Green | Left ankle surgery | Late July | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 8
After two limited practices leading into Week 6, Green did not practice at all last week. It's not clear whether Green suffered a setback in his recovery or decided to slow his rehab down rather than push to return before the team's Week 9 bye.
On Sunday morning, Adam Schefter reported Green was unlikely to return until after the NFL trade deadline passed at the end of October. That would coincide with a return after Cincinnati's bye week and is not a surprising expectation. Green seemed frustrated at any suggestion he may be delaying his rehab rather than returning to a floundering 0-7 team or seeking to preserve any possible trade value he may have. He told reporters he would play when he's ready.
Expect Green to need at least one full week of practice before returning. It's likely we'll see Green return to individual drills in one week then full practice the following week. That also points to Week 10 as his earliest return date.
Fast Track News and Notes
***James Conner left his Week 6 game early with a quad strain. Mike Tomlin told reporters last week Conner would be limited in practice but there's been no indication Conner is in danger of missing this week's game.
***Kerryon Johnson was spelled twice in the first quarter before finally leaving after limping through two consecutive mid-quarter carries. He was later seen on an exercise bike wearing a brace but did not return to the game. I'll update should Matt Patricia be unexpectedly generous with injury updates on Monday.
Monday update: Adam Schefter and Matt Patricia both called Johnson's injury "week-to-week" and suggested he would "miss some time." I'll be watching the All-22 tape for clues on possible injury severity. For now, expect Johnson to miss at least this week.
***Will Fuller's hamstring strain is "significant" according to Ian Rapoport. He's likely to miss multiple weeks. Don't expect to see Fuller until after Houston's Week 10 bye.
Designated to Return by Team
- Green Bay (1): Jace Sternberger (W7)
- New England (1): WR N'Keal Harry (W7)
- New York Giants (1): DB Sam Beal (W7)
- Oakland (1): DB Isaiah Johnson (W7)
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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Patrick Mahomes II | KC | Right patella dislocation | Week 7 | 3-6 Weeks | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 8 |
Drew Brees | NO | Right thumb ligament repair | Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Cam Newton | Car | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Out Week 8 |
Matt Ryan | Atl | Right high ankle sprain | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Baker Mayfield | Cle | Left hip injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Week 8 Return | Probable Week 8 |
Mason Rudolph | Pit | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 8 Return | Probable Week 8 |
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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NO
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Right high ankle sprain / Left MCL sprain
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 | |
Pit
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Quad injury
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Week 6
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Day-to-Day | Week 8 Return | Probable Week 8 | |
Ari
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Left ankle injury
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Week 6
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Day-to-Day | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 | |
Det
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Right knee injury
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 | |
Was
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Ankle injury
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Week 7
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Awaiting Information | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 | |
NE
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Foot injury
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Week 3
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Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 | |
LAR
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Ankle injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 | |
Pit
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Left knee arthroscopic surgery
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Week 5
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3-4 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 8 | |
Was
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Toe injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 8++ Return | Doubtful Week 8 | |
Atl
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Concussion
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Week 7
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Concussion protocol | Week 9++ Return | Out Week 8 | |
LAC
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Calf injury
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Week 3
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Week-to-Week | Week 8++ Return | Doubtful Week 8 | |
Phi
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Quad injury |
Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 | |
Cle
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Core abdominal muscle repair
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PS Week 4
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4-6 Weeks | Week 10 Return | Suspended eight games | |
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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Davante Adams | GB | Right toe sprain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Adam Thielen | Min | Right hamstring strain | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Sammy Watkins | KC | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle injury | Late July | 6-8 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 8 |
Sterling Shepard | NYG | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
DeSean Jackson | Phi | Groin injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8++ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Tyrell Williams | Oak | Foot injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Josh Gordon | NE | Left knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Marquise Brown | Bal | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9 Return | Bye Week 8 |
Will Fuller | Hou | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 8 |
Christian Kirk | Ari | Right high ankle sprain | Week 4 | Day-to-Day | Week 8+ Return | Probable Week 8 |
Deebo Samuel | SF | Quad strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Phillip Dorsett | NE | Hamstring injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | MNF |
Marqise Lee | Jac | Right ankle sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Tre'Quan Smith | NO | Left high ankle sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Parris Campbell | Ind | Abdominal injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
James Washington | Pit | Shoulder injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
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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Jared Cook | NO | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10 Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Delanie Walker | Ten | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Chris Herndon | NYJ | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Geoff Swaim | Jac | Concussion | Week 6 | Concussion protocol | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Vernon Davis | Was | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
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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Joe Staley | SF | Left fibula fracture | Week 2 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Mike McGlinchey | SF | Right knee arthroscopic surgery | Week 5 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 8 |
Jason Peters | Phi | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Eric Fisher | KC | Core abdominal muscle repair | Week 2 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Duane Brown | Sea | Biceps injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
Jack Conklin | Ten | Thigh injury | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Cordy Glenn | Cin | Concussion | PS Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Greg Little | Car | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Trent Brown | Oak | Calf injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Kelvin Beachum | NYJ | Ankle sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Demar Dotson | TB | Calf / hamstring injuries | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Ja'Wuan James | Den | Left knee sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Tytus Howard | Hou | Left MCL sprain | Week 6 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 8 |
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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Trai Turner | Car | High ankle sprain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Andrew Wylie | KC | Left ankle sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Alex Cappa | TB | Fractured arm | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Out Week 8 |
Kelechi Osemele | NYJ | Shoulder / knee injuries | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8++ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Forrest Lamp | LAC | Right ankle fracture | Week 7 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
John Miller | Cin | Groin injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Daniel Kilgore | Mia | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Greg Mancz | Hou | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster
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Edge Rushers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Melvin Ingram III | LAC | Right hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8++ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Robert Quinn | Dal | Rib injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Bye Week 8 |
Clay Matthews | LAR | Jaw fracture | Week 5 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 8 |
Carlos Dunlap | Cin | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Carl Lawson | Cin | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Trey Hendrickson | NO | Neck injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Ezekiel Ansah | Sea | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Zach Allen | Ari | Recurrent stinger | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Defensive Linemen
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Chris Jones | KC | Groin strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Timmy Jernigan | Phi | Foot injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Mike Daniels | Det | Right foot injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Damon Harrison | Det | Groin injury | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Da'Shawn Hand | Det | Elbow injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Brandon Mebane | LAC | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Justin Jones | LAC | Shoulder injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Henry Anderson | NYJ | AC sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Tyquan Lewis | Ind | Right ankle injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Linebackers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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C.J. Mosley | NYJ | Groin strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | MNF |
Leighton Vander Esch | Dal | Neck injury | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Week 9+ Return | Bye Week 8 |
Nigel Bradham | Phi | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Patrick Onwuasor | Bal | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Bye Week 8 |
Matt Milano | Buf | Hamstring injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Jayon Brown | Ten | Groin injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Mark Barron | Pit | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Defensive Backs
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Malik Hooker | Ind | Meniscus tear | Week 3 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Patrick Chung | NE | Chest injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Bradley McDougald | Sea | Back injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Lano Hill | Sea | Elbow injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Reshad Jones | Mia | Chest injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Nasir Adderley | LAC | Hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Darnell Savage | GB | Left high ankle sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Denzel Ward | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Greedy Williams | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Desmond Trufant | Atl | Toe injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Xavien Howard | Mia | Knee injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Darius Slay | Det | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Awaiting Information | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Donte Jackson | Car | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Jimmy Smith | Bal | Right MCL sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 9 Return | Bye Week 8 |
Maurice Canady | Bal | Thigh injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Bye Week 8 |
Josh Norman | Was | Thigh / hand injuries | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Steven Nelson | Pit | Groin injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Kenny Moore | Ind | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Kendall Fuller | KC | Right thumb fracture fixation | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 8 |
Will Jackson | Cin | Shoulder injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Dre Kirkpatrick | Cin | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Bradley Roby | Hou | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Avonte Maddox | Phi | Concussion / neck strain | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Ahkello Witherspoon | SF | Foot sprain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
Nate Hairston | NYJ | Knee injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | MNF |
Will Parks | Den | Thumb injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 8 |
Bryce Callahan | Den | Foot injury | August | Week-to-Week | Week 8++ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
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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Mike Badgley | LAC | Right groin strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Questionable Week 8 |
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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Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | Right elbow injury | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | 2020 return |
Nick Foles | Jac | Left clavicle fixation | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | Probable 2019 return |
Trevor Siemian | NYJ | Left ankle ligament repair | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | 2020 return |
Drew Lock | Den | Right thumb sprain | Preseason Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
Blaine Gabbert | TB | Left shoulder dislocation | Preseason Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | Questionable 2019 return |
Alex Smith | Was | Right leg fracture / post-surgical infection | November 2018 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Eligible to return W7 | Unlikely to return to football |
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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Was
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Right knee meniscectomy
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Week 1
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return W11
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Questionable 2019 return
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Den
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Shoulder fracture
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Preseason Week 1
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return W9
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Probable 2019 return
|
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Phi
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Right shoulder subluxation
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Week 5
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return W15
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Questionable 2019 return
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Was
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Right ACL reconstruction
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December 2018
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Reserve - NFI
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NFI | Eligible to return W7
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Questionable 2019 return
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NE
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Cervical disc condition
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Mid-September 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return W13
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Questionable 2019 return
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Hou
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Left ACL reconstruction / MCL sprain
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Late August 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR | Ineligible to return
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2020 return
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SF
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Right ACL reconstruction
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September 2018
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Injured reserve
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IR | Ineligible to return
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2020 return
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Cin
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Right ACL reconstruction
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Early September 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR | Ineligible to return
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2020 return
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Oak
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Achilles repair
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May 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR | Ineligible to return
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2020 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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John Ross | Cin | Right sternoclavicular sprain | Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | Questionable 2019 return |
Quincy Enunwa | NYJ | Neck injury | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | Doubtful 2019 return |
Devin Funchess | Ind | Left clavicle fixation | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | Probable 2019 return |
N'Keal Harry | NE | Undisclosed leg injury | Preseason 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Designated to return W7 | Probable 2019 return |
Travis Benjamin | LAC | Quad strain | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | Questionable 2019 return |
Dontrelle Inman | LAC | Quad strain | Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | Questionable 2019 return |
Trent Taylor | SF | Right fifth metatarsal fixation | Early August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
Jalen Hurd | SF | Back stress fracture | August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | Questionable 2019 return |
Hakeem Butler | Ari | Hand fracture | Mid-August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
Equanimeous St. Brown | GB | Left high ankle sprain | Late August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
Corey Coleman | NYG | ACL reconstruction | Late July 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
Jermaine Kearse | Det | Left ankle fracture / dislocation | Early August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 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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Will Dissly | Sea | Left Achilles repair | Late October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 return |
Jordan Reed | Was | Concussion | August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | Questionable 2020 return |
David Njoku | Cle | Left wrist fracture | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
James O'Shaughnessy | Jac | Left ACL reconstruction | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
Jace Sternberger | GB | Left high ankle sprain | Preseason Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | Designated to return W9 | Probable 2019 return |
Jake Butt | Den | Left ACL reconstruction | September 2018 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Doubtful 2019 return |
Kahale Warring | Hou | Concussion | Preseason | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
Jordan Thomas | Hou | Rib fracture | Preseason | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
Ed Dickson | Sea | Knee surgery | Early preseason | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 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
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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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Russell Okung | LAC | Pulmonary embolism | June 2019 | Reserve - NFI | NFI | Returned to practice W7 | Probable 2019 return |
Isaiah Wynn | NE | Toe sprain | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
Marcus Gilbert | Ari | Right ACL reconstruction | Mid-September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W10 | 2020 return |
Julien Davenport | Mia | Fractured tibia | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | Questionable 2019 return |
Jonah Williams | Cin | Shoulder labrum repair | June 2019 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Eligible to return W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
Yodny Cajuste | NE | Quadriceps injury | March 2019 | Reserve - NFI | NFI | Eligible to return W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
LaAdrian Waddle | Buf | Quadriceps strain | Early August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
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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Chris Lindstrom | Atl | Right foot fracture | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return Week 11 | Questionable 2019 return |
Kyle Long | Chi | Hip injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
Lane Taylor | GB | Biceps injury | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Doubtful 2019 return |
Ethan Pocic | Sea | Back injury | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | Questionable 2019 return |
Joe Noteboom | LAR | Right ACL reconstruction | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 return |
Danny Isidora | Mia | Right foot surgery | Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | 2020 return |
Senio Kelemete | Hou | Wrist injury | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | Questionable 2019 return |
Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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David Andrews | NE | Pulmonary embolism | August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
Mike Pouncey | LAC | Neck surgery | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
Notable Defensive Players on PUP or NFI or IR
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Edge Rushers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Jason Pierre-Paul | TB | Cervical spine fracture | May 2019 | Reserve - NFI | NFI | Designated to return W7 | Probable 2019 return |
Bradley Chubb | Den | Left ACL reconstruction | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | 2020 return |
Kemoko Turay | Ind | Right ankle dislocation | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
Kareem Martin | NYG | Knee sprain | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W10 | Questionable 2019 return |
Defensive Linemen
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Akiem Hicks | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | Questionable 2019 return |
Stephon Tuitt | Pit | Biceps tendon repair | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
Kawann Short | Car | Rotator cuff repair | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | 2020 return |
Tyrone Crawford | Dal | Hip surgery | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 return |
Harrison Phillips | Buf | Left ACL reconstruction | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | 2020 return |
Malik Jackson | Phi | Left Lisfranc injury | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | 2020 return |
Robert Nkemdiche | Mia | ACL reconstruction | December 2018 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Returned to practice W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
Jeffery Simmons | Ten | ACL reconstruction | February 2019 | Reserve - NFI | NFI | Active Roster W7 | Returned to Play |
Linebackers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Christian Kirksey | Cle | Pectoral injury | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Doubtful 2019 return |
Alex Anzalone | NO | Shoulder surgery | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Doubtful 2019 return |
Marquel Lee | Oak | Left high ankle sprain | Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | Questionable 2019 return |
Ryan Connelly | NYG | Right ACL reconstruction | Early October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
Micah Kiser | LAR | Pectoral tendon tear | Mid-August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
Avery Williamson | NYJ | Right ACL tear | Mid-August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
Defensive Backs
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Derwin James | LAC | Fifth metatarsal stress fracture | Preseason Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
Adrian Phillips | LAC | Right forearm fracture | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
Keanu Neal | Atl | Left Achilles tendon reconstruction | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | 2020 return |
Johnathan Abram | Oak | Shoulder labrum repair | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | 2020 return |
Sean Davis | Pit | Shoulder labrum repair | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | 2020 return |
Tony Jefferson | Bal | Left ACL reconstruction / LCL sprain | Early October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
John Johnson | LAR | Right shoulder labrum repair | Late October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 return |
Justin Evans | TB | Achilles tendinitis | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W10 | Questionable 2019 return |
Robert Alford | Atl | Tibia fracture | Preseason Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
Aqib Talib | LAR | Rib injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | Questionable 2019 return |
Jalen Mills | Phi | Foot injury | October 2018 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Active Roster W7 | Returned to Play |
Cre'Von LeBlanc | Phi | Foot sprain | Preseason 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
Jason Verrett | SF | Knee soreness | Chronic | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | Doubtful 2019 return |
Darqueze Dennard | Cin | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Offseason 2019 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Active Roster W7 | Returned to Play |
Tavon Young | Bal | Cervical disc herniation | Early August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
J.J. Wilcox | Atl | Right ACL reconstruction | July 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
Notable Kickers 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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Stephen Gostkowski | NE | Left hip surgery | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | 2020 return |
Ryan Succop | Ten | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Offseason | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
DECIPHERING THE ALPHABET SOUP OF INJURY LISTS
Players not ready for camp practices are placed on one of two lists – Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) or Non-Football Injury/Illness (NFI).
Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)
Active/PUP – Preseason only list. Once a player participates in any part of a scheduled training camp practice, they are ineligible for this list. Players can be activated from this list at any time. This list is commonly used for veterans still recovering from injury and those who fail conditioning tests before camp begins.
Reserve/PUP – Regular season only list. Players still on Active/PUP at the end of camp are eligible to move to Reserve/PUP. Players cannot practice with the team until after Week 6. Teams then have six weeks to evaluate the player before moving to the active roster or to season-ending injured reserve.
Non-Football Injury / Illness (NFI)
Active/NFI – Preseason only list. Once a player participates in any part of a scheduled training camp practice, they are ineligible for this list. Players can be activated from this list at any time. Only veterans with a non-football related injury or rookies injured before the NFL draft are eligible for this list.
Reserve/NFI – Regular season only list. Players converted from the Active/NFI list to the Reserve/NFI list are out for the entire season.
Injured Reserve – Return Designation
Each NFL team can return two players to the active roster from injured reserve. Teams are not forced to designate this player at the time of the move to injured reserve. Players designated to return can begin practicing six weeks after being placed on injured reserve and are eligible to return to the active roster eight games after being placed on injured reserve. This rule allows a team to continually evaluate the rehab and recovery of their injured players and provides roster flexibility should teams have multiple key injuries early in the season.
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