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.
Follow Up Appointments
Patrick Mahomes II | Right patella dislocation | Week 7 | 3-6 Weeks | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 9
Mahomes' recovery from a patellar dislocation is progressing blindly quickly. Mahomes was cleared to participate in light individual drills just seven days after his injury and the Chiefs didn't officially rule him out of last week's game until Friday evening.
The Chiefs and Mahomes, after seeking multiple opinions to confirm that an MRI study showed only minimal damage to the ligament stabilizing his kneecap, are clearly comfortable accelerating this rehab. Even the best-case scenario seemed to be a four-week recovery initially. But there were reports Sunday that Mahomes is likely to push to play this week.
Whether that's in Mahomes' best interest is a valid question.
Without knowing the precise findings on Mahomes' MRI and examining the stability of his knee, it's not possible to accurately predict Mahomes' risk of reinjury. However, that risk is clearly not zero. Even though the MRI didn't show a high-grade injury to the ligament holding Mahomes' kneecap in place, the kneecap would not have dislocated without some damage to the ligament.
On Sunday, Ian Rapoport reported the Chiefs believe Mahomes has "naturally loose ligaments." The implication is that looseness stretched enough to allow the kneecap to dislocate without tearing the ligament or other supporting structures. I'll spare you a long anatomic discussion about joint hypermobility but Rapoport's implication isn't all positive here.
If Mahomes has a condition in which his stabilizing ligament is looser than most, it may allow him to heal more quickly. But it also means he'll always have a higher risk of another dislocation.
Expect Mahomes to return to practice this week. If his knee exam is stable and Mahomes feels no looseness when his knee is stressed, there's a chance he'll be cleared to play this week. More likely, the Chiefs remain cautious and look to return Mahomes in Week 10.
Alvin Kamara | Right high ankle sprain / Left MCL sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 9
The Saints returned Kamara to two limited practices last week. However, with Latavius Murray capable and healthy and a bye this week, New Orleans -- smartly -- chose to rest Kamara rather than risk aggravation of his high ankle sprain. Expect Kamara to return to a full practice and play in Week 10.
Davante Adams | Right big toe sprain | Week 4 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 9
Adams continues to improve and was reportedly working on deciding on what shoes and orthotic inserts he was most comfortable with during individual work last week. On Sunday morning, Adam Schefter reported Adams would likely return this week. Watch for a reassuring return to practice on Wednesday. If he responds well to football-related activity, he should be quickly cleared for contact.
David Johnson | Left ankle injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 9
The Cardinals told reporters Johnson was a game-time decision but he had very little chance to play after managing just three snaps in Week 7 and not participating in any practice reps last week. Reports on Sunday also suggested that Johnson may not be healthy enough to play on Thursday night either. Unless Johnson is limited or better in Tuesday's practice, expect him to miss another week.
Cam Newton | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Out Week 9
It's still unclear how close Newton may be to returning. Asked how he was feeling this weekend, Newton would only say, "Good." When reporters asked about Newton's progress, Ron Rivera said, "Still rehabbing."
The Panthers haven't cleared Newton to return to individual drills yet. It's unlikely Newton would go from rehabbing to full practice to returning to play within seven days. But the Panthers are now 4-3, three games behind New Orleans in the NFC South, and stuck among seven teams between three and five wins in the NFC. If Newton is close to full strength, expect him to fast-track his rehab over the next ten days.
Monday Update: Rivera told reporters today Newton would remain in rehab and ruled him out of this week's game.
A.J. Green | Left ankle surgery | Late July | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9
Green has intermittently practiced for three weeks and looked more comfortable in individual drills last week. Green told reporters he's targeting Week 10 for his return, looking to minimize his risk of a reconditioning injury. Look for Green to increase his participation over the next two weeks. If Green practices in full, you can count on his return.
Adam Thielen | Right hamstring strain | Week 7 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 9
Thielen's hamstring strain was reportedly low grade but the short week of practice leading into last Thursday night's game wasn't enough to allow him to rehab and return. Multiple reports have Thielen likely to return this week.
Matt Ryan | Right high ankle sprain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 9
Ryan attempted a limited Friday practice in hopes of continuing his 150+ consecutive game streak but wasn't close to playing. The Falcons have a bye in Week 9 and Ryan should have a good chance to return to practice in ten days and return in Week 10.
Injury Rounds
Joe Flacco | Cervical disc herniation | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Out Week 9
News broke Monday that Flacco is dealing with a cervical disc herniation and will not play. There was no previous report of neck discomfort but it's likely Flacco has been playing through pain or weakness for some time. Flacco will reportedly rehab through the bye week then be re-evaluated. It's possible injured reserve will be necessary if Flacco doesn't respond to treatment.
Flacco missed much of the 2017 preseason with a disc herniation after feeling pain while weight lifting. It's most likely that injury was lower in Flacco's spine -- it was reported as a back condition -- but the level of Flacco's injury was never specifically reported.
Prepare for Flacco to miss multiple weeks. Reports on Drew Lock's return from a preseason thumb injury weren't promising last week. If Lock is closer to returning after the bye, Flacco's chances of finishing the season on injured reserve may increase substantially.
Chase Edmonds | Left hamstring strain | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Out Week 9
Edmonds strained his left hamstring and needed assistance coming off the field. He told reporters he was "hopeful" he would be able to recover in time for Arizona's Thursday night game. The Cardinals will re-evaluate Edmonds on Monday but he's unlikely to play this week.
Monday Update: Tom Pelissero reports Edmonds is likely to miss a "few weeks," suggesting the hamstring strain is more than a low-grade injury. Expect a minimum 3-4 week recovery.
Matt Breida | Left ankle sprain | Week 8 | Awaiting Information | Probable Week 9
Breida turned his left ankle on the final play of the first half and didn't return. Breida's injury is consistent with a low ankle sprain. While there wasn't a violent mechanism of injury, the Niners have a quick turnaround to a road Thursday night game in Arizona. Breida routinely plays through injury, however, and there was little incentive to use him in a blowout win over Carolina while Tevin Coleman was dominating. Watch for a concerning Monday report but tentatively expect Breida to be available this week.
Miles Sanders | Left shoulder injury | Week 8 | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 9
Sanders did not return after a shoulder injury. He told reporters x-rays were negative and he expected to play this week. I'll update Monday with more information.
Monday Update: Mike Garafolo reported Sanders had an MRI on Monday that showed no significant damage. Sanders remains hopeful to play this week.
Fast Track News and Notes
***The Giants continue to deliberately and carefully advance Sterling Shepard through the exercise protocol as he recovers from his second concussion in the first few weeks of 2019. Shepard was hoping to be cleared for last week's game and believes he's ready to return.
***Dede Westbrook continued to try to play through shoulder and neck injuries on Sunday but was ruled out early. The Jaguars play in London this week, then have a bye in Week 10. I've listed Westbrook questionable for now but he could easily trend doubtful by midweek.
***Case Keenum is in concussion protocol after Thursday night's head injury. He'll have ten days to progress through the exercise protocol. Washington has a bye in Week 10.
Designated to Return by Team
- Green Bay (1): TE 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)
- Jacksonville (1): QB Nick Foles (W8)
- Kansas City (1): QB Chad Henne (W8)
- Tennessee (1): PK Ryan Succop (W8)
- Cleveland (1): OL Drew Forbes (W8)
- Washington (1): Derrius Guice (W9)
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 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 9 |
Cam Newton | Car | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 9 |
Matt Ryan | Atl | Right high ankle sprain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 10 Return | Bye Week 9 |
Sam Darnold | NYJ | Left thumb sprain | Week 8 | Day-to-Day | Week 9 Return | Probable Week 9 |
Joe Flacco | Den | Cervical disc herniation | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 9 |
Case Keenum | Was | Concussion | Week 8 | Concussion protocol | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
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 | Bye Week 9 | |
Ari
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Left ankle injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Doubtful Week 9 | |
Ari
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 8
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Out Week 9 | |
Ari
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Hamstring strain
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Week 6
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Injured reserve | Injured reserve | Doubtful 2019 return | |
SF
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Left ankle sprain
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Week 8
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Day-to-Day | Week 9+ Return | Probable Week 9 | |
Jeff Wilson
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SF
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Stinger
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Week 8
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Day-to-Day | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Phi
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Left shoulder injury |
Week 8
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Day-to-Day | Week 9+ Return | Probable Week 9 | |
Phi
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Quad injury
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 9 | |
Den
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Shoulder injury
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Week 8
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Day-to-Day | Week 9 Return | Probable Week 9 | |
LAR
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Ankle injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 | |
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 | MNF | |
Was
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Toe injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 | |
Atl
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Concussion
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Week 7
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Concussion protocol | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 | |
LAC
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Calf injury
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Week 3
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Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 | |
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 9 Return | Probable Week 9 |
Adam Thielen | Min | Right hamstring strain | Week 7 | Day-to-Day | Week 9 Return | Probable Week 9 |
A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle injury | Late July | 6-8 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
Sterling Shepard | NYG | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Dede Westbrook | Jac | Shoulder / neck injury | Week 8 | Day-to-Day | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Marqise Lee | Jac | Shoulder injury | Week 8 | Day-to-Day | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
DeSean Jackson | Phi | Groin injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 8 |
Brandin Cooks | LAR | Concussion | Week 8 | Concussion protocol | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
Marquise Brown | Bal | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9 Return | Probable Week 9 |
Will Fuller | Hou | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 9 |
Tre'Quan Smith | NO | Left high ankle sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
James Washington | Pit | Shoulder injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | MNF |
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 | Bye Week 9 |
Delanie Walker | Ten | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
O.J. Howard | TB | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Matt LaCosse | NE | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Ryan Izzo | NE | Concussion | Week 6 | Concussion protocol | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Chris Herndon | NYJ | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Vernon Davis | Was | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Jeff Heuerman | Den | Knee injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
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 | Questionable Week 9 |
Mike McGlinchey | SF | Right knee arthroscopic surgery | Week 5 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Doubtful Week 9 |
Laremy Tunsil | Hou | Shoulder injury | Week 8 | Day-to-Day | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Brian Bulaga | GB | Hand injury | Week 8 | Day-to-Day | Week 9 Return | Probable Week 9 |
Russell Okung | LAC | Calf injury | Week 8 | Day-to-Day | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Jason Peters | Phi | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Eric Fisher | KC | Core abdominal muscle repair | Week 2 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Cordy Glenn | Cin | Concussion | PS Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Week 9+ Return | Doubtful Week 9 |
Greg Little | Car | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Cody Ford | Buf | Left elbow injury | Week 8 | Awaiting Information | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Kelvin Beachum | NYJ | Ankle sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Ja'Wuan James | Den | Left knee injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Doubtful Week 9 |
Tytus Howard | Hou | Left MCL sprain | Week 6 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 9 |
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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Shaq Mason | NE | Ankle injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Andrew Wylie | KC | Left ankle sprain | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
James Carpenter | Atl | Knee injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
Alex Cappa | TB | Left arm fracture | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Doubtful Week 9 |
Rodger Saffold | Ten | Concussion | Week 8 | Concussion protocol | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
John Miller | Cin | Groin injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
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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Justin Britt | Sea | Left ACL tear | Week 8 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
Rodney Hudson | Oak | Left high ankle sprain | Week 8 | Awaiting Information | Week 10+ Return | Doubtful Week 9 |
Ryan Kalil | NYJ | Knee injury | Week 8 | Awaiting Information | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Daniel Kilgore | Mia | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | MNF |
Greg Mancz | Hou | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 11+ Return | Doubtful Week 9 |
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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J.J. Watt | Hou | Left pectoral tendon tear | Week 8 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
Frank Clark | KC | Neck injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Robert Quinn | Dal | Rib injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9 Return | Probable Week 9 |
Clay Matthews | LAR | Jaw fracture | Week 5 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
Carl Lawson | Cin | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
Zach Allen | Ari | Recurrent stinger | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
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 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Timmy Jernigan | Phi | Foot injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Mike Daniels | Det | Right foot injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Damon Harrison | Det | Groin injury aggravation | Week 8 | Awaiting Information | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Quinton Jefferson | Sea | Oblique strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Brandon Mebane | LAC | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Justin Jones | LAC | Shoulder injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Henry Anderson | NYJ | AC sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Tyquan Lewis | Ind | Right ankle injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
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 | Aggravated groin strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Out Week 9 |
Leighton Vander Esch | Dal | Neck injury | Week 7 | Day-to-Day | Week 9 Return | Probable Week 9 |
Nigel Bradham | Phi | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Patrick Onwuasor | Bal | High ankle sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Quincy Williams | Jac | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Mark Barron | Pit | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | MNF |
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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Ronnie Harrison | Jac | Neck injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Lano Hill | Sea | Elbow injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Reshad Jones | Mia | Chest injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Tashaun Gipson | Hou | Back/hamstring/wrist | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Damarious Randall | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Khari Willis | Ind | Foot injury | Week 8 | Awaiting Information | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Desmond Trufant | Atl | Toe injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
Xavien Howard | Mia | Knee injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | MNF |
Darius Slay | Det | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Tracy Walker | Det | Right knee injury | Week 8 | Awaiting Information | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Jimmy Smith | Bal | Right MCL sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 9 Return | Probable Week 9 |
Maurice Canady | Bal | Thigh injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Quinton Dunbar | Was | Hamstring injury | Week 8 | Awaiting Information | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Trumaine Johnson | NYJ | Ankle injury | Week 8 | Awaiting Information | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Pierre Desir | Ind | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Patrick Robinson | NO | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
Kendall Fuller | KC | Right thumb fracture fixation | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 9 |
Dre Kirkpatrick | Cin | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
Darqueze Dennard | Cin | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 9 |
Johnathan Joseph | Hou | Hamstring / Neck | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Bradley Roby | Hou | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Doubtful Week 9 |
Lonnie Johnson | Hou | Concussion | Week 8 | Concussion protocol | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
D.J. Hayden | Jac | Shoulder injury | Week 8 | Awaiting Information | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Avonte Maddox | Phi | Concussion / neck strain | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Ahkello Witherspoon | SF | Foot sprain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Adoree Jackson | Ten | Foot injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
Will Parks | Den | Thumb injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 9 |
Bryce Callahan | Den | Foot injury | August | Week-to-Week | Week 10++ Return | Doubtful Week 9 |
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 9+ Return | Questionable Week 9 |
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 | Designated to return W8 | 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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Det
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Right knee surgery
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Week 8
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return W16
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Questionable 2019 return
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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 | Designated to return W9
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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 |
Josh Gordon | NE | Left knee contusion | Week 8 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | Likely released w/ settlement |
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 |
Geoff Swaim | Jac | Concussion | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | Questionable 2019 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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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 |
Forrest Lamp | LAC | Right ankle fracture | Week 8 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 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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Pernell McPhee | Bal | Triceps tendon repair | Late October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 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 |
Marcell Dareus | Jac | Core abdominal muscle repair | Week 8 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | Questionable 2019 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 |
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 |
Nasir Adderley | LAC | Hamstring strain | Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 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 |
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 |
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 | Designated to Return W8 | Probable 2019 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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