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
James Conner | Right AC sprain | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11
Conner has a high-grade AC sprain limiting his range of motion. The Steelers allowed Conner a trial practice last Wednesday but quickly decided he wasn't close to playing and shut him down for the week. Expect the Steelers to repeat the process early this week in preparation for a Thursday night game in Cleveland.
It's possible Conner was close to playing last week and the quick turnaround to the Thursday night game factored into last week's decision. Conner's Tuesday practice participation will show the Steelers' hand. If Conner manages consecutive limited (or better) practices on Monday and Tuesday, expect him to be active and likely to see his usual workload. If Conner isn't working on Tuesday, he's likely out until Week 12.
Monday Update: In an optimistic start to the week, Mike Tomlin told reporters Conner would have practiced had the Steelers held a Monday workout. Tomlin said he is hopeful Conner will be able to play.
Monday Update: The estimated injury report released by Pittsburgh listed Conner as a full participant had the team practiced.
Adam Thielen | Right hamstring strain aggravation | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 11
Thielen did not practice after aggravating his hamstring strain in Week 9. There continues to be optimism about Thielen's potential return but expect the team to remain cautious with an injury that's already been aggravated once. If Thielen isn't fully recovered this week, the Vikings will likely continue to rehab Thielen through their Week 12 bye.
Jacoby Brissett | Left MCL sprain | Week 9 | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 11
Brissett was limited in practice last week, leading to speculation he was healthy enough to start. The Colts chose to be cautious and elected to keep Brissett inactive and allow him to rehab another week. He'll have a good chance to return in Week 11.
Cam Newton | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Month-to-Month | Injured reserve
The Panthers moved Newton to injured reserve last week. While there remains a slim possibility the team could designate Newton to return should they reach the playoffs, the decision essentially ends Newton's season -- and probably career -- in Carolina.
Newton visited multiple foot specialists this month, seeking answers on why his midfoot sprain was not responding to rest and rehab. While the immediate consensus seemed to suggest further rehab was indicated, the Panthers' decision to put Newton on injured reserve may have changed the calculus here.
Ian Rapoport reported Newton may now be considering surgery to stabilize the joint in the hopes of recovering in time to reassure teams pursuing him in free agency. Rapoport reported an 8-12 week recovery timetable for the possible procedure.
That timetable is somewhat misleading, however. It's possible Newton could be cleared to run within 10-12 weeks of surgery to stabilize the Lisfranc joint, he would not be game-ready for some time afterward.
I think it's likely Newton will choose surgery soon. His injury has not healed as expected and there's little incentive to further delay a definitive procedure now that he's on injured reserve.
A.J. Green | Left ankle ligament repair | Late July 2019 | Day-to-Day | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11
Green reportedly wants to return to play but continues to experience stiffness and swelling after each attempt to increase his football-related activity. Green did not practice at all last week and sounded frustrated at his inability to clear the final hurdle of recovery. If Green isn't practicing on Wednesday, he's unlikely to play.
Injury Rounds
Matthew Stafford | Transverse process fracture | Week 9 | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 11
Stafford suffered a broken bone in his spine last week and finished the game. The Lions cleared him for limited practice and Stafford was optimistic when talking to reporters earlier in the week. However, by Saturday, there were signs Stafford would not play and the team ultimately did not clear him for game action.
Multiple quarterbacks have suffered similar injuries in recent years. They've routinely taken a week to rest and rehab. It's a painful injury that often results in stiffness and muscle spasm. Generally, players return the following week and play effectively.
The Lions have been extremely tight with injury information in the Matt Patricia era. We're unlikely to hear anything helpful early this week. Wednesday practice participation may be our first look at whether the Lions believe Stafford can return for Week 11.
Austin Hooper | Left knee sprain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 11
Hooper was hit on the outside of the left knee and didn't return. Video replay showed evidence of an MCL sprain. The Falcons will likely send Hooper for an MRI on Monday. If the MRI shows a low-grade sprain -- and no injury to any other structures -- it's possible Hooper will return in Week 11. More likely, Hooper will need at least a week to recover.
Monday Update: Ian Rapoport tweeted Hooper will have an MRI today to better define his knee injury but "expected to miss some time."
Monday Update: Rapoport followed up with a tweet confirming an MCL sprain diagnosis. Rapoport reports Hooper will have additional opinions to determine his recovery timetable. That's an ominous report and suggests a mid-grade or worse, multiple-week injury.
Fast Track News and Notes
***Saquon Barkley was seen exiting the x-ray room after the game. Pat Shurmur said Barkley was "banged up." A frustrated Barkley would not answer questions about his health after the game. Barkley remained in the game until the last snap and it's not unusual for players to have x-rays after the game. I'll have more on Barkley's status should the Giants discuss his condition on Monday.
Monday Update: Pat Shurmur told reporters Barkley was "feeling a lot better" on Monday. When asked if there were thoughts of shutting Barkley down, Shurmur said, "Absolutely not."
***Michael Thomas may also be dealing with an injury after taking a hard hit on the final play of the game. Thomas was reportedly down on the field talking to trainers after time expired. The Saints did not disclose an injury after the game and there was no obvious injury on replay. I'll update here on Monday with any news.
***Devonta Freeman did not return after halftime with what was reported as either a foot or ankle injury. There were no obvious injuries in the snaps preceding halftime, including a late first-half run and the Falcons did not address Freeman's status after the game. I'll update on Monday as further news is reported.
Monday Update: Freeman is undergoing an MRI today. Ian Rapoport tweeted the initial diagnosis is a foot sprain but did not speculate on a recovery timetable. Foot sprains are difficult injuries for a running back to play through. It's likely Freeman will need at least a week to recover but it's difficult to estimate the length of time Freeman may miss without a more precise diagnosis.
Monday Update: Rapoport followed up by reporting Freeman's injury is expected to be out two weeks.
***Evan Engram missed last week's game with a foot sprain. He's hopeful he can return after the Giants' Week 11 bye.
Designated to Return by Team
- Green Bay (1): TE Jace Sternberger (W7-now active)
- New England (2): WR N'Keal Harry (W7-now active), G Isaiah Wynn (W9)
- New York Giants (1): DB Sam Beal (W7-now active)
- Oakland (1): DB Isaiah Johnson (W7-now active)
- Jacksonville (1): QB Nick Foles (W8-now active)
- Kansas City (1): QB Chad Henne (W8-now active)
- Tennessee (2): PK Ryan Succop (W8-now active), DB Joshua Kalu (W9)
- Cleveland (1): OL Drew Forbes (W8)
- Washington (1): RB Derrius Guice (W9-now active)
- Baltimore (1): DB Iman Marshall (W9)
- Denver (1): WR Tim Patrick (W9)
- Detroit (1): DL Austin Bryant (W9)
- Minnesota (1): WR Josh Doctson (W9)
- Seattle (1): TE Ed Dickson (W9)
- Miami (1): T Julien Davenport (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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Matthew Stafford | Det | Transverse process fracture | Week 9 | Day-to-Day | Week 11 Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Jacoby Brissett | Ind | Left MCL sprain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Case Keenum | Was | Concussion | Week 8 | Concussion protocol | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
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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Pit
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Right AC sprain
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Week 8
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Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 | |
Benny Snell
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Pit
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Arthroscopic knee surgery
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Week 8
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Out Week 11 |
Atl
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Foot / ankle injury
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Week 10
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 | |
Ari
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 8
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 | |
Det
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Concussion
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Week 10
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Concussion protocol | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 | |
Was
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Toe injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 | |
Ind
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Left ankle injury
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Week 10
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Awaiting Information | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 | |
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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Adam Thielen | Min | Right hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
T.Y. Hilton | Ind | Calf strain | Week 8 | 3-4 Weeks | Week 13+ Return | Out Week 11 |
Parris Campbell | Ind | Hand fracture fixation | Week 9 | 3-4+ Weeks | Week 12+ Return | Out Week 11 |
A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle injury | Late July | 6-8 Weeks | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Emmanuel Sanders | SF | Rib injury | Week 10 | Awaiting Information | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Dede Westbrook | Jac | Shoulder / neck injury | Week 8 | Day-to-Day | Week 11+ Return | Probable Week 11 |
Sterling Shepard | NYG | Concussion | Week 8 | Concussion protocol | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
Brandin Cooks | LAR | Concussion | Week 8 | Concussion protocol | Week 12+ Return | Out Week 11 |
Will Fuller | Hou | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 |
Corey Davis | Ten | Hip injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
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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George Kittle | SF | Knee / ankle soreness | Week 9 | Day-to-Day | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Austin Hooper | Atl | Left knee sprain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12++ Return | Doubtful Week 11 |
Evan Engram | NYG | Left foot sprain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
Delanie Walker | Ten | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
Chris Herndon | NYJ | Rib fracture | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12++ Return | Out Week 11 |
Matt LaCosse | NE | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Vernon Davis | Was | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Jeff Heuerman | Den | Knee injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
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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Laremy Tunsil | Hou | Shoulder injury | Week 8 | Day-to-Day | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Jason Peters | Phi | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Eric Fisher | KC | Core abdominal muscle repair | Week 2 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Mitchell Schwartz | KC | Knee sprain | Week 10 | Day-to-Day | Week 11 Return | Probable Week 11 |
Martinas Rankin | KC | Right patellar tendon tear | Week 10 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
Andrus Peat | NO | Arm injury | Week 10 | Awaiting Information | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Rob Havenstein | LAR | Meniscus injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Out Week 11 |
Russell Okung | LAC | Groin strain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Sam Tevi | LAC | Knee meniscectomy | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Out Week 11 |
Nate Solder | NYG | Concussion | Week 10 | Concussion protocol | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Rick Wagner | Det | Concussion | Week 10 | Concussion protocol | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Mike Remmers | NYG | Back injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
Cordy Glenn | Cin | Concussion | PS Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Week 11+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 |
Greg Little | Car | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Justin Murray | Ari | Knee injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Ja'Wuan James | Den | Left knee injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
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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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif | KC | Ankle injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Connor Williams | Dal | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Week 10 | Awaiting Information | Week 12++ Return | Out Week 11 |
Brian Winters | NYJ | Recurrent shoulder dislocation | Week 10 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
Ramon Foster | Pit | Concussion | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
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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Ryan Kalil | NYJ | Knee injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Joe Halapio | NYG | Hamstring strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
Brian Allen | LAR | Left knee injury | Week 10 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | Out Week 11 |
Greg Mancz | Hou | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
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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Olivier Vernon | Cle | Right knee injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Alex Okafor | KC | Ankle injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Emmanuel Ogbah | KC | Pectoral tendon tear | Week 10 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
Carl Nassib | TB | Groin injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Zach Allen | Ari | Recurrent stinger | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
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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Jurrell Casey | Ten | Shoulder injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
Linval Joseph | Min | Knee injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Justin Jones | LAC | Shoulder injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
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 | Core muscle strain | Week 7 | 5-6 Weeks | Week 14+ Return | Out Week 11 |
Nigel Bradham | Phi | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Jayon Brown | Ten | Groin injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
Danny Trevathan | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 10 | Awaiting Information | Week 12++ Return | Out Week 11 |
Quincy Williams | Jac | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
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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Lano Hill | Sea | Elbow injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | MNF |
Reshad Jones | Mia | Chest injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Tashaun Gipson | Hou | Back/hamstring/wrist | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Tracy Walker | Det | Right knee injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Marshon Lattimore | NO | -thigh | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 |
Desmond Trufant | Atl | Toe injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
James Bradberry | Car | Groin injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Patrick Peterson | Ari | Left calf injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 |
Pierre Desir | Ind | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Quincy Wilson | Ind | Shoulder injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Patrick Robinson | NO | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Kendall Fuller | KC | Right thumb fracture fixation | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Dre Kirkpatrick | Cin | Knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Bradley Roby | Hou | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11 Return | Probable Week 11 |
Lonnie Johnson | Hou | Concussion | Week 8 | Concussion protocol | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Carlton Davis | TB | Hip injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Questionable Week 11 |
Lamarcus Joyner | Oak | Hamstring strain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Doubtful Week 11 |
D.J. Hayden | Jac | Shoulder injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
Ahkello Witherspoon | SF | Foot sprain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | MNF |
Will Parks | Den | Thumb injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Bye Week 11 |
Bryce Callahan | Den | Foot injury | August | Week-to-Week | Week 12++ Return | Out Week 11 |
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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Robbie Gould | SF | Quadricep | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | MNF |
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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Cam Newton | Car | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | 2020 return |
Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | Right elbow injury | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | 2020 return |
Trevor Siemian | NYJ | Left ankle ligament repair | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | 2020 return |
Joe Flacco | Den | Cervical disc herniation | Late October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 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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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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Atl
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Concussion
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Late October 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return P1
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2020 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 | Ineligible to return
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2020 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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DeSean Jackson | Phi | Core muscle repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | Doubtful 2019 return |
Preston Williams | Mia | Left ACL reconstruction | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | 2020 return |
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 |
Marqise Lee | Jac | Shoulder injury | Week 8 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | Doubtful 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 | Designated to return W9 | Probable 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 | Designated to return W9 | 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 |
Justin Britt | Sea | Left ACL reconstruction | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 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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J.J. Watt | Hou | Left pectoral tendon repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 2020 return |
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 |
Arden Key | Oak | Foot fracture | Week 9 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | Doubtful 2019 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 |
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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Kwon Alexander | SF | Pectoral tendon repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | 2020 return |
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 |
Blake Cashman | NYJ | Right shoulder labrum repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 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 | Probable 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 |
Karl Joseph | Oak | Right foot injury | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P2 | 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 |
Tedric Thompson | Sea | Shoulder labrum repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 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 |
Xavien Howard | Mia | Knee injury | Chronic | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 2020 return |
Malcolm Butler | Ten | Left wrist fracture | Week 9 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
Aqib Talib | LAR | Rib injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | Questionable 2019 return |
Trumaine Johnson | NYJ | Ankle injuries | Week 9 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | 2020 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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Injury
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Date
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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 | 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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