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Inseason injury coverage
Footballguys will again provide comprehensive injury coverage during the regular season.
My writing and podcast schedule will include:
Monday Injury Rounds > Published as soon as complete Sunday night and updated through Tuesday morning, this feature will review all the major injuries from the weekend's games, provide follow up analysis on injured players who have yet to return to play, and project when every injured player will return.
Waiver Wire Podcast > Tuesday morning release reviewing all injuries at the quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end positions with Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom heading into your weekly waiver run.
Midweek Injury Expectations > Published late Wednesday night after the first weekly practice participation report and updated through Thursday's practice report, this feature will detail the current practice participation of every listed player and project the likelihood each player will play in the coming week.
Thursday Live Audible podcast > Joining Cecil Lammey, Sigmund Bloom, and Matt Waldman at 900 ET every Thursday night for a comprehensive Q&A updating all player injuries.
Gameday Injury Expectations > Published Saturday, this feature will review the practice status of every injured player, provide analysis on player/coach/beat writer comments throughout the week, and discuss how likely and how effective each injured player will be on Sunday.
Sunday Live Gameday podcast > Joining Sigmund Bloom and Matt Waldman at 1000 ET every Sunday morning to discuss and interpret the week's practice participation reports and breaking weekend injury news.
Injury Rounds
Dalvin Cook | Left shoulder injury | Week 15 | Awaiting Information | Doubtful Week 16
Cook was rolled to the ground on the outside run and had his left elbow driven into the ground. He immediately grabbed the inside of his left shoulder and needed assistance off the field. The Vikings announced the injury as a shoulder condition. Mike Zimmer refused to provide an update on Cook's injury after the game.
Video replays and Cook's reaction did not narrow the possibilities much. Cook left the field hunched over and in pain, which often occurs with a shoulder dislocation. It's also possible he suffered a contusion near his shoulder joint given the force transmitted to the shoulder when he hit his elbow. Biceps muscle or tendon and pectoral muscle or tendon injuries are also on the list of possible injuries given where Cook localized his pain after the injury.
Zimmer did tell reporters this injury isn't an aggravation of his recent SC sprain. That's not surprising -- Cook's SC injury was to the right side of his chest. Though Zimmer did not reveal any additional information, expect local or national media to follow Cook's injury and status closely.
I'll update as further news is reported.
Monday Update: Mike Zimmer told reporters Cook's shoulder injury is something "he could play through" and that Cook "feels good today." Zimmer wouldn't commit to Cook playing, wouldn't discuss whether he would be able to manage a full workload, and didn't discuss specifics on Cook's injury. Dr. David Chao tweeted that he didn't see a clear injury on video and expects Cook to be able to play.
Despite the reassuring Monday notes thus far, continue to consider Cook questionable for Monday night until he practices or more detail on his injury is revealed. Video review of Alexander Mattison's injury last week was suspicious for a high ankle sprain and he's likely doubtful to return this week. If the Vikings add a running back this week, it would also raise concern about Cook's status for Monday night.
Follow Up Appointments
T.Y. Hilton | Aggravated calf strain | Week 12 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 MNF | Questionable Week 16
Hilton returned to limited practices last week and is listed questionable for Monday night's game. He told reporters a Saturday morning DNP was a scheduled off day. That explanation doesn't pass muster as Hilton hadn't practiced in over two weeks and would likely benefit from continued reconditioning. More likely, the Colts had already decided Hilton would be inactive on Monday night and gave him the weekend off.
I'm expecting Hilton to be inactive, then work to increase his practice participation in anticipation of returning in Week 16. Should Hilton play Monday night, I'll reassess his prospects in the mid-week update.
A.J. Green | Left ankle surgery | July 2019 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 16
On a local radio podcast, Bengals' color commentator Dave Lapham described Green as the best-looking Cincinnati wide receiver after watching Green on the rehab field last week. Though he has yet to return to practice, Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning that the Bengals have not ruled out playing Green in Week 16 or 17. If Green returns to practice this week, it's possible he'll return before the end of the season.
Fast Track News and Notes
***Dan Quinn told reporters Calvin Ridley's injury was to his lower abdomen and would require 3-4+ weeks of rehab. It's not been specifically reported as a core muscle strain and there were no reports of surgery last week, but it's possible we'll hear those details later. Not all abdominal strains require repair, however. Regardless, Ridley should be available for OTAs.
***Alshon Jeffery did not tear his Achilles tendon. Multiple reporters described Jeffery's injury as a Lisfranc sprain early last week. Lisfranc injuries were once primarily contact injuries but are occurring more frequently without contact in recent seasons. Jeffery will have surgery to reconstruct the joint and could require as long as 6-9 months of rehab. The Eagles have moved him to injured reserve.
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-now active)
- New York Giants (2): DB Sam Beal (W7-now active), EDGE Kareem Martin (W13-now active)
- Oakland (2): DB Isaiah Johnson (W7-now active), LB Marquel Lee (W10-now active)
- Jacksonville (1): QB Nick Foles (W8-now active)
- Kansas City (2): QB Chad Henne (W8-now active), DT Xavier Williams (W13)
- Tennessee (2): PK Ryan Succop (W8-now active), DB Joshua Kalu (W9)
- Cleveland (2): OL Drew Forbes (W8-now active), TE David Njoku (W11-now active)
- Washington (1): RB Derrius Guice (W9-now active)
- Baltimore (2): DB Iman Marshall (W9-now active), DB Brynden Trawick (W10-now active)
- Denver (2): WR Tim Patrick (W9-now active), QB Drew Lock (W10-now active)
- Detroit (2): DL Austin Bryant (W9-now active), RB Kerryon Johnson (W13)
- Minnesota (1): WR Josh Doctson (W9-now active)
- Seattle (2): TE Ed Dickson (W9-active then returned to IR); C Ethan Pocic (W12-now active)
- Miami (2): T Julien Davenport (W9-now active), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (W10-now active)
- Houston (1): TE Jordan Thomas (W10-now active)
- Cincinnati (2): WR John Ross (W10-now active), DB Darius Phillips (W11-now active)
- Indianapolis (1): WR Devin Funchess (W10-stays on IR)
- New Orleans (1): WR Keith Kirkwood (W10-stays on IR)
- Los Angeles Chargers (2): DB Adrian Phillips (W10-now active), S Derwin James (W12-now active)
- Carolina (2): T Jordan Mills (W12), WR Chris Hogan (W14-now active)
- Philadelphia (1): DB Cre'Von LeBlanc (W12-now active)
- Atlanta (2): P Matt Bosher (W13-returned to IR), G Chris Lindstrom (W13-now active)
- Chicago (1): DL Akiem Hicks (W13-now active)
- San Francisco (1): DL Kentavius Street (W13-now active)
- New York Jets (1): OL Brent Qvale (W14)
Injured Players on Active Roster
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Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Matthew Stafford | Det | Thoracic spine fractures | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 16 |
| Daniel Jones | NYG | Right high ankle sprain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
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Running Backs Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Min
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Left shoulder injury
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Week 15
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Day-to-Day | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 16 | |
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KC
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Rib cartilage injury
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Week 11
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Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 | |
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Min
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Right high ankle sprain
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Week 14
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Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 | |
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NYJ
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Left high ankle sprain |
Week 14
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Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 | |
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Phi
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Left neck / shoulder injury
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 16 | |
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Det
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Rib injury |
Week 14
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Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 | |
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Wide Receivers Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Mike Evans | TB | Right hamstring strain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Out Week 16 |
| Chris Godwin | TB | Left hamstring strain | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Out Week 16 |
| Scotty Miller | TB | Hamstring strain | Week 15 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 16 |
| T.Y. Hilton | Ind | Aggravated calf strain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | Pit | Left knee contusion | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| D.J. Chark | Jac | Left high ankle sprain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 16 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle surgery | Late July | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Hunter Renfrow | Oak | Rib fracture / Pneumothorax | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Demaryius Thomas | NYJ | Hamstring strain | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Nelson Agholor | Phi | Knee injury | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Taylor Gabriel | Chi | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Trey Quinn | Was | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
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Tight Ends Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Evan Engram | NYG | Left foot sprain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Rhett Ellison | NYG | Concussion | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Gerald Everett | LAR | Right knee injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 16 |
| Vance McDonald | Pit | Concussion | Week 14 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Greg Olsen | Car | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Luke Willson | Sea | Hamstring strain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
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Offensive Linemen Injured | On the Active Roster
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Tackles
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Andrus Peat | NO | Arm injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Ronnie Stanley | Bal | Concussion | Week 14 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Lane Johnson | Phi | Left high ankle sprain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 16 |
| Trent Brown | Oak | Pectoral injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Rob Havenstein | LAR | Meniscus injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Donovan Smith | TB | Knee injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Bobby Massie | Chi | High ankle sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Rick Wagner | Det | Knee injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Chuma Edoga | NYJ | MCL sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
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Guards
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Kevin Zeitler | NYG | Ankle injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Shaq Mason | NE | Ankle injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| James Carpenter | Atl | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Russell Okung | LAC | Groin injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Ty Nsekhe | Buf | Right ankle injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 16 |
| Brandon Scherff | Was | Elbow / shoulder injuries | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Ron Leary | Den | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
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Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster
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Edge Rushers
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Team
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Injury
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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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| Jadeveon Clowney | Sea | Core muscle strain | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Playoff return | Doubtful Week 16 |
| Ezekiel Ansah | Sea | Neck injury | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Dee Ford | SF | Aggravated right hamstring strain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Playoff Return | Out Week 16 |
| Alex Okafor | KC | Pectoral strain | Week 15 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Out Week 16 |
| Derek Barnett | Phi | Ankle injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Olivier Vernon | Cle | Knee injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Takk McKinley | Atl | Shoulder injury | Recurrent | Awaiting Information | 2020 return | Doubtful Week 16 |
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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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| Dre'Mont Jones | Den | High ankle sprain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Adam Gotsis | Den | Knee injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
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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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| Bobby Wagner | Sea | Right ankle injury | Week 15 | Awaiting Information | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Leighton Vander Esch | Dal | Cervical disc herniation | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Out Week 16 |
| Mychal Kendricks | Sea | Hamstring strain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Kiko Alonso | NO | Quadricep strain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Haason Reddick | Ari | Groin injury | Week 15 | Awaiting Information | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Danny Trevathan | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 16 |
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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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| Jamal Adams | NYJ | Left high ankle sprain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 16 |
| Vonn Bell | NO | Knee injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Jaquiski Tartt | SF | Rib injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Quandre Diggs | Sea | Ankle sprain | Week 15 | Awaiting Information | Week 16++ Return | Doubtful Week 16 |
| Jayvon Kearse | Min | Toe injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Jason McCourty | NE | Groin strain | Recurrent | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Richard Sherman | SF | Hamstring strain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Out Week 16 |
| KWuan Williams | SF | Concussion | Week 14 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Kenny Moore | Ind | Knee injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Brian Poole | NYJ | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
| Quinton Dunbar | Was | Hamstring strain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Questionable Week 16 |
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Kickers Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Injured Players Not on Active Roster
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Notable Quarterbacks on PUP or NFI or IR
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Cam Newton | Car | Left Lisfranc surgery | Mid-December 2019 | 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 | Ineligible to return | 2020 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 |
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Notable Running Backs on PUP or NFI or IR
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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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 | Designated to return
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Probable 2019 return
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Sea
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Left ACL reconstruction
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December 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR
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2020 return
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Mia
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Left Achilles injury
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Early December 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR
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2020 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 | Ineligible to return
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2020 return
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|
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Phi
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Aggravated hip flexor strain
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Week 10
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Injured reserve
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IR | Ineligible to return |
2020 return
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|
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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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Left MCL sprain
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Early December 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR
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2020 return
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|
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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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KC
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Left hamstring injury
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Early December 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR
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2020 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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|
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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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|
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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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|
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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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|
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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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| Marvin Jones | Det | Left ankle injury | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Calvin Ridley | Atl | Abdominal muscle strain | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Alshon Jeffery | Phi | Right Lisfranc reconstruction | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| 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 | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Quincy Enunwa | NYJ | Neck injury | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | Doubtful 2019 return |
| Parris Campbell | Ind | Right foot fracture | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Devin Funchess | Ind | Left clavicle fixation | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Remains on IR | 2020 return |
| Marqise Lee | Jac | Shoulder injury | Week 8 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | Doubtful 2019 return |
| Paul Richardson Jr | Was | Hamstring strain aggravation | Week 11 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
| Auden Tate | Cin | Left knee sprain | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
| Marquise Goodwin | SF | Right toe PRP / knee arthritis | Chronic | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
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Notable Tight Ends on PUP or NFI or IR
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| T.J. Hockenson | Det | Right high ankle sprain | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Delanie Walker | Ten | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Eric Ebron | Ind | Ankle surgeries | Week 12 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Will Dissly | Sea | Left Achilles repair | Late October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 return |
| Ryan Griffin | NYJ | Left high ankle sprain | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Jordan Reed | Was | Concussion | August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | Questionable 2020 return |
| Vernon Davis | Was | Concussion | Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Foster Moreau | Oak | Left knee sprain | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Trey Burton | Chi | Calf injury | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Adam Shaheen | Chi | Foot injury | Week 11 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Ben Braunecker | Chi | Concussion | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Chris Herndon | NYJ | Rib fractures | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 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 |
| Josh Oliver | Jac | Spine fractures | Week 11 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Jake Butt | Den | Left ACL reconstruction | September 2018 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Kahale Warring | Hou | Concussion | Preseason | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Ed Dickson | Sea | Knee surgery | Early preseason | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
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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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| Marcus Gilbert | Ari | Right ACL reconstruction | Mid-September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W10 | 2020 return |
| Jonah Williams | Cin | Shoulder labrum repair | June 2019 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Returned to practice | Questionable 2019 return |
| Greg Little | Car | Ankle injury | Week 12 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Tytus Howard | Hou | Meniscus repair | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Yodny Cajuste | NE | Quadriceps injury | March 2019 | Reserve - NFI | NFI | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| LaAdrian Waddle | Buf | Quadriceps strain | Early August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
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Guards
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Connor Williams | Dal | Right ACL reconstruction | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Kyle Long | Chi | Hip injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
| Brian Winters | NYJ | Left shoulder labrum repair | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Alex Redmond | Cin | Biceps tendon repair | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 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 |
| Joe Noteboom | LAR | Right ACL reconstruction | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 return |
| Joe Dahl | Det | Back / knee injuries | Week 14 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Danny Isidora | Mia | Right foot surgery | Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Senio Kelemete | Hou | Wrist injury | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | Questionable 2019 return |
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Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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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 |
| Weston Richburg | SF | Right patellar tendon repair | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Matt Skura | Bal | Left knee surgery | Late November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Justin Britt | Sea | Left ACL reconstruction | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 2020 return |
| Brian Allen | LAR | MCL sprain | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Ryan Kalil | NYJ | Knee injury | Week 8 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | Likely retirement |
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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 | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Bradley Chubb | Den | Left ACL reconstruction | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Ryan Kerrigan | Was | Right calf injury | Week 14 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Emmanuel Ogbah | KC | Pectoral tendon tear | Week 10 | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Arden Key | Oak | Foot fracture | Week 9 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Kemoko Turay | Ind | Right ankle dislocation | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
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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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| Marcus Davenport | NO | Lisfranc repair | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Sheldon Rankins | NO | Ankle bone spur cleanup | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
| Derek Wolfe | Den | Left elbow dislocation | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| D.J. Jones | SF | High ankle sprain | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Harrison Phillips | Buf | Left ACL reconstruction | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | 2020 return |
| Dontari Poe | Car | Quadriceps muscle repair | Late November | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Malik Jackson | Phi | Left Lisfranc injury | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | 2020 return |
| Ronald Blair III | SF | Right ACL reconstruction | Mid-November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Zach Allen | Ari | Stinger | Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
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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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| Roquan Smith | Chi | Pectoral tendon repair | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Kwon Alexander | SF | Pectoral tendon repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | 2020 return |
| C.J. Mosley | NYJ | Core abdominal muscle repair | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Jarrad Davis | Det | Right high ankle sprain / Knee injury | Week 14 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Christian Kirksey | Cle | Pectoral injury | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Myles Jack | Jac | Knee injury | Week 11 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Quincy Williams | Jac | Hand injury | December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Alex Anzalone | NO | Shoulder surgery | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Doubtful 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 |
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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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| 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 | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Karl Joseph | Oak | Right foot injury | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Jabrill Peppers | NYG | Transverse process fractures | Week 12 | Injured reserve | IR | 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 | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Morgan Burnett | Cle | Achilles tendon tear | Week 11 | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Tedric Thompson | Sea | Shoulder labrum repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 2020 return |
| Reshad Jones | Mia | Undisclosed | Week 11 | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Bobby McCain | Mia | Aggravated AC sprain | Week 11 | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 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 |
| Desmond Trufant | Atl | Right forearm fracture | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 | Ineligible to return | 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 |
| Dre Kirkpatrick | Cin | Knee injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 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 |
| Bryce Callahan | Den | Foot fracture complication | July 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
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Notable Kickers on PUP or NFI or IR
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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 | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Adam Vinatieri | Ind | Left knee surgery | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 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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