Training camps are ongoing around the NFL, but some teams are already struggling with high-profile injuries. The league announced on Thursday that 15 players have been placed on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, meaning they are ineligible to practice due to pre-camp injuries. Players on PUP during camp can be activated at any time up to the season, but if they remain paused after rosters are complete, they must miss at least four games.
Here is a rundown of all 15 players placed on PUP this week:
Patriots RB James White (Hip): The veteran reserve, who was a frequent pass catcher from the New England backfield during his career, missed all but three games after going down in early 2021. He signed a two-year, $5 million extension that offseason.
Saints WR Michael Thomas (Ankle): The former All-Pro was reportedly set to practice early in camp, but that might suggest otherwise. Once one of the game’s key possession goals, he missed nine games in 2020 and 2021 while recovering from a sprained ankle.
Raiders WR Dillon Stoner (undisclosed): The 2021 undrafted rookie is battling for a reserve role for a second straight year.
Jets TE CJ Uzomah (undisclosed): The former Bengals starter, who signed a three-year, $24 million deal this offseason, injured himself during OTAs. He previously missed 14 games in 2020 due to a torn Achilles tendon.
Giant TE Daniel Bellinger (Quad): The fourth-round rookie draft pick was expected to be in contention for a significant role in New York’s Reconstruction offensive.
Jets OT Mekhi Becton (Knee): The big left tackle, drafted 11th overall in 2020, missed all but one of 2021’s games and was reportedly struggling with knee cartilage damage.
Jets OG Dru Samia (unknown): The former Vikings reserve did not appear in a game in 2021.
Patriots C David Andrews (Shoulder): The veteran blocker, who has occupied the heart of the New England line since 2015, missed four games in 2020 and played in pain throughout 2021 before undergoing surgery earlier this year.
Saints DE Marcus Davenport (Shoulder, Finger): The former first-rounder missed five games in 2020 and six games in 2021 due to persistent shoulder problems, which were resolved with surgery this year. He also had part of his little finger amputated.
Jets DE Carl Lawson (Leg): The former Bengals star, who signed a lucrative deal last offseason, missed all of 2021 with a torn Achilles tendon. He will pair with rookie Jermaine Johnson II from the edge when he returns to the field.
Falcons LB Deion Jones (Shoulder): The former Pro Bowler underwent surgery this offseason.
Patriots LB Raekwon McMillan (Knee): The Veterans Reserve missed all of 2021 after suffering a cruciate ligament rupture.
Patriots CB Jonathan Jones (Shoulder): The backup defender missed 11 games in 2021 and recently underwent surgery.
Patriots S Jabrill Peppers (Ankle, Knee): The former Browns and Giants starter suffered a cruciate ligament tear and high ankle sprain in 2021 and missed 11 games before hitting free agency this offseason.