Injuries are unfortunately a reality in the NFL and all 32 clubs have had to weather seven weeks of health-related storms. Deshaun Watson is still dealing with a shoulder injury, Ryan Tannehill could miss significant time due to an ankle injury he suffered in London, Daniel Jones hasn’t played in a few weeks because of a neck problem, and the San Francisco 49ers have several injured players Stars.
With Thursday night’s game between the Buccaneers and Bills in the books, let’s take a look at the injuries around the NFL for the other 28 NFL teams that will play on Sunday.
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Defensive back Keion White was the only Patriot to miss practice on Wednesday as he was sidelined with a concussion. Offensive Tackle Calvin Anderson (Illness), Defensive Tackle Christian Barmore (Knee), Offensive Tackle Trent Brown (Ankle/Knee), Defensive Tackle Davon Godchaux (Ankle), Tight End Hunter Henry (Ankle), Wide Receiver Ty Montgomery (Knee), Offensive guard Cole Strange (knee), linebacker Josh Uche (ankle/toe), cornerback Shaun Wade (shoulder) and defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. (shoulder) were limited participants.
The Dolphins had a lengthy injury report. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill (hip), safety Jevon Holland (concussion), fullback Alec Ingold (foot) and running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver River Cracraft (shoulder), cornerback Xavien Howard (groin), cornerback Kader Kohou (neck), defensive back Nik Needham (Achilles), cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee), cornerback Cam Smith (foot), wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (back ). ) and offensive lineman Connor Williams (groin) were limited participants.
All Cowboys were healthy at practice. Defensive back Juanyeh Thomas was the only player listed on the injury report as he was a full player with a hamstring injury.
Head coach Sean McVay said defensive tackle Larrell Murchison, linebacker Ernest Jones, linebacker Byron Young, safety Russ Yeast and receiver Ben Skowronek were all limited Wednesday, but added that he doesn’t expect their injuries to affect their availability for the game will be affected on Sunday. Tackle Joe Noteboom, recovering from a groin injury, was not limited, according to McVay.
- Giants: QB Daniel Jones (neck), RB Gary Brightell (hamstring) OUT; OT Andrew Thomas (hamstring) doubtful; CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OT Evan Neal (ankle), C John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee), TE Darren Waller (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE
- Jets: Still open
The Giants are plagued by injuries. At least Saquon Barkley isn’t on the report, but New York will once again be without its starting quarterback and potentially up to four starting offensive linemen. If Waller sat as well, the Giants would be incredibly depleted on offense almost everywhere. Jackson, meanwhile, is one of the team’s starting players and could play a role in defending Garrett Wilson if he’s able.
Wide receiver Randall Cobb (shoulder) and offensive guard Joe Tippmann (quadriceps) did not practice for the Jets. Offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (knee), cornerback Michael Carter II (hamstring) and wide receiver Irvin Charles (shoulder) were limited participants. It’s encouraging that cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and DJ Reed were fully involved after recently suffering concussions.
Cornerback JuJu Brents (quad), tight end Kylen Granson (concussion), defensive tackle Eric Johnson II (ankle), running back Zack Moss (elbow/heel) and offensive tackle Braden Smith (hip/wrist) did not practice for the Colts Wednesday.
Saints offensive lineman James Hurst (ankle) and star running back Alvin Kamara (illness) did not practice. Tight end Juwan Johnson (calf), defensive back JT Gray (hamstring), offensive tackle Landon Young (hip), offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (concussion), linebacker Demario Davis (knee), safety Tyrann Mathieu (foot), safety Marcus Maye ( hamstring) and quarterback Taysom Hill (chest) were limited participants.
Running back Aaron Jones (hamstring), tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle) and guard Josh Myers (ankle) did not practice in the Packers’ opening session this week. Corner Jaire Alexander (back), linebacker De’Vondre Campbell (ankle), guard Elgton Jenkins (knee), tackle Yosh Nijman (knee) and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (knee) were all limited.
Since the Vikings did not hold an official practice on Wednesday, their injury report is an estimate. However, the team listed tight end TJ Hockenson (foot) and linebacker Brian Asamoah II (ankle) as non-participants. Guard Ezra Cleveland (foot) and receiver Jalen Nailor (hamstring) were limited.
- Panthers: S Vonn Bell (quad), WR Laviska Shenault (ankle) OUT; LB Brian Burns (elbow), LB Frankie Luvu (hip), OT Taylor Moton (knee/rest), S Xavier Woods (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE
- Texans: Still open
It looks like the Panthers could be pretty banged up on defense against CJ Stroud and Co. Bell and Woods make up the back end of the defense, while Burns and Luvu are two of the team’s best players up front. Moton is probably Carolina’s best offensive player.
- Eagle: Still open
- Commanders: LB Cody Barton (ankle), OG Saahdiq Charles (calf) OUT; WR Curtis Samuel (knee), DT Phidarian Mathis (calf) QUESTIONABLE
Cornerback Bradley Roby was the only Eagle who did not practice on Wednesday as he was sidelined with a shoulder injury. Defensive tackle Milton Williams was limited with a heel injury, while safety Reed Blankenship was full time with his rib problem.
Washington’s offensive line has been a problem all season in front of Sam Howell. Samuel has also become one of the team’s top targets. So it could have an impact on the offense if he sits. Defense is a strength for Washington, but Mathis has barely played this year. Barton leads the team in tackles and his presence on the second level of defense could be overlooked.
Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones was forced out of practice with a knee injury. Cornerback Tyson Campbell (hamstring), safety Andre Cisco (hamstring), quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee), offensive tackle Walker Little (knee) and offensive guard Brandon Scherff (ankle) were limited participants.
For the Steelers, offensive guard Nate Herbig (illness) and defensive back Levi Wallace (foot) missed practice.
- Falcons: LB Tae Davis (concussion) OUT; LB Bud Dupree (groin) QUESTIONABLE
- Titans: Still open
Atlanta looks pretty healthy in this game. Bijan Robinson, who was extremely limited last week due to a headache, was not on the injury report at all.
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) and rookie tight end Josh Whyle (concussion) did not practice for the Titans. Center Aaron Brewer (neck) and cornerback Roger McCreary (hamstring) were limited participants. Titans fans will be happy to hear that wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) and defensive tackle Teair Tart (toe) were full participants.
The Browns were missing a number of players from practice on Wednesday, including Deshaun Watson. He’s already out for Week 8 due to a shoulder injury and PJ Walker will be back. Along with Watson, running back Jerome Ford (ankle), Marquise Goodwin (back), running back Kareem Hunt (hamstring), tight end David Njoku (knee) and linebacker Sione Takitaki (hamstring) missed practice due to injuries. Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (ribs), linebacker Anthony Walker (shoulder) and offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (foot, ankle) were limited.
The Seahawks kept guard Phil Haynes (calf), receiver Tyler Lockett (hamstring), linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle), running back Kenneth Walker III (calf) and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (pec) from Wednesday’s practice due to injuries. Nwosu’s chest injury is season-ending, so he will go on IR soon. Meanwhile, DK Metcalf (ribs, hip) participated fully in practice after missing last week’s game.
Baltimore was missing three players from Wednesday’s opening practice: running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring), linebacker Roquan Smith (shoulder) and safety Marcus Williams (hamstring). Cornerback Kevon Seymour (ankle) was limited.
The most notable injury news for the Cardinals involves quarterback Kyler Murray, who was removed from the injury report Thursday as he continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered last season. The club opened their training window last week and it looks like he is close to making his return. Meanwhile, linebacker Krys Barnes (hamstring), defensive lineman Kevin Strong (shoulder) and offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson (neck) each did not practice. Corner Antonio Hamilton (groin), wideout Zach Pascal (neck) and safety Jalen Thompson (hamstring) were all limited.
Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton was not at practice Wednesday because of his wrist injury, which is expected to miss him about two months. Safety Mike Edwards (elbow), running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) and wide receiver Justin Watson (elbow) were fully active.
Denver was without running back Dwayne Washington at practice due to a knee injury, while Justin Simmons (hip) was limited at safety.
- Bengal: LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee), RB Chase Brown (hamstring) are out
- 49ers: Still open
Davis-Gaither hasn’t played since Week 3. Brown has worked most of the season behind Joe Mixon and Trayveon Williams in the backfield.
The 49ers were without quarterback Brock Purdy on Wednesday as Kyle Shanahan told reporters he has a concussion. If he fails to clear protocol, Sam Darnold would start for San Francisco. In addition to Purdy, the Niners were without tackle Trent Williams (ankle) and receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) at practice. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw got a day of rest.
For Chicago, safety Jaquan Brisker (illness), offensive guard Nate Davis (ankle), quarterback Justin Fields (thumb), defensive back Terell Smith (illness) and offensive tackle Darnell Wright (shoulder/toe) did not practice on Wednesday. Safety Eddie Jackson (foot) and offensive tackle Braxton Jones (neck) were limited participants.
The Chargers were without tight end Gerald Everett due to a hip injury and wideout Joshua Palmer due to a knee injury. Linebacker Khalil Mack also didn’t practice on Wednesday, but was simply given a rest day. Safety Alohi Gilman (heel), receiver Jalen Guyton (knee), defensive back Deane Leonard (hamstring), defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia (knee) and tackle Trey Pipkins III (ankle) were all limited.