NOTE: This column is a living document through Tuesday morning. I'll be updating as needed after team press conferences, imaging reports, Monday Night Football injuries, etc. Major changes to the content will be noted in red.
Scroll to the bottom of this article for a quick look table of the week's most pressing injury situations and a review of players on injured reserve / PUP / NFI.
Footballguys will have close and detailed coverage of all injuries this season. Here's a look at my expected schedule. I will do my best to stick to this. Work and family responsibilities may sometimes cause brief delays.
Monday Injury Rounds: Posted Sunday night, updated through Tuesday AM. Detailed analysis of the week's injuries with table for quick review. Offensive injuries will be live Sunday night. Critical defensive and offensive line injuries will be added throughout the day on Monday. I'll be updating with news and analysis through Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday Injury Expectations: Posted late Wednesday and Thursday evening. Analysis of the practice participation report with a table including my projection of each injured player's likely game status. Will include discussion of any major breaking injury news.
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INJURY ROUNDS
Dez Bryant | Right high ankle sprain | Week-to-Week
Bryant left in the second half with an ankle injury and did not return. Television replays showed a clear high ankle sprain mechanism. As we've seen many times previously, players who have a relatively mild high ankle mechanism sometimes struggle to return to play the following week. The next 24-48 hours are key for Bryant. If he has minimal swelling and soreness overnight, he'll have a good chance to return this week. If not, we'll see him significantly limited in practice and a game-time decision or worse. If we don't get an actionable update on Monday, the midweek practice reports will be our best chance at handicapping Bryant's odds of playing in Week 10.
***Monday Update: According to Jason Garrett, Bryant's injury is not serious and his follow-up exam this morning was reassuring. The team will likely limit Bryant's practice and it's too soon to assume Bryant will play without limitation this week. But today's note will hopefully prove accurate later in the week. Garrett also said Bryant is dealing with a knee injury. Whether it's the same injury Bryant was dealing with last week or a new injury is not known.
Jameis Winston | Right AC sprain w/ aggravation | Week-to-Week
Winston was again struggling to play through a throwing shoulder sprain before being driven to the turf and leaving the game on Sunday. The Buccaneers have limited Winston's practice for three weeks but have been unable to keep him clean enough to prevent in-game aggravations. Expect Winston to continue to try to play through his injury but there's been no indication he'll be able to do so without accuracy issues or avoid in-game setbacks.
***Monday Update: The Buccaneers told reporters on Monday they will rest Winston until his shoulder injuries heal. There are some discrepancies in today's reporting -- some have the timetable at a "couple of weeks" while others report a "few weeks" -- but the team will not rush his recovery. Once a player misses one game, it becomes much more likely he'll not return until near full strength.
***Monday Additions: Dan Quinn told reporters Devonta Freeman was dealing with an injury the team won't disclose until the Wednesday injury report. He's already been working through a shoulder injury. Quinn also said Julio Jones was fighting through a "lower leg" injury. Jones had his right leg bent awkwardly during the game and limped off and on the field throughout the day. Video replays show a mild high ankle sprain mechanism as well as an MCL mechanism. He's also likely considered day-to-day. Finally, Mike Mularkey confirmed DeMarco Murray played through an early game knee injury. Murray returned to play in the second half and will also be considered day-to-day.
Eddie Lacy | Groin strain | Week-to-Week
Pete Carroll was unsure of the severity of Lacy's injury after the game. Lacy was considered doubtful to return immediately after the injury and has a short turnaround before the Seahawks travel to Arizona to play Thursday night. It will be tough for Lacy to be ready to play.
Others of Note: Terrance Williams likely has a high ankle sprain. Ryan Griffin was ruled out with a concussion. Donte Fowler did not return after an elbow injury. Kenny Vaccaro was quickly ruled out with a groin strain. Jaquiski Tartt has a fractured arm and is expected to be placed on injured reserve.
FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS
Teddy Bridgewater | Left knee multi-ligament repair | Day-to-Day | Week 10 Return
Multiple reports confirm the Vikings plan to move Bridgewater to the active roster this week. Minnesota may not be ready to turn the starting job over to Bridgewater yet but he will be a significant upgrade to their current backup. If Case Keenum struggles or is injured, Bridgewater knows the offense well enough to step in quickly. It's an impressive recovery from a similar injury to the one that threatened Zach Miller's leg last week.
Zach Ertz | Hamstring strain | Day-to-Day | Week 11 Return
Ertz was added to last week's injury report after a Thursday hamstring strain. Early Sunday reports suggested Ertz would play but he was unable to get loose in warmups and was made inactive. Ertz will have the Eagles' Week 10 bye to continue rehab and recovery and should be available for Philadelphia's Week 11 game in Dallas.
Charles Clay | MCL sprain | Day-to-Day | Week 10+ Return
Clay continues to rehab and recondition, with multiple recent videos showing him sprinting in a straight line and stretching in pads. That's prompted speculation he's close to returning. What the videos have not shown is Clay cleared to cut at speed and run routes in pads. The original return-to-play expectation was 4-6 weeks and we're now just past the four week mark. It's possible Clay has recovered enough to return to practice and prepare to play this week. More likely, he'll return in Week 11 or 12.
David Johnson | Wrist fracture / dislocation | Month-to-Month
Last Monday, I referenced a quote from Bruce Arians, who told reporters in October that Johnson could return as early as Thanksgiving. Arians significantly changed his tune early last week, saying he doubted Johnson could return in 2017. That's a big change in his expectation. Notably, Adam Schefter interviewed Johnson last week and confirmed three important pieces of information.
First, Johnson told Schefter the earliest he would have his cast removed would be after Week 10 if his recovery continued to progress well. Second, Johnson hinted the team would be deliberate with his rehab and ensure he had recovered enough strength and range of motion to minimize the risk of longer-term complications. Third, Johnson said it was his intention that the Cardinals' position in the division and wild card standings would not affect his decision to return.
If Johnson gets his cast off before the Week 11 game, it's still possible he could complete his rehab by Week 14 but it's not assured. That may be why Arians seemed less assured than before. Regardless of the details to follow, the next hurdle for Johnson is the removal of his cast. If that happens after his next imaging visit next week, we're officially on rehab and return watch.
Danny Woodhead | Hamstring strain | Designated to Return | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return
The Ravens were comfortable designating Woodhead to return and starting his roster exemption timetable last week. He'll spend the Ravens' bye week reconditioning and working to prove he's ready to assume a role in the offensive game plan in Week 11. Watch for a Ravens' decision to move Woodhead to the active roster next week.
Dee Ford | Back injury | Week-to-Week
It is never a good sign when a player who misses multiple weeks with a back condition returns to play then again misses multiple weeks. Hopefully, Ford's issue is confirmed to be minor, but the timeline is suspicious for a disc-related condition. If that's the case, this could be Ford's second attempt at rehab. And, if unsuccessful, Ford could struggle to finish the season.
Others of Note: Sheldon Richardson could miss multiple weeks with an oblique abdominal muscle strain. Dede Westbrook was not moved to the active roster last week but is ready to return. Quietly, Lance Dunbar was removed from the Los Angeles PUP list and returned to practice.
INJURED PLAYERS ON ACTIVE ROSTER
| Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
| Quarterback | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Jameis Winston | TB | Right AC sprain | aggravation | W6 / W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | W11+ Return | |
| Sam Bradford | Min | Left knee bone bruise | W2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | W12+ Return | |
| Teddy Bridgewater | Min | Left knee dislocation | Multi-ligament repair | August 2016 | Removed from PUP W8 | Not on Active Roster | Day-to-Day | W10 Return | Now practicing |
| Running Backs Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
| Running Back | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| DeMarco Murray | Ten | Knee injury | W9 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
| Devonta Freeman | Atl | Shoulder / Undisclosed | W8 / W9 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
| Eddie Lacy | Sea | Groin strain | W9 | Awaiting Information | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | |
| Danny Woodhead | Bal | Hamstring strain | W1 | Designated to Return W9 | Not on Active Roster | Day-to-Day | W11+ Return | Now practicing |
| Terrance West | Bal | Calf strain | aggravation | W5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| C.J. Prosise | Sea | Ankle sprain | aggravation | W3 / W7 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
| Lance Dunbar | LAR | Complications Oct 2015 knee injury | Removed from PUP W9 | Not on Active Roster | Week-to-Week | Now practicing | |
| Wide Receivers Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
| Wide Receiver | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Julio Jones | Atl | Right leg injury | W9 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | High ankle & MCL mechanisms |
| Dez Bryant | Dal | Right high ankle sprain | W9 | Day-to-Day | Week-to-Week | |
| Chris Hogan | NE | Shoulder injury | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Terrance Williams | Dal | High ankle sprain | W9 | Day-to-Day | Week-to-Week | |
| Kenny Golladay | Det | Hamstring strain | W3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | W10+ Return | |
| Dede Westbrook | Jac | Core abdominal surgery | W1 | Designated to Return W9 | Not on Active Roster | Day-to-Day | Now practicing |
| Tyler Boyd | Cin | MCL sprain | W5 | Multiple Weeks | 4-6 Weeks | |
| Tight Ends Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
| Tight End | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Zach Ertz | Phi | Hamstring strain | W9 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
| Jordan Reed | Was | Right hamstring strain | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Charles Clay | Buf | Left MCL sprain / meniscus injury | W5 | Multiple Weeks | 4-6+ Weeks | Week 10+ Return | |
| Martellus Bennett | GB | Shoulder injury | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Ryan Griffin | Hou | Concussion | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| C.J. Fiedorowicz | Hou | Concussion | W1 | Designated to Return W8 | Not on Active Roster | Day-to-Day | Now practicing |
| Niles Paul | Was | Concussion | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Zach Miller | Chi | Right knee dislocation | W8 | Out for Season | 12+ Months | Still on Active Roster |
| Offensive Line Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
| Offensive Line | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Joe Staley | SF | Fractured orbital bone / laceration | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Ryan Kalil | Car | Neck injury | W2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Marcus Gilbert | Pit | Hamstring strain aggravation | W6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Trent Williams | Was | Recurrent patellar dislocation | W4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Brandon Scherff | Was | MCL sprain | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Spencer Long | Was | Knee injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Shawn Lauvao | Was | Stinger | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Taylor Decker | Det | Shoulder labrum repair | Early June | Removed from PUP W9 | Not on Active Roster | Week-to-Week | Now practicing |
| Cam Robinson | Jac | Left ankle injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Greg Robinson | Det | Ankle injury | W6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Joe Barksdale | SD | Foot injury | W5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Larry Warford | NO | Abdominal strain | W7 | Multiple Weeks | 4-6+ Weeks | |
| Hroniss Grasu | Chi | Hand injury | W3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Brandon Shell | NYJ | Neck injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Justin Pugh | NYG | Back injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Denzelle Good | Ind | Wrist ligament repair | W2 | Designated to Return W8 | Not on Active Roster | Week-to-Week | Now practicing |
| Luke Joeckel | Sea | Arthroscopic knee surgery | W5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
| Edge Players | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Myles Garrett | Cle | Concussion | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Olivier Vernon | NYG | Aggravated ankle sprain | W4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Donte Fowler | Jac | Elbow injury | W9 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | |
| John Simon | Ind | Brachial plexus injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | 3-4 Weeks | |
| Defensive Line | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Sheldon Richardson | Sea | Oblique strain | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Stephon Tuitt | Pit | Back injury | W6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Allen Bailey | KC | MCL sprain | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Solomon Thomas | SF | MCL sprain | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Linebackers | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Denzel Perryman | LAC | Ankle ligament reconstruction | PS W2 | Designated to Return W8 / Not on Active Roster | Week-to-Week | W10 Return | Now practicing |
| B.J. Goodson | NYG | Ankle injury | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Kevin Minter | Cin | Right elbow injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Duke Riley | Atl | Knee injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Joe Thomas | GB | Ankle injury | W4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| John Timu | Chi | High ankle sprain | W5 | Week-to-Week | 3-4 Weeks | |
| Defensive Backs | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Earl Thomas | Sea | Hamstring strain | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Jason McCourty | Cle | Ankle injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Ronald Darby | Phi | Subtalar dislocation | W1 | Week-to-Week | 6-8+ Weeks | W11 Return | |
| Kenny Vaccaro | NO | Groin injury | W9 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | |
| Jabrill Peppers | Cle | Toe injury | W6 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| E.J. Gaines | Buf | Hamstring strain | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Stephon Gilmore | NE | Concussion | W5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| David Amerson | Oak | Foot injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Brent Grimes | TB | Shoulder injury / ? aggravation | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Jaquiski Tartt | SF | Fractured arm | W9 | Out for Season | Out for Season | |
INJURED PLAYERS NOT ON ACTIVE ROSTER
| Notable Quarterbacks on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
| Quarterback | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | Right clavicle fracture | W6 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W15 | W15+ Return | |
| Carson Palmer | Ari | Left arm fracture | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | W16+ Return | |
| Andrew Luck | Ind | Right shoulder labrum repair | Mid January | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Deshaun Watson | Hou | W9 | IR | 2018 Return | ||
| Ryan Tannehill | Mia | Left ACL reconstruction | Mid August | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Chad Kelly | Den | Wrist surgery | April 2017 | NFI | 2018 Return | |
| Notable Running Backs on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
| Running Back | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| David Johnson | Ari | Wrist dislocation | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W10 | 8-10+ Weeks | |
| Robert Turbin | Ind | Elbow dislocation | W6 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W15 | 8+ Weeks | |
| Dalvin Cook | Min | Left ACL tear | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 2018 Return | |
| Darren Sproles | Phi | Left ACL tear | Right arm fracture | W3 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W12 | 2018 Return | |
| Chris Carson | Sea | Left high ankle sprain / fibula fracture | W4 | IR -Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 2018 Return | |
| Donnel Pumphrey | Phi | Hamstring strain | W2 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W11 | 2018 Return | |
| Spencer Ware | KC | PCL / LCL sprain | PS W4 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Kenneth Dixon | Bal | Meniscus repair | Late July | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Joe Williams | SF | Ankle injury | PS W5 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Notable Wide Receivers on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
| Wide Receiver | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Corey Coleman | Cle | Hand fracture fixation | W2 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W11 | 6+ Weeks | |
| Malcolm Mitchell | NE | Knee injury | PS | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W9 | Month-to-Month | |
| Kevin White | Chi | Left scapula fracture | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W10 | 8+ Wks | |
| Odell Beckham | NYG | Left high ankle sprain w/ fibula fracture | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
| Allen Robinson | Jac | Left ACL tear | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W10 | 2018 Return | |
| Brandon Marshall | NYG | Left medial ankle sprain | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
| Chris Conley | KC | Left Achilles tear | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
| Dwayne Harris | NYG | Metatarsal fracture | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
| Pierre Garcon | SF | Cervical neck fracture | W9 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Julian Edelman | NE | ACL tear | PS W4 | IR | 6-9 Months | 2018 Return | |
| Cameron Meredith | Chi | ACL/MCL tear | PS W4 | IR | 6-9 Months | 2018 Return | |
| Quincy Enunwa | NYJ | Cervical discectomy and fusion | Late August 2017 | IR | 6-9 Months | 2018 Return | |
| Carlos Henderson | Den | Left thumb ligament repair | Mid-August 2017 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Tajae Sharpe | Ten | Foot injury | Chronic | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Notable Tight Ends on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
| Tight End | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Greg Olsen | Car | Foot fracture fixation | W2 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W11 | 8-12 Weeks | Targeting W12 Return |
| Erik Swoope | Ind | Arthroscopic knee surgery | PS W3 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W9 | Week-to-Week | |
| Rico Gathers | Dal | Concussion | PS W3 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W9 | Week-to-Week | |
| Tyler Eifert | Cin | Back injury | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
| Crockett Gillmore | Bal | MCL reconstruction | Early August | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Jake Butt | Den | ACL reconstruction | December 2016 | NFI | 2018 Return | |
| Notable Offensive Line on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
| Offensive Line | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Mike Iupati | Ari | Elbow surgery | PS | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W12 | 8+ Weeks | |
| Zach Strief | NO | MCL sprain aggravation | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 6+ Weeks | |
| Jack Mewhort | Ind | Knee surgery | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
| Jason Peters | Phi | Right torn ACL / MCL | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
| Joe Thomas | Cle | Torn triceps tendon | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
| Marshal Yanda | Bal | Ankle fracture | W2 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W11 | 2018 Return | |
| Matt Slauson | LAC | Torn biceps | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
| Deyshawn Bond | Ind | Quadriceps tendon tear | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 2018 Return | |
| Weston Richburg | NYG | Concussion | W4 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Josh Garnett | SF | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Early August | IR | 2018 Return | |
| George Fant | Sea | ACL tear / likely multi-ligament injury | PS W3 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Alex Lewis | Bal | Shoulder labral tear | PS W2 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Forrest Lamp | LAC | ACL tear | Early August | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Nico Siragusa | Bal | Knee dislocation | ACL/MCL/PCL tear | Early August | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Notable Defensive Players on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
| Edge Players | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| J.J. Watt | Hou | Right tibial plateau fracture fixation | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
| Whitney Mercilus | Hou | Pectoral tendon tear | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
| Cliff Avril | Sea | Brachial plexus injury | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W15 | 2018 Return | |
| Noah Spence | TB | Shoulder labrum repair | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
| Markus Golden | Ari | ACL tear | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 2018 Return | |
| Kerry Hyder | Det | Left Achilles tear | PS W2 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Trent Murphy | Was | ACL reconstruction / MCL sprain | PS W2 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Derek Rivers | NE | ACL / LCL tear | PS W3 | IR | 9-12 Months | 2018 Return | |
| Defensive Line | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Jared Crick | Den | Back injury | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W10 | 10-12 Weeks | |
| Arik Armstead | SF | Fractured hand | W6 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W15 | 8 Weeks | |
| Haloti Ngata | Det | Biceps tear | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
| Jonathan Allen | Was | Lisfranc sprain | W6 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W15 | 8+ Weeks | |
| Malik McDowell | Sea | Concussion / Facial injuries | Late July | NFI | ? 2017 Return | |
| Dominique Easley | LAR | ACL reconstruction | Early August | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Linebackers | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Jerrell Freeman | Chi | Pectoral tendon tear | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W10 | Month-to-Month | |
| Dont'a Hightower | NE | Pectoral tendon tear | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
| Mason Foster | Was | Shoulder labrum repair | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
| Alex Anzalone | NO | Shoulder dislocation | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 2018 Return | |
| Jordan Hicks | Phi | Achilles tear | W8 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Raekwon McMillan | Mia | ACL reconstruction | PS W2 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Edwin Jackson | Ind | Undisclosed | IR | 2018 Return | ||
| Tank Carder | Cle | ACL reconstruction | PS W4 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Malcolm Smith | SF | Pectoral tendon tear | PS W1 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Defensive Backs | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
| Clayton Geathers | Ind | Cervical discectomy / fusion | Mid May | Activated off PUP | Eligible W7 | Month-to-Month | Returned to practice pre-W8 |
| Quintin Demps | Chi | Fractured arm | W3 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W12 | 6-10+ Weeks | |
| Eric Berry | KC | Left Achilles tear | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W9 | 2018 Return | |
| Jason Verrett | LAC | ACL reconstruction | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W11 | 2018 Return | |
| Jimmie Ward | SF | Forearm fracture | W8 | IR | 2018 Return | |
| Malik Hooker | Ind | ACL / MCL tear | W7 | Out for Season | 2018 Return | |
| Sidney Jones | Phi | Achilles repair | March 2017 | NFI | 2018 Return | |
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