NOTE: During the regular season, 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.
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INJURY ROUNDS
Saquon Barkley | Back injury | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 6
Barkley hurdled the sideline to cross the plane of the goal line on a long touchdown play but landed awkwardly. The immediate fear was for a right knee injury as his leg shifted when he landed. But Barkley also twisted his back on the landing and was seen splinting over his side on the bench after the play. Pat Shurmur told reporters after the game Barkley's knee and ankle were fine. While Barkley seems to have avoided a serious injury, I'll update with any unexpected news on Monday.
Jay Ajayi | Left ACL tear | Out for Season
Ajayi didn't return to yesterday's game after fumbling in the third quarter. He didn't reach for either knee on the play and no injury was reported after the game. Ian Rapoport is reporting the injury occurred while pass blocking earlier in the game. Ajayi previously had an ACL reconstruction of his right knee in 2011. He will have surgery this week and is out for the season.
Cooper Kupp | Concussion | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 6
Brandin Cooks | Concussion | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 6
Both Kupp and Cooks were diagnosed with concussions on Sunday. They will have to successfully navigate the return-to-play exercise protocol to be cleared this week. Wednesday's practice report may be the next update on the condition of the Rams' wide receivers. While Cooks' injury was obviously apparent on the field and scary to see, his return will be based on recovery and symptoms rather than the initial appearance of his injury.
Kerryon Johnson | Right ankle sprain | Day-to-Day | Bye Week 6
Johnson did not suffer a typical low outside ankle sprain or a high ankle sprain. Video replays suggest it's likely the inside ligament of his right foot that's injured. These injuries can sometimes be severe -- Brandon Marshall needed surgery for a similar injury while playing in New York last season -- but players can usually recover from lower-grade injuries within a short time. The Lions' Week 6 bye will give Johnson two weeks to rehab and recover. Hopefully, Monday's likely MRI study will not show a high-grade sprain.
Others of note:
***Matt Breida suffered a left high ankle sprain. After the game, it was reported that Breida did not suffer a fracture by x-ray. That's great news -- it means Breida avoided a high-grade injury that would require surgery. However, the mechanism was violent and Breida's ligament sprain is likely severe enough to need multiple weeks of rehab. Don't expect to see Breida back for 3-4 weeks.
***Corey Grant suffered a left Lisfranc injury. These injuries can be subtle and difficult to diagnose without an MRI. When immediately diagnosed by exam and/or x-ray, it usually means it's more than a ligament sprain and involves fractured bones or a dislocation in the joint. Those more severe injuries require surgery and 6-9 months of rehabilitation. Expect Grant to see Dr. Robert Anderson for surgery this week and be placed on injured reserve.
***Austin Seferian-Jenkins has been on the injury report all season with a core muscle injury. It's possible for players to finish a full season effectively -- Adrian Peterson once completed a 2000-yard rushing season despite a sports hernia -- but it's very difficult. Seferian-Jenkins chose surgery and short-term injured reserve today. Recovery is usually in the 4-6 week range and Seferian-Jenkins should be able to return later this season. His earliest return would be Week 15.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Tennessee tackle Taylor Lewan will have an MRI to further evaluate a foot injury that has bothered him for two weeks.
***Kansas City guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif fractured his fibula and will miss at least 6-8 weeks.
***Minnesota tackle Riley Reiff (foot), Jacksonville tackle Josh Wells (groin), Miami tackle Laremy Tunsil (concussion), Denver tackle Garrett Bolles (ankle), and Arizona guard Mike Iupati (shoulder) will all have injuries re-evaluated early this week.
Follow-up Appointments
Leonard Fournette | Aggravated right hamstring strain | Week-to-Week | Out Week 6
Fournette was ruled out on Wednesday and did not practice last week. Aggravated muscle strains require as long to recover as the initial injury if not longer, the Jaguars have repeatedly shown they'll be cautious with Fournette's rehab, and Fournette missed two weeks with his initial injury. It would be shocking if Fournette played this week.
Much more important is Fournette's practice participation. Expect the Jaguars to want to see Fournette practicing for two weeks without a setback before returning him to play. Therefore, if Fournette does not return to limited individual drills this week, the earliest he would return would be Week 8. And with a long trip to London in Week 8 followed by a bye in Week 9, no practice this week should raise concern that the Jaguars could hold Fournette out until Week 10.
Dalvin Cook | Left hamstring strain | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 6
Mike Zimmer told reporters Cook would be listed questionable early last week. He made good on that expectation, prompting speculation that Cook may be considered a game-time decision. In reality, the Vikings were never going to allow Cook -- who repeatedly told reporters last week he was not fully recovered -- to play. The hamstring and quadricep muscles help stabilize the knee joint. With Cook still within the window of risk after last year's ACL reconstruction, the Vikings will not push his return. If Cook is more optimistic and doing more in practice midweek, we could see him return in Week 6. Until he proves healthy enough to practice fully, continue to consider Cook questionable.
Greg Olsen | Refracture right fifth metatarsal | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 6
On Sunday morning, Ian Rapoport tweeted that "there is confidence [Olsen] will play in Week 6...if he has a good week of practice." While Olsen was reportedly moving well in individual drills last week, it will be a part-Herculean, part lottery-winning effort if he's able to finish the season effectively and without additional setback. He'll need revision surgery in the future.
D'Onta Foreman | Left Achilles repair | Reserve - PUP | Eligible to Return Week 7
There continues to be optimism about Foreman's recovery and indications he'll be ready to return to practice and game action shortly after becoming eligible to come off the PUP list in Week 7. Still, Foreman's injury is a tough recovery. There are no positive comps for a running back returning from Achilles reconstruction. That could be a sample size issue, however, and it's also notable that the list of running backs who have returned after an Achilles rupture doesn't include an elite talent. There are many wide receivers, defensive backs, offensive tackles, and edge rushers who have effectively returned after Achilles surgery. It's too soon to write Foreman off. He'll be a very important data point for future injuries.
Others of note:
***T.Y. Hilton had no chance of recovering in time for a Thursday night game. It's not yet known whether his hamstring strain is more than a low grade injury, but Frank Reich told reporters on Friday the team hadn't yet determined whether Hilton was day-to-day or week-to-week. That's likely not a optimistic sign. Teams usually go out of their way to list their players as day-to-day -- even when they know they aren't. Hopefully, Hilton is practicing on Wednesday and plays this week but prepare for another week on the sideline.
***Randall Cobb told Stacey Dales he "really wanted to go" on Sunday. While that may be true, it's not supported by his practice participation. Cobb hasn't practiced since straining his hamstring while preparing for the Week 4 game against Buffalo. The Packers play on Monday night this week, then have a bye in Week 7. That could work for or against Cobb. His Thursday practice participation will be telling.
***Giovani Bernard has a mid-grade MCL sprain and will reportedly miss 2-4 weeks. Like many others we've discussed this year -- Doug Baldwin, Evan Engram, etc. -- Bernard will both have to feel comfortable while stopping and cutting and have no joint looseness when examined to return to play. That could happen quickly. If Bernard's rehab progresses slowly, the Bengals' Week 9 bye could come into play.
***Marquise Goodwin was unable to play through a hamstring strain and ongoing quad soreness in the same thigh. It's becoming a complicated recovery and increases the risk of an aggravation during his rehab. He'll have an extra day to recover before the Niners travel to Green Bay on Monday night. Divisional matchups against the Rams and Cardinals follow.
***Anthony Miller is reportedly week-to-week after Matt Nagy told reporters his wide receiver did not need surgery. Unfortunately, players who dislocate their shoulder are prone to repeat episodes until the joint is tightened and stabilized surgically. If Miller returns this week, he'll will be at risk of another episode.
***Lamar Miller was active on Sunday night, but not cleared to play through a painful chest wall injury. Specifics on the injury were not reported.
***John Ross did not practice last week with a groin injury. He will be re-evaluated this week before the Bengals' critical divisional matchup with Pittsburgh.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Los Angeles edge rusher Joey Bosa continues to recover from a foot injury. He remains weeks away from a return.
***Indianapolis linebacker Darius Leonard was unable to play through a low-grade high ankle sprain on a short week but there were encouraging practice reports. He has a chance to play in Week 6.
***Oakland guard Kelechi Osemele did not make the trip to Los Angeles after not practicing with a knee injury.
***Cincinnati center Billy Price remains in a walking boot. He won't be re-evaluated until Week 7 and is still weeks away from returning.
***Philadelphia edge rusher Derek Barnett did not practice or play with a shoulder injury of unknown severity.
INJURED PLAYERS ON ACTIVE ROSTER
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Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster
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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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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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NYG
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Back injury
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Week 5
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Probable Week 6
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Jac
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Aggravated right hamstring strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week
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Week 7++ Return
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Out Week 6
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Min
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 3
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Day-to-Day
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Week 6+ Return
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Questionable Week 6
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Det
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Right ankle sprain
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Week 5
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Day-to-Day
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Week 7 Return
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Bye Week 6
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|
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Cin
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Left MCL sprain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week
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Week 7+ Return
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Doubtful Week 6
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|
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SF
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Left high ankle sprain
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Week 5
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Awaiting Information
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Week 9+ Return
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Out Week 6
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Hou
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Chest injury
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Week 4
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Questionable Week 6
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Phi
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Left ACL tear
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Week 5
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Inseason IR (exp)
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IR | 2019 return
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Out for season
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Phi
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Hamstring strain
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Week 1
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Week-to-Week
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Week 7+ Return
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Doubtful Week 6
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Phi
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Quad injury
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Week 3
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Questionable Week 6
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Jac
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Left Lisfranc injury
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Week 5
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Inseason IR (exp)
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IR | 2019 return
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Out Week 6
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Ind
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 2
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Day-to-Day
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Day-to-Day
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Questionable Week 6
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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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Ind
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 | |
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LAR
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Concussion
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 | |
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LAR
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Concussion
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 | |
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SF
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Right hamstring injury
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Week 4
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Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 6 | |
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GB
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Hamstring strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 | |
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Chi
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Left shoulder dislocation
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Week 3
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Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 | |
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Cin
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Groin strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 | |
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SF
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Shoulder injury
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Week 5
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Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | ||
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GB
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Concussion
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 | |
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NO
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Knee injury
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 6 | |
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Was
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Heel injury
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 | |
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Cle
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MCL sprain
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 6 | |
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Mia
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Quad strain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 | |
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SF
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Left knee injury
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Out Week 6 | |
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LAC
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Aggravated foot injury
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Out Week 6 | |
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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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NYG
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Right MCL sprain
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Week 3
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Week-to-Week
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Week 6++ Return
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Doubtful Week 6 | |
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Car
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Refracture right fifth metatarsal
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Week 1
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Week-to-Week
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Week 5+ Return
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Questionable Week 6 | |
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TB
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MCL sprain
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Week 4
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Week-to-Week
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Week 6+ Return
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Doubtful Week 6 | |
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Ind
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Hip injury
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Week 2
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Week-to-Week
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Week 6+ Return
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Doubtful Week 6 | |
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Jac
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Core abdominal muscle repair
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Week 5
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Inseason IR (exp)
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IR | Eligible Week 15
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Probable to return late season | |
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Cin
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Right foot injury
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Week 5
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Awaiting Information
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Awaiting Information
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Mia
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Knee injury
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Week 3
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Week-to-Week
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Week-to-Week
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Questionable Week 6 | |
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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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| Anthony Castonzo | Ind | Hamstring strain | Aggravated Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Taylor Lewan | Ten | Foot injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 6 |
| Joe Barksdale | LAC | Knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Russell Okung | LAC | Groin strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Riley Reiff | Min | Foot injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 6 |
| Josh Wells | Jac | Groin strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Laremy Tunsil | Mia | Concussion | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Garrett Boles | Den | Right ankle injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | |
| Jared Veldheer | Den | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Andre Smith | Ari | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 6 |
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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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| Kelechi Osemele | Oak | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Laurent Duvernay-Tardif | KC | Fibula fracture | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 10-12+ return | Out Week 6 |
| Mike Iupati | Ari | Shoulder injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | |
| T.J. Lang | Det | Concussion | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 6 |
| Shaun Lauvao | Was | Calf injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Ethan Pocic | Sea | Ankle injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Josh Garnett | SF | Toe dislocation | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
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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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| Billy Price | Cin | Foot injury | Week 2 | 2+ Weeks | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 6 |
| Weston Richburg | SF | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
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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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| Joey Bosa | LAC | Left foot sprain | PS Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Out Week 6 |
| Everson Griffen | Min | Behavioral health | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Out Week 6 |
| Derek Barnett | Phi | Shoulder injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Justin Houston | KC | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Olivier Vernon | NYG | Ankle sprain / contusion | PS Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Ezekiel Ansah | Det | Shoulder injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 6 |
| Cameron Wake | Mia | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Markus Golden | Ari | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Andre Branch | Mia | Knee injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
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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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| Grady Jarrett | Atl | Ankle injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Robert Nkemdiche | Ari | Foot injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Haloti Ngata | Phi | Calf injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
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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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| Sean Lee | Dal | Right and left hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6++ Return | Out Week 6 |
| Darius Leonard | Ind | Left high ankle sprain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Reuben Foster | SF | Shoulder injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | |
| K.J. Wright | Sea | Arthroscopic knee surgery | PS Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7++ Return | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Vince Williams | Pit | Hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Kyzir White | LAC | Knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Wesley Woodyard | Ten | Shoulder injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
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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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| Eric Berry | KC | Heel injury | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Trae Waynes | Min | Concussion | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Micah Hyde | Buf | Groin injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Rafael Bush | Buf | Shoulder injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Kenny Vaccaro | Ten | Right elbow dislocation | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 9 return | Out Week 6 |
| Jimmie Ward | SF | Hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Tashaun Gipson Sr | Jac | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
| Tavon Wilson | Det | Back injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Bye Week 6 |
| Morgan Burnett | Pit | Groin strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Karl Joseph | Oak | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Prince Amukamara | Chi | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Bobby McCain | Mia | Left knee injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Out Week 6 |
| Kenny Moore II | Ind | Concussion | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Jaire Alexander | GB | Groin strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Eric Rowe | NE | Groin strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Marcus Sherels | Min | Rib injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Tramaine Brock | Den | Groin injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| Buster Skrine | NYJ | Concussion | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
| D.J. Hayden | Jac | Toe injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6 |
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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SF
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Left ACL reconstruction
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Early October 2018
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Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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2019 return | |
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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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Hou
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Left Achilles repair
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Late November 2017
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Reserve / PUP
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PUP | Eligible Week 7
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Probable to return midseason
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NE
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Neck injury / ? Concussion
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Week 3
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Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 13
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Questionable to return late season
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NYG
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Foot injury
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Week 3
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Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 13
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Doubtful to return late season
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NE
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Right ACL / MCL sprain | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return | |
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Bal
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Knee injury | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 11 | Questionable to return midseason | |
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NYJ
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Foot fracture fixation
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Late July 2018
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Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 9
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Probable to return midseason | |
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SF
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Right ACL reconstruction | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return | |
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Was
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Left ACL reconstruction
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Mid-August 2018
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Injured reserve
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2019 return
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Det
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Back injury
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Mid-August 2018
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Injured reserve
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2019 return
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Chris Warren III III
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Oak
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Knee surgery (likely meniscus repair)
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Early September 2018
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Injured reserve
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2019 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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Hou
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Hamstring strain |
Week 2
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 13 | Questionable to return late season | |
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Dal
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Foot injury |
Week 5
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 14 | ||
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GB
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Sternoclavicular sprain |
PS Week 2
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
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Phi
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Core abdominal strain
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Week 1
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
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Phi
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Right fibula fracture w/ high ankle sprain
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Mid-September 2018
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Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return | |
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Jac
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Multiple ligament left knee injury
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Late August 2018
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Injured reserve | 2019 return | ||
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Ind
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ACL tear
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Mid-August 2018
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Injured reserve | 2019 return | ||
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Dal
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Shoulder labrum repair
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Early August 2018
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Injured reserve | 2019 return | ||
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Notable Tight Ends on PUP or NFI or IR
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Player
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Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
|
LAC
|
Right ACL reconstruction
|
Late May 2018
|
Reserve / PUP
|
PUP | Eligible Week 7
|
Questionable to return late season | |
|
Ten
|
Right ankle fracture / dislocation
|
Early September 2018 |
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
|
Cin
|
Right ankle fracture
|
Week 4
|
Inseason IR (exp)
|
IR | 2019 return
|
Out for season | |
|
Sea
|
Right patellar tendon tear
|
Week 4
|
Inseason IR (exp)
|
IR | 2019 return
|
Out for season | |
|
Chi
|
Right foot/ankle sprain
|
PS Week 2
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
|
Sea
|
Groin strain
|
Early preseason
|
Reserve / NFI
|
NFI | Eligible Week 7
|
Probable to return midseason | |
|
Den
|
Left ACL tear
|
Late September 2018 |
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
|
Notable Offensive Linemen on PUP or NFI or IR
|
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Tackles
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Matt Kalil | Car | Arthroscopic knee surgery | PS Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason |
| Daryl Williams | Car | Right MCL sprain | Aggravated Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 11 | Doubtful to return midseason |
| Donald Penn | Oak | Groin strain | Week 4 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 14 | Probable to return late season |
| Cam Robinson | Jac | Left ACL tear | Mid-September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
| Seantrel Henderson | Hou | Left ankle fracture w/ high ankle sprain | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
| J'Marcus Webb | Ind | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | |
| Joe Haeg | Ind | Ankle injury | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 13 | |
| Isaiah Wynn | NE | Left Achilles reconstruction | Late August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
|
Guards
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Andy Levitre | Atl | Triceps tear | Mid-September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
| Nick Easton | Min | Cervical discectomy | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
| Josh Sitton | Mia | Shoulder injury | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | |
| Matt Slauson | Ind | Leg injury | Week 5 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 15 | |
|
Centers
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Travis Frederick | Dal | Guillain-Barre Syndrome | Preseason | Inseason IR | IR | Week 14 | Doubtful to return late season |
| Daniel Kilgore | Mia | Left triceps tear | Week 4 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
| Jon Halapio | NYG | Right ankle fracture | Mid-September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
| A.Q. Shipley | Ari | Right ACL reconstruction | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
|
Notable Defensive Players on PUP or NFI or IR
|
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|
Edge Rushers
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| None | ||||||
|
Defensive Linemen
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Eddie Vanderdoes | Oak | ACL reconstruction | Early January 2018 | Reserve / PUP | PUP | Eligible Week 7 | |
| Tyquan Lewis | Ind | Foot injury | Preseason | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 9 | |
| Muhammad Wilkerson | NYJ | Left ankle fracture / dislocation | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| William Hayes | Mia | ACL tear | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Ahtyba Rubin | Oak | Bicep tendon repair | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
|
Linebackers
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Deion Jones | Atl | Fractured foot | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 11 | Probable to return late season |
| Brock Coyle | SF | Thoracic compression fracture | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Questionable to return late season |
| Kendell Beckwith | TB | Ankle fracture | Mid-April 2018 | Reserve / NFI | NFI | Eligible Week 7 | |
| Jake Ryan | GB | ACL reconstruction | Late July 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
|
Defensive Backs
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Da'Norris Searcy | Ten | Concussion | Week 2 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 12 | Questionable to return late season |
| Keanu Neal | Atl | Left ACL reconstruction | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Kevin Johnson | Hou | Concussion | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Questionable to return late season |
| Patrick Robinson | NO | High ankle sprain | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Ricardo Allen | Atl | Left Achilles tear | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Aqib Talib | LAR | High ankle sprain | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 13 | Doubtful to return late season |
| Terrance Mitchell | Cle | Forearm fracture | Week 4 | Inseason IR | IR | Week 13+ Return | Questionable to return late season |
| Earl Thomas | Mia | Left leg fracture | Week 4 | Inseason IR (exp) | IR | 2019 return | Out for season |
| Davon House | GB | Shoulder surgery | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Rodney McLeod | Phi | MCL repair | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Vernon Hargreaves III III | TB | Shoulder labrum repair | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Chris Conte | TB | PCL sprain | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 13 | Questionable to return late season |
| Sua Cravens | Den | Knee inflammation | PS Week 4 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 9 | |
| Jason Verrett | LAC | Achilles reconstruction | Late July 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
| Johnathan Cyprien | Ten | ACL reconstruction | Early August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
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