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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.
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.
Midweek Injury Expectations: Posted Wednesday night. 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
Kerryon Johnson | Left knee sprain | Awaiting Information | Doubtful Week 12
There was no clear mechanism of Johnson's injury on video replay. There was no consensus among experienced orthopedic surgeons on Twitter, with Dr. David Chao seeing hints of an ACL injury but uncertain about whether Johnson had suffered a season-ending injury. Others speculated about a MCL or PCL sprain or a bone bruise. Later, Ian Rapoport would report the team's exam was reassuring against an ACL tear but suspected a sprain to another ligament around the knee. Johnson will have an MRI tomorrow to define the injury and its severity. The presumptive diagnosis of a knee sprain is not yet specific enough for a reliable timetable. Regardless of the final diagnosis, it's very unlikely Johnson will be able to recover in time for the Lions' game on Thanksgiving Day.
I'll have more on Johnson should the team update his condition on Monday.
Monday Update: The Lions received good news on Johnson today according to Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. Neither reporter provided specifics on Johnson's diagnosis -- only confirming the earlier "sprain" reported yesterday -- but both suggest Johnson will only miss a game or two. Do not expect Johnson to play Thursday but it's too soon to rule him out for Week 12.
Jimmy Graham | Thumb fracture | Week-to-Week | Out Week 12
Graham broke his right thumb last Thursday night. At last report, the Packers were still working to determine Graham's return timetable. Whether Graham chooses to have surgery or not -- he likely will as the thumb is too important to risk incomplete healing -- expect him to miss at least four weeks. He'll likely need a cast at least that long and won't be able to catch or block effectively. It's possible Graham's season may be over if the Packers do not win enough games to remain in playoff contention while he's rehabbing.
Monday Update: Mike McCarthy told reporters Graham intends to "try to play" through his thumb fracture. That's a very tough ask for a player whose primary responsibility is to catch hard-thrown passes from Aaron Rodgers.
Marcus Mariota | Right elbow injury | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 12
Mariota left just before halftime and did not return with another throwing arm injury. Mariota told Mike Vrabel he was "okay" but the Titans chose not to play Mariota in the second half after starting the third quarter trailing by three touchdowns. It's unclear whether Mariota suffered an aggravation of the nerve contusion that lingered for weeks earlier this season but he was seen shaking his hand before leaving the field. That's suspicious for a re-injury but doesn't necessarily mean Mariota would need again multiple weeks to recover. Mariota did not discuss his injury after the game; Monday's press conference will be out next update on his condition.
Monday Update: Vrabel told reporters Mariota had a stinger yesterday rather than an elbow injury. I'm not sure that's a plausible explanation. The Titans reported the injury as an elbow injury during the game -- a stinger is almost always referred to as a neck or shoulder injury -- and players who are unable to shake stinger symptoms within a short time (~10-15 minutes) rarely return to play within a week. Vrabel said he's hopeful Mariota can play next Monday night. But this warrants close monitoring this week.
Others of note:
***Alex Smith broke both bones in his lower leg and had surgery on Sunday evening. His season is over.
***O.J. Howard suffered a right high ankle sprain and was unable to return. Howard's mechanism and inability to return suggest a higher-grade injury. Barring a surprising return to practice this week, expect Howard to miss multiple weeks.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Philadelphia center Jason Kelce left a blowout loss to New Orleans with a left elbow hyperextension and did not return. Expect the Eagles to further evaluate on Monday but there's a chance Kelce will not miss any games.
***Indianapolis center Ryan Kelly did not return after suffering a left knee injury. Television angles did not show a visible injury mechanism. Kelly told reporters he would have an MRI on Monday.
***Both Houston starting guards left with injuries. Zach Fulton (shoulder) and Senio Kelemete (ankle) both suggested their injuries were minor but neither returned to play.
***Corey Liuget suffered a season-ending right quad tendon rupture.
Follow-up Appointments
A.J. Green | Right foot injury | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12
Two weeks ago, Green visited the NFL's pre-eminent foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Robert Anderson, who recommended rehab over surgery and scheduled a follow up exam this week to discuss a return to football-related activity. There were overly optimistic reports last weekend that Green could work out before Sunday's game and "have a chance" to play. That was never realistic -- Green had yet to be cleared for football-related activity by Anderson. That could come this week, however. There are multiple reports that Green has -- as he has multiple times in his career -- recovered briskly and expects to be cleared to return soon. If we see Green practicing on Wednesday, you'll know he's been cleared to play when he feels he's ready. If there are any early week reports of concern or Green isn't practicing on Wednesday, prepare for another week or two on the sideline.
Rob Gronkowski | Ankle / back injuries | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 12
Multiple reports have Gronkowski likely to return this week. Unfortunately, most of these reports suggest Gronkowski's back was the limiting factor in recent weeks. That's not good. Back spasms generally recover within days rather than weeks -- unless they occur because of another injury to the back (i.e. disc herniations, bone spurs, etc.). And those primary injuries do not heal quickly, making it possible that Gronkowski's spasms and limitations may recur. With luck, the month of rest and rehab will have cooled off whatever is troubling Gronkowski and we'll see him return to his pre-injury levels of explosion and agility. If Gronkowski is not looking more like himself this week, however, the rest of his season will be a "what you see is what you'll get" situation. While Gronkowski is talented enough to overcome some of those limitations, any concern this week would mean a limited ceiling for the rest of the season.
Marvin Jones | Right knee contusion | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 12
Jones sought a second opinion on his right knee injury early last week and did not return to practice. That suggests his injury was more than a simple bruise in a easy-to-rehab location and much more week-to-week than day-to-day. Though we've seen players recover from similar injuries in 2-4 weeks, it's difficult to expect Jones back on a short week leading into Detroit's Thanksgiving Day game. It's possible the Lions knew Jones would be close but not full strength in Week 11 then be at risk of missing this week's game if he played. If that's the case, we'll see Jones practicing on Monday and Tuesday. More likely, Jones does not practice or play this week in hopes of returning in Week 13.
Joe Flacco | Hip injury | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 12
John Harbaugh told reporters "it will be tough" for Flacco to play next week. Other than an Adam Schefter report that Flacco won't need surgery, very little is known about Flacco's hip condition. That's generally not a good thing as teams usually allow details to leak when a player is nearing a return. Still on crutches early last week and yet to be cleared to practice, Flacco is unlikely to play in Week 12. Unless he responds poorly to rehab, Flacco should be healthy enough to play before season's end. However, with Lamar Jackson winning a divisional matchup this week, the Ravens may not feel any added pressure to rush Flacco back.
Others of note:
***The Jets will not clear Sam Darnold to return until his foot injury has fully healed. While there's optimism for Week 12, the Jets will continue to exercise caution. Darnold will need to fully practice to play.
***Josh Allen is expected back this week. Close to returning before the bye, Allen will likely return to full practices by the end of this week in preparation to play.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Joey Bosa returned to action and played around 25-30 snaps as a situational pass rusher. There were no indications of a setback and Bosa could be back to a full time role as soon as next week.
***Eric Berry could return to practice during Kansas City's Week 12 bye. He may need more than one week of conditioning but his return may be near if the bone spur aggravating his Achilles tendon does not cause recurrent symptoms.
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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| Marcus Mariota | Ten | Right elbow injury | Week 11 | Day-to-Day | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | Chi | Right shoulder injury | Week 11 | Day-to-Day | Week 12 Return | Probable Week 12 |
| Joe Flacco | Bal | Hip injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Doubtful Week 12 |
| Alex Smith | Was | Right tibia/fibula fracture | Week 11 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2019 Return | Out for Season |
| Ryan Tannehill | Mia | Right shoulder capsule injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Doubtful Week 12 |
| Sam Darnold | NYJ | Right foot sprain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Josh Allen | Buf | Right UCL sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 12 Return | Probable Week 12 |
| Derek Anderson | Buf | Concussion | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
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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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Det
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Left knee sprain
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Week 11
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Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Doubtful Week 12 | |
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Mia
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Shoulder injury
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Week 10
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Day-to-Day
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Week 12 Return
|
Probable Week 12
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|
|
Oak
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Ankle injury
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Week 11
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Day-to-Day
|
Week 12 Return
|
Probable Week 12
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|
|
TB
|
Hamstring strain
|
Week 8
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Week-to-Week
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Week 12+ Return
|
Questionable Week 12
|
|
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Was
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Rib / Knee injuries
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Week 6/8
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Week-to-Week
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Week 12+ Return
|
Questionable Week 12
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|
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Buf
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Left shoulder injury
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Week 9
|
Week-to-Week
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Week 12+ Return
|
Questionable Week 12
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|
|
SF
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Right forearm fracture
|
Week 9
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Injured reserve (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 aggravation
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week
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Week 14+ Return
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Out Week 12
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|
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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
|
Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
|
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LAR
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Left ACL tear
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Week 10
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Injured reserve (exp) | Out for season | Out for season | |
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Cin
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Right foot injury
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Week 8
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 | |
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NE
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Ankle injury aggravation
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Week 10
|
Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 12 | |
|
Marvin Jones
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Det
|
Right knee contusion
|
Week 10
|
Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Doubtful Week 12 |
|
KC
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Foot injury
|
Week 9
|
Week-to-Week | Monday Night | Awaiting MNF decision | |
|
GB
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Hamstring strain aggravation
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 | |
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Robby Anderson
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NYJ
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Ankle injury aggravation
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
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Mia
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Left AC sprain
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Week 10
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 | |
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Jakeem Grant
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Mia
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Ankle injury (? Achilles)
|
Week 10
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Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2019 return | Out for season |
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Oak
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Quad contusion
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Week 10
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Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 | |
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Was
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Ankle injury
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Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 | |
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Dal
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Groin strain
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 12 | |
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Oak
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PCL sprain
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Week 10
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 12 | |
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Oak
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Left Achilles tear
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Week 11
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Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2019 return | Out for Season | |
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Car
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Knee injury
|
Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 | |
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Den
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Knee injury
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Week 11
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 12 | |
|
Ten
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Toe injury
|
Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 | |
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Tight Ends Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
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Notes
|
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NE
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Back / ankle injuries
|
Week 6
|
Week-to-Week
|
Week 12 Return
|
Probable Week 12 | |
|
GB
|
Thumb fracture
|
Week 11
|
Week-to-Week
|
Week 12+ Return
|
Questionable Week 12 | |
|
TB
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Right high ankle sprain
|
Week 11
|
Awaiting Information
|
Week 12++ Return
|
Doubtful Week 12 | |
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Buf
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Right hamstring strain
|
Week 9
|
Week-to-Week
|
Week 12+ Return
|
Doubtful Week 12 | |
|
Dal
|
Wrist fracture fixation
|
Week 11
|
Awaiting Information
|
Awaiting Information
|
Out Week 12 | |
|
Det
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Shoulder injury
|
Week 10
|
Week-to-Week
|
Week 12+ Return
|
Questionable Week 12 | |
|
Ind
|
Knee injury
|
Week 6
|
Week-to-Week
|
Week 12+ Return
|
Questionable Week 12 | |
|
Offensive Linemen Injured | On the Active Roster
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Tackles
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| James Hurst | Bal | Back injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Terron Armstead | NO | Right pectoral strain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Out Week 12 |
| Trent Williams | Was | Thumb fracture / dislocation | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Marcus Gilbert | Pit | Knee injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Trent Brown | NE | Back injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12 Return | Probable Week 12 |
| Laremy Tunsil | Mia | Knee injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12 Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Ja'Waun James | Mia | Right patellar tendon strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| D.J. Humphries | Ari | Knee injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
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Guards
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Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
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| Shaq Mason | NE | Calf injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| A.J. Cann | Jac | Hamstring injury | Week 11 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 12 |
| D.J. Fluker | Sea | Calf injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Lucas Patrick | GB | Concussion | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Zach Fulton | Hou | Shoulder injury | Week 11 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 12 |
| Senio Kelemete | Hou | Ankle injury | Week 11 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 12 |
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Centers
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Team
|
Injury
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Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
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| Jason Kelce | Phi | Left elbow injury | Week 11 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 12 |
| Ryan Kelly | Ind | Knee injury | Week 11 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 12 |
| Mitch Morse | KC | Concussion | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Spencer Long | NYJ | Finger / shoulder injuries | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
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Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster
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Edge Rushers
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Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
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| Marcus Davenport | NO | Right foot injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Nick Perry | GB | Knee injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Doubtful Week 12 |
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Defensive Linemen
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
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| David Irving | Dal | High ankle sprain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Taco Charlton | Dal | Shoulder injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Mike Daniels | GB | Foot injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 14++ Return | Out Week 12 |
| Stephon Tuitt | Pit | Elbow injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Corey Liuget | LAC | Right quadriceps tendon tear | Week 11 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2019 return | Out for Season |
| Robert Nkemdiche | Ari | Calf injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Margus Hunt | Ind | Knee injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
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Linebackers
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
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| Sean Lee | Dal | Hamstring strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Out Week 12 |
| Reuben Foster | SF | Hamstring strain | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Lavonte David | TB | Right MCL sprain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12++ Return | Doubtful Week 12 |
| K.J. Wright | Sea | Chronic knee injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Zach Cunningham | Hou | Knee sprain | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Brandon Marshall | Den | Knee injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Preston Brown | Cin | Knee injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Nick Vigil | Cin | Left MCL sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Doubtful Week 12 |
| Anthony Barr | Min | Hamstring strain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Matt Milano | Buf | Concussion | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
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Defensive Backs
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Budda Baker | Ari | Knee injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
| Eric Berry | KC | Heel injury | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Bye Week 12 |
| Andrew Sendejo | Min | Groin strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Jaquiski Tartt | SF | Aggravated shoulder injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Justin Evans | TB | Toe injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Malik Hooker | Ind | Hip injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Kentrell Brice | GB | Ankle injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Kevin King | GB | Hamstring strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Bobby McCain | Mia | Concussion | Week 9 | 10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 12 |
| Nate Hairston | Ind | Ankle injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| M.J. Stewart | TB | Foot injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Taron Johnson | Buf | Shoulder injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Ronald Darby | Phi | ACL tear | Week 10 | Injured reserve (exp) | 2019 return | Out for season |
| Jalen Mills | Phi | Foot injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
| Aaron Colvin | Hou | Ankle injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 12 |
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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
|
FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Phil Dawson | Ari | Hip injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | Questionable Week 12 |
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
|
Left ACL reconstruction
|
Early October 2018
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
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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|
DOnta Foreman
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Hou
|
Left Achilles repair
|
Late November 2017
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Reserve / PUP
|
PUP | Eligible Week 7
|
**Returned to practice**
|
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Atl
|
Core abdominal muscle repair
|
Week 5
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 16
|
Probable to return late season
|
|
|
Oak
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Groin strain
|
Week 6?
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 16
|
Questionable to return late season
|
|
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NE
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Neck injury / ? Concussion
|
Week 3
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 13
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**Designated to return**
|
|
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NYJ
|
Neck injury
|
Week 7
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
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NYG
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Foot injury
|
Week 3
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 13
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Doubtful to return late season
|
|
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Phi
|
Left ACL tear
|
Week 5
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return
|
|
|
NE
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Right ACL / MCL sprain | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return | |
|
Jac
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Left Lisfranc injury
|
Week 5
|
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return
|
|
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Bal
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Knee injury | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 11 | **Designated to return** | |
|
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
|
2019 return
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Chris Warren III III
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Oak
|
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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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
|
Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
|
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Mia
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Right hip injury
|
Week 7
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 17 | Doubtful to return last season | |
|
NO
|
Knee injury
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Chronic
|
Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 15 | Questionable to return late season | |
|
Dal
|
Foot injury |
Week 5
|
Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 14 | ||
|
GB
|
Sternoclavicular sprain |
PS Week 2
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
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Phi
|
Core abdominal strain
|
Week 1
|
Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 10 | Probable to return midseason | |
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NYG
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Hamstring strain
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Week 6
|
Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 16 | ||
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GB
|
Core muscle repair
|
Week 8
|
Inseason IR | IR | Eligible WC Week | ||
|
Will Fuller
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Hou
|
Right ACL reconstruction
|
Week 8
|
Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
|
Was
|
AC joint reconstruction
|
Week 9
|
Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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Phi
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Right fibula fracture w/ high ankle sprain
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Mid-September 2018
|
Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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NO
|
Achilles reconstruction
|
Week 9
|
Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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Jac
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Multiple ligament left knee injury
|
Late August 2018
|
Injured reserve | 2019 return | ||
|
NO
|
Knee surgery
|
Week 9
|
Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
|
Ind
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ACL tear
|
Mid-August 2018
|
Injured reserve | 2019 return | ||
|
Cedrick Wilson
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Dal
|
Shoulder labrum repair
|
Early August 2018
|
Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
|
Notable Tight Ends on PUP or NFI or IR
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Player
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Team
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Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
|
LAC
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Right ACL reconstruction
|
Late May 2018
|
Reserve / PUP
|
PUP | Eligible Week 7
|
Questionable to return late season | |
|
Jac
|
Core abdominal muscle repair
|
Week 5
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 15
|
Probable to return late season | |
|
Jac
|
Left MCL sprain
|
Week 6
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | Eligible Week 16
|
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
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
|
Cin
|
Right foot fracture fixation
|
Week 5
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
|
Sea
|
Right patellar tendon tear
|
Week 4
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
|
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 | **Designated to return** |
| 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 |
| Josh Wells | Jac | Groin strain | Week 5 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 15 | |
| 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 | **Designated to return** |
| Isaiah Wynn | NE | Left Achilles reconstruction | Late August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
|
Guards
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Kyle Long | Chi | Right foot injury | Week 8 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 17 | Questionable to return late season |
| 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 | |
| Laurent Duvernay-Tardif | KC | Fibula fracture | Week 5 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 15 | Probable to return late season |
| Matt Slauson | Ind | Multiple vertebral fractures | Week 5 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 15 | 2019 return |
| T.J. Lang | Det | Neck injury | Week 10 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Justin Pugh | Ari | Left MCL sprain | Week 10 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Brandon Scherff | Was | Left pectoral tendon repair | Week 9 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Shaun Lauvao | Was | Left ACL reconstruction | Week 9 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Ronald Leary | Den | Achilles tear | Week 6 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
|
Centers
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Travis Frederick | Dal | Guillain-Barre Syndrome | Preseason | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 14 | Doubtful to return late season |
| Brandon Linder | Jac | Right knee surgery | Week 10 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Matt Paradis | Den | Right fibula fracture | Week 9 | Inseason IR (exp) | IR | 2019 return | |
| 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
|
| Derek Barnett | Phi | Rotator cuff repair | Late October 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Carl Lawson | Cin | Right ACL reconstruction | Week 8 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
|
Defensive Linemen
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| 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 | **Designated to Return** |
| Kwon Alexander | TB | Left ACL tear | Week 7 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Denzel Perryman | LAC | Left LCL / hamstring repair | Week 10 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Kyzir White | LAC | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Early October 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Christian Kirksey | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 9 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| 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 | **Returned to practice** |
| 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 | IR | 2019 return | |
| Davon House | GB | Shoulder surgery | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Ronald Darby | Phi | Right ACL tear | Week 10 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Rodney McLeod | Phi | MCL repair | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Mike Hughes | Min | Left ACL tear | Week 6 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Vernon Hargreaves III | TB | Shoulder labrum repair | Week 1 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| E.J. Gaines | Cle | Concussion | Week 9 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Chris Conte | TB | PCL sprain | Week 3 | Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 13 | Questionable to return late season |
| 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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