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.
Sunday Gameday Expectations: Posted by Saturday afternoon, updated through Sunday morning inactives. Will include individual player blurbs with detailed thoughts on the week's injury news and my speculation on player availability and limitations. Will include table highlighting each day's practice participation, official game status, and my availability expectation.
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INJURY ROUNDS
Odell Beckham Jr | Quad contusion | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 15
Beckham was added to the injury report last Friday with a quadriceps injury but not listed on the team's game status report. Pat Shurmur told reporters Beckham was expected to play after practice. It's not clear what occurred overnight on Friday but Beckham was ruled out on Saturday and did not travel with the Giants to Washington. After Sunday's game, Shurmur said Beckham's injury was "a thing that's been lingering" and wouldn't offer an opinion on whether the injury would limit Beckham this week or cause him to miss another game.
Beckham has not been listed on the injury report for any reason over the past six weeks and it's unclear why his status abruptly changed overnight. I'll update with any additional details from Monday's press conference.
Monday Update: Shurmur told reporters Beckham "felt a lot better" on Monday and will continue to be evaluated through the week.
Austin Ekeler | Stinger / Concussion | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 15
Ekeler left very late in the fourth quarter after a helmet-to-helmet hit during an onside kick recovery. Anthony Lynn told reporters after the game that Ekeler was dizzy. That sounds suspicious for a concussion. However, the Chargers allowed Ekeler to speak with the media after the game -- he told them he was fine -- and Adam Schefter reported late Sunday night that Ekeler is dealing with a recurrent and aggravated stinger that will require further testing.
If Ekeler has a concussion, it will be very difficult for him to gain clearance for contact before the team travels to Kansas City on Thursday night. Recurrent stingers rarely heal quickly and the concern for additional evaluation and testing also suggests the possibility of a multiple week recovery. Consider Ekeler doubtful for Thursday night unless we hear a very positive report on Monday.
Monday Update: The Chargers provided more clarity on Ekeler on Monday. He was evaluated for a concussion and cleared, which explains him discussing his condition with the media after the game. He's considered day-to-day with a stinger.
Monday Update: Ekeler told reporters Monday night he has a "bruised nerve" in his neck that's worse than what he's already previously played through this year. He says he "can't let [his] pride get in the way of it." That's clear player-speak saying he's not healthy enough to play. The Chargers may call him day-to-day but he's unlikely to play Thursday.
Monday Update: The Chargers listed Ekeler with neck and concussion injuries on their Monday injury report. The Chargers haven't ruled him out yet but Ekeler will not play this week.
Isaiah Crowell | Right foot injury | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 15
Crowell managed only a limited Friday practice while battling a toe injury last week. The Jets announced his in-game injury as a foot injury yesterday and video replays are worrisome for a midfoot sprain. Crowell did not return to the game and the Jets have yet to address his status. Even mild midfoot sprains can require multiple weeks of rehab. Hopefully, a Monday MRI is more reassuring than the video. I'll update as additional details are reported.
Others of note:
***Tyreek Hill left yesterday's game with a wrist injury and returned to play. A heel injury later in the game sent him to the locker room. He returned to play effectively with a limp and Andy Reid did not show much concern after the game.
Monday Update: Hill told Peter King his foot injury was "bad" last night. According to Adam Schefter this afternoon, "further examination" of Hill's foot showed "nothing serious." Schefter's source says Hill is day-to-day. The Chiefs play Thursday night and -- as with Melvin Gordon III and Austin Ekeler and Spencer Ware -- the quick turnaround will likely lead to limited practices and a possible game-time decision.
***Spencer Ware "tweaked" his hamstring according to Andy Reid. The short turnaround to the Thursday night game may limit Ware's practice participation more than usual.
***LeSean McCoy strained his hamstring and did not return. McCoy has routinely played through soft tissue strains in his career despite limited practice time. Expect minimal practice and a questionable tag at best this week.
***Jordan Reed had his right foot crushed downward from behind. Adam Schefter reported Reed suffered a foot sprain and the video suggests a midfoot injury. Reed had surgeries on both big toes this offseason. This injury may not be related but has the appearance of a multiple-week absence.
Monday Update: Ian Rapoport tweeted Reed will have a precautionary MRI today. It's not believed his injury is "major" but even a short absence could end his season.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Tennessee tackle Jack Conklin suffered a knee injury on Thursday night and is unlikely to return during the regular season.
***Ezekiel Ansah suffered another shoulder dislocation yesterday and will likely require surgery to repair his labrum. Expect the Lions to move him to injured reserve soon.
Follow-up Appointments
Melvin Gordon III | Right MCL sprain | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 15
Reports on Gordon have trended positively over the past 7-10 days. Last week, Adam Schefter reported Gordon's return wouldn't "be long now." Ian Rapoport has reported Gordon's injury was not "as serious as originally thought." These reports indicate Gordon's MCL sprain is believed to be more of a 2-3 week injury than a 3-6 week injury. And there's no doubt the Chargers would love to have Gordon available against the Chiefs this Thursday night.
Despite the optimism, it must be noted that Gordon isn't close the full strength yet. He has not practiced in two weeks and there's been no indication he was close to participating in individual drills last week. Gordon continues to recondition and multiple Sunday morning tweets showed him stutter-stepping with some lateral cutting at three-quarter speed with a brace on his right knee.
The importance of this week's game, concern for a late-game concussion to Austin Ekeler, and the possible willingness of the team to clear Gordon to play at less than full strength aside, Gordon must be comfortable playing at football speed on his knee. He's clearly not there yet. The Chargers will practice Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. The Wednesday workout will be light -- at best -- with the team traveling to Kansas City. If Gordon is not cleared for individual drills on Monday after Sunday's light workout, consider him doubtful.
I'll update through the day on Monday with any guidance from the team or media reports.
James Conner | Right high ankle sprain | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 15
While there's absolutely no substitute for hearing an athlete describe his injury, examine the injured area, and see the imaging studies, a good view of the injury on video provides strong clues about the nature of an injury. That proved to be the case with Conner last week. Video replays of Conner's injury were consistent with a high ankle sprain. Mike Tomlin repeatedly said Conner had suffered only a minor bruise through Monday's press conference. Unfortunately, the Steelers later acknowledged Conner sprained ligaments and ruled him out on Tuesday last week.
In short, Conner has a high ankle sprain. As noted last week, the extent of swelling and stiffness during the first 24-48 hours after injury define the recovery timetable of the sprain. The Steelers were worried enough about Conner's injury to rule him out on Tuesday. That strongly suggests a multiple week sprain.
As of Sunday morning, reports on Conner's Week 15 availability were mixed. Ian Rapoport believes the Steelers will be "extremely cautious" and "would not be surprised if he misses" this week's game. Adam Schefter reported the Steelers think Conner has a "reasonable" chance to play this week.
Don't expect the Steelers to rule Conner out so early this week. They'll keep the Patriots in the dark on Conner's status. However, the Pittsburgh practice report is an easy read. If Conner doesn't manage a limited practice by Thursday, consider him doubtful unless there are very strongly positive Friday notes. The AFC North divisional race tightened considerably with the Steelers loss and Ravens win yesterday. But given the early Week 14 rule out, Conner is likely starting the week to the doubtful side of questionable.
Doug Baldwin | Hip / Groin injuries | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 15
Baldwin was added to the Week 14 injury report with a hip injury Pete Carroll said was related but not the same as the groin injury Baldwin played through in Week 12. Presumably, Baldwin will be inactive on Monday night after a week in which Adam Schefter tweeted Baldwin "barely made it through."
The Carroll comments are concerning. Hip and groin injuries that are similar raise suspicion for a core muscle injury, a.k.a. sports hernia. These injuries rarely heal without surgery. Though players frequently put off surgery for weeks -- and sometimes most of a season -- they may struggle with change of direction and leverage. If Baldwin is dealing with a core muscle injury, he may continue to try to play through the injury while the Seahawks remain in post-season contention.
If Baldwin has a more straightforward groin or hip strain, he may return without limitation soon.
Others of note:
***Kerryon Johnson has not returned to practice since his Week 11 knee sprain. There are still no details on his knee sprain but the three week absence obviously puts his injury closer to the 4-6 week range than originally reported. If Johnson is not practicing on Wednesday, the rest of his season is in doubt.
***Sammy Watkins has yet to return to practice since aggravating a midseason foot injury. It's possible the Chiefs chose to rest Watkins last week with the short Thursday turnaround in mind but it's hard to feel optimistic with the multiple weeks of missed practice.
***Positive thoughts for Alex Smith. Reportedly dealing with an infection severe enough to necessitate multiple additional surgeries and removal of tissue, Smith's career is in jeopardy.
Offensive line and defensive notes:
***Dallas guard Zack Martin aggravated his MCL sprain yet again this week. The Cowboys expressed concern after the game but Martin continues to try to play through the injury.
***New Orleans tackle Terron Armstead was close to returning last week but spent another week on the inactive list.
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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| Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | Rib injury | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Lamar Jackson | Bal | Ankle injury | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Ryan Tannehill | Mia | Right ankle sprain | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Sam Darnold | NYJ | Right foot strain | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Joe Flacco | Bal | Hip injury | Week 9 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Colt McCoy | Was | Right fibula fracture | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Out for Regular Season | Out Week 15 |
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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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Pit
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Right high ankle sprain / contusion
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Week 13
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Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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LAC
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Right MCL sprain
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Week 12
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Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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LAC
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? Concussion
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Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Week 15+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 | |
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KC
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Hamstring strain / Right shoulder injury
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Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Week 15+ Return | Probable Week 15 | |
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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 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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SF
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Aggravated high ankle sprain
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Week 14
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Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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NYJ
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Right foot injury
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Week 14
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Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 15 | |
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Buf
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Hamstring strain
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Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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Buf
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Shoulder injury
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Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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Phi
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Right knee sprain
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Week 14
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Awaiting Information | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 15 | |
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Oak
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Rib injury
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Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 | |
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LAR
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Clavicle fracture
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Week 13
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Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2019 return | Out Week 15 | |
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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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NYG
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Quad contusion
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Week 14
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Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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KC
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Right heel injury
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Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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KC
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Foot injury
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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Sea
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Hip / groin injury
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Week 13
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Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 15 | |
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Den
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Quad injury |
Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 | |
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Hou
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Hamstring strain aggravation |
Week 12
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Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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SF
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Knee injury
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Chronic
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Injured Reserve (exp) | IR | 2019 Return | Out for Season | |
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TB
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Thumb injury
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Week 10
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Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 | |
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Ten
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Ankle injury
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Week 14
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Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 15 | |
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Det
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Hamstring strain
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Week 14
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Awaiting Information | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 15 | |
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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 | Questionable Week 15 | |
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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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Atl
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Right knee injury
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Week 14
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Day-to-Day
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Week 15+ Return
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Questionable Week 15 | |
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Was
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Right foot injury
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Week 14
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Awaiting Information
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Week 15++ Return
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Doubtful Week 15 | |
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Ten
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Left MCL sprain
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Week 14
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Out for Season
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IR | 2019 return
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Out Week 15 | |
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Dal
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Wrist fracture fixation
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Week 11
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Week-to-Week
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Week 15++ Return
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Doubtful Week 15 | |
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Mo Alie-Cox
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Ind
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Calf strain
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Week 12
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Week-to-Week
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Week 15+ Return
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Questionable Week 15 |
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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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| Terron Armstead | NO | Right pectoral strain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Bryan Bulaga | GB | Knee injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Jack Conklin | Ten | Knee injury | Week 14 | Out for Season | Week 17+ Return | Out Week 15 |
| Marcus Gilbert | Pit | Knee injury | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Cordy Glenn | Cin | Back injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Rick Wagner | Det | Concussion | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
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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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| Zack Martin | Dal | Left MCL sprain aggravation | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| D.J. Fluker | Sea | Hamstring strain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Gabe Jackson | Oak | Elbow injury | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Kelechi Osemele | Oak | Toe injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Jon Feliciano | Oak | Calf injury | Week 14 | Out for Season | IR | 2019 return | Out Week 15 |
| Byron Bell | GB | Knee injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Lane Taylor | GB | Foot injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Cam Erving | KC | Right knee injury | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 15++ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Isaac Seumalo | Phi | Pectoral strain | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Alex Lewis | Bal | Shoulder injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Zach Fulton | Hou | Hand injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
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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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| Ryan Kelly | Ind | Left MCL sprain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
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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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| Ezekiel Ansah | Det | Right shoulder dislocation | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Out for Season | Out Week 15 |
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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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| David Irving | Dal | High ankle sprain | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Timmy Jernigan | Phi | Back injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Maurice Hurst | Oak | Ankle injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Robert Nkemdiche | Ari | Knee injury | Week 14 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2019 return | Out for Season |
| Da'Shawn Hand | Det | Knee injury | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 15 |
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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 | Hamstring strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Jordan Hicks | Phi | Calf injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Vontaze Burfict | Cin | Concussion | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| K.J. Wright | Sea | Chronic knee injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Brandon Marshall | Den | Knee injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Matt Milano | Buf | Fibula fracture | Week 14 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2019 Return | Out for Season |
| Devon Kennard | Det | Hip injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Deone Bucannon | Ari | Chest injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
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Defensive Backs
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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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| Eric Berry | KC | Heel injury | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week 15 Return | Limited Week 15 |
| Justin Evans | TB | Toe injury aggravation | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Jaquiski Tartt | SF | Shoulder injury | Week 12 aggravation | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Tony Jefferson | Bal | Ankle injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 15 |
| Mike Mitchell | Ind | Calf injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 15 |
| Trae Waynes | Min | Concussion | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Chris Harris Jr | Den | Fibula fracture | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Out Week 15 |
| Tramaine Brock | Den | Rib injuries | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Denzel Ward | Cle | Concussion | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Xavien Howard | Mia | Meniscectomy | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Out Week 15 |
| Dre Kirkpatrick | Cin | Left foot injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Carlton Davis | TB | Knee injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Avonte Maddox | Phi | Knee / ankle injuries | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
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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
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Graham Gano | Car | Knee injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Steven Hauschka | Buf | Hip injury | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 15 |
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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Cin
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Right thumb ligament repair
|
Late November 2018
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Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
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SF
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Left ACL reconstruction
|
Early October 2018
|
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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Was
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Right tibia/fibula fixation
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Late November 2018
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Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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||
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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
|
FBG Expects
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Notes
|
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Atl
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Core abdominal muscle repair
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Week 5
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Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 16
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Probable to return late season
|
|
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Oak
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Groin strain
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Week 6?
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Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
|
|
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NYJ
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Neck injury
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Week 7
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
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Bal
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Foot injury
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Week 12
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Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
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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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|
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Phi
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Left ACL tear
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Week 5
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Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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2019 return
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|
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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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SF
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Right forearm fracture | Week 9 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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Jac
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Left Lisfranc injury
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Week 5
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Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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2019 return
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|
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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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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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Mia
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Right hip injury
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Week 7
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 17 | Doubtful to return last season | |
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NO
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Knee injury
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Chronic
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 15 | 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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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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NYG
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Hamstring strain
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Week 6
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible Week 16 | ||
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GB
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Core muscle repair
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Week 8
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Inseason IR | IR | Eligible WC Week | ||
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Cin
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Right plantar plate repair
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Early December 2018
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Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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LAR
|
Left ACL reconstruction
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Mid-November 2018
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Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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Det
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Right knee contusion
|
Week 10
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Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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Hou
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Right ACL reconstruction
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Week 8
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Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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Ari
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Foot fracture fixation
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Early December 2018
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Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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Was
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AC joint reconstruction
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Week 9
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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
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Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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NO
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Achilles reconstruction
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Week 9
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Inseason IR | IR | 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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NO
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Knee surgery
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Week 9
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Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | ||
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Oak
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PCL sprain
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Week 10
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Inseason IR | IR | 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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Mia
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Achilles surgery
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Late November 2018
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Injured reserve | 2019 return | ||
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Oak
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Left Achilles reconstruction
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Late November 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
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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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LAC
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Right ACL reconstruction
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Late May 2018
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Reserve / PUP
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PUP | Eligible Week 7
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Questionable to return late season | |
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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
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IR | Eligible Week 15
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Probable to return late season | |
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Jac
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Left MCL sprain
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Week 6
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Inseason IR
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IR | Eligible Week 16
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Questionable to return late season | |
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Ind
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Kidney injury
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Late November |
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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Car
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Plantar fascia rupture
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Week 13 |
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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Ten
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Right ankle fracture / dislocation
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Early September 2018 |
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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2019 return | |
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TB
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Right high ankle sprain +
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Week 11 |
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
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Cin
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Right ankle fracture
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Week 4
|
Inseason IR
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IR | 2019 return
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2019 return | |
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Cin
|
Right foot fracture fixation
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Week 5
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
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Sea
|
Right patellar tendon tear
|
Week 4
|
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
|
2019 return | |
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Den
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Rib fractures / lung contusion
|
Week 12 |
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
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Den
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Left ACL tear
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Late September 2018 |
Inseason IR
|
IR | 2019 return
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2019 return | |
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Notable Offensive Linemen on PUP or NFI or IR
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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
|
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 | **Designated to return** |
| 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 | **Designated to return** |
| D.J. Humphries | Ari | Knee injury | Week 10 | Inseason IR | IR | 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 | |
| Isaiah Wynn | NE | Left Achilles reconstruction | Late August 2018 | Injured reserve | 2019 return | |
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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 |
| Andrew Norwell | Jac | Ankle injury | Week 12 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| 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 | |
| Mike Iupati | Ari | MCL sprain | Week 13 | 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 | |
| James Carpenter | NYJ | Shoulder injury | Week 10 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Ronald Leary | Den | Achilles tear | Week 6 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | 2019 return |
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Centers
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Travis Frederick | Dal | Guillain-Barre Syndrome | Preseason | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| 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 |
| Russell Bodine | Buf | Fibula fracture fixation | Week 13 | Inseason IR | IR | 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 | |
| Nick Perry | GB | Knee injury | Week 10 | 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
|
| Mike Daniels | GB | Foot injury | Week 11 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| 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 | |
| Corey Liuget | LAC | Right quad tendon repair | Late November 2018 | 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
|
| 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 | |
| Preston Brown | Cin | Knee injury | Week 10 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Christian Kirksey | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 9 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Josh Bynes | Ari | Thumb injury | Week 12 | 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 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| 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 |
| Landon Collins | NYG | Shoulder labrum repair | Early December 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Keanu Neal | Atl | Left ACL reconstruction | Early September 2018 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Andrew Sendejo | Min | Groin strain | Week 5 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Marcus Maye | NYJ | Thumb / shoulder injuries | Week 11 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Jimmie Ward | SF | Forearm fracture | Late November 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Kevin King | GB | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week 13 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Mike Hughes | Min | Left ACL tear | Week 6 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Jalen Mills | Phi | Foot injury | Week 8 | Inseason IR | IR | 2019 return | |
| Vernon Hargreaves III 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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