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Andrew Luck retires
Like everyone else outside of his inner circle, I was stunned to hear about Luck's decision to retire from football on Saturday night. It was the latest twist in a confusing offseason of unknown injury and slower than expected rehab.
The initial reports that Luck had been worn down by injury didn't seem to make sense. Why retire due to injury now -- two weeks before the season -- after battling through kidney lacerations and abdominal muscle tears and concussion and a prolonged recovery from shoulder surgery over the past three years? Didn't Luck return to have one of his best seasons in 2018 after the Colts finally addressed the offensive line issues that had left him in harm's way so often in his early career? Wasn't he theoretically close to recovery from a calf and ankle condition after months of hard work and rehab this offseason?
But after watching Luck's press conference, hearing him detail the toll the shoulder rehab took on him, express the excitement and pride he took in his play last year after that long road, then discuss the parallels he saw in this summer's long rehab, his thought process was more easily seen. It's heartbreaking but clear and reasonable.
Finally, while I understand why Colts' fans may feel disappointed and even betrayed at the timing of Luck's announcement and I recognize Adam Schefter's reasons for breaking the story as he did, I very much hope the Colts find a way to get Luck back on the field for a more appropriate goodbye than the boos he experienced Saturday night.
This isn't the first unexpected retirement of a football great. Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Robert Smith, and Calvin Johnson each had their reasons for moving on during the prime of their careers.
All the best in retirement, Andrew.
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Injury Rounds
Cam Newton | Left midfoot sprain | Preseason Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Probable Week 1
Newton injury occurred as he stepped up into a crowded pocket. Video didn't show a violent mechanism of injury but Newton skipped back without bearing weight on his left foot. He limped off the field and was immobilized in a walking boot after the game.
The Panthers announced the injury as a midfoot sprain, a term that routinely raises concern for a Lisfranc injury. In Newton's case, video did not show an injury consistent with a Lisfranc joint injury and the team has been uniformly optimistic in expecting only a brief absence. That optimism appears well-founded as Newton was already out of the walking boot on Sunday.
Expect limited, if any, contact practices for Newton this week. The current trend suggests an early Wednesday practice during Week 1 preparation with progression to full practice by the end of the week. If that happens, Newton will likely be able to handle a full playbook, including full clearance to run and scramble from the pocket, in Week 1. A slower return to action will prompt us to reconsider how much Newton will be able to do in the early weeks of the season.
Lamar Miller | Left ACL / MCL tear | Preseason Week 3 | injured reserve (expected)
ACL injuries most commonly occur in non-contact scenarios. Unfortunately, we sometimes see enough rotation during direct contact to stress multiple ligaments. That's what happened with Rob Gronkowski and Cameron Meredith in past seasons and video replay of Miller's injury suggests the same.
An MRI confirmed ACL and MCL tears for Miller on Sunday. Hopefully, any associated injuries to Miller's meniscus and cartilage are minor and allow a smooth transition to early rehab. He'll be placed on injured reserve soon.
Mike Evans | Left quad strain | Preseason Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1
Evans reportedly pulled up in practice over a week ago with what's been termed a leg injury. The team has remained cautious with the injury and there are no media reports of concern. Evans is very likely in the group of veteran players rehabbing a minor injury rather than practicing to prevent even the slightest risk of aggravation. However, I'm watching Evans a little more carefully this week after a Tom Pelissero tweet labeling this injury as "a minor quad or groin issue." It's probably nothing and just the usual confusion in translating a sourced report but I always raise an eyebrow when a soft tissue injury isn't clearly defined and includes the groin. Those injuries are sometimes later clarified as core abdominal strains after an aggravation or slower-than-expected recoveries.
Again, this nothing more than me channeling Wilford Brimley in The Firm -- "I get paid to be suspicious when I got nothing to be suspicious about." It's very likely Evans returns to practice this week and is fine for Week 1.
Monday Update: Evans did return to practice on Monday. He's likely to be ready for a full Week 1 workload.
***Damien Harris left with an undisclosed injury. There was helmet-to-helmet contact and contact to Harris' left shoulder on the play-action play. The Patriots did not report Harris in the concussion protocol through the weekend and there are no current indications of a long-term injury.
***Jordan Reed suffered another concussion last week. Depending on the source, it's reportedly either the sixth or seventh of his college and NFL career. Reed has often required multiple weeks to rehab previous head injuries. Washington has yet to comment but Reed should be considered questionable at best for Week 1.
Follow Up Appointments
Derrick Henry | Left Calf strain | Early preseason | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1
Henry returned to practice last week but was not cleared to participate in the Titans' third preseason game. He is within the 7-10 day aggravation window but his rehab has progressed well to date. It's unlikely Henry will play in the final preseason game but he's trending toward a good week of practice and a full workload in Week 1.
Amari Cooper | Plantar fasciitis | Early preseason | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1
The Cowboys have held Cooper out of practice for much of the preseason with a heel injury. It's been reported as a heel bruise, plantar fasciitis, and a muscle strain. While each of those conditions is slightly different, the overall picture is the same. Cooper is having pain on the bottom of his foot near the heel and the Dallas medical staff believes he's better served by rehabbing than practicing. Cooper has said he's played through a similar injury before and will do so again. There's a risk of aggravation and some risk of a reconditioning injury here but the risk is very likely less than if Cooper was dealing with a leg muscle strain.
***Sony Michel continues to practice without recurrent swelling or pain. After early preseason reports about Michel's potential for increased usage in the passing game, there are now reports that the Patriots plan to use Michel as much in the running game as possible. Both are great signs the team feels Michel is prepared for a full Week 1 workload.
***Keenan Allen returned to limited practice. It's even easier to ignore Anthony Lynn's comments last week about potential surgery now. Allen is trending toward a full workload in Week 1.
***George Kittle returned to practice and is expected to be ready Week 1.
***Duke Johnson Jr returned to practice last week but did not play. After missing over a month with a hamstring strain, he remains at risk of aggravation for another 1-2 weeks.
***Kenyan Drake (foot) was no longer immobilized in a walking boot this weekend but has not returned to practice. Drake told reporters last week his injury was minor. If he's back practicing this week, he can be considered probable for Week 1.
***Keke Coutee (ankle) returned to practice on Monday. He's trending toward a Week 1 return.
***DK Metcalf continues to rehab from arthroscopic surgery. Although reports suggest surgeons did not find significant structural issues inside the knee, Metcalf remains in doubt for Week 1.
***Jerick McKinnon (knee) has returned to individual drills but has yet to be cleared for contact or preseason game action. After rumors of inseason injured reserve, McKinnon is trending positively again but he's been unable to manage a full week of contact without recurrent swelling and pain. This week is critical for his early 2019 projection.
***Derrius Guice returned to practice, was given double-digit carries, and looked healthy and effective in his first preseason action last week. He'll need to continue to gain confidence in the stability of his knee and conditioning but looks prepared to contribute in Week 1.
INJURED PLAYERS ON ACTIVE ROSTER
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Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster
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Team
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Injury
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Aaron Rodgers | GB | Back stiffness | Early preseason | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Andrew Luck | Ind | Left calf / ankle injury - RETIRED | Offseason | Announced retirement | Announced retirement | |
| Cam Newton | Car | Left foot sprain | Preseason Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Alex Smith | Was | Right leg fracture / Post-surgical infection | November 2018 | Active - PUP | Unlikely to Return to NFL | Expect Inseason PUP or IR |
| Colt McCoy | Was | Right fibula fracture fixation / Follow up procedures | Early December 2018 | March & April 2019 | Week-to-Week | Week 3+ Return | Out Week 1 |
| Robert Griffin III III | Bal | Right thumb fracture | Early preseason | 4-8 Weeks | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Blaine Gabbert | TB | Left shoulder dislocation | Preseason Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Drew Lock | Den | Right thumb sprain | Preseason Week 3 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 4+ Return | Out Week 1 |
| Nate Sudfeld | Phi | Left forearm fracture | Preseason Week 1 | 6 Weeks | Week 3+ Return | Out Week 1 |
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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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LAR
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Left knee inflammation
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Chronic
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Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 | |
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NE
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Knee inflammation
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Chronic
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Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 | |
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Ten
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Left calf strain
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Early preseason
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Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 | |
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Hou
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Left ACL / MCL injury (expected)
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Preseason Week 3
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Injured reserve (exp) | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return | |
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SF
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Right ACL reconstruction
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September 2018
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 | |
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SF
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Quadriceps strain
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Preseason Week 3
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 | |
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NE
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Undisclosed
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Preseason Week 3
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Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 | |
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Mia
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Right foot injury
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Preseason Week 2
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Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 | |
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Den
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Shoulder fracture
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Preseason Week 1
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6-8 Weeks | Week 3+ Return | Out Week 1 | |
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Was
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Right ACL reconstruction
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December 2018
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Active - NFI | Inseason return possible | Out Week 1 | |
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Cin
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Left foot injury
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Preseason Week 1
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Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 1 | |
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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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| Odell Beckham | Cle | Hip injury | Preseason Week 2 | Returned to practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Mike Evans | TB | Left quad strain | Preseason Week 2 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Julio Jones | Atl | Foot soreness | June 2019 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle injury | Early preseason | 6-8 Weeks | Week 4+ return | Out Week 1 |
| John Ross | Cin | Hamstring tightness | Early preseason | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | Ankle injury | Preseason Week 2 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Julian Edelman | NE | Left thumb fracture | June 2019 | Returned to practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Demaryius Thomas | NE | Left Achilles repair | December 2018 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 1 |
| N'Keal Harry | NE | Multiple injuries | Early preseason | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 1 |
| Amari Cooper | Dal | Plantar fasciitis | Early preseason | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Keke Coutee | Hou | Right high ankle sprain | Preseason Week 1 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 1 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | Left thumb fracture | Early preseason | Returned to full practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Golden Tate | NYG | Concussion | Preseason Week 2 | Returned to practice | Day-to-Day | Suspended four games |
| DK Metcalf | Sea | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Preseason Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 1 |
| David Moore | Sea | Humerus fracture | Preseason Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 2++ Return | Out Week 1 |
| Anthony Miller | Chi | Right foot sprain | Preseason Week 1 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 1 |
| Paul Richardson Jr | Was | Quadriceps strain | Preseason Week 2 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Trey Quinn | Was | Thumb injury | Preseason Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Parris Campbell | Ind | Hamstring strain aggravation | Preseason Week 1 | Returned to limited practice | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Equanimeous St. Brown | GB | Left high ankle sprain | Preseason Week 3 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 4+ Return | Out Week 1 |
| Antonio Callaway | Cle | High ankle sprain | Preseason Week 1 | Week-to-Week | 3-4+ Weeks | Suspended four games |
| Marqise Lee | Jac | Left ACL reconstruction / PCL repair | August 2018 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 1 |
| D.J. Chark | Jac | Concussion | Preseason Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week-to-Week | Probable Week 1 |
| Dante Pettis | SF | Groin strain | Preseason Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Trent Taylor | SF | Right fifth metatarsal fracture | Preseason Week 1 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 2++ Return | Doubtful Week 1 |
| Jakeem Grant | Mia | Right hamstring injury | Early preseason | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Hakeem Butler | Ari | Hand fracture | Preseason Week 3 | Awaiting information | IR possible | Doubtful Week 1 |
| Diontae Johnson | Pit | Undisclosed | Preseason Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 1 |
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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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| George Kittle | SF | Calf strain | Preseason Week 2 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| David Njoku | Cle | Knee injury / Scalp laceration | Preseason Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Dallas Goedert | Phi | Calf strain | Preseason Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Probable Week 1 |
| Jordan Reed | Was | Concussion | Preseason Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Ben Watson | NE | Concussion | Preseason Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week-to-Week | Suspended four games |
| Noah Fant | Den | Ankle sprain | Preseason Week 3 | Returned to practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Tyler Kroft | Buf | Right foot fracture fixation revision | May 2019 | Active - PUP | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 1 |
| Ed Dickson | Sea | Knee surgery | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 1 |
| Josh Oliver | Jac | Hamstring strain | Early preseason | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Garrett Celek | SF | Back surgery | Offseason | Active - PUP | Likely inseason PUP | Doubtful Week 1 |
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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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| Tyron Smith | Dal | Back stiffness | Preseason Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Russell Okung | LAC | Pulmonary embolism | June 2019 | Active - NFI | Undetermined | Doubtful Week 1 |
| Lane Johnson | Phi | Knee injury | Preseason Week 1 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Kaleb McGary | Atl | Cardiac ablation | Early preseason | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Brian O'Neill | Min | Right elbow injury | Early preseason | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 1 |
| Greg Little | Car | Concussion | Preseason Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Cordy Glenn | Cin | Concussion | Preseason Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Jonah Williams | Cin | Labrum repair | June 2019 | Active - PUP | Likely inseason PUP | Out Week 1 |
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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 | Disc irritation | Early preseason | Day-to-Day | Week-to-Week | Probable Week 1 |
| Quenton Nelson | Ind | Ankle injury | Preseason Week 1 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Gabe Jackson | Oak | Left MCL sprain | Preseason Week 1 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 3+ Return | Out Week 1 |
| Mike Iupati | Sea | Calf strain | Early preseason | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Justin Pugh | Ari | Shoulder injury | Preseason Week 1 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Brian Winters | NYJ | Shoulder injury | Preseason Week 1 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Kelechi Osemele | NYJ | Pectoral strain | Preseason Week 2 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Tytus Howard | Hou | Finger fracture | Preseason Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Zach Fulton | Hou | Turf toe | Preseason Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Quinton Spain | Buf | Right ankle injury | Preseason Week 3 | Awaiting information | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Brandon Brooks | Phi | Achilles tendon repair | January 2019 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Josh Garnett | SF | Recurrent finger dislocation | Early preseason | 3-4 Weeks | Week-to-Week | Probable Week 1 |
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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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| Frank Ragnow | Det | Right low ankle sprain | Preseason Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Weston Richburg | SF | Knee surgery | Offseason | Returned to limited practice | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Mitch Morse | Buf | Concussion | Early preseason | Concussion protocol | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Russell Bodine | Buf | Oblique strain | Preseason Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Probable Week 1 |
| David Andrews | NE | Pulmonary embolism | Preseason Week 3 | Indefinite | Injured reserve (exp) | Out Week 1 |
| Greg Mancz | Hou | Left low ankle sprain | Preseason Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Probable Week 1 |
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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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| Demarcus Lawrence | Dal | Shoulder labrum repair | April 2019 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 1 |
| Robert Quinn | Dal | Left hand fracture | Preseason Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Suspended two games |
| Dee Ford | SF | Knee tendinitis / PRP injection | Chronic | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Nick Bosa | SF | Right high ankle sprain | Preseason Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Ezekiel Ansah | Sea | Shoulder labrum repair / Groin strain | Preseason Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Jabaal Sheard | Ind | Knee inflammation | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Jason Pierre-Paul | TB | Neck fracture | May 2019 | Active - NFI | Likely inseason PUP | Out Week 1 |
| Rashan Gary | GB | Undisclosed | Preseason Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | Oak | Hand fracture | Preseason Week 1 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Anthony Nelson | TB | Right MCL sprain | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 1 |
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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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| Fletcher Cox | Phi | Foot surgery | April 2019 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Vita Vea | TB | LCL sprain | Preseason Week 1 | 4-8 Weeks | Week 1+ Return | Questionable Week 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | NO | Achilles repair | January 2019 | Returned to limited practice | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 1 |
| L.J. Collier | Sea | Ankle injury | Early offseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Tyrone Crawford | Dal | Hip surgery | Offseason | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | Ten | ACL reconstruction | February 2019 | Active - NFI | Likely inseason NFI | Out Week 1 |
| Robert Nkemdiche | Mia | ACL reconstruction | December 2018 | Active - PUP | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 1 |
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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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| Lavonte David | TB | Knee meniscectomy | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | 3-6 Weeks | Questionable Week 1 |
| Deone Bucannon | TB | Knee injury | Preseason Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Jarrad Davis | Det | Right high ankle sprain | Preseason Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 1+ Return | Questionable Week 1 |
| Nigel Bradham | Phi | Toe injury | Early preseason | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Kamu Grugier-Hill | Phi | MCL sprain | Early preseason | 6-8 Weeks | Week 1+ Return | Questionable Week 1 |
| Kiko Alonso | Mia | Undisclosed | Early preseason | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Haason Reddick | Ari | Left knee meniscectomy | Early preseason | 3-4 Weeks | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Todd Davis | Den | Calf strain | Early preseason | 3-4 Weeks | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Josey Jewell | Den | Oblique strain | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Micah Kiser | LAR | Pectoral tendon tear | Preseason Week 2 | Injured reserve (expected) | IR (expected) | 2020 return |
| Quincy Williams | Jac | Knee meniscectomy | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Oren Burks | GB | Torn pectoral muscle | Preseason Week 1 | Day-to-Day | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Sean Lee | Dal | Right MCL sprain | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
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Defensive Backs
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Derwin James | LAC | Fifth metatarsal stress fracture | Preseason Week 2 | 3-4 Months | Inseason IR-return | Out Week 1 |
| Byron Jones | Dal | Hip surgery | Offseason | Active - PUP | Likely return during camp | Probable Week 1 |
| Justin Evans | TB | Toe surgery | June 2019 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Reshad Jones | Mia | Right foot injury | Early preseason | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Marquise Blair | Sea | Back contusion | Preseason Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Kevin King | GB | Hamstring strain | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Robert Alford | Ari | Tibia fracture | Preseason Week 2 | 6-8+ Weeks | Inseason IR-return | Out Week 1 |
| Jason Verrett | SF | High ankle sprain | Preseason Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| K'Waun Williams | SF | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Preseason Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Trumaine Johnson | NYJ | Hamstring strain | Preseason Week 1 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Joe Haden | Pit | Ankle injury | Preseason Week 1 | Day-to-Day | Week-to-Week | Probable Week 1 |
| Tre'Davious White | Buf | Quad contusion | Preseason Week 3 | Returned to limited practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Darqueze Dennard | Cin | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Offseason | Active - PUP | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Jalen Mills | Phi | Foot injury | October 2018 | Active - PUP | May return during camp | Questionable Week 1 |
| Cre'von LeBlanc | Phi | Foot sprain | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| Tavon Young | Bal | Herniated disc | Preseason Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Injured reserve (exp) | Out Week 1 |
| Mike Hughes | Min | Left ACL reconstruction + | October 2018 | Returned to limited practice | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
| DeAndre Baker | NYG | Left knee sprain | Preseason Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 1 |
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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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| Adam Vinatieri | Ind | Knee inflammation | Preseason Week 1 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
| Ryan Succop | Ten | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Offseason | Returned to practice | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 1 |
Injured Players Not on Active Roster
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Notable Quarterbacks on PUP or NFI or IR
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Injury
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Date
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Notes
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Notable Running Backs on PUP or NFI or IR
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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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Oak
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Achilles repair
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May 2019
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Injured Reserve
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IR | Ineligible to return
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2020 return
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Ankle surgery
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Early preseason
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Reserve - PUP | Reserve - PUP | Eligible to return W7, seeking settlement | |
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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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| Corey Coleman | NYG | ACL reconstruction | Late July 2019 | Injured Reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Jermaine Kearse | Det | Left ankle fracture / dislocation | Early August 2019 | Injured Reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
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Notable Tight Ends on PUP or NFI or IR
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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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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
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| LaAdrian Waddle | Buf | Quadriceps strain | Early August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
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Guards
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| Avery Williamson | NYJ | Right ACL tear | Mid-August 2019 | Injured Reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
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| J.J. Wilcox | Atl | Right ACL reconstruction | July 2019 | Injured Reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
DECIPHERING THE ALPHABET SOUP OF INJURY LISTS
Players not ready for camp practices are placed on one of two lists – Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) or Non-Football Injury/Illness (NFI).
Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)
Active/PUP – Preseason only list. Once a player participates in any part of a scheduled training camp practice, they are ineligible for this list. Players can be activated from this list at any time. This list is commonly used for veterans still recovering from injury and those who fail conditioning tests before camp begins.
Reserve/PUP – Regular season only list. Players still on Active/PUP at the end of camp are eligible to move to Reserve/PUP. Players cannot practice with the team until after Week 6. Teams then have six weeks to evaluate the player before moving to the active roster or to season-ending injured reserve.
Non-Football Injury / Illness (NFI)
Active/NFI – Preseason only list. Once a player participates in any part of a scheduled training camp practice, they are ineligible for this list. Players can be activated from this list at any time. Only veterans with a non-football related injury or rookies injured before the NFL draft are eligible for this list.
Reserve/NFI – Regular season only list. Players converted from the Active/NFI list to the Reserve/NFI list are out for the entire season.
Injured Reserve – Return Designation
Each NFL team can return two players to the active roster from injured reserve. Teams are not forced to designate this player at the time of the move to injured reserve. Players designated to return can begin practicing six weeks after being placed on injured reserve and are eligible to return to the active roster eight weeks after being placed on injured reserve. This rule allows a team to continually evaluate the rehab and recovery of their injured players and provides roster flexibility should teams have multiple key injuries early in the season.
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