Inseason injury coverage
Footballguys will again provide comprehensive injury coverage during the regular season.
My writing and podcast schedule will include:
Monday Injury Rounds > Published as soon as complete Sunday night and updated through Tuesday morning, this feature will review all the major injuries from the weekend's games, provide follow up analysis on injured players who have yet to return to play, and project when every injured player will return.
Waiver Wire Podcast > Tuesday morning release reviewing all injuries at the quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end positions with Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom heading into your weekly waiver run.
Midweek Injury Expectations > Published late Wednesday night after the first weekly practice participation report and updated through Thursday's practice report, this feature will detail the current practice participation of every listed player and project the likelihood each player will play in the coming week.
Thursday Live Audible podcast > Joining Cecil Lammey, Sigmund Bloom, and Matt Waldman at 900 ET every Thursday night for a comprehensive Q&A updating all player injuries.
Gameday Injury Expectations > Published Saturday, this feature will review the practice status of every injured player, provide analysis on player/coach/beat writer comments throughout the week, and discuss how likely and how effective each injured player will be on Sunday.
Injury Rounds
Saquon Barkley | Right high ankle sprain | Week 3 | 3-4+ 4-8 Weeks | Week 7++ Return
Barkley suffered a high ankle sprain and returned to the field immobilized in a walking boot and on crutches after his injury. Television replays showed a significant rotation of Barkley's ankle and lower leg, suggesting more than a low-grade sprain.
The first 24-48 hours after a high ankle sprain are critical to recovery estimates. Most mid-grade injuries are associated with worsening swelling and stiffness during those hours. An MRI will further define the injury on Monday but expect to hear Barkley will need 3-4 weeks to recover. The Giants have a Thursday night game in New England in Week 6, less than three weeks from the injury. It's unlikely Barkley can make a two and half week turnaround and play effectively. Don't expect to see Barkley until at least Week 7.
Monday Update: Adam Schefter is reporting Barkley's ankle injury could sideline him "anywhere from 4-8 weeks" and hints the Giants will allow him to rehab through their Week 11 bye if needed. Brace for the 6-8 week end of the proposed timetable here.
T.Y. Hilton | Aggravated quad strain | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Doubtful Week 4
Hilton admitted he aggravated his already-strained quadriceps muscle on Sunday, telling reporters the medical staff ruled him out because "they didn't want me to tear the quad." Aggravations are generally worse than the initial injury and Hilton's comments also suggest more than a low-grade strain.
Expect Hilton to spend the majority of his time in treatment this week rather than in practice. Barring an unexpectedly quick recovery, Hilton will have difficulty returning to play next week. Unfortunately, if Hilton does have a mid-grade strain, it's possible we won't see him until after Indianapolis' Week 6 bye.
Follow Up Appointments
Drew Brees | Right thumb ligament repair | Week 2 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 10 Return
Brees chose to have surgery to repair a stabilizing ligament in his thumb after consulting multiple specialists last week. While there have been multiple successful recoveries among professional baseball and basketball players, Brees is the first NFL quarterback to have this procedure on a throwing hand.
The procedure Brees had augments the ligament in a way to allow immediate rehab and preserve range of motion. Professional athletes have recovered successfully within six weeks in many cases. That's the timeline Brees will rehab to meet, with New Orleans playing at home in Week 8. However, the team's Week 9 bye is notable here. And though I expect Brees to push to play if he's close to recovered, I still believe the most likely return to be the Saints' home divisional matchup versus Atlanta in Week 10.
Cam Newton | Aggravated left midfoot sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Out Week 4
Aggravated soft tissue injuries -- even when the initial injury is relatively low grade -- often require as much or more time to rehab as the original injury. Newton was in a walking boot briefly, then slowly increased his practice participation over the two weeks leading to Week 1.
Newton was again in a walking boot after his Week 2 aggravation and did not practice at all last week. There are multiple varieties of midfoot sprains, from Lisfranc joint fracture/dislocations requiring months and months of rehab after surgery to minor ligament sprains reasonably considered day-to-day. By all accounts, Newton's injury is not a long-term concern. But it's very likely Newton will need at least two weeks to recover. And the strong effort turned in by Kyle Allen on Sunday gives Newton and the Panthers a necessary buffer to work toward a full recovery.
The best-case scenario for Newton looks to be a slow return to practice over the next two weeks with a possible Week 5 return target. I'll update with any news during the team's Monday press conferences.
Monday Update: The Panthers have already ruled Newton out of this week's game.
A.J. Green | Left ankle surgery | July 2019 | Week-to-Week | Week 6++ Return
After photographs showed Green still in a walking boot while in Seattle for Cincinnati's Week 1 game, it was obvious Green wasn't going to return in time for the team's Week 4 Monday night game against Pittsburgh -- a timetable trusted local observers pegged as a strong possibility.
Last week, Green increased his rehab work and has begun the re-conditioning phase of his rehab. And he spoke for the first time after suffering the ankle injury eight weeks ago. Discussing his return expectations, Green said, "I don't know where [reporters] got the six to eight weeks from. It's going to be longer than that."
There are still no details on Green's ankle procedure and no updated timetable for his return. His return to the rehab field shows progress but doesn't begin to narrow down an expectation for when Green will recover the strength and range of motion needed to play on Sunday. I think Week 6 is the earliest Green could play but that's an optimistic expectation. The Bengals believed Green would return before Week 10 -- the first game he could have played had the team chosen to put him on injured reserve. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee Green will play before Cincinnati's Week 9 bye.
Ben Roethlisberger | Right elbow injury | Week 2 | Injured reserve | 2020 return
The Steelers have already moved Roethlisberger to injured reserve but he continued to seek out additional opinions after an early week report he would require season-ending surgery on his elbow. On Sunday morning, Adam Schefter reported Roethlisberger's presumptive surgery would not include his ulnar collateral ligament, i.e. Tommy John surgery.
Details on Roethlisberger's injury remain unknown but the team maintains Roethlisberger will be fully recovered in time for the 2020 season. Should a diagnosis be reported after surgery, I'll update with a more precise timeline here.
Fast Track News and Notes
***Julian Edelman left Sunday's game with what's believed to be a rib injury. X-rays were negative but Edelman is expected to have additional imaging studies on Monday. Adam Schefter tweeted that Edelman is "should be OK."
***Alshon Jeffery reportedly had a chance to play through a calf injury on Sunday but the Eagles chose not to risk aggravation with a Thursday night game in Green Bay looming this week.
***Tyreek Hill is no longer immobilized in a sling. Just as speculation that Hill's injury would definitely require more than six weeks was premature in the days after his injury, any speculation Hill may now be ready sooner than expected is also premature. The likely timeframe for Hill's recovery is based on the stability of his injured joint -- and remains 5-6 weeks.
***Damien Williams did not practice after a Week 2 knee contusion. While it's not been reported as a bone bruise, the reports of Williams limping through the locker room and a full week of missed practice raises concern for Williams' Week 4 availability. I'll update after Andy Reid's press conference but am worried Williams may be doubtful to return this week, too.
***Devin Singletary did not practice last week. That's a poor prognostic sign for a hamstring strain. If he's not participating in individual drills by the end of the week, he may not return until after Buffalo's Week 6 bye.
***Sam Darnold will not be cleared to play for 21 days after his initial mono diagnosis. That timeframe ends sometime during the middle of next week. Darnold's illness reportedly has not affected his weight or conditioning. Should he be cleared for contact next week, a Week 5 return is possible. Though he cannot be certain his enlarged spleen will have resolved by then, Darnold told reporters he's confident he will return in Week 5.
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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| Drew Brees | NO | Right thumb injury | Week 2 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 10 Return | Out Week 4 |
| Cam Newton | Car | Aggravated left midfoot sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Out Week 4 |
| Sam Darnold | NYJ | Mononucleosis | Week 1 | 3-6 Weeks | Week 5+ Return | Bye Week 4 |
| Colt McCoy | Was | Right fibula fracture fixation | Dec 2018 - April 2019 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Blaine Gabbert | TB | Left shoulder dislocation | Preseason Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Nate Sudfeld | Phi | Left forearm fracture | Preseason Week 1 | 6 Weeks | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
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Running Backs Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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NYG
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Right high ankle sprain
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Week 3
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4-8 Weeks | Week 7++ Return | Out Week 4 | |
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KC
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Right knee contusion
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Week 2
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Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 | |
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Buf
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 2
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Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 | |
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SF
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High ankle sprain
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Week 1
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Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Bye Week 4 | |
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Atl
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Concussion
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Week 3
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Concussion protocol | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 | |
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Sea
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Hamstring strain
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Week 2
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Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 | |
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Phi
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Right shoulder subluxation |
Week 2
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Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 | |
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Cle
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Core abdominal muscle repair
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Preseason Week 4
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4-6 Weeks | Week 10 Return | Suspended thru Week 8 | |
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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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| Tyreek Hill | KC | Right sternoclavicular dislocation | Week 1 | 5-6 Weeks | Week 7 Return | Out Week 4 |
| T.Y. Hilton | Ind | Aggravated quad strain | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle injury | Early preseason | 6-8 Weeks | Week 5++ Return | Out Week 4 |
| Julian Edelman | NE | Right chest wall injury | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Alshon Jeffery | Phi | Calf strain | Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| DeSean Jackson | Phi | Groin injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Michael Gallup | Dal | Left knee meniscectomy | Week 2 | 2-4 Weeks | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Cody Latimer | NYG | Concussion | Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Albert Wilson | Mia | Aggravated calf strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4++ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Rashard Higgins | Cle | Knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Travis Benjamin | LAC | Quad injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Tre'Quan Smith | NO | Left high ankle sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4++ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Demaryius Thomas | NYJ | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Bye Week 4 |
| Tavon Austin | Dal | Concussion | Week 1 | Concussion protocol | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Allen Hurns | Mia | Concussion | Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Jalen Hurd | SF | Back injury | Preseason | Week-to-Week | Week 3+ Return | Bye Week 4 |
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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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| Mark Andrews | Bal | Foot injury | Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Week 4 Return | Probable Week 4 |
| Hunter Henry | LAC | Left tibial plateau fracture | Week 1 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Out Week 4 |
| Vance McDonald | Pit | Shoulder injury | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | Groin / Quad strains | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Jordan Reed | Was | Concussion | Preseason Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Indefinite | Out Week 4 |
| Tyler Higbee | LAR | Lung contusion | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Matt LaCosse | NE | Aggravated left high ankle sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Ben Watson | NE | Concussion | Preseason Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week-to-Week | Suspended four games |
| Tyler Kroft | Buf | Left ankle injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4++ Return | Out Week 4 |
| Josh Oliver | Jac | Hamstring strain | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
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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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| Joe Staley | SF | Left fibula fracture | Week 2 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 4 |
| Eric Fisher | KC | Core abdominal muscle repair | Week 2 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Out Week 4 |
| Duane Brown | Sea | Arm injury | Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Week 4+ Return | Probable Week 4 |
| Cordy Glenn | Cin | Concussion | Preseason Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Week 4+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Ja'Wuan James | Den | Left knee sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Jesse Davis | Mia | Right arm injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 4++ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Andre Dillard | Phi | Right MCL sprain | Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Chris Hubbard | Cle | Foot injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Kendall Lamm | Cle | Knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-week | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
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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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| Trai Turner | Car | Ankle injury | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Gabe Jackson | Oak | Left MCL sprain | Preseason Week 1 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 4+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Austin Blythe | LAR | Left ankle injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Ethan Pocic | Sea | Neck injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Josh Kline | Min | Concussion | Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Jon Feliciano | Buf | Neck injury | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Danny Isidora | Mia | Right foot injury | Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Senio Kelemete | Hou | Wrist injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Kevin Pamphile | Ten | Left knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Michael Jordan | Cin | Knee injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
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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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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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| Takk McKinley | Atl | Knee injury | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Bruce Irvin | Car | Hamstring strain | Preseason | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Jabaal Sheard | Ind | Knee inflammation | Early preseason | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Anthony Chickillo | Pit | Foot injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
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Defensive Linemen
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Grady Jarrett | Atl | Toe injury | Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Week 4 Return | Probable Week 4 |
| Sheldon Rankins | NO | Achilles repair | January 2019 | Day-to-Day | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Kawann Short | Car | Shoulder injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Timmy Jernigan | Phi | Foot injury | Week 2 | 4+ Weeks | Week 6+ Return | Out Week 4 |
| Mike Daniels | Det | Right foot injury | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 4++ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Harrison Phillips | Buf | Left ACL reconstruction | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2020 Return | 2020 return |
| Tyrone Crawford | Dal | Hip bursitis | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Antwaun Woods | Dal | Left MCL sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Derek Wolfe | Den | Right high ankle sprain | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
| Quinnen Williams | NYJ | Ankle injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Bye Week 4 |
| Tyquan Lewis | Ind | Right ankle injury | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
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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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| Darius Leonard | Ind | Concussion | Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| C.J. Mosley | NYJ | Groin strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Bye Week 4 |
| Myles Jack | Jac | Concussion | Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Devin White | TB | Left MCL sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Vince Williams | Pit | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Alec Ogletree | NYG | Left hamstring strain | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Josey Jewell | Den | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Marquel Lee | Oak | Left high ankle sprain | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
| Kamu Grugier-Hill | Phi | MCL sprain | Early preseason | 6-8 Weeks | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Anthony Barr | Min | Groin injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Jatavis Brown | LAC | Ankle injury | Preseason Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Oren Burks | GB | Torn pectoral muscle | Preseason Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4++ Return | Doubtful Week 4 |
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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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| Keanu Neal | Atl | Left Achilles reconstruction | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2020 return (exp) | 2020 return |
| Malik Hooker | Ind | Meniscus tear | Week 3 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 4 |
| Xavier Woods | Dal | High ankle sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Tedric Thompson | Sea | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Reshad Jones | Mia | Ankle injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Damarious Randall | Cle | Concussion | Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Morgan Burnett | Cle | Quad injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Denzel Ward | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Greedy Williams | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Darius Slay | Det | Hamstring injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Jimmy Smith | Bal | Right MCL sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Ronald Darby | Phi | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Out Week 5 |
| Taron Johnson | Buf | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Jimmie Ward | SF | Finger fracture fixation | Week 1 | Day-to-Day | Week 5+ Return | Bye Week 4 |
| Bryce Callahan | Den | Foot injury | Preseason | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
| Mackensie Alexander | Min | Right elbow dislocation | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Out Week 4 |
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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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| Mike Badgley | LAC | Right groin strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 4+ Return | Questionable Week 4 |
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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| Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | Right elbow injury | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | 2020 return |
| Nick Foles | Jac | Left clavicle fixation | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | Probable 2019 return |
| Trevor Siemian | NYJ | Left ankle ligament repair | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | 2020 return |
| Drew Lock | Den | Right thumb sprain | Preseason Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Alex Smith | Was | Right leg fracture / post-surgical infection | November 2018 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Eligible to return W7 | Unlikely to return to football |
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Notable Running Backs on PUP or NFI or IR
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Was
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Right knee meniscectomy
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Week 1
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return W11
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Questionable 2019 return
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Den
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Shoulder fracture
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Preseason Week 1
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return W9
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Probable 2019 return
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Was
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Right ACL reconstruction
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December 2018
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Reserve - NFI
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NFI | Eligible to return W7
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Questionable 2019 return
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NE
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Cervical disc condition
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Mid-September 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return W13
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Doubtful 2019 return
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Hou
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Left ACL reconstruction / MCL sprain
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Late August 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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SF
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Right ACL reconstruction
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September 2018
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Injured reserve
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IR | Ineligible to return
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2020 return
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Cin
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Right ACL reconstruction
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Early September 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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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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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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| Quincy Enunwa | NYJ | Neck injury | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | Doubtful 2019 return |
| Devin Funchess | Ind | Left clavicle fixation | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | Probable 2019 return |
| N'Keal Harry | NE | Undisclosed leg injury | Preseason 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Probable 2019 return |
| Cameron Meredith | NE | Arthroscopic knee surgery | November 2018 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Eligible to return W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Trent Taylor | SF | Right fifth metatarsal fixation | Early August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Hakeem Butler | Ari | Hand fracture | Mid-August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Equanimeous St. Brown | GB | Left high ankle sprain | Late August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| 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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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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| David Njoku | Cle | Left wrist fracture | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Jace Sternberger | GB | Left high ankle sprain | Preseason Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Jake Butt | Den | Left ACL reconstruction | September 2018 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Doubtful 2019 return |
| Kahale Warring | Hou | Concussion | Preseason | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Jordan Thomas | Hou | Rib fracture | Preseason | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Ed Dickson | Sea | Knee surgery | Early preseason | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 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
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Russell Okung | LAC | Pulmonary embolism | June 2019 | Reserve - NFI | NFI | Eligible to return W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Isaiah Wynn | NE | Toe sprain | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Marcus Gilbert | Ari | Right ACL reconstruction | Mid-September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W10 | 2020 return |
| Julien Davenport | Mia | Fractured tibia | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Jonah Williams | Cin | Shoulder labrum repair | June 2019 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Eligible to return W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Yodny Cajuste | NE | Quadriceps injury | March 2019 | Reserve - NFI | NFI | Eligible to return W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
| 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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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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| Chris Lindstrom | Atl | Right foot fracture | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return Week 11 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Lane Taylor | GB | Biceps injury | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Doubtful 2019 return |
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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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| David Andrews | NE | Pulmonary embolism | August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
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Notable Defensive Players on PUP or NFI or IR
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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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| Jason Pierre-Paul | TB | Cervical spine fracture | May 2019 | Reserve - NFI | NFI | Eligible to return W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Kareem Martin | NYG | Knee sprain | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W10 | Questionable 2019 return |
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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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| Malik Jackson | Phi | Left Lisfranc injury | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | 2020 return |
| Robert Nkemdiche | Mia | ACL reconstruction | December 2018 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Eligible to return W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Jeffery Simmons | Ten | ACL reconstruction | February 2019 | Reserve - NFI | NFI | Eligible to return W7 | 2020 return |
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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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| Christian Kirksey | Cle | Pectoral injury | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Doubtful 2019 return |
| Alex Anzalone | NO | Shoulder surgery | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Doubtful 2019 return |
| Micah Kiser | LAR | Pectoral tendon tear | Mid-August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Avery Williamson | NYJ | Right ACL tear | Mid-August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
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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 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Adrian Phillips | LAC | Right forearm fracture | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Johnathan Abram | Oak | Shoulder labrum repair | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W11 | 2020 return |
| Sean Davis | Pit | Shoulder labrum repair | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | 2020 return |
| Justin Evans | TB | Achilles tendinitis | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W10 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Robert Alford | Atl | Tibia fracture | Preseason Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Jalen Mills | Phi | Foot injury | October 2018 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Eligible to return W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Cre'Von LeBlanc | Phi | Foot sprain | Preseason 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Darqueze Dennard | Cin | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Offseason 2019 | Reserve - PUP | PUP | Eligible to return W7 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Tavon Young | Bal | Cervical disc herniation | Early August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| J.J. Wilcox | Atl | Right ACL reconstruction | July 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
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Notable Kickers 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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| Ryan Succop | Ten | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Offseason | 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 games 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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