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
Davante Adams | Right toe sprain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return
Adams hyperextended his right big toe on Thursday night. Initially described as a turf toe injury, Adams had additional testing and a specialist visit to rule out a fracture or more severe injury to the joint. Tests were reassuring and follow up reports suggest Adams could miss a week but is not expected to miss extended time.
Toe sprains are difficult injuries for a wide receiver to overcome, even with an orthotic inside the shoe to provide extra support. Expect the Packers to prioritize their Week 6 Monday night home divisional matchup against Detroit rather than rushing Adams back sooner than he's ready.
Mitchell Trubisky | Left shoulder dislocation | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return
Trubisky injured his left shoulder early in the first quarter. Television angles showed a probable dislocation and Trubisky was quickly ruled out. If there are no associated fractures around Trubisky's shoulder joint, he will be able to return to play this season with a harness to support the shoulder. Expect Trubisky to need 2-3 weeks to rehab, though it could be longer. The Bears have a bye in Week 6 - expect Trubisky's earliest return to be Week 7.
Monday Update: Adam Schefter confirmed Trubisky dislocated his shoulder yesterday, suffering a labral tear. Schefter reports Trubisky is likely to travel with the team to London this week but unlikely to play until after the team's Week 6 bye.
Marlon Mack | Left ankle injury | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return
Mack told reporters he "tweaked" his ankle late in the first half. After two rushing attempts in the third quarter, the Colts shut him down. A single television angle was inconclusive but didn't rule out a high ankle sprain. Expect Mack to have an MRI on Monday. I'll update if the Colts provide more information.
Follow Up Appointments
Saquon Barkley | Right high ankle sprain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return
Barkley is no longer immobilized in a walking boot and is adamant he'll return sooner than the 4-8 week estimate most expect of him.
Despite Barkley's optimism, I think beating the four-week estimate is very unlikely. To play sooner than four weeks would mean Barkley returns for a Thursday night road game in Week 6. I'm confident the Giants will not rush Barkley and risk aggravation just two and a half weeks after a mid-grade sprain.
However, I'm also confident Barkley will return sooner than eight weeks. The Giants chose not to move Barkley to injured reserve, Barkley did not elect to have surgery in attempt to speed his recovery, and he's already progressed out of the immobilization stage of his rehab.
The earliest likely target for Barkley's return is a Week 7 matchup at home. I think the latest we'll see Barkley return is the Week 9 Monday night matchup at home against Dallas.
Cam Newton | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return
Multiple reports now clarify Newton's injury as a Lisfranc sprain. An injury to a joint complex in the midfoot, a Lisfranc sprain is sometimes severe enough to require surgical fixation. Newton will not require surgery but his injury will require multiple weeks to heal.
In a YouTube video last week, Newton acknowledged he could not change directions or sprint at any point since trying to recover from his injury during Carolina's third preseason game. That's typical of players with midfoot injuries. The Panthers and Newton are unified in saying Newton will not return to play until he's no longer limited.
In most cases, a Lisfranc injury takes 6-8 weeks to rehab successfully. Local writers have suggested 4-6 weeks as a possible time table for recovery. A return in four weeks would be a very optimistic ask and it's very unlikely the Panthers will push Newton to play in Week 6 with a bye week to follow in Week 7. Even traveling to a road game in San Francisco in Week 8 may prove a difficult goal to reach but that's the earliest you should expect to see Newton return.
Tyreek Hill | Right sternoclavicular dislocation | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return
Hill continues to recover from his chest injury. No longer immobilized in a sling and cleared to run routes without pads, Hill is progressing as others with similar injuries have in past seasons. The most direct comparison to Hill would be Danny Amendola's injury in 2002. Amendola returned in five weeks and Hill is on pace to do the same.
Initially, I set the Week 7 divisional matchup as Hill's possible return date. If Hill's imaging studies allow him to return to contact sooner than anticipated, we may see him as soon as Week 6.
Fast Track News and Notes
***T.Y. Hilton had little chance of playing Sunday after aggravating a quad strain in Week 3. On Friday, Hilton told reporters he was ahead of schedule. It's still unclear, however, whether Hilton's optimism and continued recovery will be enough for the Indianapolis medical staff to clear him to return before their Week 6 bye.
***Devin Singletary returned to two limited practices this week but was ultimately ruled out. That suggests he'll have a chance to play in Week 5 rather than waiting through Buffalo's Week 6 bye.
***Television angles showed a probable high ankle sprain for Christian Kirk. Stiffness and swelling overnight will give the Cardinals a better idea of how long Kirk may be out, as will a Monday MRI. The rotation of the ankle at the moment of injury was significant enough to expect Kirk to miss at least one week.
***A.J. Green has been cleared to return but there's yet to be any indication he's close to returning to a full practice. Until we see Green cleared for football-related work in pads, continue to consider him at least two weeks from returning. Monday Update: Adam Schefter is reporting Green is not expected to play until Week 7 at the earliest.
***Josh Allen sustained a concussion. While the exercise and observation protocol supports returning players within seven days of injury, more and more teams are rehabbing players over a two-week period after a concussion. The Bills have a Week 6 bye. If there are any worries about Allen's condition this week, we may not see him play until Week 7.
***Sam Darnold will have another set of scans to evaluate the size of his enlarged spleen. If those scans are reassuring, Darnold has repeatedly told reporters he has maintained his conditioning despite his illness. We'll know early this week whether Darnold has been cleared. Monday Update: Adam Gase told reporters Darnold was cleared for non-contact workouts. That may not be a promising sign for his Week 5 availability. If the team medical staff is not comfortable with contact yet, Darnold is unlikely to show much interval improvement over the next 72 hours.
***The Niners expect to return Tevin Coleman to practice this week. He may return to a rotational role.
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 5 |
| Cam Newton | Car | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 5 |
| Josh Allen | Buf | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Matthew Stafford | Det | Back / hip condition | Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Week 5 Return | Probable Week 5 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | Chi | Left shoulder dislocation | Week 4 | 2-3 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Out Week 5 |
| Sam Darnold | NYJ | Mononucleosis | Week 1 | 3-4 Weeks | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Colt McCoy | Was | Right fibula fracture fixation | Dec 2018 | Day-to-Day | Week 5+ Return | Probable Week 5 |
| Nate Sudfeld | Phi | Left forearm fracture | PS Week 1 | Day-to-Day | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
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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 5 | |
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Ind
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Left ankle injury
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Week 4
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Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 | |
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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 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 5 | |
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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 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 | |
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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 | Questionable Week 5 | |
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GB
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Concussion
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Week 4
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Concussion protocol | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 | |
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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 5 Return | Probable Week 5 | |
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LAC
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Calf injury
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Week 3
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Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 | |
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Cle
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Core abdominal muscle repair
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PS 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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| Davante Adams | GB | Right toe sprain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | Right sternoclavicular dislocation | Week 1 | 5-6 Weeks | Week 7 Return | Out Week 5 |
| T.Y. Hilton | Ind | Aggravated quad strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle injury | July | 6-8 Weeks | Week 7++ Return | Out Week 5 |
| Mike Williams | LAC | Back injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Travis Benjamin | LAC | Calf strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Dontrelle Inman | LAC | Quad injury | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| DeSean Jackson | Phi | Groin injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Michael Gallup | Dal | Left knee meniscectomy | Week 2 | 2-4 Weeks | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Christian Kirk | Ari | Right high ankle sprain | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
| Damiere Byrd | Ari | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Terry McLaurin | Was | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Jarvis Landry | Cle | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Kenny Stills | Hou | Right hamstring strain | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Albert Wilson | Mia | Aggravated calf strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 6 Return | Bye Week 5 |
| Taylor Gabriel | Chi | Concussion | Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Rashard Higgins | Cle | Knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Danny Amendola | Det | Chest injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Bye Week 5 |
| Tre'Quan Smith | NO | Left high ankle sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5++ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
| Demaryius Thomas | NYJ | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Allen Hurns | Mia | Concussion | Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Jalen Hurd | SF | Back injury | August | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
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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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| Hunter Henry | LAC | Left tibial plateau fracture | Week 1 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Out Week 5 |
| Virgil Green | LAC | Groin injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Vance McDonald | Pit | Shoulder injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| T.J. Hockenson | Det | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Bye Week 5 |
| Jordan Reed | Was | Concussion | PS Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Indefinite | Out Week 5 |
| Ben Watson | NE | Concussion | PS Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week 5 Return | Probable Week 5 |
| Tyler Kroft | Buf | Left ankle injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5++ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
| Josh Oliver | Jac | Hamstring strain | August | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
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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 | Right high ankle sprain | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 6++ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
| Joe Staley | SF | Left fibula fracture | Week 2 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 5 |
| Eric Fisher | KC | Core abdominal muscle repair | Week 2 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Out Week 5 |
| Bryan Bulaga | GB | Shoulder injury | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Cordy Glenn | Cin | Concussion | PS Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Week 5++ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
| Ja'Wuan James | Den | Left knee sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Jesse Davis | Mia | Right arm injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Bye Week 5 |
| Kendall Lamm | Cle | Knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-week | Week 5+ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
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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 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Kyle Long | Chi | Hip injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Gabe Jackson | Oak | Left MCL sprain | PS Week 1 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
| Brandon Scherff | Was | Ankle injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Ethan Pocic | Sea | Neck injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Jamon Brown | Atl | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Josh Kline | Min | Concussion | Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Kevin Pamphile | Ten | Left knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
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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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| Chase Roullier | Was | Knee injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
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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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| Melvin Ingram III | LAC | Right hamstring strain | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Bradley Chubb | Den | ACL tear | Week 4 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
| Zach Allen | Ari | Shoulder injury | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Charles Omenihu | Hou | Knee injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Anthony Chickillo | Pit | Foot injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
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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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| Akiem Hicks | Chi | Knee injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Kawann Short | Car | Shoulder injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Timmy Jernigan | Phi | Foot injury | Week 2 | 4+ Weeks | Week 6+ Return | Out Week 5 |
| Mike Daniels | Det | Right foot injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6++ Return | Bye Week 5 |
| Tyrone Crawford | Dal | Hip bursitis | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Antwaun Woods | Dal | Left MCL sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Quinnen Williams | NYJ | Ankle injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Tyquan Lewis | Ind | Right ankle injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
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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 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| C.J. Mosley | NYJ | Groin strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Devin White | TB | Left MCL sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Vince Williams | Pit | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Dont'a Hightower | NE | Shoulder injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Alec Ogletree | NYG | Left hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Ryan Connelly | NYG | Right ACL tear | Week 4 | Injured reserve (exp) | 2020 return | Out Week 5 |
| Denzel Perryman | LAC | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Josey Jewell | Den | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 6++ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
| Oren Burks | GB | Torn pectoral muscle | PS Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5++ Return | Doubtful Week 5 |
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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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| Malik Hooker | Ind | Meniscus tear | Week 3 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 5 |
| Bobby McCain | Mia | Hamstring / shoulder injuries | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Bye Week 5 |
| Quandre Diggs | Det | Hamstring injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Bye Week 5 |
| Morgan Burnett | Cle | Quad injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Jalen Ramsey | Jac | Back injury | Week 3 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Denzel Ward | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Greedy Williams | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Darius Slay | Det | Hamstring injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Bye Week 5 |
| Donte Jackson | Car | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Jimmy Smith | Bal | Right MCL sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Ronald Darby | Phi | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Out Week 5 |
| Sidney Jones | Phi | Hamstring injury | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Avonte Maddox | Phi | Concussion / neck strain | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Taron Johnson | Buf | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Jimmie Ward | SF | Finger fracture fixation | Week 1 | Day-to-Day | Week 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
| Bryce Callahan | Den | Foot injury | August | Week-to-Week | Week 6++ Return | Out Week 5 |
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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 5+ Return | Questionable Week 5 |
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 |
| Blaine Gabbert | TB | Left shoulder dislocation | Preseason Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | 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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Questionable 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 |
| Xavier Grimble | Pit | Calf strain | Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | 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 |
| Danny Isidora | Mia | Right foot surgery | Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | 2020 return |
| Senio Kelemete | Hou | Wrist injury | Week 1 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | Questionable 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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| Harrison Phillips | Buf | Left ACL reconstruction | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | 2020 return |
| 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 |
| Marquel Lee | Oak | Left high ankle sprain | Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | Questionable 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 |
| Keanu Neal | Atl | Left Achilles tendon reconstruction | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | 2020 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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