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.
Sunday Live Gameday podcast > Joining Sigmund Bloom and Matt Waldman at 1000 ET every Sunday morning to discuss and interpret the week's practice participation reports and breaking weekend injury news.
Injury Rounds
Patrick Mahomes II | Aggravated left high ankle sprain | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 6
The Chiefs struggled to protect Mahomes Sunday night and there were multiple instances when his ankle was stressed as the pocket collapsed. Mahomes had his ankle re-taped in the locker room at halftime. Unfortunately, taping does not add much stability to a high ankle sprain and Mahomes was limited in the pocket and limping for much of the second half.
Quarterbacks frequently play through high ankle sprains as teams find ways to support them in the pocket. Mahomes may have more swelling and stiffness on Monday and have his practice time limited through the week. But television replays did not show a violent injury event that's likely to keep him from playing next week.
Sterling Shepard | Concussion | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Out Week 6
Shepard reported concussion symptoms to the medical staff on Monday and was placed in concussion protocol for the second time this season. The Giants play Thursday night, leaving little time for Shepard to clear protocol this week. Shepard could miss additional games with the Giants likely to take extended time to advance Shepard through the protocol's stages given the short length of time between his two 2019 concussions.
Follow Up Appointments
Saquon Barkley | Right high ankle sprain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6
Within 24 hours of Barkley's high ankle sprain, local and national reports had his expected return timetable at 4-8 weeks. While the eight week end of the timetable didn't seem likely -- Barkley was evaluated by specialists and told surgery was unnecessary -- the consensus was Barkley's return would be closer to six weeks than four weeks.
But Barkley has consistently told reporters he heals quickly and has already returned to limited individual practice. He has clearly targeted this Thursday night's game against New England as his preferred return date. Even if Barkley's injury was never serious enough to warrant a 6+ week rehab, returning in less than three weeks is a big ask.
If Barkley and the medical team decide the ankle is stable enough to play without a high risk of aggravation, we'll likely know by Tuesday or Wednesday's practice. I'm giving Barkley the benefit of the doubt and projecting him questionable for now.
Tyreek Hill | Right sternoclavicular dislocation | Week 1 | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 6
The closest prior NFL comparison for Hill's injury is Danny Amendola's 2002 injury. Amendola was cleared to return in five weeks. Others with similar injuries to the same joint also returned in 4-6 weeks.
Hill's rehab has progressed smoothly. He needed a sling for comfort only briefly and has been seen catching passes for two weeks now. That suggests Hill may have returned to full range of motion without pain. But it does not guarantee his sternoclavicular joint is stable enough to be cleared for contact. The Chiefs will re-evaluate Hill early this week. If they clear him to return to a full practice -- and I think that's possible, if not likely -- he should be in condition and ready to see a full workload immediately in Week 6.
Drew Brees | Right thumb ligament repair | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return
The surgical procedure Brees had allowed for immediate range of motion and he's taken full advantage during his rehab. Last week, video showed Brees gripping and throwing a football three weeks after surgery. While that's reassuring, it doesn't mean Brees will shave multiple weeks off the original 6-8 week timetable. It does put the lower end of the timetable in play, however, and it's now possible Brees will play before the Saints' Week 9 bye.
Hunter Henry | Left tibial plateau fracture | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 6
Henry was given a 4-6 week timetable after his Week 1 diagnosis. He was running sprints and reconditioning in a knee brace last week but has not been cleared to return to individual drills. The Chargers haven't updated Henry's timetable but expect him to increase his practice participation this week. If his knee responds well, he may return as early as this week.
Fast Track News and Notes
***Mason Rudolph was released after a brief period of observation in a local hospital after sustaining a concussion. He may have difficulty progressing through the return-to-play protocol in time to play this week.
***Sammy Watkins suffered a hamstring strain early in the first quarter Sunday night. He will be re-evaluated on Monday.
***Sam Darnold continues to recover from a viral illness and enlarged spleen. Multiple follow up tests last week did not show enough improvement to clear Darnold for contact. He'll have another set of tests early this week.
***Wayne Gallman sustained a concussion. While there have been limited instances when players who suffered a Sunday concussion were cleared to play on Thursday night, it's rare and unlikely. Expect Gallman to be inactive Thursday.
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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| Patrick Mahomes II | KC | Left high ankle sprain | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 6 Return | Probable Week 6 |
| Drew Brees | NO | Right thumb ligament repair | Week 2 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 6 |
| Cam Newton | Car | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 6 |
| Matthew Stafford | Det | Back / hip condition | Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Week 6 Return | Probable Week 6 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | Chi | Left shoulder dislocation | Week 4 | 2-3 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Sam Darnold | NYJ | Mononucleosis | Week 1 | 3-4 Weeks | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Mason Rudolph | Pit | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
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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 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 | |
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NYG
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Concussion
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Week 5
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Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Doubtful Week 6 | |
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Ari
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Back injury
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Week 5
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Day-to-Day | Week 6+ Return | Probable Week 6 | |
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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 7 Return | Bye Week 6 | |
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GB
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Concussion
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Week 4
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Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 | |
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NE
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Foot injury
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Week 3
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Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 | |
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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 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 | |
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Phi
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Quad injury |
Week 5
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Awaiting Information | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 | |
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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 eight games | |
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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 | Questionable Week 6 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | Right sternoclavicular dislocation | Week 1 | 5-6 Weeks | Week 6+ Return | Probable Week 6 |
| Sammy Watkins | KC | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle injury | Late July | 6-8 Weeks | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 6 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 7++ Return | Out Week 6 |
| Brandin Cooks | LAR | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| DeSean Jackson | Phi | Groin injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Tyrell Williams | Oak | Foot injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Marquise Brown | Bal | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 6 Return | Probable Week 6 |
| Christian Kirk | Ari | Right high ankle sprain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Damiere Byrd | Ari | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Kenny Stills | Hou | Right hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Albert Wilson | Mia | Aggravated calf strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 6 Return | Probable Week 6 |
| Phillip Dorsett | NE | Hamstring injury | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Taylor Gabriel | Chi | Concussion | Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Rashard Higgins | Cle | Knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Danny Amendola | Det | Chest injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Parris Campbell | Ind | Abdominal injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| James Washington | Pit | Shoulder injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Robert Foster | Buf | Groin injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Allen Hurns | Mia | Concussion | Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
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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 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| T.J. Hockenson | Det | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| James O'Shaughnessy | Jac | Left ACL tear | Week 5 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
| Jordan Reed | Was | Concussion | PS Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Indefinite | Out Week 6 |
| Vernon Davis | Was | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Tyler Kroft | Buf | Left ankle injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Josh Oliver | Jac | Hamstring strain | August | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
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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 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| La'El Collins | Dal | Left MCL sprain | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Joe Staley | SF | Left fibula fracture | Week 2 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 6 |
| Eric Fisher | KC | Core abdominal muscle repair | Week 2 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Out Week 6 |
| Cordy Glenn | Cin | Concussion | PS Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Andre Smith | Cin | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Greg Little | Car | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Cody Ford | Buf | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Demar Dotson | TB | Calf / hamstring injuries | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Ja'Wuan James | Den | Left knee sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Jesse Davis | Mia | Right elbow injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
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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 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Gabe Jackson | Oak | Left MCL sprain | PS Week 1 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Brandon Scherff | Was | Ankle injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Andrew Wylie | KC | Left ankle sprain | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Ethan Pocic | Sea | Neck injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| D.J. Fluker | Sea | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Jamon Brown | Atl | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Alex Cappa | TB | Fractured arm | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | IR (exp) | Out Week 6 |
| Kelechi Osemele | NYJ | Shoulder / knee injuries | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Kevin Pamphile | Ten | Left knee injury | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
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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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| Mike Pouncey | LAC | Neck injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Corey Linsley | GB | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Mitch Morse | Buf | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
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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 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Clay Matthews | LAR | Jaw fracture | Week 5 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 6 |
| Clelin Ferrell | Oak | Concussion | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Alex Okafor | KC | Hip injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Trey Hendrickson | NO | Neck injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Cameron Wake | Ten | Hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Kemoko Turay | Ind | Right ankle fracture / dislocation | Week 5 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
| Zach Allen | Ari | Shoulder injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Anthony Chickillo | Pit | Foot injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
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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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| Chris Jones | KC | Groin strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Xavier Williams | KC | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Akiem Hicks | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 9+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Timmy Jernigan | Phi | Foot injury | Week 2 | 4+ Weeks | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Mike Daniels | Det | Right foot injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6++ Return | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Henry Anderson | NYJ | AC sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Antwaun Woods | Dal | Left MCL sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Tyquan Lewis | Ind | Right ankle injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
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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 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| C.J. Mosley | NYJ | Groin strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Anthony Hitchens | KC | Groin strain | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Alec Ogletree | NYG | Left hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Matt Milano | Buf | Hamstring injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Josey Jewell | Den | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
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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 | Bye Week 6 |
| Clayton Geathers | Ind | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Tony Jefferson | Bal | Left ACL/LCL injury | Week 5 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
| Patrick Chung | NE | Heel injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Nasir Adderley | LAC | Hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Bobby McCain | Mia | Hamstring / shoulder injuries | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Quandre Diggs | Det | Hamstring injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Darnell Savage | GB | Left high ankle sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 6++ Return | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Jalen Ramsey | Jac | Back injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Denzel Ward | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Greedy Williams | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Darius Slay | Det | Hamstring injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Donte Jackson | Car | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Jimmy Smith | Bal | Right MCL sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Kevin King | GB | Right knee injury | Week 5 | Awaiting Information | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Ronald Darby | Phi | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6++ Return | Doubtful Week 6 |
| Avonte Maddox | Phi | Concussion / neck strain | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Mackensie Alexander | Min | Groin strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
| Taron Johnson | Buf | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 6 |
| Bryce Callahan | Den | Foot injury | August | Week-to-Week | Week 6++ Return | Out Week 6 |
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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 6+ Return | Questionable Week 6 |
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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| John Ross | Cin | Right sternoclavicular sprain | Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | Questionable 2019 return |
| 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 |
| Dontrelle Inman | LAC | Quad strain | Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Trent Taylor | SF | Right fifth metatarsal fixation | Early August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Jalen Hurd | SF | Back stress fracture | August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W13 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Bradley Chubb | Den | Left ACL reconstruction | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | 2020 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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| Kawann Short | Car | Rotator cuff repair | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | 2020 return |
| 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 |
| Ryan Connelly | NYG | Right ACL reconstruction | Early October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 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 |
| Jason Verrett | SF | Knee soreness | Chronic | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | Doubtful 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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| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | Left hip surgery | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | 2020 return |
| 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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