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
Amari Cooper | Left quadriceps contusion | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7
Cooper has been limited by multiple injuries this season. Last week, local writers reported a strained quad as the primary injury of concern and Cooper was unable to continue beyond the first quarter on Sunday.
Aggravated muscle strains often require additional time to rehab. While the Cowboys will work to have Cooper available for Sunday night's game against the Eagles, it will be a tough ask. Expect the Dallas Week 8 bye to factor into the team's decision-making process.
Cooper has played through plantar fasciitis and ankle soreness already this year and will get the veteran benefit of the doubt if possible. But consider him questionable at best unless he returns to practice midweek.
Monday update: Ian Rapoport reported Cooper's injury as a quad contusion. I've incorrectly assumed Cooper's injury was a quad strain. After further review of Dallas' Week 5 game against the Packers, it's clear Cooper suffered a left quad contusion. A contusion may be an easier rehab than an aggravated strain. Unfortunately, Cooper was only able to play three snaps on Sunday and was reportedly in significant pain despite a week of rehab. I'm somewhat more optimistic about Cooper's status this week but he'll need to improve significantly to be effective and play without risk of a compensatory injury.
Alvin Kamara | Left knee injury / Ankle soreness | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 7
Sean Payton told reporters Kamara experienced some ankle swelling after a late-week practice injury but was cleared to play. On the first series, Kamara had a tackler fall into his left knee. The stress on the inside of Kamara's knee is worrisome for an MCL sprain. His return to the game suggests a mild sprain but the Saints may have him evaluated further on Monday.
Todd Gurley | Left quad contusion | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 7
Sean McVay told reporters the Rams were caught off-guard when Gurley was unable to practice last Wednesday. Gurley made some progress later in the week but never seemed to have a good chance to play. That's not surprising. Any alteration to Gurley's typical running gait could put stress on his arthritic left knee. As careful as Gurley and the Rams were with Gurley's offseason rehab, it's unlikely we'll see the team push Gurley through any lower-body injuries this season.
Assuming Gurley continues to make progress, there's a good chance he'll return to play this week.
Follow Up Appointments
Saquon Barkley | Right high ankle sprain | Week 3 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 7
Barkley pushed to play in last Thursday night's game after rehabbing quickly through a mid-grade high ankle sprain. Barkley has already returned to individual position drills without a setback. He's likely to be cleared for contact and return to play this week.
Davante Adams | Right toe sprain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 7
Adams continues to rehab a mid-grade turf toe injury to his right foot. Early imaging studies reportedly showed Adams did not suffer a fractured bone or ligament tear severe enough to require surgery. But Adams has repeatedly described significant pain and limitation, calling his injury "major" despite a wide range of recovery estimates anywhere from 1-6 weeks.
The Green Bay medical staff leans conservative and there's little chance Adams will play until he's able to practice without limitation. To date, Adams hasn't seemed close to any position-specific individual drills. Until we see some form of limited practice, expect Adams to be out. He appears doubtful at best for Week 8.
Evan Engram | Right MCL sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 7
Engram sprained his right MCL last week and the short turnaround to a Thursday night game prevented him from playing. The injury is reportedly low grade and Engram has a chance to play this week. I'll update with any news after Monday's press conference.
Drew Brees | Right thumb ligament repair | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Out Week 7
Brees continues to make progress in his rehab from right thumb surgery. His grip strength has improved and he expects to be throwing a regulation-size football soon. While Brees wants to "fast-track" his rehab and hit the six-week end of his recovery timetable, it's unclear whether he'll be healthy enough to play before the team's Week 9 bye.
A.J. Green | Left ankle surgery | Late July | Week-to-Week | Out Week 7
Green returned to positional drills last week, three months into his rehab after a July ankle surgery. It's been clear for weeks now that Green's surgery was more than a clean-up procedure and the Bengals were overly optimistic about Green's return. His limited practices last week were the first glimmers of hope for Green in some time.
Despite the progress to positional drills, Green told reporters he still "has a little ways to go" and remains concerned about recurrent swelling as he increases the stress on the ankle by stopping and cutting during agility work and route-running drills. Green was supposed to run routes in Baltimore on Sunday but did not. While there's been no report of a setback, his Wednesday practice participation will be telling.
At minimum, Green needs two full weeks of limited practice work before he plays. More likely, the Bengals will want Green to put in a full practice or two to prove his ankle is ready for game speed and contact. There's a slim chance Green is active in two weeks for Cincinnati's international game in London. But it's much more likely Green is targeting the home matchup against Baltimore in Week 10 after the team's Week 9 bye.
Cam Newton | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Day-to-Day | Bye Week 7
Adam Schefter reported Monday night that Newton's foot sprain has "healed well" and should be ready to practice next week. Reports through the weekend suggested the Panthers could choose to continue starting Kyle Allen even when Newton returns to full strength. If Schefter's report proves accurate and Newton's return to practice goes smoothly, Carolina may have that decision to make as soon as Week 8.
Fast Track News and Notes
***James Conner left Sunday night's game with a quad injury. I'll update with any post-game news.
***It's possible the Chiefs held Sammy Watkins out with a low-grade injury in anticipation of this week's quick turnaround to Thursday night's road game in Denver. More likely, Watkins has a higher-grade strain and will need multiple weeks to recover.
***Baker Mayfield returned after a left hip injury. He did not miss an offensive snap and will have two weeks to recover through Cleveland's bye week.
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 ligament repair | Week 2 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 7 |
| Cam Newton | Car | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Baker Mayfield | Cle | Left hip injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Week 8 Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | Chi | Left shoulder dislocation | Week 4 | 2-3 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Mason Rudolph | Pit | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
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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 | Probable Week 7 | |
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NYG
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Concussion
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Week 5
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Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 | |
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NO
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Ankle / knee injuries
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Week 6
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Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 | |
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Pit
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Quad injury
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Week 6
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Awaiting Information | Week 8 Return | Bye Week 7 | |
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LAR
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Quad contusion
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Week 5
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Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 | |
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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 | Probable Week 7 | |
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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 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 | |
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Pit
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Left knee arthroscopic surgery
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Week 5
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3-4 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 7 | |
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Sea
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Hamstring strain
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Week 5
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Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 | |
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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 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 | |
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Phi
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Quad injury |
Week 5
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Week-to-Week | Week 7++ Return | Doubtful Week 7 | |
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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 8++ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Geronimo Allison | GB | Concussion | Week 6 | Concussion protocol | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Amari Cooper | Dal | Left quad contusion | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Randall Cobb | Dal | Hip / back injuries | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Sammy Watkins | KC | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7++ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle injury | Late July | 6-8 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 7 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 7++ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| DeSean Jackson | Phi | Groin injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 7++ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Tyrell Williams | Oak | Foot injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Josh Gordon | NE | Left knee injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Emmanuel Sanders | Den | Knee injury | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Marquise Brown | Bal | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Christian Kirk | Ari | Right high ankle sprain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Deebo Samuel | SF | Quad strain | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Kenny Stills | Hou | Right hamstring strain | Week 4 | Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Phillip Dorsett | NE | Hamstring injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Taylor Gabriel | Chi | Concussion | Week 3 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Marqise Lee | Jac | Right ankle sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Tre'Quan Smith | NO | Left high ankle sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Parris Campbell | Ind | Abdominal injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Out Week 7 |
| James Washington | Pit | Shoulder injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 10+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Robert Foster | Buf | Groin injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
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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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| Evan Engram | NYG | Right MCL sprain | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Will Dissly | Sea | Left Achilles injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
| Chris Herndon | NYJ | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Geoff Swaim | Jac | Concussion | Week 6 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Vernon Davis | Was | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Tyler Kroft | Buf | Left ankle injury | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Josh Oliver | Jac | Hamstring strain | August | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
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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 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| La'El Collins | Dal | Left MCL sprain | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Joe Staley | SF | Left fibula fracture | Week 2 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 7 |
| Mike McGlinchey | SF | Right knee arthroscopic surgery | Week 5 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 7 |
| Jason Peters | Phi | Knee injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Eric Fisher | KC | Core abdominal muscle repair | Week 2 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 7 |
| Duane Brown | Sea | Biceps injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Cordy Glenn | Cin | Concussion | PS Week 2 | Concussion protocol | Week 7++ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Andre Smith | Cin | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Greg Little | Car | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 8+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Kelvin Beachum | NYJ | Ankle sprain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Cody Ford | Buf | Concussion | Week 5 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Demar Dotson | TB | Calf / hamstring injuries | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Ja'Wuan James | Den | Left knee sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Tytus Howard | Hou | Left MCL sprain | Week 6 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 7 |
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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 8+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Gabe Jackson | Oak | Left MCL sprain | PS Week 1 | 6-8 Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Andrew Wylie | KC | Left ankle sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Kyle Long | Chi | Hip injury | Chronic | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
| D.J. Fluker | Sea | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Joe Noteboom | LAR | Right ACL tear / MCL sprain | Week 6 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
| Alex Cappa | TB | Fractured arm | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Kelechi Osemele | NYJ | Shoulder / knee injuries | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
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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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| Mitch Morse | Buf | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Greg Mancz | Hou | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
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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 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Clay Matthews | LAR | Jaw fracture | Week 5 | 4-6 Weeks | Week 10+ Return | Out Week 7 |
| Clelin Ferrell | Oak | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Carlos Dunlap | Cin | Knee injury | Week 4 | Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Trey Hendrickson | NO | Neck injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Cameron Wake | Ten | Hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Kemoko Turay | Ind | Right ankle fracture / dislocation | Week 5 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
| Zach Allen | Ari | Recurrent stinger | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
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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 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Akiem Hicks | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 9+ Return | Out Week 7 |
| Stephon Tuitt | Pit | Pectoral tendon tear | Week 6 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR (exp) | 2020 return |
| Timmy Jernigan | Phi | Foot injury | Week 2 | 4+ Weeks | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Mike Daniels | Det | Right foot injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Henry Anderson | NYJ | AC sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Tyquan Lewis | Ind | Right ankle injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
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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 | Probable Week 7 |
| C.J. Mosley | NYJ | Groin strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Nigel Bradham | Phi | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Day-to-Day | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Anthony Hitchens | KC | Groin strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Dorian O'Daniel | KC | Hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Patrick Onwuasor | Bal | Ankle injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Alec Ogletree | NYG | Left hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Matt Milano | Buf | Hamstring injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Mark Barron | Pit | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
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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 7 |
| Clayton Geathers | Ind | Concussion | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Patrick Chung | NE | Chest injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| John Johnson | LAR | Right shoulder injury | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Nasir Adderley | LAC | Hamstring strain | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Quandre Diggs | Det | Hamstring injury | Week 4 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Darnell Savage | GB | Left high ankle sprain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7++ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Jalen Ramsey | Jac | Back injury | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Denzel Ward | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Greedy Williams | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 2 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Desmond Trufant | Atl | Toe injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Blidi Wreh-Wilson | Atl | Groin injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Xavien Howard | Mia | Knee injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Donte Jackson | Car | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Jimmy Smith | Bal | Right MCL sprain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 6+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Aqib Talib | LAR | Rib injury | Week 5 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible W15 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Steven Nelson | Pit | Groin injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Bye Week 7 |
| Byron Jones | Dal | --hamstring | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Dre Kirkpatrick | Cin | --leg | Week 6 | Awaiting Information | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Johnathan Joseph | Hou | Hamstring strain | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Bradley Roby | Hou | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | Out Week 7 |
| Ronald Darby | Phi | Hamstring strain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Doubtful Week 7 |
| Avonte Maddox | Phi | Concussion / neck strain | Week 4 | Concussion protocol | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Ahkello Witherspoon | SF | Foot sprain | Week 3 | Week-to-Week | Week 8+ Return | Out Week 7 |
| Nate Hairston | NYJ | Knee injury | Week 5 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Taron Johnson | Buf | Hamstring strain | Week 1 | Week-to-Week | Week 7+ Return | Questionable Week 7 |
| Bryce Callahan | Den | Foot injury | August | Week-to-Week | Week 7++ Return | Out Week 7 |
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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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Phi
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Right shoulder subluxation
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Week 5
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return W15
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Questionable 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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| Jordan Reed | Was | Concussion | August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | Questionable 2020 return |
| David Njoku | Cle | Left wrist fracture | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
| James O'Shaughnessy | Jac | Left ACL reconstruction | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 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 |
| Ethan Pocic | Sea | Back injury | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | Questionable 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 |
| Mike Pouncey | LAC | Neck surgery | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 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 |
| Tony Jefferson | Bal | Left ACL reconstruction / LCL sprain | Early October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 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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