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
Julio Jones | Right AC sprain | Week 12 | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 13
Jones landed hard on the top of his right shoulder late in the first half. He was able to return after halftime but was not available in the locker room while getting treatment after the game. Shoulder injuries are difficult for wide receivers. Limited range of motion affects catch radius and there's a high risk of aggravation when tackled.
Jones faces a quick turnaround as the Falcons play Thursday night against division rival New Orleans. Jones will likely have an MRI on Monday to help define his recovery timetable. At best, Jones is likely to see few -- if any -- practice reps this week. Expect him to be listed questionable and his status to be in doubt until Thursday.
Carson Wentz | Right hand injury | Week 12 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 13
Wentz injury occurred after a fumbled exchange while tracking down and tackling a Seattle defensive lineman returning the fumble. Video did not show a conclusive injury but the Eagles are worried about an injury to Wentz's throwing hand.
Multiple reports note Wentz had negative x-rays after the game. Despite Wentz telling reporters he was fine, he was described as leaving with a large wrap on his hand. That's not necessarily concerning. Players receive ice after the game frequently and there were no indications Wentz was immobilized.
Wentz will have additional imaging on Monday. This suggests the Eagles are worried about a fracture not seen on a simple x-ray or a ligament or tendon injury. The results of those studies will define whether Wentz has a longer-term injury. If reassuring, Wentz ability to play will be based on grip strength and ball security.
I'll update after the imaging results are reported tomorrow.
Monday Update: Doug Pederson told reporters Wentz suffered a small bruise near the middle finger of his hand and is expected to play this week.
Follow Up Appointments
Tyreek Hill | Right hamstring strain | Week 11 | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 13
Hill did not return in Week 11 after a hamstring strain. His MRI reportedly revealed only a low-grade strain and Ian Rapoport tweeted that Hill was considered day-to-day through the bye week. Hamstring strains are a difficult injury for a speed player to play through but Hill could already be on the probable side of questionable. I'll update with any comments from Andy Reid on Monday. Any practice participation on Wednesday would be reassuring as an indication the Chiefs plan to see how Hill responds to activity early in the week.
Matthew Stafford | Thoracic spine fractures | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 13
Stafford's specific diagnosis is still unknown but there continue to be hints he's dealing with stress fractures in his mid-back. The most recent update comes from Adam Schefter who reported Sunday that Stafford's injuries are "potentially chronic" and something he's "dealt with dating back to last season."
The Lions' medical staff has yet to clear Stafford for what is considered a six week recovery. Stafford is said to be adamant he wants to return to play this year. While Stafford will have input into the final decision, the trend here strongly suggests the Lions could choose to shut him down for the season. Now three weeks into his rest and rehab period, Stafford has little chance to play this week.
James Conner | Aggravated right AC sprain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 13
Conner fully practiced into the Week 11 Thursday night matchup but aggravated his shoulder sprain and could not return to the game. Last week, Conner said he felt ready and wanted to play but "needed more time." As with most aggravations, expect Conner to need a similar recovery period before returning to play. If that proves accurate, Conner may not return until Week 15 in Buffalo. Even if Conner recovers more quickly, a return to his pre-injury workload in Week 13 is unlikely.
Jordan Howard | Stinger | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 13
It's not uncommon for a stinger to take 3-4 weeks to heal. Nerve injuries that do not recover within a few minutes often need extended recovery timetables as strength and range of motion return. However, there continue to be indications Howard's injury is more than a stinger.
Multiple Philadelphia beat writers have reported Howard's injury is more complicated and it's notable that Howard has still not been cleared for contact. If Howard's nerve injury is closer to the spine and slow to heal, he may still be multiple weeks from returning.
Fast Track News and Notes
***Adam Thielen continued to rehab through the Vikings' Week 12 bye. During a radio show last week, Kirk Cousins said Thielen would return this week. Three weeks after aggravating a low-grade injury, it's reasonable to expect Thielen to have reconditioned and return to individual drills on Wednesday.
***The Chiefs did not update the status of Damien Williams (ribs) last week. I'll update with Monday news and again after Wednesday's practice participation report.
***Dan Quinn told reporters Devonta Freeman was making progress last week. But Freeman has yet to be cleared for individual drills, rarely returns at the early end of a recovery timetable, and may not be reconditioned enough to return to practice and play this week. If he's not practicing on Wednesday it's likely confirmation his foot sprain will require another week of healing.
***Monday Update: Eric Ebron will be placed on injured reserve and have surgical procedures on both ankles. More on his prognosis when additional details are reported.
Designated to Return by Team
- Green Bay (1): TE Jace Sternberger (W7-now active)
- New England (2): WR N'Keal Harry (W7-now active), G Isaiah Wynn (W9-now active)
- New York Giants (1): DB Sam Beal (W7-now active)
- Oakland (2): DB Isaiah Johnson (W7-now active), LB Marquel Lee (W10)
- Jacksonville (1): QB Nick Foles (W8-now active)
- Kansas City (1): QB Chad Henne (W8-now active)
- Tennessee (2): PK Ryan Succop (W8-now active), DB Joshua Kalu (W9)
- Cleveland (1): OL Drew Forbes (W8-now active), TE David Njoku (W11)
- Washington (1): RB Derrius Guice (W9-now active)
- Baltimore (2): DB Iman Marshall (W9-now active), DB Brynden Trawick (W10)
- Denver (2): WR Tim Patrick (W9-now active), QB Drew Lock (W10)
- Detroit (1): DL Austin Bryant (W9-now active)
- Minnesota (1): WR Josh Doctson (W9-now active)
- Seattle (1): TE Ed Dickson (W9-active then returned to IR)
- Miami (2): T Julien Davenport (W9-now active), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (W10-now active)
- Houston (1): TE Jordan Thomas (W10-now active)
- Cincinnati (1): WR John Ross (W10), DB Darius Phillips (W11)
- Indianapolis (1): WR Devin Funchess (W10)
- New Orleans (1): WR Keith Kirkwood (W10)
- Los Angeles Chargers (1): DB Adrian Phillips (W10), S Derwin James (W11)
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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| Carson Wentz | Phi | Right hand contusion | Week 12 | Day-to-Day | Week 13 Return | Probable Week 13 |
| Matthew Stafford | Det | Thoracic spine fractures | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 14++ Return | Out Week 13 |
| Jeff Driskel | Det | Hamstring strain | Week 12 | Day-to-Day | Week 13 Return | Probable Week 13 |
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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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Pit
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Aggravated right AC sprain
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Week 11
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Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Doubtful Week 13 | |
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KC
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Rib injury
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Week 11
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Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 | |
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SF
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Aggravated left low ankle sprain
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Week 10
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Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 | |
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Ind
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Right metacarpal fracture
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Week 11
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Week-to-Week | Week 14++ Return | Out Week 13 | |
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Atl
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Foot / ankle injury
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Week 10
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Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Doubtful Week 13 | |
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Phi
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Stinger
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week 13++ Return | Doubtful Week 13 | |
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Ari
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Left hamstring strain
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Week 8
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Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Doubtful Week 13 | |
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Was
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Toe injury
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Week 6
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Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Probable Week 13 | |
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Wide Receivers Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Tyreek Hill | KC | Hamstring strain | Week 11 | Day-to-Day | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Adam Thielen | Min | Right hamstring strain | Week 7 | Day-to-Day | Week 13 Return | Probable Week 13 |
| Julio Jones | Atl | Right AC sprain | Week 12 | Awaiting Information | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | Pit | Concussion / Left knee contusion | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Alshon Jeffery | Phi | Right ankle sprain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Nelson Agholor | Phi | Knee injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle injury | Late July | Week-to-Week | Week 13++ Return | Doubtful Week 13 |
| Phillip Dorsett | NE | Concussion | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Mohamed Sanu | NE | Left high ankle sprain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Hunter Renfrow | Oak | Rib fracture / Pneumothorax | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14++ Return | Out Week 13 |
| Golden Tate | NYG | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Parris Campbell | Ind | Hand fracture fixation | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Paul Richardson Jr | Was | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week 11 | Awaiting Information | Week 14+ Return | Doubtful Week 13 |
| Robert Foster | Buf | Right hamstring strain | Week 11 | Awaiting Information | Week 14+ Return | Doubtful Week 13 |
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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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| Austin Hooper | Atl | Left MCL sprain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | Left foot sprain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Rhett Ellison | NYG | Concussion | Week 11 | Concussion | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Gerald Everett | LAR | Right knee injury | Week 12 | Awaiting Information | Week 14++ Return | Doubtful Week 13 |
| Delanie Walker | Ten | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Eric Ebron | Ind | Ankle injuries | Chronic | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Luke Willson | Sea | Hamstring strain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Adam Shaheen | Chi | Foot injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
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Offensive Linemen Injured | On the Active Roster
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Tackles
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Joe Staley | SF | Finger fracture fixation | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 14++ Return | Out Week 13 |
| Brian Bulaga | GB | Right MCL sprain | Week 12 | Awaiting Information | Week 13+ Return | Doubtful Week 13 |
| Lane Johnson | Phi | Concussion | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 13+ Return | Probable Week 13 |
| Andrus Peat | NO | Arm injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Out Week 13 |
| Terron Armstead | NO | Left high ankle sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Out Week 13 |
| Rob Havenstein | LAR | Meniscus injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13++ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Russell Okung | LAC | Groin strain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Sam Tevi | LAC | Knee meniscectomy | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Bobby Massie | Chi | High ankle sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Out Week 13 |
| Chuma Edoga | NYJ | MCL sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Out Week 13 |
| Ja'Wuan James | Den | Left knee injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
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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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| Josh Kline | Min | Concussion | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Ty Nsekhe | Buf | Right ankle injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 14++ Return | Out Week 13 |
| Alex Redmond | Cin | Biceps injury | Week 12 | Awaiting Information | Week 14++ Return | Out Week 13 |
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Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Frank Ragnow | Det | Concussion | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Matt Skura | Bal | Left knee injury | Week 12 | Awaiting Information | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
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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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| Jadeveon Clowney | Sea | Core muscle strain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 13++ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Dee Ford | SF | Right hamstring strain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 13++ Return | Doubtful Week 13 |
| Olivier Vernon | Cle | Right knee injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Trey Flowers | Det | Concussion | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Ryan Kerrigan | Was | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Alex Okafor | KC | Ankle injury | Week 8 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
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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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| Linval Joseph | Min | Knee injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Dontari Poe | Car | Right quad strain | Week 12 | Awaiting Information | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Antwaun Woods | Dal | Knee injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Out Week 13 |
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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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| C.J. Mosley | NYJ | Core muscle strain | Week 7 | 5-6 Weeks | Week 14++ Return | Out Week 13 |
| Leigthon Vander Esch | Dal | Cervical disc herniation | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Out Week 13 |
| Danny Trevathan | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Out Week 13 |
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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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| Jabrill Peppers | NYG | Transverse process fracture | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Doubtful Week 13 |
| Justin Reid | Hou | Concussion/Right shoulder injury | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Anthony Harris | Min | Groin injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Tracy Walker | Det | Knee injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Doubtful Week 13 |
| Marshon Lattimore | NO | Hamstring strain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Jason McCourty | NE | Groin injury | Week 12 | Awaiting Information | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Kendall Fuller | KC | Right thumb fracture fixation | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Artie Burns | Pit | Knee injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Darryl Roberts | NYJ | Calf injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Doubtful Week 13 |
| Tramaine Brock | Ari | Hamstring strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Lonnie Johnson | Hou | Foot injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Bradley Roby | Hou | Hamstring strain | Week 6 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Ross Cockrell | Car | Quadricep strain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
| Lamarcus Joyner | Oak | Hamstring strain | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
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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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| Robbie Gould | SF | Quadricep | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | Questionable Week 13 |
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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| Cam Newton | Car | Left Lisfranc sprain | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | 2020 return |
| Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | Right elbow injury | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | 2020 return |
| Trevor Siemian | NYJ | Left ankle ligament repair | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | 2020 return |
| Joe Flacco | Den | Cervical disc herniation | Late October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Drew Lock | Den | Right thumb sprain | Preseason Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Designated to return | 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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Det
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Right knee surgery
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Week 8
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return W16
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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 | Ineligible to return
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2020 return
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Phi
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Aggravated hip flexor strain
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Week 10
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Injured reserve
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IR | Ineligible to return |
2020 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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Atl
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Concussion
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Late October 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR | Eligible to return P1
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2020 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 | Ineligible to return
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2020 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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| DeSean Jackson | Phi | Core muscle repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | Doubtful 2019 return |
| Preston Williams | Mia | Left ACL reconstruction | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| John Ross | Cin | Right sternoclavicular sprain | Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | Designated to return | Probable 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 | Designated to return | Probable 2019 return |
| Marqise Lee | Jac | Shoulder injury | Week 8 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | Doubtful 2019 return |
| Travis Benjamin | LAC | Quad strain | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | Questionable 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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| Will Dissly | Sea | Left Achilles repair | Late October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 return |
| Jordan Reed | Was | Concussion | August 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | Questionable 2020 return |
| Vernon Davis | Was | Concussion | Week 4 | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| David Njoku | Cle | Left wrist fracture | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Designated to return | Probable 2019 return |
| Trey Burton | Chi | Calf injury | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Chris Herndon | NYJ | Rib fractures | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| James O'Shaughnessy | Jac | Left ACL reconstruction | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
| Geoff Swaim | Jac | Concussion | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Josh Oliver | Jac | Spine fractures | Week 11 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Jake Butt | Den | Left ACL reconstruction | September 2018 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Kahale Warring | Hou | Concussion | Preseason | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W9 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Ed Dickson | Sea | Knee surgery | Early preseason | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 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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| Marcus Gilbert | Ari | Right ACL reconstruction | Mid-September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W10 | 2020 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 | Ineligible to return | 2020 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 |
| Kyle Long | Chi | Hip injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
| Brian Winters | NYJ | Left shoulder labrum repair | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Forrest Lamp | LAC | Right ankle fracture | Week 8 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 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 |
| Joe Noteboom | LAR | Right ACL reconstruction | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 return |
| Danny Isidora | Mia | Right foot surgery | Week 3 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 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 |
| Justin Britt | Sea | Left ACL reconstruction | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 2020 return |
| Brian Allen | LAR | MCL sprain | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Ryan Kalil | NYJ | Knee injury | Week 8 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | Likely retirement |
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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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| J.J. Watt | Hou | Left pectoral tendon repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 2020 return |
| Pernell McPhee | Bal | Triceps tendon repair | Late October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Bradley Chubb | Den | Left ACL reconstruction | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Emmanuel Ogbah | KC | Pectoral tendon tear | Week 10 | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Arden Key | Oak | Foot fracture | Week 9 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Kemoko Turay | Ind | Right ankle dislocation | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 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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| Akiem Hicks | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Stephon Tuitt | Pit | Biceps tendon repair | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W15 | 2020 return |
| Kawann Short | Car | Rotator cuff repair | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W14 | 2020 return |
| Marcell Dareus | Jac | Core abdominal muscle repair | Week 8 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Tyrone Crawford | Dal | Hip surgery | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 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 |
| Ronald Blair III | SF | Right ACL reconstruction | Mid-November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Zach Allen | Ari | Stinger | Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 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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| Kwon Alexander | SF | Pectoral tendon repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | 2020 return |
| Christian Kirksey | Cle | Pectoral injury | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 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 | Designated to return | 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 |
| Blake Cashman | NYJ | Right shoulder labrum repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 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 | Probable 2019 return |
| Adrian Phillips | LAC | Right forearm fracture | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Nasir Adderley | LAC | Hamstring strain | Week 4 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 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 | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Karl Joseph | Oak | Right foot injury | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 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 | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Morgan Burnett | Cle | Achilles tendon tear | Week 11 | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Tedric Thompson | Sea | Shoulder labrum repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W17 | 2020 return |
| Reshad Jones | Mia | Undisclosed | Week 11 | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Bobby McCain | Mia | Aggravated AC sprain | Week 11 | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| John Johnson III | LAR | Right shoulder labrum repair | Late October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 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 |
| Xavien Howard | Mia | Knee injury | Chronic | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Malcolm Butler | Ten | Left wrist fracture | Week 9 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Aqib Talib | LAR | Rib injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | Questionable 2019 return |
| Trumaine Johnson | NYJ | Ankle injuries | Week 9 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | 2020 return |
| Dre Kirkpatrick | Cin | Knee injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 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 |
| 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 |
| Bryce Callahan | Den | Foot fracture complication | 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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Injury
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Date
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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 | 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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