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.
Follow Up Appointments
Adam Thielen | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 14
The Vikings initially minimized Thielen's hamstring strain, refusing to refer to it as a significant injury and denying a significant aggravation. Now four weeks into his recovery from the Week 9 aggravation and it's clear Thielen's injury is a mid-grade strain.
There were reassuring indications Minnesota was using their bye week to ensure Thielen was ready to return in Week 13. But Thielen -- despite moving relatively well in individual drills -- was never cleared for a full practice, told reporters he would not return until he was fully recovered, and was ultimately ruled out of Monday night's game when the Vikings chose to leave him home to rehab rather than travel to Seattle on Sunday afternoon.
After Thielen was declared out, ESPN's Courtney Cronin reported Thielen "had a scare" during Tuesday's outdoor practice that kept him out of Wednesday's workout. Had that information been reported prior to Saturday's questionable listing on the team's game status report, it would have been clear Thielen was more doubtful than questionable. The revelation also puts Thielen's Week 14 status in doubt.
Julio Jones | Right AC sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 14
Dan Quinn told reporters Jones "didn't have enough strength in his shoulder" to play last Thursday night. Quinn implicated the short week as the cause of Jones' absence, suggesting Jones may have been able to play with a full week of rehab and recovery. We'll find out if that's accurate on Wednesday. If Jones is back practicing, he'll likely play this week. If not, this could be a multiple-week injury.
Monday Update: Quinn said Jones was "trending upward" and likely to play this week. Quinn reiterated that Jones would have had a much better chance to play if Atlanta's Week 13 game was on Sunday.
James Conner | Aggravated right AC sprain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 14
Conner discussed his shoulder injury during an early-week radio show last week and revealed the injury could require surgery if he has further setbacks. Telling the radio hosts "the ligaments need to get stronger," Conner admitted his injury was not close to recovered despite taking two additional weeks to rehab after the Week 11 aggravation. Conner returned within three weeks of the initial injury and aggravated the shoulder sprain. While this week marks three weeks from the aggravation, it's clear the Steelers will not clear Conner to return until fully recovered. Consider him doubtful again this week.
T.Y. Hilton | Aggravated calf strain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Out Week 14
Hilton returned to play in Week 11 but managed only a limited snap count and was ineffective. Last Wednesday, Hilton aggravated his injury during practice and was ruled out of this week's game.
Aggravated soft tissue injuries often require at least as much time to rehab as the initial injury. Hilton was not fully recovered in Week 11, two and a half weeks after his initial strain. Expect him to again need 3-4 weeks of recovery and reconditioning, putting the rest of his season in doubt.
Jordan Howard | Nerve injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 14
Early reports indicated Howard's injury was a slow to resolve stinger -- a stretching injury to a nerve in the shoulder / armpit area that often takes weeks to recover if it doesn't improve within a few hours. As the weeks have progressed, local media has hinted Howard's injury was more severe than initially feared and Howard has yet to be cleared for contact.
On Sunday morning, Ian Rapoport referred to Howard's injury as a pinched nerve. This implies an injury to the nerves closer to the spine and suggests some degenerative disc disease. It's likely the Eagles are continuing to hope for interval improvement -- possibly after a steroid injection to treat inflammation -- as Howard rehabs his injury.
Until Howard is cleared for contact, we should consider his absence indefinite. It's possible Howard will gain clearance this week. But if Howard is out Monday night and the Eagles lose and fall further behind the Cowboys in the NFC East race, it's also possible -- as the Eagles currently sit with the 10th best record in the NFC, three games behind the final wild card slot -- the Eagles could choose to shut Howard down.
A.J. Green | Left ankle surgery | Late July | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 14
Green told reporters "everything is trending up" but continued to acknowledge he's not recovered enough to play effectively. Green also said he's not experienced any swelling recently, making it possible he attempts another return to practice soon. Week 15 is likely the earliest possible return.
Injury Rounds
Kalen Ballage | Left Achilles injury | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Out Week 14
Ballage was listed on the injury report with an Achilles injury this week but fully practiced and was cleared to play. Whether the prior Achilles condition played a role in Sunday's injury remains to be seen, but video replays of Ballage's injury suggest a left Achilles tear. The Dolphins did not address Ballage's status after the game and only noted a leg injury during the game.
I'll update with more details on Monday.
Monday Update: The Dolphins continue to evaluate Ballage and did not update his status on Monday. He remains doubtful to play this week.
Darrel Williams | Left knee hyperextension / hamstring injury | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Out Week 14
Darrel Williams hyperextended his left knee while planting to make a cut. His knee appeared unstable after he stood and tried to walk off the field. While the Chiefs announced him as questionable to return during the game with a hamstring injury, video replays are suspicious for a multiple ligament knee injury. Williams will have an MRI to further define his injury on Monday. It's possible he'll have an injury requiring surgery and extended rehab.
Monday Update: The Chiefs didn't provide specifics on Williams' injury but Andy Reid didn't think Williams was likely to play this week.
Fast Track News and Notes
***Amari Cooper suffered yet another knee contusion on Thanksgiving Day, this time a direct helmet-to-knee hit. After an MRI, the Cowboys reported no structural damage and cleared Cooper for a light Sunday workout. He's expected to play on Thursday night.
***Baker Mayfield suffered a bruise to his throwing hand while following through on a first-half pass. He returned to the game in the second half and told reporters he "fully expects" to play this week.
***Video replay of T.J. Hockenson's right ankle injury suggests a mid-grade high ankle sprain at minimum. It's possible Hockenson suffered a higher grade injury that could require surgery. Hockenson left the stadium immobilized and on crutches. The team may not discuss his injury until after a Monday MRI. Monday Update: The Lions placed Hockenson on injured reserve today.
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-now active)
- 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-now active)
- Detroit (1): DL Austin Bryant (W9-now active)
- Minnesota (1): WR Josh Doctson (W9-now active)
- Seattle (2): TE Ed Dickson (W9-active then returned to IR); C Ethan Pocic (W12)
- 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-now active)
- Indianapolis (1): WR Devin Funchess (W10)
- New Orleans (1): WR Keith Kirkwood (W10)
- Los Angeles Chargers (1): DB Adrian Phillips (W10-now active), S Derwin James (W12-now active)
- Carolina (1): T Jordan Mills (W12)
- Philadelphia (1): DB Cre'Von LeBlanc (W12-now active)
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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| Matthew Stafford | Det | Thoracic spine fractures | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Baker Mayfield | Cle | Right hand contusion | Week 13 | Day-to-Day | Week 14 Return | Probable Week 14 |
| Daniel Jones | NYG | Ankle injury | Week 13 | Day-to-Day | Week 14 Return | Probable Week 14 |
| Sam Darnold | NYJ | Left foot injury | Week 13 | Day-to-Day | Week 14 Return | Probable Week 14 |
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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 14 | |
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KC
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Rib cartilage injury
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Week 11
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Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 | |
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KC
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Left knee injury / ? hamstring |
Week 13
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Week-to-Week | Week 15++ Return | Out Week 14 | |
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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 14 Return | Probable Week 14 | |
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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 | Doubtful Week 14 | |
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Mia
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Left Achilles injury
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Week 13
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Awaiting Information | Week 14+ Return | Doubtful Week 14 | |
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Phi
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Stinger
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Doubtful Week 14 | |
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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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| Amari Cooper | Dal | Left knee contusion | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 14 Return | Probable Week 14 |
| Adam Thielen | Min | Aggravated right hamstring strain | Week 9 | Day-to-Day | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Julio Jones | Atl | Right AC sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| T.Y. Hilton | Ind | Aggravated calf strain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Out Week 14 |
| Parris Campbell | Ind | Hand fracture fixation | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Chester Rogers | Ind | Left knee fracture | Week 13 | Injured reserve (exp) | 2020 return | Out Week 14 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | Pit | Left knee contusion | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle surgery | Late July | Week-to-Week | Week 14++ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Hunter Renfrow | Oak | Rib fracture / Pneumothorax | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15++ Return | Out Week 14 |
| Golden Tate | NYG | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Taylor Gabriel | Chi | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Paul Richardson Jr | Was | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Trey Quinn | Was | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Dante Pettis | SF | Knee sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
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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 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | Left foot sprain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Rhett Ellison | NYG | Concussion | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Gerald Everett | LAR | Right knee injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Greg Olsen | Car | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| T.J. Hockenson | Det | Right high ankle sprain | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Week 15++ Return | Out Week 14 |
| Luke Willson | Sea | Hamstring strain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Ben Braunecker | Chi | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
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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 | Questionable Week 14 |
| Andrus Peat | NO | Arm injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Out Week 14 |
| Terron Armstead | NO | Left high ankle sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Morgan Moses | Was | Back injury | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Rob Havenstein | LAR | Meniscus injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Greg Little | Car | Ankle injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Bobby Massie | Chi | High ankle sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Chuma Edoga | NYJ | MCL sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14++ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Greg Robinson | Cle | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
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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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| Connor Williams | Dal | Right ACL tear | Week 13 | Injured reserve (exp) | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Ted Karras | NE | Right MCL sprain | Week 13 | Day-to-Day | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Ty Nsekhe | Buf | Right ankle injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Out Week 14 |
| Alex Cappa | TB | Elbow injury | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
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Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster
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Edge Rushers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Jadeveon Clowney | Sea | Core muscle strain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 13++ Return | Questionable MNF |
| Dee Ford | SF | Right hamstring strain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Von Miller | Den | Left knee injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Frank Clark | KC | Shoulder injury | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Ryan Kerrigan | Was | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
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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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| Damon Harrison | Det | Knee injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Linval Joseph | Min | Knee injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | MNF |
| Antwaun Woods | Dal | Knee injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Michael Bennett | Dal | Foot injury | Week 13 | Day-to-Day | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Derek Wolfe | Den | Left elbow dislocation | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Week 16+ Return | Out Week 14 |
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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 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Leighton Vander Esch | Dal | Cervical disc herniation | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Out Week 14 |
| Sean Lee | Dal | Pectoral strain | Week 13 | Day-to-Day | Week 14 Return | Probable Week 14 |
| Myles Jack | Jac | Knee injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Jerome Baker | Mia | Chest injury | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Danny Trevathan | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
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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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| Jamal Adams | NYJ | Left foot injury | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Week 14++ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Ronnie Harrison | Jac | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Jabrill Peppers | NYG | Transverse process fracture | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Out Week 14 |
| Anthony Harris | Min | Groin injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 13+ Return | MNF |
| Jeff Heath | Dal | Shoulder injuries | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Jason McCourty | NE | Groin injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Artie Burns | Pit | Knee injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Gareon Conley | Hou | Hip injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Rashaan Melvin | Det | Rib injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
| Greedy Williams | Cle | Hamstring strain | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Week 14+ Return | Questionable Week 14 |
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Kickers Injured | On the Active Roster
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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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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 |
| 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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| Delanie Walker | Ten | Ankle injury | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Eric Ebron | Ind | Ankle surgeries | Week 12 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| 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 |
| Adam Shaheen | Chi | Foot injury | Week 11 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
| Tytus Howard | Hou | Meniscus repair | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 2020 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 |
| Alex Redmond | Cin | Biceps tendon repair | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 | Designated to return | Probable 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 |
| Matt Skura | Bal | Left knee surgery | Late November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 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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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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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 |
| Dontari Poe | Car | Quadriceps muscle repair | Late November | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return | 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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| 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 |
| 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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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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