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
Josh Jacobs | Right scapula fracture | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 15
Jacobs revealed last week he has been playing through a fracture in his shoulder blade since Week 7, taking injections to allow him to finish games despite the painful injury. Oakland's medical staff was comfortable clearing him to play until Week 14 when Jacobs was reportedly made inactive after taking yet another injection.
The pre-game injection is odd given there was little indication Jacobs was going to able to play.
Jacobs self-reported precise details of his injury early in the week, something that usually happens only when a player is aware he's unable to play with a condition he previously had battled through. Multiple reports last week suggested Jacobs did less in practice than any previous week and local observers reported Jacobs' availability was "iffy" at best. And Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning Jacobs was already scheduled for a Monday MRI to re-evaluate how well his fracture was healing.
Jacobs clearly wants to play through the injury. However, the team's medical staff seems less certain. The Monday MRI will provide more information. With the Raiders now three and a half games out of first place in the AFC West and a three-way tie for eighth in the conference, the risks of playing are ever-closer to outweighing the benefits. While Jacobs may not be ruled out for the season, he remains on the doubtful side of questionable for Week 15 until the Raiders confirm otherwise.
Derrick Henry | Hamstring strain | Week 12 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 15
When teams put players on the practice report with a soft tissue injury, it's rarely a maintenance issue. Henry was listed with a hamstring injury leading into both Week 13 and Week 14 but was not listed on the game status report. In Week 13, Henry out-touched Dion Lewis 29-1 and did not appear limited.
On Sunday, however, Henry seemed to have difficulty reaching top speed at times and did not return after the team moved out to a multiple touchdown lead. Dion Lewis had eight carries in the fourth quarter with the game out of hand. Henry reportedly wanted to return to the game and there's no indication he suffered a higher-grade aggravation.
Expect Henry to continue to miss practice time. For now, this situation resembles that of another Tennessee running back who continued to manage a productively high workload despite a hamstring strain -- DeMarco Murray. If Henry isn't able to return to a full practice by the end of the week, it's possible his gameday workload could change in Week 15.
Adam Thielen | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 15
Thielen reportedly had a "scare" ten days ago while preparing to return for Minnesota's Week 13 game. After not practicing at all last week, there were reports on Sunday that Thielen's recovery was limited by scar tissue in the muscle. Though that report may sound frightening for Thielen's rest-of-season prospects, it may be more reassuring than it appears.
Had Thielen's Week 13 scare been due to another aggravation of his Week 9 strain, it's likely he would have needed another month to recover. Scar tissue in the muscle is common with mid-grade injuries and can be overcome with reconditioning. There remains a risk of aggravation until Thielen's range of motion returns but it's possible Thielen returns to practice this week.
James Conner | Aggravated right AC sprain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 15
During a pregame show on NFL Network Sunday morning, Mike Garafolo reported Conner planned to return in Week 15. Conner has not been confident in his health, however, and has told reporters he could need surgery to stabilize his AC joint. If Conner feels any discomfort in practice this week, he may choose surgery that would end his season. If he survives contact practices and game action, he may be able to finish the season. I'll have more on Conner's prospects in Wednesday's post-practice article and Sunday's gameday expectations feature.
Injury Rounds
Mike Evans | Right hamstring strain | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Doubtful Week 15
Evans reached for his right hamstring after a touchdown catch and was quickly ruled out. Bruce Arians told reporters he would be surprised if Evans was able to return this season. Evans' reaction suggests a strain high on the hamstring muscle rather than in the middle of the muscle, an injury that often requires 3-4 weeks or longer to heal. With the Buccaneers now eliminated from the playoffs, there's no incentive for Evans to push the optimistic limits of his return timetable.
Mark Andrews | Right quad contusion | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 15
Andrews suffered a quad contusion and did not return. John Harbaugh told reporters the "indication is that it's nothing major" but the Ravens play the Jets on Thursday night. Muscle bruises may not heal quickly as fluid buildup within the muscle can lead to pain and weakness requiring days of rehab and healing. If treatment proves effective, Andrews could return Thursday but the quick turnaround will be a tough ask. The Ravens likely won't know Andrews' status until midweek.
Odell Beckham Jr | Core abdominal muscle strain | Offseason | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 15
Whenever a player is listed on the injury report with a chronic abdomen or hip or groin injury, consider it a core muscle injury. There are many variations and combinations of these muscle strains. While many players choose surgical repair -- and the accompanying 4-8 week rehab and recovery period -- many others choose to play through the injury and delay surgery until absolutely necessary.
The Browns are on the verge of elimination from this year's playoff bracket. If and when that occurs, it will not be surprising if Beckham chooses to get a jump start on his offseason rehab.
Calvin Ridley | Abdomen | Week 14 | Season-ending injury | Out Week 15
Ridley left the game after halftime after being carted off the field with abdominal pain. Ridley was targeted just before halftime but didn't appear to suffer a traumatic injury on the play. He returned after halftime, was not targeted. Later seen coming out of the medical tent, reporters described Ridley collapsing then leaving on a cart.
It's possible Ridley was dealing with an illness and ruled out. Hopefully, he didn't suffer a traumatic internal injury -- something that seems less likely given the lack of worrisome reports after the game.
Monday Update: Ridley posted on Instagram that his abdominal injury will end his season. He did not provide any additional details.
D.J. Chark Jr | Left high ankle sprain | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Doubtful Week 15
Chark suffered a left high ankle sprain late in the fourth quarter. The rotation to the ankle was significant and it's likely Chark has a mid-grade injury. In a walking boot and using a scooter after the game, it's likely Chark will need 3-4 weeks to recover. With the Jaguars eliminated from the playoffs, it will be surprising to see Chark return this season.
Jameis Winston | Right thumb fracture | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 15
Winston suffered a small fracture of his throwing thumb during the first half. Bruce Arians said Winston struggled to grip the football but was cleared to return. Winston seemed to grow more comfortable as the second half progressed and finished the game. Though it appears Winston's injury isn't severe enough to require further treatment, swelling and stiffness could limit his practice participation. I'll update Monday with any change in expectations.
Monday Update: Winston will reportedly seek additional opinions but is still expected to play this week.
Derrius Guice | Left MCL sprain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Out Week 15
Guice will have an MRI to define the severity of his sprain on Monday but it's rare for running backs to return within seven days of an MCL sprain. With just three weeks remaining in the year, even a relatively low-grade injury could end Guice's season.
Monday Update: Washington ruled out Guice for this week's game.
Alshon Jeffery | Right Achilles tear | Week 14 | 2020 return
The Eagles have yet to confirm the severity of Jeffery's injury but video showed a right Achilles tendon tear. Jeffery will need a season-ending tendon repair surgery.
Fast Track News and Notes
***Monday Update: Lamar Jackson missed Monday's practice with a quad contusion. The injury is not considered serious but John Harbaugh told reporters Jackson would continue to be evaluated throughout the week.
***Dalvin Cook avoided another aggravation of his sternoclavicular sprain. The Vikings chose to rest him for much of the second half, however, with Alexander Mattison getting nine carries to Cook's lone rush attempt. The clean game should allow Cook to be closer to full strength next week. It's also reassuring the Vikings trusted Cook to his usual workload before the positive game script allowed for rest.
***The Dolphins moved Kalen Ballage to injured reserve with an Achilles injury. Brian Flores said the injury was not a "long-term" concern, implying Ballage's condition could be rehabbed without surgery. Ballage is currently expected to return for OTAs.
***Le'Veon Bell did not play due to a flu-like illness, according to Adam Gase. If accurate, Bell should be able to return this week. It's unlikely the Jets will have Bilal Powell, who suffered an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter. Though the exact moment of injury was obscured on television replays, the angle at which Powell fell suggests a high ankle sprain.
***Rashaad Penny's non-contact knee injury is suspicious for an ACL tear. Video was limited and it's possible his knee injury was more hyperextension than rotational. If there are no additional reports in the post-game press conference, expect the team to update the media with more detail during Monday's press conference. Even if Penny's ACL is intact, nearly every other possible injury is likely to end his regular season.
Monday Update: Carroll told reporters Penny suffered an ACL sprain after the game. Partial ACL sprains nearly always require surgery due to an unstable knee joint. Even in the unlikely case that Penny's injury is low-grade and he chooses rehab, his season is over.
***Ryan Griffin suffered a left high ankle sprain while blocking early in the first quarter and was ruled out. Griffin should be considered doubtful this week and it's possible he'll not be able to recover before the end of the season.
***The Bengals have yet to provide details on Auden Tate's knee injury. While video is not conclusive, it's likely Tate's knee injury occurred before he was tackled and is suspicious for an ACL tear. I'll update with more details after a likely Monday MRI.
***DeVante Parker and Jared Cook were among the players who suffered concussions. Most players are now advanced through the return-to-play protocol over a two-week period. Wednesday practice participation will be our next indication of whether either player may be cleared for Week 15.
***Monday Update: Parris Campbell suffered a right foot fracture during the first quarter. Although he finished the game, the injury ends his season as the Colts placed him 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 (2): DB Sam Beal (W7-now active), EDGE Kareem Martin (W13-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 (2): QB Chad Henne (W8-now active), DT Xavier Williams (W13)
- Tennessee (2): PK Ryan Succop (W8-now active), DB Joshua Kalu (W9)
- Cleveland (2): OL Drew Forbes (W8-now active), TE David Njoku (W11-now active)
- Washington (1): RB Derrius Guice (W9-now active)
- Baltimore (2): DB Iman Marshall (W9-now active), DB Brynden Trawick (W10-now active)
- Denver (2): WR Tim Patrick (W9-now active), QB Drew Lock (W10-now active)
- Detroit (2): DL Austin Bryant (W9-now active), RB Kerryon Johnson (W13)
- 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 (2): WR John Ross (W10-now active), DB Darius Phillips (W11-now active)
- Indianapolis (1): WR Devin Funchess (W10-stays on IR)
- New Orleans (1): WR Keith Kirkwood (W10-stays on IR)
- Los Angeles Chargers (2): 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)
- Atlanta (2): P Matt Bosher (W13-returned to IR), G Chris Lindstrom (W13-now active)
- Chicago (1): DL Akiem Hicks (W13)
- San Francisco (1): DL Kentavius Street (W13)
Injured Players on Active Roster
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Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster
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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Patrick Mahomes II | KC | Right hand contusion | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Lamar Jackson | Bal | Quad contusion | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Tom Brady | NE | Right elbow injury | Chronic | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Matthew Stafford | Det | Thoracic spine fractures | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 15++ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | Right thumb fracture | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Dak Prescott | Dal | Left hand sprain / Right index finger injury | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Daniel Jones | NYG | Right high ankle sprain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Out Week 16 |
| Dwayne Haskins | Was | Right ankle injury | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
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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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Ten
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Hamstring strain
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Week 12
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Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 | |
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Min
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Right sternoclavicular sprain
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Week 11
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Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 | |
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Oak
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Right scapula fracture
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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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 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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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 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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NYJ
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Illness |
Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 | |
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NYJ
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Left ankle injury |
Week 14
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Awaiting Information | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 | |
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Sea
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Left ACL injury |
Week 14
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Injured reserve (exp) | 2020 return | 2020 return | |
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Was
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Left MCL sprain |
Week 14
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Week-to-Week | IR | Out Week 15 | |
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Phi
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Left neck / shoulder injury
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 | |
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Det
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Rib injury |
Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 | |
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Dal
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Ankle injury |
Week 13
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Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 | |
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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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| Mike Evans | TB | Right hamstring strain | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 16+ Return | Out Week 15 |
| Adam Thielen | Min | Aggravated right hamstring strain | Week 9 | Day-to-Day | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| T.Y. Hilton | Ind | Aggravated calf strain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Parris Campbell | Ind | Right foot fracture | Week 14 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Odell Beckham Jr | Cle | Core abdominal muscle injury | Offseason | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | Pit | Left knee contusion | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| D.J. Chark Jr | Jac | Left high ankle sprain | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 15++ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| DeVante Parker | Mia | Concussion | Week 14 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Albert Wilson | Mia | Concussion | Week 14 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Alshon Jeffery | Phi | Right Achilles tear | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle surgery | Late July | Week-to-Week | Week 15++ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Auden Tate | Cin | Left knee injury | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Calvin Ridley | Atl | Abdominal pain | Week 14 | Season-ending injury | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Will Fuller V | Hou | Hamstring strain | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Hunter Renfrow | Oak | Rib fracture / Pneumothorax | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| N'Keal Harry | NE | Hip injury | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Taylor Gabriel | Chi | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Paul Richardson Jr | Was | Aggravated hamstring strain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Trey Quinn | Was | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Dante Pettis | SF | Knee sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
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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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| Mark Andrews | Bal | Right quad contusion | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Jared Cook | NO | Concussion | Week 14 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| 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 |
| Ryan Griffin | NYJ | Left high ankle sprain | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 15++ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Vance McDonald | Pit | Concussion | Week 14 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Greg Olsen | Car | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Noah Fant | Den | Right foot contusion | Week 14 | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return | Probable Week 15 |
| Foster Moreau | Oak | Left knee injury | Week 14 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2020 return |
| Luke Willson | Sea | Hamstring strain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Ben Braunecker | Chi | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
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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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| Andrus Peat | NO | Arm injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Out Week 15 |
| Ronnie Stanley | Bal | Concussion | Week 14 | Concussion protocol | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Lane Johnson | Phi | Left high ankle sprain | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Trent Brown | Oak | Pectoral injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Rob Havenstein | LAR | Meniscus injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Greg Little | Car | Ankle injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Bobby Massie | Chi | High ankle sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Doubtful Week 14 |
| Rick Wagner | Det | Knee injury | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Chuma Edoga | NYJ | MCL sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Chris Hubbard | Cle | Knee injury | Week 13 | Awaiting Information | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
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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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| Ted Karras | NE | Right MCL sprain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Andrew Wylie | KC | Shoulder injury | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| James Carpenter | Atl | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Ty Nsekhe | Buf | Right ankle injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Ron Leary | Den | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Alex Cappa | TB | Elbow injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
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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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| Weston Richburg | SF | Right patellar tendon tear | Week 14 | Injured reserve (exp) | IR | 2020 return |
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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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| Dee Ford | SF | Aggravated right hamstring strain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Playoff Return | Out Week 15 |
| Sam Hubbard | Cin | Knee injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Olivier Vernon | Cle | Knee injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Ryan Kerrigan | Was | Right calf injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Out Week 15 |
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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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| Antwaun Woods | Dal | Knee injury | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | Den | High ankle sprain | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 15++ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
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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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| Roquan Smith | Chi | Pectoral strain | Week 14 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Leighton Vander Esch | Dal | Cervical disc herniation | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Out Week 15 |
| Jarrad Davis | Det | Right high ankle sprain | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Mychal Kendricks | Sea | Hamstring strain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Kiko Alonso | NO | Thigh injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| A.J. Klein | NO | Knee injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Danny Trevathan | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 16 |
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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 high ankle sprain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 16+ Return | Doubtful Week 15 |
| Ronnie Harrison | Jac | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Jaquiski Tartt | SF | Rib injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Kenny Vaccaro | Ten | Concussion | Week 14 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Jeff Heath | Dal | Shoulder injuries | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Richard Sherman | SF | Hamstring strain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Out Week 15 |
| KWuan Williams | SF | Concussion | Week 14 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Desmond Trufant | Atl | Forearm fracture | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Prince Amukamara | Chi | Hamstring strain | Week 14 | Awaiting Information | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Kenny Moore II | Ind | Knee injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Kevin King | GB | Shoulder injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
| Brian Poole | NYJ | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 15+ Return | Questionable Week 15 |
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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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| Adam Vinatieri | Ind | Knee injury | Chronic | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return vs retirement |
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 surgery | Mid-December 2019 | 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 | Designated to return
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Probable 2019 return
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Mia
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Left Achilles injury
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Early December 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR
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2020 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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KC
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Left hamstring injury
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Early December 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR
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2020 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 |
| 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 | Remains on IR | 2020 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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| T.J. Hockenson | Det | Right high ankle sprain | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| 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 |
| 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
|
Notes
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| Connor Williams | Dal | Right ACL reconstruction | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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
|
Date
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Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| 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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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
|
Date
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Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
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| Akiem Hicks | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Designated to return | Probable 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 |
| Derek Wolfe | Den | Left elbow dislocation | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 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
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| Kwon Alexander | SF | Pectoral tendon repair | Early November 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return P1 | 2020 return |
| C.J. Mosley | NYJ | Core abdominal muscle repair | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Christian Kirksey | Cle | Pectoral injury | Week 2 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Myles Jack | Jac | Knee injury | Week 11 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Alex Anzalone | NO | Shoulder surgery | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Doubtful 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 |
|
Defensive Backs
|
Team
|
Injury
|
Date
|
Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| 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 |
| Jabrill Peppers | NYG | Transverse process fractures | Week 12 | Injured reserve | IR | 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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Player
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
|
FBG Expects
|
Notes
|
| 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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