Inseason injury coverage
Footballguys will again provide comprehensive injury coverage during the regular season.
My writing and podcast schedule will include:
Monday Injury Rounds > Published as soon as complete Sunday night and updated through Tuesday morning, this feature will review all the major injuries from the weekend's games, provide follow up analysis on injured players who have yet to return to play, and project when every injured player will return.
Waiver Wire Podcast > Tuesday morning release reviewing all injuries at the quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end positions with Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom heading into your weekly waiver run.
Midweek Injury Expectations > Published late Wednesday night after the first weekly practice participation report and updated through Thursday's practice report, this feature will detail the current practice participation of every listed player and project the likelihood each player will play in the coming week.
Thursday Live Audible podcast > Joining Cecil Lammey, Sigmund Bloom, and Matt Waldman at 900 ET every Thursday night for a comprehensive Q&A updating all player injuries.
Gameday Injury Expectations > Published Saturday, this feature will review the practice status of every injured player, provide analysis on player/coach/beat writer comments throughout the week, and discuss how likely and how effective each injured player will be on Sunday.
Sunday Live Gameday podcast > Joining Sigmund Bloom and Matt Waldman at 1000 ET every Sunday morning to discuss and interpret the week's practice participation reports and breaking weekend injury news.
Injury Rounds
Mark Ingram II | Left calf injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Out Week 17
Ingram injured his left calf on a read-option play in the second half and did not return. The injury occurred without contact and Ingram required immobilization in a walking boot after the game. Ingram will have an MRI on Monday to better define the injury but is unlikely to play this week.
The Ravens clinched the number one overall seed in the AFC with Sunday's win. Ingram will have three weeks to recover before the divisional playoff round. If his injury is a higher-grade strain, Ingram may still have a tough time recovering in time.
Monday Update: Ingram's MRI showed a mid-grade calf strain and he is out until at least the divisional round.
Chris Carson | Right acetabular fracture | Week 16 | Out for season | 2020 return
C.J. Prosise | Right forearm fracture | Week 16 | Out for season | 2020 return
Carson suffered a hip injury on a second-quarter carry and did not return. Pete Carroll told reporters after the game Carson's season -- including the playoffs -- was over.
On the play, Carson's right knee was driven into the ground while his hip was flexed. This type of mechanism often puts an athlete at risk of a fracture within the hip joint. That would be an injury the Seahawks could see on x-ray and Carroll would be informed about after the game. With only one video angle, however, it's difficult to speculate further on the injury.
Expect to hear more on Carson this week.
Prosise took a direct hit from a helmet to his right forearm and was ruled out with a forearm fracture. There were no reports on whether surgery would be necessary but Prosise will need multiple weeks to recover and will not return this season.
Monday Update: Unfortunately, the Seahawks confirmed a fracture around Carson's hip. His season is over. While this is not as extensive an injury as Tua Tagovailoa's hip dislocation and fracture, the long-term risks may be similar. Fractures to the hip socket are prone to poor healing due to lack of blood supply to the area. It's likely Carson will have surgery to address the injury. If he heals well and there are no significant residual cartilage issues, Carson will have a good chance to be available during training camp next summer.
Zach Ertz | Rib fracture | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 17
Ertz left Sunday's game with a rib injury but was able to return after halftime. The Eagles will observe Ertz carefully this week. If he is able to play with an injection and kevlar to manage pain, he may be able to go in Week 17.
Kyler Murray | Right hamstring strain | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 17
Murray left with an aggravation of a prior hamstring strain, had his leg wrapped, and did not return to play. Kliff Kingsbury was not certain whether Murray would play in the final regular season game. If there's any limitation on Monday, expect Murray to be shut down for the season.
James Conner | Quad strain | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 17
There were no obvious injuries during Conner's snaps but he was ruled out after halftime with a thigh injury. Conner's injury is most likely a quad contusion. While the Steelers are playing for a playoff berth, it will be difficult for Conner to recover in time to play this week.
Follow Up Appointments
Dalvin Cook | Left shoulder injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 17
Alexander Mattison | Right high ankle sprain | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 17
The Vikings have clinched a wild card spot and have no incentive to risk further injury to Cook but there remains some mystery about his condition. Details on Cook's injury have yet to be reported. His prior injury was a right sternoclavicular sprain and he looked to be nearly fully recovered before his left shoulder injury last week.
Initially reported as a shoulder injury, the Vikings listed Cook as limited with a chest injury on last week's injury reports. It's possible Cook sustained the same injury on the other side, though multiple possibilities remain. Every indication is that Cook's Week 16 absence was more precaution than long-term concern. Expect the same approach in Week 17.
Mattison is somewhat more likely to see limited Week 17 duty than Cook but the Vikings may also choose a similar path of caution with him.
Derrick Henry | Hamstring strain | Week 12 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 17
After the Texans' Saturday win, the Titans had little incentive to play Henry in a game that had no bearing on their playoff tiebreaker scenarios. This week's matchup against Houston is a win-or-go-home scenario and Tennessee smartly gave Henry another week to rest and rehab. There is no indication Henry suffered a setback during practice as he was not listed on the game status report until after Houston's win. Henry can be expected to return to his usual workload this week.
Josh Jacobs | Right scapula fracture | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 17
Jacobs was held out of Oakland's Week 16 game as he continues to battle through a fracture in his shoulder blade. Had the Raiders lost on Sunday and been eliminated from playoff contention, it's likely Jacobs would have been shut down for the season.
Although they'll need help from three other teams, the Raiders' Week 16 win gives them a path to the playoffs. It's possible Jacobs will again attempt to battle through his injury for at least one more week.
Fast Track News and Notes
***Dwayne Haskins suffered a right high ankle sprain and did not return. He was immobilized in a boot after the game and is unlikely to play in Week 17.
***Myles Gaskin suffered a high ankle sprain. The injury appeared high grade and may include a fractured fibula. Gaskin will have an MRI on Monday but is unlikely to play in Week 17.
Injured Players on Active Roster
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Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster
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| Kyler Murray | Ari | Right hamstring strain | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | 2020 return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Dwayne Haskins | Was | Left high ankle sprain | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | 2020 return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Mason Rudolph | Pit | Left shoulder injury | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | 2020 return | Out Week 17 |
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Running Backs Injured | On the Active Roster
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Injury
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Date
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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Ten
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Hamstring strain
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Week 12
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Day-to-Day | Week 17 Return | Probable Week 17 | |
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Min
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Left shoulder injury
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Week 15
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Day-to-Day | Playoff Return | Doubtful Week 17 | |
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Min
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Right high ankle sprain
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Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Playoff Return | Doubtful Week 17 | |
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Bal
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Left calf injury
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Week 16
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Week-to-Week | Playoff Return | Out Week 17 | |
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Sea
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Hip injury
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Week 16
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Out for season | 2020 return | 2020 return | |
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Sea
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Arm fracture
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Week 16
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Out for season | 2020 return | 2020 return | |
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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 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 | |
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Pit
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Quad strain
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Week 16
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Awaiting Information | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 | |
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Mia
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Left high ankle sprain
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Week 16
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Awaiting Information | 2020 return | Out Week 17 | |
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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 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 | |
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Wide Receivers Injured | On the Active Roster
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Chris Godwin | TB | Left hamstring strain | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| D.J. Moore | Car | Concussion | Week 16 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Will Fuller V | Hou | Groin strain | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | Playoff return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle surgery | Late July | IR | 2020 return | Injured reserve |
| Demaryius Thomas | NYJ | Hamstring strain / Knee injury | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Nelson Agholor | Phi | Knee injury | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Allen Hurns | Mia | Shoulder injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Taylor Gabriel | Chi | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
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Tight Ends Injured | On the Active Roster
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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Notes
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| Rhett Ellison | NYG | Concussion | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
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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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| Lane Johnson | Phi | Left high ankle sprain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Duane Brown | Sea | Knee meniscectomy | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | Playoff Return? | Out Week 17 |
| Marcus Cannon | NE | Ankle injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Rob Havenstein | LAR | Meniscus injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Mike Remmers | NYG | Concussion | Week 16 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Morgan Moses | Was | Knee injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Bobby Massie | Chi | High ankle sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Rick Wagner | Det | Knee injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
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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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| Quenton Nelson | Ind | Concussion | Week 16 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Andrew Wylie | KC | Ankle injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
| Andrus Peat | NO | Forearm fracture | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
| Larry Warford | NO | Knee injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Xavier Su'a-Filo | Dal | Ankle and knee injuries | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
| Mike Iupati | Sea | Neck injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Russell Okung | LAC | Groin injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Richie Incognito | Oak | Ankle injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Ty Nsekhe | Buf | Right ankle injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Ron Leary | Den | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
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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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| Maurkice Pouncey | Pit | Left knee injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | 2020 return | Out Week 17 |
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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 | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Playoff return | Out Week 17 |
| Dee Ford | SF | Aggravated right hamstring strain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Playoff Return | Out Week 17 |
| Bud Dupree | Pit | Shoulder injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Olivier Vernon | Cle | Knee injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
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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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| Denico Autry | Ind | Concussion | Week 16 | Concussion protocol | 2020 return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Jeffery Simmons | Ten | Knee injury | Week 15 | Day-to-Day | Week 17 Return | Probable Week 17 |
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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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| Leighton Vander Esch | Dal | Cervical disc herniation | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Shaq Thompson | Car | Ankle injury | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Alec Ogletree | NYG | Back injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Benardrick McKinney | Hou | Concussion | Week 15 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Jahlani Tavai | Det | Right shoulder injury | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | 2020 return | Out Week 17 |
| Kiko Alonso | NO | Quadricep strain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
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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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| Vonn Bell | NO | Knee injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
| Jaquiski Tartt | SF | Rib injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
| Quandre Diggs | Sea | Ankle sprain | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Kenny Moore II | Ind | Knee injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Brian Poole | NYJ | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Ronald Darby | Phi | Aggravated hip flexor strain | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Will Jackson | Cin | Shoulder injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | 2020 return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Fabian Moreau | Was | Hamstring strain | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Quinton Dunbar | Was | Hamstring strain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
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Kickers Injured | On the Active Roster
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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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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 |
| Matthew Stafford | Det | Thoracic spine fractures | Week 9 | Injured reserve | IR | 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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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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Sea
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Left ACL reconstruction
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December 2019
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Injured reserve
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IR
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2020 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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Left MCL sprain
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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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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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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 | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Marvin Jones Jr | Det | Left ankle injury | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Calvin Ridley | Atl | Abdominal muscle strain | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Alshon Jeffery | Phi | Right Lisfranc reconstruction | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| 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 |
| Parris Campbell | Ind | Right foot fracture | Early December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
| Paul Richardson Jr | Was | Hamstring strain aggravation | Week 11 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
| Auden Tate | Cin | Left knee sprain | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
| Marquise Goodwin | SF | Right toe PRP / knee arthritis | Chronic | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Evan Engram | NYG | Left Lisfranc reconstruction | Late December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| 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 |
| Ryan Griffin | NYJ | Left high ankle sprain | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 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 | IR | 2020 return |
| Foster Moreau | Oak | Left knee sprain | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 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 |
| Ben Braunecker | Chi | Concussion | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 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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Injury
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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 | Returned to practice | Questionable 2019 return |
| Trent Brown | Oak | Pectoral strain | Week 13 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Greg Little | Car | Ankle injury | Week 12 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Chuma Edoga | NYJ | MCL sprain | Week 12 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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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| 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 |
| Brandon Scherff | Was | Elbow / shoulder injuries | Week 14 | Injured reserve | IR | 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 |
| James Carpenter | Atl | Concussion | Week 13 | Injured reserve | IR | 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 |
| Joe Noteboom | LAR | Right ACL reconstruction | Week 6 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W16 | 2020 return |
| Joe Dahl | Det | Back / knee injuries | Week 14 | Injured reserve | IR | 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 |
| Weston Richburg | SF | Right patellar tendon repair | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 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 |
| Ryan Kerrigan | Was | Right calf injury | Week 14 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Alex Okafor | KC | Pectoral tendon tear | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Emmanuel Ogbah | KC | Pectoral tendon tear | Week 10 | Injured reserve | 2020 return | 2020 return |
| Takk McKinley | Atl | Shoulder labrum repair | Late December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 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 |
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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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| Marcus Davenport | NO | Lisfranc repair | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Sheldon Rankins | NO | Ankle bone spur cleanup | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
| Mike Daniels | Det | Arm injury | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
| D.J. Jones | SF | High ankle sprain | Mid-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
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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 tendon repair | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Danny Trevathan | Chi | Left elbow dislocation | Week 10 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| 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 |
| Jarrad Davis | Det | Right high ankle sprain / Knee injury | Week 14 | 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 |
| Quincy Williams | Jac | Hand injury | December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Alex Anzalone | NO | Shoulder surgery | Late September 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Eligible to return W12 | Doubtful 2019 return |
| Raekwon McMillan | Mia | Hamstring strain | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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 |
| 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 |
| Desmond Trufant | Atl | Right forearm fracture | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 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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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | Left hip surgery | Mid-October 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | Ineligible to return | 2020 return |
| Adam Vinatieri | Ind | Left knee surgery | Mid-December 2019 | Injured reserve | IR | 2020 return |
| Ryan Succop | Ten | Right knee injury | Chronic | Injured reserve | IR | 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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