NOTE: This column is a living document through Tuesday morning. I'll be updating as needed after team press conferences, imaging reports, Monday Night Football injuries, etc. Major changes to the content will be noted in red.
Scroll to the bottom of this article for a quick look table of the week's most pressing injury situations and a review of players on injured reserve / PUP / NFI.
Footballguys will have close and detailed coverage of all injuries this season. Here's a look at my expected schedule. I will do my best to stick to this. Work and family responsibilities may sometimes cause brief delays.
Monday Injury Rounds: Posted Sunday night, updated through Tuesday AM. Detailed analysis of the week's injuries with table for quick review. Offensive injuries will be live Sunday night. Critical defensive and offensive line injuries will be added throughout the day on Monday. I'll be updating with news and analysis through Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday Injury Expectations: Posted late Wednesday and Thursday evening. Analysis of the practice participation report with a table including my projection of each injured player's likely game status. Will include discussion of any major breaking injury news.
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INJURY ROUNDS
Aaron Jones | Left MCL sprain | 3-6 Weeks
A source told Ian Rapoport the Packers believe Jones' injury to be a sprained MCL and he is "likely to miss some time." Jones will have an MRI on Monday to further define his injury but the early reports suggest the team is not concerned about a torn ACL or other season-ending injuries. Most mid-grade MCL sprains require a minimum of 2-4 weeks of rehab and recovery. Ultimately, if the only injury is an MCL sprain, Jones' return will be based on how long it takes his knee to regain stability on examination and when making cuts at speed. Week 12 is the most optimistic return date but unlikely. I'll update with any news on Monday.
***Monday Update: Adam Schefter is reporting Jones is "expected to be sidelined 3-6 weeks."
Jacoby Brissett | Concussion | Day-to-Day
Devonta Freeman | Concussion | Day-to-Day
Brissett was reportedly evaluated twice for a concussion before returning to the game, then immediately entered into the return-to-play protocol after reporting symptoms in the locker room after the game. It's not a great look for the league's in-game concussion evaluation protocol and the second questionable decision this week after the Seahawks allowed Russell Wilson to return to their game without proper evaluation.
Brissett will have two weeks to clear the return-to-protocol with the Indianapolis bye next week. Freeman won't have the benefit of the bye week and the Falcons may not be comfortable advancing him quickly through the return-to-play stages after a preseason concussion. Hopefully, both players recover without prolonged symptoms.
***Monday Update: Adam Schefter is reporting Freeman is doubtful this week and may not return for multiple weeks. I think it's too early to project a multiple-week absence for Freeman but it's not surprising to see Atlanta's medical staff planning a cautious approach to returning Freeman after his preseason injury.
Rob Kelley | Right MCL sprain / high ankle sprain | 3-4+ Weeks
Kelley suffered multiple injuries on the same tackle. Already likely in pain from what appeared to be a high ankle sprain, Kelley's knee was further stressed. He is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday after leaving the locker room on crutches with his ankle immobilized in a boot. It's possible Kelley will return sooner than 3-4 weeks but both injury mechanisms looked significant. Consider him doubtful for Week 12, then week-to-week at best.
***Monday Update: Ian Rapoport is reporting Kelley has both suspected injuries -- high ankle sprain and mid-grade MCL sprain. Rapoport did not provide a return-to-play estimate but expect a multiple-week absence.
***Tuesday Update: Kelley has been placed on injured reserve.
Ty Montgomery | Rib injury | Day-to-Day
Montgomery would not answer questions about his injury after the game but it is reasonable to speculate that Sunday's injury is related to the rib injury that limited him last month. There have been no reports on Montgomery's imaging studies or expected return. I'll have more after Monday's press conference.
Allen Hurns | Right knee injury | Awaiting Information
Hurns took a violent hit to the outside of his right knee late in the fourth quarter. There were no replays but Hurns said he was hit in the knee and the injury mechanism was most consistent with an MCL sprain. However, there were reports Hurns left the locker room with a boot on his foot while on crutches. That adds suspicion for a high ankle sprain or a higher fibula fracture. Hurns is unlikely to play this week. Hopefully, he's avoided a season-ending injury.
Others of Note: Sean Lee is likely to miss time with yet another aggravation of his lingering hamstring strain. Brett Hundley finished the game with despite suffering a hamstring strain and will be further evaluated on Monday. Will Fuller has a rib injury without a clear timetable for return. ***Monday Update: Fuller reportedly has cracked ribs and is likely to miss Week 11. Drew Stanton suffered a sprained knee but is tentatively expected to play this week.
FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS
Andrew Luck | Right shoulder labrum repair | Injured reserve
David Johnson | Wrist dislocation / fracture | Week-to-Week
Johnson will reportedly have his cast removed this week and begin rehabbing to regain strength and range of motion in his injured wrist. Bruce Arians was pessimistic about Johnson's chances at a 2018 recovery last week. That may eventually prove accurate, but Johnson wants to return. He won't need to be at full strength to return. What is necessary is that he shows an ability to play with a functional splint and the ability to protect himself from further injury. That could happen within the next 2-4 weeks or it may not be until 2018. But a return this season is absolutely possible.
Greg Olsen | Metatarsal fracture fixation | Week-to-Week
The Panthers will be on their bye this week but Olsen is eligible to return to practice. There have been consistent reports around the team expecting Olsen to return to the active roster around Week 12. He has been running and reconditioning for multiple weeks. If he proves football-ready quickly, there's a chance Olsen can return to his pre-injury role in Week 12.
Jameis Winston | Right AC sprain / deltoid contusion | Week-to-Week
Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht told the team's radio host Winston could "miss an extended period of time" and the team has "no timeline on this." That's likely not as concerning as it sounds. There's no indication Winston has an undisclosed injury or that his condition may require surgery. It can be difficult to put a reliable recovery timetable on AC injuries -- especially aggravated sprains. And don't underestimate how hard players fight not to miss games. Once a player misses a game, it's clear to them, the coaching staff, and fans, their injury is significant. Taking the necessary time to rehab becomes an easier sell. Don't expect Winston to return if there's any risk of aggravation or compensatory injury to any part of his throwing mechanism. I think he'll return this season but his return will be closer to 3-4 weeks than 1-2 weeks.
Jordan Reed | Hamstring strain | Week-to-Week
Reed was cleared to return to individual drills on Wednesday and Thursday last week, then did not practice on Friday. Instead of late week rest, the missed Friday practice was followed by Washington making Reed inactive on Sunday. It's not yet known whether Reed suffered a setback or the rest was part of his planned rehab. Either way, Reed should be considered questionable for Week 11.
Chris Hogan | Shoulder injury | Week-to-Week
Hogan was seen in the New England locker room on Monday in a sling over a week after his Week 8 shoulder injury. A sling on the shoulder is similar to a walking boot on the ankle -- it's difficult to completely immobilize a shoulder joint but a sling is a good approximation. It's very unlikely Hogan can progress to clearance for contact within 7-10 days of being in the sling. There were no specific timetables on Hogan's recovery reported. The most specific report was "a few weeks." It's unlikely Hogan will travel to Mexico City this week. There's an outside chance he'll be ready to return in Week 12.
Others of Note: Danny Woodhead could be returned to the active roster in Baltimore after three weeks of reconditioning. Corey Coleman and Dede Westbrook are also practicing with roster exemptions. Westbrook is likely to return to the active roster this week. Coleman may be another week away. Matt Forte remains week-to-week with swelling in his balky knee and will have a bye week to continue his recovery. Eddie Lacy had little chance of recovering from a groin strain for last Thursday night's game. We'll find out whether he has a longer-term injury this week.
INJURED PLAYERS ON ACTIVE ROSTER
Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
Quarterback | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Marcus Mariota | Ten | Left shoulder injury / Ankle sprain | W10 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Phillip Rivers | LAC | Concussion | W10 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Jameis Winston | TB | Right AC sprain | Deltoid contusion | W6 / W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | W12+ Return | |
Jacoby Brissett | Ind | Concussion | W10 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Brett Hundley | GB | Hamstring strain | W10 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Drew Stanton | Ari | Knee sprain | W10 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Running Backs Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
Running Back | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Aaron Jones | GB | MCL sprain | W10 | 3-6 Weeks | 4-6 Weeks | |
Devonta Freeman | Atl | Concussion | W10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | |
Rob Kelley | Was | MCL sprain / High ankle sprain | W10 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Ty Montgomery | GB | Rib injury | W10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Matt Forte | NYJ | Knee swelling | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Eddie Lacy | Sea | Groin strain | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Week 11+ Return | |
Danny Woodhead | Bal | Hamstring strain | W1 | Designated to Return W9 | Not on Active Roster | Day-to-Day | Week 11+ Return | Now practicing |
Terrance West | Bal | Calf strain | aggravation | W5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
C.J. Prosise | Sea | Ankle sprain | aggravation | W3 / W7 / W10 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Malcolm Brown | LAR | MCL sprain | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | Week 12+ Return | |
Wide Receivers Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
Wide Receiver | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Chris Hogan | NE | Shoulder injury | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Will Fuller | Hou | Rib injury | W10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Allen Hurns | Jac | Knee injury | W10 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | |
Corey Coleman | Cle | Hand fracture fixation | W2 | Designated to Return W10 | Not on Active Roster | Day-to-Day | Now practicing |
Curtis Samuel | Car | Right high ankle sprain | W10 | IR Likely | 2018 Return | |
Dede Westbrook | Jac | Core abdominal surgery | W1 | Designated to Return W9 | Not on Active Roster | Day-to-Day | Now practicing |
Kamar Aiken | Ind | Hamstring strain | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Tight Ends Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
Tight End | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Zach Ertz | Phi | Hamstring strain | W9 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Jordan Reed | Was | Right hamstring strain | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
George Kittle | SF | Ankle injury | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Niles Paul | Was | Concussion | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Erik Swoope | Ind | Arthroscopic knee surgery | PS W3 | Designated to Return W10 | Not on Active Roster | Week-to-Week | |
Offensive Line Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
Offensive Line | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Ryan Kalil | Car | Neck injury | W2 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Tyron Smith | Dal | Back injury | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Cordy Glenn | Buf | Foot / ankle injuries | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Trent Williams | Was | Recurrent patellar dislocation | W4 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Brandon Scherff | Was | MCL sprain | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Spencer Long | Was | Knee injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Shawn Lauvao | Was | Stinger | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Bryan Bulaga | GB | ACL tear | W9 | Awaiting IR move | Out for Season | 2018 Return | |
T.J. Lang | Det | Concussion | W9 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Joe Barksdale | SD | Foot injury | W5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Justin Pugh | NYG | Back injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Mike Remmers | Min | Concussion | W9 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Jeremiah Sirles | Min | Knee injury | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Tom Compton | Chi | Knee injury | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Kyle Long | Chi | Finger injury | W9 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Jeremy Parnell | Jac | Knee injury | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Luke Joeckel | Sea | Arthroscopic knee surgery | W5 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster | ||||||
Edge Players | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Everson Griffen | Min | Foot injury | W8 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Ezekiel Ansah | Det | Back injury | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Robert Quinn | LAR | Illness | W9 | Awaiting Information | Day-to-Day | |
John Simon | Ind | Brachial plexus injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | 3-4 Weeks | |
Defensive Line | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Damon Harrison | NYG | Ankle injury | W10 | Awaiting Information | Awaiting Information | |
Allen Bailey | KC | MCL sprain | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Solomon Thomas | SF | MCL sprain | W8 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Linebackers | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Sean Lee | Dal | Hamstring strain | W10 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | W13+ Return | |
Jamie Collins | Cle | MCL sprain | W10 | Out for Season | Out for Season | |
B.J. Goodson | NYG | Ankle injury | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Keenan Robinson | NYG | Quad strain | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Kevin Minter | Cin | Right elbow injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Danny Trevathan | Chi | Calf strain | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Duke Riley | Atl | Knee injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Defensive Backs | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Earl Thomas | Sea | Hamstring strain | W8 | Day-to-Day | Day-to-Day | |
Richard Sherman | Sea | Achilles tendon tear | W10 | Out for Season | Out for Season | IR move soon |
Morgan Burnett | GB | Groin injury | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Ronald Darby | Phi | Subtalar dislocation | W1 | Day-to-Day | 6-8+ Weeks | W11 Return | |
Kenny Vaccaro | NO | Groin injury | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Shawn Williams | Cin | Hamstring strain | W9 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
E.J. Gaines | Buf | Hamstring strain | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
Joe Haden | Pit | Fibula fracture | W10 | 3-6 Weeks | 3-6 Weeks | |
David Amerson | Oak | Foot injury | W7 | Week-to-Week | Week-to-Week | |
DeAngelo Hall | Was | Knee injury | W10 | MRI pending | Awaiting Information | |
Clayton Geathers | Ind | Cervical discectomy / fusion | Mid May | Removed from PUP | Not Yet on Active Roster | Returned to practice |
INJURED PLAYERS NOT ON ACTIVE ROSTER
Notable Quarterbacks on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
Quarterback | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Aaron Rodgers | GB | Right clavicle fracture | W6 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W15 | W15+ Return | |
Carson Palmer | Ari | Left arm fracture | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | W16+ Return | |
Sam Bradford | Min | Left knee bone bruise | W2 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Andrew Luck | Ind | Right shoulder labrum repair | Mid January | IR | 2018 Return | |
Deshaun Watson | Hou | ACL reconstruction | W9 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Ryan Tannehill | Mia | Left ACL reconstruction | Mid August | IR | 2018 Return | |
Chad Kelly | Den | Wrist surgery | April 2017 | NFI | 2018 Return | |
Notable Running Backs on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
Running Back | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
David Johnson | Ari | Wrist dislocation | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W10 | 8-10+ Weeks | |
Robert Turbin | Ind | Elbow dislocation | W6 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W15 | 8+ Weeks | |
Dalvin Cook | Min | Left ACL tear | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 2018 Return | |
Darren Sproles | Phi | Left ACL tear | Right arm fracture | W3 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W12 | 2018 Return | |
Chris Carson | Sea | Left high ankle sprain / fibula fracture | W4 | IR -Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 2018 Return | |
Donnel Pumphrey | Phi | Hamstring strain | W2 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W11 | 2018 Return | |
Jeremy Hill | Cin | Ankle injury | W9 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Spencer Ware | KC | PCL / LCL sprain | PS W4 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Kenneth Dixon | Bal | Meniscus repair | Late July | IR | 2018 Return | |
Joe Williams | SF | Ankle injury | PS W5 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Notable Wide Receivers on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
Wide Receiver | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Malcolm Mitchell | NE | Knee injury | PS | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W9 | Month-to-Month | |
Kevin White | Chi | Left scapula fracture | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W10 | 8+ Wks | |
Odell Beckham | NYG | Left high ankle sprain w/ fibula fracture | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
Allen Robinson | Jac | Left ACL tear | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W10 | 2018 Return | |
Brandon Marshall | NYG | Left medial ankle sprain | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
Chris Conley | KC | Left Achilles tear | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
Dwayne Harris | NYG | Metatarsal fracture | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
Pierre Garcon | SF | Cervical neck fracture | W9 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Julian Edelman | NE | ACL tear | PS W4 | IR | 6-9 Months | 2018 Return | |
Cameron Meredith | Chi | ACL/MCL tear | PS W4 | IR | 6-9 Months | 2018 Return | |
Quincy Enunwa | NYJ | Cervical discectomy and fusion | Late August 2017 | IR | 6-9 Months | 2018 Return | |
Carlos Henderson | Den | Left thumb ligament repair | Mid-August 2017 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Tajae Sharpe | Ten | Foot injury | Chronic | IR | 2018 Return | |
Notable Tight Ends on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
Tight End | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Greg Olsen | Car | Foot fracture fixation | W2 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W11 | 8-12 Weeks | Targeting W12 Return |
Rico Gathers | Dal | Concussion | PS W3 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W9 | Week-to-Week | |
Tyler Eifert | Cin | Back injury | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
Zach Miller | Chi | Right knee dislocation | W8 | IR | 12+ Months | |
Ryan Griffin | Hou | Concussion | W9 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Crockett Gillmore | Bal | MCL reconstruction | Early August | IR | 2018 Return | |
Jake Butt | Den | ACL reconstruction | December 2016 | NFI | 2018 Return | |
Notable Offensive Line on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
Offensive Line | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Mike Iupati | Ari | Elbow surgery | PS | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W12 | 8+ Weeks | |
Zach Strief | NO | MCL sprain aggravation | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 6+ Weeks | |
Jack Mewhort | Ind | Knee surgery | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
Jason Peters | Phi | Right torn ACL / MCL | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
Joe Thomas | Cle | Torn triceps tendon | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
Marshal Yanda | Bal | Ankle fracture | W2 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W11 | 2018 Return | |
Matt Slauson | LAC | Torn biceps | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
Deyshawn Bond | Ind | Quadriceps tendon tear | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 2018 Return | |
D.J. Humphries | Ari | MCL sprain / Patellar dislocation | W10 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Menelik Watson | Den | Foot injury | W9 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Rees Odhiambo | Sea | Hand injury | W9 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Weston Richburg | NYG | Concussion | W4 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Josh Garnett | SF | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Early August | IR | 2018 Return | |
George Fant | Sea | ACL tear / likely multi-ligament injury | PS W3 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Alex Lewis | Bal | Shoulder labral tear | PS W2 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Forrest Lamp | LAC | ACL tear | Early August | IR | 2018 Return | |
Nico Siragusa | Bal | Knee dislocation | ACL/MCL/PCL tear | Early August | IR | 2018 Return | |
Notable Defensive Players on PUP/NFI/IR | ||||||
Edge Players | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
J.J. Watt | Hou | Right tibial plateau fracture fixation | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
Whitney Mercilus | Hou | Pectoral tendon tear | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
Cliff Avril | Sea | Brachial plexus injury | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W15 | 2018 Return | |
Noah Spence | TB | Shoulder labrum repair | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
Markus Golden | Ari | ACL tear | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 2018 Return | |
Kerry Hyder | Det | Left Achilles tear | PS W2 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Trent Murphy | Was | ACL reconstruction / MCL sprain | PS W2 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Derek Rivers | NE | ACL / LCL tear | PS W3 | IR | 9-12 Months | 2018 Return | |
Defensive Line | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Jared Crick | Den | Back injury | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W10 | 10-12 Weeks | |
Arik Armstead | SF | Fractured hand | W6 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W15 | 8 Weeks | |
Henry Anderson | Ind | Fractured larynx | W9 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Haloti Ngata | Det | Biceps tear | W5 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W14 | 2018 Return | |
Jonathan Allen | Was | Lisfranc sprain | W6 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W15 | 8+ Weeks | |
Malik McDowell | Sea | Concussion / Facial injuries | Late July | NFI | ? 2017 Return | |
Dominique Easley | LAR | ACL reconstruction | Early August | IR | 2018 Return | |
Linebackers | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Jerrell Freeman | Chi | Pectoral tendon tear | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W10 | Month-to-Month | |
Dont'a Hightower | NE | Pectoral tendon tear | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
Mason Foster | Was | Shoulder labrum repair | W7 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W16 | 2018 Return | |
Alex Anzalone | NO | Shoulder dislocation | W4 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W13 | 2018 Return | |
Jordan Hicks | Phi | Achilles tear | W8 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Raekwon McMillan | Mia | ACL reconstruction | PS W2 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Edwin Jackson | Ind | Undisclosed | IR | 2018 Return | ||
Tank Carder | Cle | ACL reconstruction | PS W4 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Malcolm Smith | SF | Pectoral tendon tear | PS W1 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Defensive Backs | Team | Injury | Date | Player/Team Says | FBGs Expects | Notes |
Quintin Demps | Chi | Fractured arm | W3 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W12 | 6-10+ Weeks | |
Eric Berry | KC | Left Achilles tear | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W9 | 2018 Return | |
Jason Verrett | LAC | ACL reconstruction | W1 | IR - Return Eligible | Eligible W11 | 2018 Return | |
Tyvon Branch | Ari | ACL reconstruction | W10 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Gareon Conley | Oak | Shin injury | PS / W4 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Jimmie Ward | SF | Forearm fracture | W8 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Jaquiski Tartt | SF | Forearm fracture | W9 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Malik Hooker | Ind | ACL / MCL tear | W7 | IR | 2018 Return | |
Sidney Jones | Phi | Achilles repair | March 2017 | NFI | 2018 Return |
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