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Monday Injury Rounds: Week 10

Jene Bramel's Monday Injury Rounds: Week 10
By Jene Bramel, November 7, 2021

Monday Injury Rounds: Week 10
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Injury Rounds

Chase Edmonds | Left ankle injury | 3-6 weeks | Out Week 10

Edmonds had a defender land on his left lower leg on the first Cardinals' offensive play. He did not return.

There was only a single television angle of Edmonds' carry and no clear view of the injury. As he limped off the field, Edmonds seemed to indicate he was hit on the outside of the leg. His inability to return is suspicious for more than a low ankle sprain. The Cardinals did not update Edmonds' status after the game.

I'll update with more information on Monday.

Monday update: An MRI today confirmed a high ankle sprain for Edmonds. Both Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport are reporting a multiple-week recovery timetable. Rapoport tweeted Edmonds is "likely to land on injured reserve."

Follow Up Appointments

Kyler Murray | Left high ankle sprain | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 10

Murray was not able to practice last week and was likely never close to playing despite being labeled a game-time decision.

Jay Glazer described Murray's ankle injury as a 1-3 week condition. Video replay of Murray's injury showed an injury to the inside of his foot consistent with a high ankle sprain. Murray was out of his walking boot by the end of the week and looks to be making progress in rehab. It's still questionable whether Murray will be available this week. If he's unable to practice or has any setbacks, the Cardinals' Week 12 bye could be an important signpost.

Monday update: Kliff Kingsbury told reporters he did not "have a feel" for Murray's Week 10 status yet and said they'd re-evaluate on Wednesday.

James Robinson | Heel contusion | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 10

There is no clear video of Robinson's injury along Seattle's sideline in Week 8. The Jaguars say Robinson suffered a heel contusion. Described as a pain tolerance issue, Robinson tried to practice on Friday but was unable to go. There doesn't appear to be any local concern for a longer-term absence. He's likely more probable than questionable but watch midweek practice participation for confirmation.

Fast Track News and Notes

***Aaron Rodgers will not be able to come off the COVID-reserve list until Saturday. It's likely the team will clear him to return immediately despite being unable to practice or participate in walkthroughs.

***Tua Tagovailoa has a small fracture in the middle finger of his throwing hand. The Dolphins were hopeful he would play on Sunday but he was too limited to throw. It's possible he may miss this week but Miami sounds confident he'll recover in time to play.

***Zach Wilson has a chance to return to practice this week. He will be competing with Mike White for the starting job.

Currently on Injured Reserve / PUP / NFI

Russell Wilson | Fractured finger / tendon injury | Eligible Week 10 | Target = Week 10+ | Probable Week 10

Wilson was already throwing light passes over short distances within 48 hours of having the pin removed from his finger. He set Week 10 as his target immediately after surgery. If he continues to make progress over the next 72 hours, he'll likely be cleared to play. Range of motion and grip strength remain the primary hurdles.

Monday update: Wilson was cleared to return to full activity by his surgeon. Expect him to return this week.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire | Right MCL sprain | Eligible Week 9 | Target Week 11+ | Doubtful Week 10

Late last week, Andy Reid said Edwards-Helaire was another week or two from returning. Week 11 may still be possible but the Chiefs' Week 12 bye could push the team to give Edwards-Helaire extra time to recondition.

Michael Thomas | Syndesmosis / deltoid ligament repair | Eligible Week 7 - Remains on PUP | 2022 return

Thomas reportedly suffered a new and different ankle injury during rehab recently. He posted he would be unable to return this season. It's unclear what the new injury may be. We'll continue to follow the story closely this offseason.

Chris Carson | Cervical neck condition | Eligible Week 10 - Remains on IR | Target = Week 10+ | Doubtful Week 10

Carson wants to return to practice this week as the Seahawks return from their bye. He'll have to convince the team's medical staff he can protect himself and then avoid any aggravation of the inflammation that limited him early in the season. Consider him to the doubtful side of questionable for Week 10.

Logan Thomas | Right hamstring strain | Eligible Week 8 - Remains on IR | Target Week 10 | Probable Week 10

Thomas is likely to return to practice this week. Watch for details on his recovery to determine whether he can return in a limited or full role in Week 10.

Michael Gallup | Calf strain | Eligible Week 5 - Designated to return Week 8 | Target Week 10 | Probable Week 10

Gallup must be activated this week and reports suggest he'll be ready to play.

Will Fuller | Finger fracture | Eligible Week 8 - Remains on IR | Target Week 11+ | Doubtful Week 10

Fuller doesn't appear close to returning according to local beat writers. He's doubtful to be activated this week.

Ryan Fitzpatrick | Right hip subluxation | Eligible Week 5 - Remains on IR | Out Week 9 | Target = Week 12+

Fitzpatrick remains on crutches and is likely at least a month from returning to practice. Do not be surprised if he's not cleared to return in 2021.

Injured Players by Position

Quarterbacks
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Current Status
FBG Expectation
W10 Availability
Kyler Murray Ari Left ankle injury Week 8 Week-to-Week Week 10+ return Questionable
Aaron Rodgers GB COVID+ Nov 3 Day-to-Day Week 10 return Questionable
Tua Tagovailoa Mia Right third finger fracture Week 8 Day-to-Day Week 10+ return Questionable
Trevor Lawrence Jac Ankle sprain Week 9 Day-to-Day Week 10 return Probable
Mike White NYJ Right forearm nerve contusion Week 9 Day-to-Day Week 10 return Probable
Zach Wilson NYJ Right PCL sprain Week 7 Week-to-Week Week 10++ return Doubtful
Sam Darnold Car Right shoulder injury Week 8 Day-to-Day Week 10+ return Questionable
Drew Lock Den COVID+ Nov 7 Day-to-Day Week 11 return Doubtful
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Russell Wilson Sea Fractured finger / tendon injury Week 5 IR - Eligible Week 10 Week 10+ return Questionable
Ryan Fitzpatrick Was Right hip subluxation Week 1 IR - Eligible Week 5 Week 12+ return IR
Running Backs
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Current Status
FBG Expectation
W10 Availability
Ezekiel Elliott Dal Right knee contusion Chronic Day-to-Day Week 10 return Probable
Saquon Barkley NYG Left ankle injury Week 5 Week-to-Week Week 11 return Bye
Devontae Booker NYG Hip injury Week 9 Day-to-Day Week 11 return Bye
Chase Edmonds Ari Left ankle injury Week 9 Week-to-Week Week 14+ return Out
James Robinson Jac Heel contusion Week 8 Day-to-Day Week 10+ return Questionable
Damien Harris NE Concussion Week 9 Concussion protocol Week 10+ return Questionable
Rhamondre Stevenson NE Concussion Week 9 Concussion protocol Week 10+ return Questionable
Zack Moss Buf Concussion Week 9 Concussion protocol Week 10+ return Questionable
Latavius Murray Bal Left ankle injury Week 6 Week-to-Week Week 10+ return Questionable
Jamaal Williams Det Hip injury Week 7 Week-to-Week Week 10 return Probable
Tevin Coleman NYJ Hamstring strain Week 7 Week-to-Week Week 10+ return Questionable
Ty Montgomery NO Hamstring strain Week 8 Week-to-Week Week 10+ return Questionable
Justin Jackson LAC Groin strain Week 8 Week-to-Week Week 10+ return Questionable
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Derrick Henry Ten Fifth metatarsal fracture Week 8 IR - Eligible Week 12 Week 17+ return IR
Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC Right MCL sprain Week 5 IR - Eligible Week 9 Week 10+ return Doubtful
Chris Carson Sea Cervical neck condition Chronic IR - Eligible Week 10 Week 10+ return Doubtful
Miles Sanders Phi Left ankle sprain Week 7 IR - Eligible Week 11 Week 11+ return IR
Kareem Hunt Cle Left calf strain Week 6 IR - Eligible Week 10 Week 10++ return IR
Tarik Cohen Chi Right ACL reconstruction Sep-2020 Reserve - PUP Week 11+ return PUP
Malcolm Brown Mia Quad injury Week 7 IR _ Eligible Week 11 Week 11+ return IR
Wide Receivers Injured
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Current Status
FBG Expectation
W10 Availability
DeAndre Hopkins Ari Hamstring strain Week 8 Day-to-Day Week 10+ return Questionable
A.J. Green Ari COVID+ Nov 3 Day-to-Day Week 10 return Probable
Antonio Brown TB Ankle injury Week 6 Week-to-Week Week 11+ return Doubtful
Corey Davis NYJ Hip injury Week 8 Week-to-Week Week 10 return Probable
Sterling Shepard NYG Quad strain Week 8 Awaiting information Week 11+ return Bye
Curtis Samuel Was Aggravated groin strain Week 5 Week-to-Week Week 10+ return Doubtful
Dyami Brown Was Right knee injury Week 7 Week-to-Week Week 10+ return Questionable
T.Y. Hilton Ind Concussion Week 8 Concussion protocol Week 10+ return Questionable
Sammy Watkins Bal Hamstring strain Week 5 Week-to-Week Week 10 return Probable
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Calvin Ridley Atl Behavioral health Week 9 NFI - Eligible Week 12 Week 12+ return NFI
Will Fuller Mia Finger fracture Week 4 IR - Eligible Week 8 Week 10+ return Doubtful
DeVante Parker Mia Hamstring strain Chronic IR - Eligible Week 12 Week 12+ return IR
Michael Gallup Dal Calf strain Week 1 IR - DTR Week 8 Week 9 return Probable
Quintez Cephus Det Left clavicle fixation Week 5 IR - Eligible Week 10 Late 2021 return IR
Dante Pettis NYG Shoulder injury Week 9 IR - Eligible Week 13 Week 13+ return IR
Scott Miller TB Toe sprain Week 4 IR - Eligible Week 7 Week 10++ return IR
Dee Eskridge Sea Concussion Week 1 IR - Eligible Week 8 Week 9++ return IR
Tight Ends Injured
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Current Status
FBG Expectation
W10 Availability
Rob Gronkowski TB Back spasms Week 8 Day-to-Day Week 10 return Probable
Dawson Knox Buf Right hand fracture Week 6 Week-to-Week Week 10+ return Questionable
Noah Fant Den COVID+ Nov 2 Day-to-Day Week 10 return Probable
Albert Okwuegbunam Den Knee injury Week 8 Day-to-Day Week 10+ return Questionable
Eric Ebron Pit Hamstring strain Week 8 Week-to-Week Week 10+ return Questionable
Jonnu Smith NE Shoulder injury Chronic Day-to-Day Week 10+ return Questionable
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Logan Thomas Was Right hamstring strain Week 4 IR - Eligible Week 8 Week 10 return Probable
Blake Jarwin Dal Hip injury Week 8 IR - Eligible Week 12 Week 12+ return IR
James OShaughnessy Jac Right high ankle sprain Week 2 IR - Eligible Week 6 Week 8+ return IR
Nick Boyle Bal Knee injury Nov-2020 IR - DTR Week 7 Week 8+ return IR

Injured Players Not Expected to Return in 2021

Notable Quarterbacks on PUP or NFI or IR
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Current Status
 Eligible to Return
FBG Return Target
Jameis Winston NO Left ACL / MCL injury Nov-2021 IR - Week 8 Week 12 2022 return
Notable Running Backs on PUP or NFI or IR
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Current Status
 Eligible to Return
FBG Return Target
Cam Akers LAR Right Achilles repair Jul-2021 Reserve - NFI Week 7 2022 return
J.K. Dobbins Bal Left ACL reconstruction+ Aug-2021 IR - Aug 2021 2022 2022 return
Gus Edwards Bal ACL reconstruction Sep-2021 IR - Week 1 Week 4 2022 return
Justice Hill Bal Achilles repair Sep-2021 IR - Week 1 Week 4 2022 return
Raheem Mostert SF Knee microfracture surgery Sep-2021 IR - Week 2 Week 5 2022 return
Travis Etienne Jac Left Lisfranc repair Aug-2021 IR - Aug 2021 2022 2022 return
James White NE Right hip injury Sep-2021 IR - Sep 2021 Week 7 2022 return
Darrynton Evans Ten Knee injury Oct-2021 IR - Oct 2021 2022 2022 return
Kylin Hill GB Right ACL tear Nov-2021 IR - Week 8 Week 12 2022 return
Notable Wide Receivers on PUP or NFI or IR
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Current Status
 Eligible to Return
FBG Return Target
Michael Thomas NO Syndesmosis/deltoid repair Jun-2021 Reserve-PUP Week 7 2022 return
JuJu Smith-Schuster Pit Right shoulder labrum repair Oct-2021 IR - Week 5 Week 10 2022 return
D.J. Chark Jac Left ankle fracture Oct-2021 IR - Week 4 Week 9 2022 return
Parris Campbell Ind Left foot surgery Oct-2021 IR - Week 6 Week 10 2022 return
K.J. Hamler Den Left ACL tear Sep-2021 IR - Week 3 Week 7 2022 return
Notable Tight Ends on PUP or NFI or IR
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Current Status
 Eligible to Return
Photos provided by Imagn Images
Tags Injuries Cam Akers Saquon Barkley Devontae Booker Nick Boyle Antonio Brown Dyami Brown Malcolm Brown Parris Campbell Chris Carson Quintez Cephus D.J. Chark Jr Tevin Coleman Sam Darnold Corey Davis J.K. Dobbins Eric Ebron Chase Edmonds Clyde Edwards-Helaire Gus Edwards Ezekiel Elliott Dee Eskridge Travis Etienne Jr. Darrynton Evans Noah Fant Ryan Fitzpatrick Will Fuller V Michael Gallup A.J. Green Rob Gronkowski KJ Hamler Damien Harris Derrick Henry Justice Hill Kylin Hill T.Y. Hilton DeAndre Hopkins Kareem Hunt Justin Jackson Blake Jarwin Dalton Keene Dawson Knox Trevor Lawrence Drew Lock Scotty Miller Ty Montgomery II Zack Moss Raheem Mostert Kyler Murray Latavius Murray Albert Okwuegbunam James O'Shaughnessy DeVante Parker Dante Pettis Calvin Ridley James Robinson Aaron Rodgers Curtis Samuel Miles Sanders Sterling Shepard Irv Smith Jr. Jonnu Smith JuJu Smith-Schuster Rhamondre Stevenson Tua Tagovailoa Logan Thomas Michael Thomas Robert Tonyan Jr Sammy Watkins James White Mike White Jamaal Williams Maxx Williams Russell Wilson Zach Wilson Jameis Winston

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