NFL Injuries - Page 118

The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers will battle in a must-win affair for both sides on Thursday night. Raiders star running back Josh Jacobs is listed as questionable to play with a quad injury, but NFL insider Ian Rapoport said Jacobs’ status is officially out for the game and Zamir White is listed […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon was able to reveal more about the thumb issue he is battling ahead of Week 15, including when it occurred and the severity of the injury. After Packers head coach Matt LaFleur declined to confirm whether Dillon broke the thumb on his right hand in the Monday Night […]

The Alexander Mattison injury update for the Minnesota Vikings Week 15 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals is not good, as the running back is officially out for the game. Mattison suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of the Vikings’ ugly 3-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. The RB hasn’t […]

There is good news and bad news on the TJ Watt concussion protocol front. The good news is he has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and is presumably healthy and ready to play when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. The bad news is there is still controversy about how […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ bid for a surprising postseason appearance in 2023 took a hit today, when Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that former All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor wouldn’t be able to return for an important late-season matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday afternoon, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Jonathan Taylor […]

Kansas City Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco missed practice again on Thursday as he continues to nurse a shoulder injury, per Adam Teicher. Pacheco has not practiced or played since Week 13 when the Chiefs fell to the Green Bay Packers. He was ejected in the final minute of that game for throwing a […]

The latest CJ Gardner-Johnson injury update is that the defensive back is ready to return from the torn pectoral injury and subsequent surgery that happened in the Detroit Lions’ Week 2 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While the DB is now officially medically cleared, don’t expect to see him in the Lions’ Week 15 […]

The Houston Texans didn’t just lose to the New York Jets on the road this week, but lost both of their 2023 first-round rookies to fourth-quarter injuries. Quarterback C.J. Stroud sustained a concussion and is now in concussion protocol. On top of Stroud’s injury, defensive end Will Anderson Jr. suffered a high-ankle sprain. Anderson Jr. […]

With the Miami Dolphins set to battle the New York Jets in Week 15, running back De’Von Achane is reportedly dealing with a toe injury, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Achane has impressed in 2023. Injuries have unfortunately played a role in his season, but Achane’s been a pivotal part of Miami’s offense […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers cling to a wild card spot in the crowded AFC playoff picture, their Week 15 outlook received a big boost with Wednesday’s news concerning T.J. Watt. The star edge rusher, who entered the NFL’s protocol for concussions after taking a knee to the facemask from the New England Patriots’ Ezekiel Elliott […]

Already down quarterback Justin Herbert, the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense lost another key contributor when news broke on Wednesday about wide receiver Keenan Allen’s injury update. Allen, dealing with a heel injury, will not suit up for L.A.’s Thursday night game against the Las Vegas Raiders, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. In Week 14’s […]

The New Orleans Saints find themselves in the thick of the NFC South race as one of three 6-7 teams in the division with four weeks left in the regular season. Health goes a long way in preserving a team’s playoff hopes this time of year and the Saints have dealt with plenty of injuries […]

Either Robert Saleh didn’t have any updates about a possible Aaron Rodgers return to the New York Jets this season, or perhaps he wasn’t interested in sharing information. But reporters were left trying to read the tea leaves for specifics about the 40-year-old’s comeback from a ruptured Achilles. When asked if Rodgers will be more […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are still alive in the AFC playoff hunt even with Joe Burrow being out for the rest of the season. In Week 15, they face the Minnesota Vikings, who announced they will start Nick Mullens and bench Josh Dobbs. The Bengals also had injury concerns regarding star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, although […]

In what was supposed to be the season when the Chargers finally put things together and established themselves as a true AFC contender, now everything appears to be coming apart at the seams. In the Chargers last loss, a 24-7 beatdown at the hands of the surging Denver Broncos, Los Angeles lost franchise quarterback Justin […]

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. reportedly had arthroscopic surgery on his knee this morning and will miss the remainder of the season, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. The injury to Jedrick Wills Jr. is just the latest in a season full of them for the Browns. This is the third offensive […]

Justin Herbert suffered a brutal finger injury in Week 14 and it appears it will end his season. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback is set for surgery on Tuesday and won’t play again in 2023. Per Tom Pelissero: “Now official: Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert is undergoing season-ending surgery today on the fractured right index finger […]

The Seattle Seahawks 2023 season looks like it’s starting to go off the rails, but even amidst the turmoil, arguably the brightest spot of the season for Seattle has been the immediate and legitimate production of rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Seattle selected Witherspoon, a consensus 2022 All-American at Illinois, with the 5th overall pick in […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill played just 33 snaps in the team’s loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football after suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter, and he revealed that a text from his wife during halftime inspired him to return to the game in the third quarter. “When it […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill had to leave the field during their Week 14 Monday Night Football showdown with the Tennessee Titans due to a lower-body injury. Hill suffered the injury late in the first quarter after he was taken down by Sean Murphy-Bunting while trying to run with the ball. Video replays of […]

Injuries sustained in Week 14, regardless of severity, will hit differently among fans. Every game is crucial in what is largely a crowded NFL, meaning that the absence of a key player can significantly impact a team’s postseason outlook. This past Sunday’s list of afflictions, which is unfortunately headlined by Justin Jefferson, Justin Herbert and […]

The Washington Commanders can’t catch a break this season, even on their bye week. Despite not playing in Week 14 the team announced on Monday that linebacker Jamin Davis will now be out for the season after undergoing surgery for his shoulder injury. “Commanders LB Jamin Davis will undergo shoulder surgery for an injury he […]

The latest Justin Jefferson injury update after the superstar wide receiver left the Minnesota Vikings’ ugly 3-0 Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders (and went to the hospital) with a scary-sounding chest injury, is that Jefferson is day-to-day and could play in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley understands that Justin Herbert is a franchise quarterback. Herbert, who is currently dealing with a finger injury, isn’t expected to play Thursday versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Staley commented on Herbert’s injury, via Daniel Popper of The Athletic. “All of our focus has got to be on his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reportedly ruled quarterback Kenny Pickett out for Week 15, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Pickett is battling an ankle injury and will miss Saturday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Steelers were most recently defeated by the New England Patriots, losing 21-18 with Mitch Tribusky, who will start this […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will not have Justin Herbert under center in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders at home due to an injury he suffered in Week 14’s loss to the Denver Broncos, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert is not expected to play Thursday night vs the Raiders due […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a finger injury Sunday. The Chargers ended up losing their game against the Denver Broncos by a final score of 24-7, seeing their record fall to 5-8 for the season. It was a crushing defeat and Herbert addressed being forced out of the game with the injury after […]

Justin Jefferson’s Week 14 return didn’t go the way he or the Minnesota Vikings likely hoped. The Vikings’ star wide receiver took the field for the first time in two months on Sunday after missing seven games with a hamstring injury, an exciting prospect for a Minnesota team in the thick of the NFC playoff […]

The Dallas Cowboys destroyed the Philadelphia Eagles, 33-13, Sunday night at home, but it was not entirely rosy for them from start to finish. For one, Dallas defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins was carted off the field in the third period because of a lower-body injury. The good news for Hankins and the Cowboys is that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers might be in trouble. Yes, they lost to the Denver Broncos, dropping to 5-8 for the season. However, they have more problems stemming from the loss. Star quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a finger injury during the loss. Herbert was forced to exit the game in the second quarter, with Easton Stick […]

The Seattle Seahawks got a surprise — or in the words of head coach Pete Carroll, “a jolt” — when quarterback Geno Smith suffered an unfortunate groin injury so close to Week 14’s matchup versus a powerhouse in the form of the San Francisco 49ers (h/t Greg Bell of The News Tribune). What was the […]

Week 14 brought another San Francisco 49ers win. But the team wasn’t content with the victory, making a roster move after the game aimed at shoring up the team’s secondary for what it hopes will be a lengthy playoff run. On Sunday night, the 49ers inked cornerback Jason Verrett to their practice squad, per Bleacher […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith wanted to play on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. According to head coach Pete Carroll, Smith did everything he could to be ready. But ultimately, the QB was made inactive as Carroll turned to backup Drew Lock in a 28-16 loss. Carroll detailed the pre-game routine Smith went through […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert reportedly will have an MRI tomorrow on his fractured right index finger to determine how long he will be out for, and if he will be able to return this season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Justin Herbert left Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos for the […]

The Baltimore Ravens won on Sunday in about as dramatic a fashion as you’ll see in an NFL game. But John Harbaugh and the Ravens are still holding their breath as they await news on the health of star safety Kyle Hamilton. Hamilton left the thrilling 37-31 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams after […]

Tylan Wallace became an instant Baltimore Ravens hero on Sunday, thanks to his game-winning punt return touchdown in overtime versus the Los Angeles Rams at home. Wallace made sure to take full advantage of the opportunity he was given by head coach John Harbaugh after Devin Duvernay suffered an injury that ended Pro Bowl returner’s […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that quarterback CJ Stroud will be in the concussion protocol after suffering an injury in their Week 14 game against the New York Jets. Stroud left Sunday’s showdown late into the fourth quarter after sustaining a head injury. He was immediately brought to the locker room and ruled […]

In another instance of “The New York Jets cannot have anything nice”, wide receiver Garrett Wilson was seen with a large bandage wrapped around his right elbow following the team’s surprising 30-6 victory over the Houston Texans. “It’s tough,” Wilson conceded when asked about the injury, courtesy of SNY’s Connor Hughes. “It’s definitely bothering me.” […]

The New York Jets came out of nowhere and smashed the Houston Texans for an impressive 30-6 win. Zach Wilson let it rip throwing for 301 yards and two touchdowns. The win keeps New York in the playoff race, which means the hope of an Aaron Rodgers’ return is still alive. However, head coach Robert […]