Whether you’re looking to set your fantasy lineup or merely keep up with your team, it’s important to follow injuries across the league. We’re tracking every ailment that could impact a player’s Week 5 status.
Bye weeks: Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers
Thursday, Oct. 8
TNF inactives announced
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: QB Ryan Griffin, WR Chris Godwin, WR Justin Watson, WR Josh Pearson, RB LeSean McCoy, OG Aaron Stinnie, DL Khalil Davis
Chicago Bears: S Deon Bush, S Sherrick McManis, OL Arlington Hambright, NT Daniel McCullers, WR Riley Ridley, LB Trevis Gipson
Cardinals’ injury report
Did not practice: TE Darrell Daniels (thigh), LB Devon Kennard (calf), DE Jordan Phillips
Limited: CB Dre Kirkpatrick (calf), S Chris Banjo (hamstring)
Jets’ injury report
Did not practice: T Mekhi Becton (shoulder), QB Sam Darnold (right shoulder), WR Breshad Perriman (ankle), RB Frank Gore (non-injury)
Limited: S Ashtyn Davis (groin), WR Chris Hogan (ribs, knee), CB Blessuan Austin (calf), LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder, calf), DL John Franklin-Myers (foot)
Panthers’ injury report
Did not practice: CB Eli Apple (hamstring)
Limited: TE Chris Manhertz (ankle)
Falcons’ injury report
Did not practice: S Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion), WR Julio Jones (hamstring), C Alex Mack (wrist)
Limited: S Ricardo Allen (elbow), DT Marlon Davidson (knee), DT Grady Jarrett (hip), DE Takkarist McKinley (groin), S Keanu Neal (hamstring), WR Calvin Ridley (thigh, knee)
Bengals’ injury report
Did not practice: John Ross III (illness)
Limited: CB Mackensie Alexander (hamstring), DT Geno Atkins (shoulder), LB Markus Bailey (neck), RB Joe Mixon (shin), T Jonah Williams (shoulder)
Ravens’ injury report
Did not practice: QB Lamar Jackson (knee/illness), G Tyre Phillips (shoulder), RB Mark Ingram (non-injury), DT Brandon Williams (non-injury)
Limited: TE Nick Boyle (thigh), CB Marcus Peters (thigh), CB Jimmy Smith (knee), S Anthony Levine (abdomen), WR Chris Moore (thigh, finger), T Ronnie Stanley (shoulder), TE Mark Andrews (thigh)
Colts’ injury report
Did not practice: T Anthony Castonzo (rib), LB Darius Leonard (groin), LB Anthony Walker (ankle)
Limited: CB T.J. Carrie (hamstring)
Browns’ injury report
Did not practice: LB Tae Davis (elbow), DT Larry Ogunjobi (abdomen)
Limited: WR Odell Beckham (toe), DE Adrian Clayborn (hip), RB Kareem Hunt (groin), LB Jacob Phillips (knee), C J.C. Tretter (knee), CB Greedy Williams (shoulder), DT Sheldon Richardson (thigh), S Karl Joseph (hamstring)
Jaguars’ injury report
Did not practice: DE Josh Allen (knee), CB D.J. Hayden (hamstring), T Will Richardson (illness), DE Adam Gotsis (not injury related), DT Abry Jones (not injury related), TE James O’Shaughnessy (not injury related)
Limited: DT Daniel Ekuale (ankle), WR Laviska Shenault (hamstring), S Jarrod Wilson (hamstring), TE Tyler Eifert (not injury related), CB C.J. Henderson (shoulder), LB Myles Jack (ankle), T Cam Robinson (knee)
Texans’ injury report
Did not practice: LB Peter Kalambayi (hamstring)
Limited: TE Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion), LB Dylan Cole (knee), DT Brandon Dunn (elbow), RB Buddy Howell (hamstring), LB Benardrick McKinney (shoulder), T Laremy Tunsil (shoulder)
Raiders’ injury report
Did not practice: DT Maliek Collins (shoulder, illness), WR Bryan Edwards (ankle, foot)
Limited: T Trent Brown (calf), WR Rico Gafford (hamstring), CB Lamarcus Joyner (ribs), LB Nick Kwiatkoski (pectoral), CB Nevin Lawson (ankle), CB Keisean Nixon (hamstring), TE Darren Waller (knee), T Sam Young (groin, knee)
Chiefs’ injury report
Did not practice: DE Michael Danna (hamstring)
Rams’ injury report
The Rams have not yet released their Thursday practice report.
Washington’s injury report
Did not practice: TE Marcus Baugh (not injury related), G Wes Schweitzer (elbow), WR Steven Sims (toe), CB Greg Stroman (foot)
Limited: DE Chase Young (groin), WR Dontrelle Inman (foot), WR Terry McLaurin (thigh)
Dolphins’ injury report
Did not practice: T Austin Jackson (foot), TE Durham Smythe (knee), RB/WR Malcolm Perry (illness)
Limited: DE Shaq Lawson (shoulder)
49ers’ injury report
Did not practice: DE Ezekiel Ansah (biceps), CB Dontae Johnson (groin), CB Emmanuel Moseley (concussion), CB K’Waun Williams (knee, hip), WR Deebo Samuel (illness)
Limited: QB Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), LB Dre Greenlaw (quadricep), RB Raheem Mostert (knee), CB Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring)
Vikings’ injury report
Did not practice: CB Holton Hill (foot), LB Eric Kendricks (foot), WR K.J. Osborn (hamstring)
Limited: CB Kris Boyd (hamstring), T Olisaemeka Udoh (finger)
Seahawks’ injury report
The Rams have not yet released their Thursday practice report.
Giants’ injury report
Did not practice: LB Oshane Ximines (shoulder)
Limited: S Adrian Colbert (neck), LB Kyler Fackrell (neck), S Jabrill Peppers (ankle)
Cowboys’ injury report
Did not practice: DE Dorance Armstrong (knee), C Joe Looney (knee), T Tyron Smith (neck)
Limited: DE Tyrone Crawford (ankle)
Eagles’ injury report
Did not practice: WR Alshon Jeffery (foot), CB Avonte Maddox (ankle)
Limited: WR DeSean Jackson (hamstring), T Lane Johnson (ankle), S Rodney McLeod (hamstring)
Steelers’ injury report
Did not practice: LB Marcus Allen (foot), RB Derek Watt (hamstring), LB T.J. Watt (knee)
Broncos’ injury report
Did not practice: LB Jeremiah Attaochu (quadricep), TE Noah Fant (ankle), WR KJ Hamler (hamstring), DT Mike Purcell (knee)
Limited: QB Drew Lock (right shoulder), RB LeVante Bellamy (knee), LB Joe Jones (knee)
Patriots’ injury report
Limited: DT Adam Butler (shoulder), WR Julian Edelman (knee), G Shaquille Mason (calf), T Isaiah Wynn (calf)
The Patriots did not practice Thursday. The Thursday practice report is an estimation.
Chargers’ injury report
Did not practice: G Trai Turner (groin), T Bryan Bulaga (back), WR Mike Williams (hamstring), RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring), DE Joey Bosa (triceps/knee)
Limited: QB Tyrod Taylor (chest/rib)
Saints’ injury report
Did not practice: CB Janoris Jenkins (shoulder), CB Justin Hardee (hamstring), WR Deonte Harris (hamstring)
Limited: S Malcolm Jenkins, G Andrus Peat (ankle), TE Jared Cook (groin), DE Marcus Davenport (toe), CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), T Ryan Ramczyk (concussion), WR Michael Thomas (ankle), DE Trey Hendrickson (groin)
Bills’ injury report
Did not practice: DE Jerry Hughes (not injury related), LB Matt Milano (pectoral), WR Andre Roberts (ankle), CB Levi Wallace (ankle), CB Tre’Davious White (back), DE Mario Addison (rest), G Brian Winters (knee)
Limited: QB Jake Fromm (not injury related), RB Zack Moss (toe), G Cody Ford (groin), WR John Brown (calf)
Titans’ injury report
Limited: WR A.J. Brown (knee)
The Titans did not practice Thursday. The Thursday practice report is an estimation.
Miller to play on TNF, Evans a game-time call
The Buccaneers expect wide receiver Scotty Miller (hip/groin) to play on Thursday night, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. However, Mike Evans‘s status isn’t as clear. He’s expected to work out his ankle during pre-game warmups to determine whether or not he’ll be able to play. The growing sense is that he’ll be active at less than 100 percent, but the official word on his injury remains to be delivered.
Patriots report no new positive COVID tests
The Patriots received a clean slate of negative tests from Wednesday’s analysis, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. As of now, the three Patriots players who tested positive are quarterback Cam Newton, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, and practice squad defensive lineman Bill Murray.
12th, 13th Titans players test positive
The Titans received their 13th positive case of COVID-19 on Thursday morning, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Additionally, the team received word that their 12th positive case was confirmed after originally being deemed inconclusive. The 11 known players to test positive are defensive linemen Jeffery Simmons and DaQuan Jones, long snapper Beau Brinkley, tight end Tommy Hudson, outside linebacker Kamalei Correa, fullback Khari Blasingame, cornerbacks Kristian Fulton and Greg Mabin, wide receivers Corey Davis, Adam Humphries, and Cameron Batson. Expect to receive word on who the two new cases are later today.
Second opinion confirms Ekeler’s injury
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) received a second opinion recently and is still expected to miss at least one month. Joshua Kelley and Justin Jackson will share the backfield workload in the meantime, while the Chargers also hosted free agent Kalen Ballage for a visit.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
49ers hope Sherman can return in Week 6
The 49ers are optimistic and hoping that cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) can return in Week 6, though the team is being cautious, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports.
Breshad Perriman to be inactive?
The Jets are expected to rule out Breshad Perriman (ankle) in Week 5, marking the third straight game for which he is inactive.
Jamal Adams ruled out
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said star safety Jamal Adams (groin) will not play in the team’s Week 5 game against Minnesota. The Seahawks have a bye in Week 6, leaving extra time for him to recover after initially suffering the injury in Week 3.
Corey Davis lands on COVID-19 list
The Titans’ outbreak continues with Corey Davis becoming the third Tennessee receiver to test positive for COVID-19. The team has 11 confirmed cases.
Schultz to play in Week 5?
Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz suffered a bruised thigh late in Sunday’s game against Cleveland but isn’t in danger of missing this week’s battle with the Giants, according to Todd Archer of ESPN.
Fant doubtful, Lock in practice
Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said he does not expect Noah Fant (ankle) to play Week 5 in New England, opening the door for rookie tight end Albert Okweugbunam in the passing game. Meanwhile, Lock (shoulder) returned to practice, though his official status remains in doubt.
Broncos rule out K.J. Hamler
Rookie receiver K.J. Hamler won’t take the field this week against New England. The Broncos have already ruled him out for Week 5 with a hamstring injury. DaeSean Hamilton will surely see extra reps alongside Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick amidst Hamler’s absence.
Buccaneers’ injury report
Out: WR Chris Godwin (hamstring), RB LeSean McCoy (ankle), WR Justin Watson (chest)
Doubtful: RB Leonard Fournette (ankle)
Questionable: WR Mike Evans (ankle), WR Scott Miller (hip, groin)
Did not practice: WR Mike Evans (ankle), RB Leonard Fournette (ankle), WR Chris Godwin (hamstring), RB LeSean McCoy (ankle), DT Ndamukong Suh (not injury related), WR Justin Watson (chest)
Limited: WR Scott Miller (hip, groin)
Bears’ injury report
Out: S Deon Bush (hamstring)
Doubtful: S Sherrick McManis (hamstring)
Questionable: WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder)
Did not practice: S Deon Bush (hamstring), S Sherrick McManis (hamstring)
Limited: LB Khalil Mack (knee)
Cardinals’ injury report
Did not practice: S Chris Banjo (hamstring), TE Darrell Daniels (thigh), WR Larry Fitzgerald (not injury related), WR DeAndre Hopkins (not injury related), LB Devon Kennard (calf), DT Corey Peters (not injury related)
Limited: CB Dre Kirkpatrick (calf)
Jets’ injury report
Did not practice: CB Blessuan Austin (calf), T Mekhi Becton (shoulder), QB Sam Darnold (right shoulder), LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder, calf), WR Breshad Perriman (ankle)
Limited: S Ashtyn Davis (groin), WR Chris Hogan (ribs, knee)
Bills’ injury report
Did not practice: WR John Brown (calf), G Cody Ford (groin), DE Jerry Hughes (not injury related), LB Matt Milano (pectoral), WR Andre Roberts (ankle), CB Levi Wallace (ankle), CB Tre’Davious White (back)
Limited: WR Cole Beasley (foot), QB Jake Fromm (not injury related), RB Zack Moss (toe), LB Del’Shawn Phillips (quadricep), G Brian Winters (knee)
Titans’ injury report
Limited: WR A.J. Brown (knee)
The Titans did not practice Wednesday. The Wednesday practice report is an estimation.
Panthers’ injury report
Limited: CB Eli Apple (hamstring), CB Donte Jackson (toe), TE Chris Manhertz (ankle), T Russell Okung (groin)
Falcons’ injury report
Did not practice: S Jaylinn Hawkins (concussion), WR Julio Jones (hamstring)
Limited: S Ricardo Allen (elbow), DT Marlon Davidson (knee), DT Grady Jarrett (hip), DE Takkarist McKinley (groin), S Keanu Neal (hamstring), LB Foyesade Oluokun (oblique), WR Calvin Ridley (thigh, knee)
Bengals’ injury report
Did not practice: DE Carlos Dunlap (not injury related)
Limited: CB Mackensie Alexander (hamstring), DT Geno Atkins (shoulder), CB Darius Phillips (not injury related), T Jonah Williams (shoulder), LB Logan Wilson (concussion)
Ravens’ injury report
Did not practice: TE Nick Boyle (thigh), DT Calais Campbell (not injury related), QB Lamar Jackson (knee), CB Marcus Peters (thigh), G Tyre Phillips (shoulder), CB Jimmy Smith (knee), DT Broderick Washington (illness)
Limited: WR Marquise Brown (knee), S Anthony Levine (abdomen), WR Chris Moore (thigh, finger), T Ronnie Stanley (shoulder)
Broncos’ injury report
Did not practice: LB Jeremiah Attaochu (quadricep), TE Noah Fant (ankle), WR K.J. Hamler (hamstring), DT Mike Purcell (knee)
Limited: CB Davontae Harris (hamstring), QB Drew Lock (right shoulder)
Patriots’ injury report
Limited: DT Adam Butler (shoulder), WR Julian Edelman (knee), G Shaquille Mason (calf), T Isaiah Wynn (calf)
The Patriots did not practice Wednesday. The Wednesday practice report is an estimation.
Colts’ injury report
Did not practice: TE Trey Burton (not injury related), T Anthony Castonzo (rib), LB Darius Leonard (groin), LB Bobby Okereke (thumb)
Limited: CB T.J. Carrie (hamstring), LB E.J. Speed (elbow)
Browns’ injury report
Did not practice: LB Tae Davis (elbow), DT Larry Ogunjobi (abdomen), DT Sheldon Richardson (thigh)
Limited: WR Odell Beckham (toe), DE Adrian Clayborn (hip), RB Kareem Hunt (groin), LB Jacob Phillips (knee), C J.C. Tretter (knee), CB Greedy Williams (shoulder)
Jaguars’ injury report
Did not practice: DE Josh Allen (knee), TE Tyler Eifert (not injury related), CB D.J. Hayden (hamstring), CB C.J. Henderson (shoulder), LB Myles Jack (ankle), T Will Richardson (illness), T Cam Robinson (knee), G Tyler Shatley (not injury related)
Limited: G Brandon Linder (knee), WR Laviska Shenault (hamstring), S Jarrod Wilson (hamstring)
Texans’ injury report
Did not practice: TE Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion)
Limited: LB Dylan Cole (knee), DT Brandon Dunn (elbow), RB Cullen Gillaspia (hamstring), RB Buddy Howell (hamstring), LB Peter Kalambayi (hamstring), LB Benardrick McKinney (shoulder), T Laremy Tunsil (shoulder)
Raiders’ injury report
Did not practice: DT Maliek Collins (shoulder, illness), WR Bryan Edwards (ankle, foot), C Rodney Hudson (not injury related), TE Jason Witten (not injury related)
Limited: T Trenton Brown (calf), WR Rico Gafford (hamstring), DT Johnathan Hankins (eye), CB Lamarcus Joyner (ribs), LB Nick Kwiatkoski (pectoral), CB Nevin Lawson (ankle), CB Keisean Nixon (hamstring), RB Jalen Richard (ankle), WR Henry Ruggs (knee, hamstring), TE Darren Waller (knee), T Sam Young (groin, knee)
Chiefs’ injury report
Did not practice: DE Michael Danna (hamstring)
Limited: DT Chris Jones (groin)
Rams’ injury report
Did not practice: DT Aaron Donald (not injury related), T Bobby Evans (shoulder), LB Micah Kiser (groin), T Andrew Whitworth (not injury related), LB Kenny Young (knee)
Limited: RB Cam Akers (ribs)
Washington’s injury report
Did not practice: TE Marcus Baugh (not injury related), WR Dontrelle Inman (foot), WR Terry McLaurin (thigh), G Wes Schweitzer (elbow), WR Steven Sims (toe), CB Greg Stroman (foot), DE Chase Young (groin)
Limited: DT Jonathan Allen (knee)
Dolphins’ injury report
Did not practice: T Austin Jackson (foot), DE Shaq Lawson (shoulder, illness), TE Durham Smythe (knee)
Limited: CB Byron Jones (groin, Achilles), G Solomon Kindley (foot), WR DeVante Parker (ankle)
49ers’ injury report
Did not practice: DE Ezekiel Ansah (biceps), CB Dontae Johnson (groin), CB Emmanuel Moseley (concussion), S Jimmie Ward (wrist), CB K’Waun Williams (knee, hip)
Limited: QB Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), LB Dre Greenlaw (quadricep), RB Raheem Mostert (knee), WR Dante Pettis (knee), WR Trent Taylor (ankle), CB Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring)
Vikings’ injury report
Did not practice: LB Eric Kendricks (foot), WR K.J. Osborn (hamstring)
Limited: CB Kris Boyd (hamstring), CB Holton Hill (foot), WR Adam Thielen (shoulder), T Olisaemeka Udoh (finger)
Seahawks’ injury report
Did not practice: S Jamal Adams (groin), LB Jordyn Brooks (knee), T Duane Brown (knee), CB Quinton Dunbar (knee), S Delano Hill (back), CB Neiko Thorpe (hip), LB K.J. Wright (illness)
Limited: LB Cody Barton (quadricep), RB Chris Carson (knee), TE Will Dissly (Achilles), CB Shaquill Griffin (shoulder), RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder), G Mike Iupati (knee), G Damien Lewis (ankle), WR Tyler Lockett (load management), DE Benson Mayowa (groin), WR DK Metcalf (load management), TE Greg Olsen (resting veteran)
Giants’ injury report
Did not practice: LB Oshane Ximines (shoulder)
Limited: S Adrian Colbert (neck), LB Kyler Fackrell (neck), S Jabrill Peppers (ankle)
Cowboys’ injury report
Did not practice: DE Dorance Armstrong (knee), DE Tyrone Crawford (ankle), C Joe Looney (knee), T Tyron Smith (neck)
Eagles’ injury report
Did not practice: LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring), S Rudy Ford (hamstring), T Lane Johnson (ankle), CB Avonte Maddox (ankle), S Rodney McLeod (hamstring)
Limited: DT Fletcher Cox (not injury related), S Marcus Epps (rib), G Nate Herbig (groin), WR DeSean Jackson (hamstring), WR Alshon Jeffery (foot), C Jason Kelce (hip)
Steelers’ injury report
Did not practice: LB Marcus Allen (foot), CB Joe Haden (illness), WR Diontae Johnson (toe), C Maurkice Pouncey (not injury related), QB Ben Roethlisberger (not injury related), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), DE Stephon Tuitt (not injury related), RB Derek Watt (hamstring)
Le’Veon Bell returning from IR?
The Jets have designated running back Le’Veon Bell (hamstring) to return this week, opening a 21-day window for the veteran to be activated from IR. It remains unclear if Bell will play in Week 5.
Sam Darnold to miss Week 5
The Jets are playing it safe this week as they’ll start Joe Flacco over Sam Darnold (shoulder).
Browns designate David Njoku to return
The Browns have designated tight end David Njoku (MCL sprain) to return from practice this week. He’s on track to be activated ahead of this week’s game.
Budda Baker to play Sunday
The Cardinals expect to have safety Budda Baker back this week after he underwent surgery on a torn thumb ligament.
Dwayne Haskins won’t play in Week 5
While not injury news, Washington has decided to bench quarterback Dwayne Haskins this week. Kyle Allen will start under center, Alex Smith (leg) will be the backup, and Haskins will be inactive.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Buccaneers’ injury report
Did not practice: WR Mike Evans (ankle), RB Leonard Fournette (ankle), WR Chris Godwin (hamstring), RB LeSean McCoy (ankle), WR Scott Miller (hip, groin), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee), WR Justin Watson (chest)
Limited: TE Rob Gronkowski (shoulder)
Bears’ injury report
Did not practice: S Deon Bush (hamstring), S Sherrick McManis (hamstring)
Limited: LB Khalil Mack (knee)
Panthers place Reggie Bonnafon on IR
The Panthers have placed practice squad running back Reggie Bonnafon on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain. He’s expected to miss at least one month.
Browns place KhaDarel Hodge on IR
The Browns have placed wide receiver and special teams weapon KhaDarel Hodge on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He’ll miss at least three weeks.
Josiah Deguara tears ACL
The Packers’ offense was dealt a painful blow on Monday as an MRI revealed that rookie tight end Josiah Deguara tore his ACL on Monday. He’s done for the year.
Pair of defensive linemen placed on COVID-19 list
Patriots practice squad defensive lineman Bill Murray and Raiders defensive lineman Maurice Hurst Jr. were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, meaning they either tested positive or were in contact with someone who tested positive.
Humphries unlikely to play this week
Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries is expected to be inactive in Week 5 after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.
Fournette to be game-time decision
Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) is expected to be a game-time decision, though his status is surely in doubt after he did not participate in practice on Monday or Tuesday. The Buccaneers will have to list him as questionable, doubtful, or out by the end of the day Wednesday because they play on Thursday night, leaving Fournette’s status in serious doubt. If he can’t go, Ronald Jones and rookie Ke’Shawn Vaughn will see extra involvement in the ground game.
Ezekiel Ansah done for season
Ziggy Ansah‘s time in San Francisco lasted less than two weeks. The defensive end suffered a torn bicep on Sunday and will land on season-ending IR.
Diontae Johnson clears concussion protocol
Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson cleared the concussion protocol and is on track to play a significant role in Pittsburgh’s Week 5 game against the Eagles.
Cam Robinson good to go?
Jaguars offensive lineman Cam Robinson received positive news on Tuesday as an MRI determined his knee suffered no serious damage. Robinson exited Sunday’s game against the Bengals.
K’Waun Williams has ACL sprain
49ers cornerback K’Waun Williams is dealing with an ACL sprain. Although he won’t miss the rest of the season, he’s a likely candidate for placement on short-term IR.
Damontae Kazee done for season
Falcons safety Damontae Kazee tore his Achilles on Monday night against Green Bay and is done for the season. This is a devastating blow for a defensive unit that was already one of the league’s worst.
Joe Looney to miss time
The Cowboys expect center Joe Looney (knee) to miss time, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. While he likely won’t be placed on IR, this injury hurts the Cowboys, whose O-line depth is already suffering.
Sam Darnold could miss Week 5
The New York Jets may opt to start Joe Flacco over Sam Darnold (shoulder) against Arizona this week. The organization is being cautious with its franchise hurler and could bench him for the veteran this time around.
Monday, Oct. 5
Buccaneers’ injury report
Did not practice: WR Mike Evans (ankle), RB Leonard Fournette (ankle), WR Chris Godwin (hamstring), TE O.J. Howard (Achilles), RB LeSean McCoy (ankle), WR Scott Miller (hip, groin), WR Justin Watson (chest)
Limited: DE William Gholston (neck), TE Rob Gronkowski (shoulder), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee)
Buccaneers’ injury report
Did not practice: S Deon Bush (hamstring), S Sherrick McManis (hamstring)
Limited: LB Khalil Mack (knee)
The Bears did not practice Monday. The Monday practice report is an estimation.
Austin Ekeler to miss at least one month
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler underwent an MRI on Monday. The testing confirmed the offensive weapon suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain, forcing him to miss at least four weeks.
Nick Chubb lands on IR
The Cleveland Browns placed running back Nick Chubb on injured reserve with an MCL injury. He’ll miss roughly six weeks.
Kenyan Drake not injured
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (chest) merely had the wind knocked out of him on Sunday. He was able to avoid a serious injury.
Le’Sean McCoy battling ankle sprain
The Buccaneers’ running back depth has taken a sudden hit with Leonard Fournette and Le’Sean McCoy both battling ankle injuries. Their Week 5 statuses are suddenly in doubt. Wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) is also expected to miss Week 5 after he did not practice on Monday.
Sunday, Oct. 4
Larry Ogunjobi, Nick Chubb to undergo testing on Monday
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that MRIs will be conducted on defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (abdomen) and running back Nick Chubb (knee) on Monday. There is optimism regarding Chubb, though, as the team is optimistic their star running back did not suffer a serious knee injury, according to Pro Football Talk.
Austin Ekeler to miss multiple weeks?
While MRIs have yet to be completed, the Los Angeles Chargers’ initial fear is that running back Austin Ekeler suffered a hamstring strain and hyperextended knee on Sunday against the Buccaneers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. If confirmed, the Chargers would likely place Ekeler on IR, forcing him to miss at least three weeks.
Arians provides updates on Howard, Fournette, Godwin
Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians announced that tight end O.J. Howard ruptured his Achilles on Sunday and is done for the season. He added that wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) likely won’t be ready for the team’s Week 5 game on Thursday night while running back Leonard Fournette‘s (ss) status remains up in the air.
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