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Monday Injury Rounds: Week 15

Jene Bramel's Monday Injury Rounds: Week 15
By Jene Bramel, December 11, 2017

Monday Injury Rounds: Week 15
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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.

Sunday Gameday Expectations: Posted by Saturday afternoon, updated through Sunday morning inactives. Will include individual player blurbs with detailed thoughts on the week's injury news and my speculation on player availability and limitations. Will include table highlighting each day's practice participation, official game status, and my availability expectation.

I'll also be contributing to our waiver wire podcast (Tuesday release), our live Sunday morning pregame show (10 ET Sunday on YouTube), and plan at least one weekly Periscope Q&A (shortly before Monday Night Football) with additional shows if/when possible. As always, I will be retweeting key pieces of news and my own reaction and analysis, so make sure you're following @JeneBramel and checking my timeline on Twitter throughout the week.

INJURY ROUNDS

Carson Wentz | Left ACL tear (suspected) | Awaiting information

Wentz suffered a left knee injury and was quickly ruled out. Not long after, Adam Schefter reported the team had concern for a torn ACL. Though the timeline was simple and straightforward, the video was decidedly not. Almost always, we see clear evidence of a non-contact injury with a planted foot and the toes pointed outward and a rotational mechanism stressing the knee. It's rare to see an airborne injury to the ACL.

Unfortunately, the physical exam is rarely misleading with ACL injuries. Wentz will have an MRI on Monday to look for associated injuries. Also, unfortunately, Wentz may not have an isolated ACL injury. While the video replays didn't show a clear ACL mechanism, video of Wentz walking off the field seems to show some laxity on the outside of his left knee. That could mean an associated LCL injury. If that's severe enough to require reconstruction, it's a concern. While an isolated ACL injury could be rehabbed quickly enough to give Wentz a chance to return by Week 1 in 2018, concurrent LCL reconstruction and rehab will require a longer rehab -- possibly 9-12 months -- and definitely put the start of 2018 in doubt. It would also raise the possibility of other injuries to the back outside part of the knee and those complicate rehab.

I'll update with more after the results of Wentz's MRI are reported.

Sunday Night Update: Ian Rapoport tweeted the "Eagles believe Wentz injured his ACL but initial tests don't definitively show a complete tear." I sincerely hope we learn that Wentz has a stable knee and can return much more quickly than expected. But Rapoport's tweet doesn't make much sense. The Eagles wouldn't be suspicious of an ACL injury on exam if Wentz's knee was stable. So, whether Wentz has a partial tear or not -- and I'm not aware of any manual exam that can reliably tell the difference -- an unstable knee with an ACL injury requires surgery.

Alvin Kamara | Concussion | Day-to-Day
Tevin Coleman | Concussion | Day-to-Day
Joe Mixon | Concussion | Day-to-Day

Kamara and Coleman left the Thursday night game with concussions. They have the benefit of an extra three days to successfully progress through the return-to-play protocol. We'll have a good idea of their Week 15 status on Wednesday. Joe Mixon did not realistically have a chance to play in Week 14 after his Monday night concussion. He did not practice last week and will need to be cleared for individual work on Wednesday to be considered likely to play this week.

Marcus Mariota | left knee injury | Day-to-Day

Mariota had his left leg turned around awkwardly while sliding at the end of a run. He did not leave the game and told reporters after the game he did not believe his injury was serious. There was no obvious mechanism of injury but the slow twist about the knee can sometimes cause meniscus damage. Mariota's comments are reassuring but watch for news of an MRI on Monday.

Kelvin Benjamin | Aggravated meniscus injury | Awaiting Information

Benjamin chose to rest after suffering a meniscus injury rather than pursuing surgical intervention. After a full week of practice without recurrent pain or swelling, Benjamin looked ready to return. After a good start to his Week 14 return, Benjamin aggravated his knee injury on the deep snow-covered field in Buffalo. He tried to return but was too hobbled to continue. If Benjamin feels okay this week, he could return this season. More likely, he'll choose not to risk further injury and have his meniscus addressed surgically soon.

Others of Note: Greg Olsen returned after reportedly rolling his right foot/ankle. Amari Cooper aggravated a high ankle sprain that hadn't fully healed and could miss 3-4 weeks. Mike Davis injured his ribs and will undergo further evaluation on Monday. Josh McCown fractured his left hand and will likely miss the rest of the season. Tom Savage and Nathan Peterman suffered concussions and are day-to-day.

FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS

Aaron Rodgers | Right clavicle fracture | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return

The Packers have willed their way to a 7-6 record and Rodgers is eligible to return next week. If an imaging study shows appropriate healing, Rodgers will be cleared for contact. There will be no conditioning concerns and Rodgers has been throwing without difficulty for nearly a month. While there are no guarantees the imaging study will be reassuring, it looks probable Rodgers will return this week.

Zach Ertz | Concussion | Day-to-Day | Week 15+ Return

Ertz continued to experience a "dull headache" after returning to individual drills on Thursday and the Eagles were not comfortable sending him for clearance. While it was reassuring to see Ertz cleared for individual drills, the continued symptoms a week after sustaining the concussion are now concerning. Hopefully, Ertz will be cleared to do more by mid-week. If not, this could stretch into a multiple-week absence.

Robert Woods | Left shoulder injury | Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return

Woods was able to return to limited practices last week and multiple reports suggest he'll increase his practice work. If he's cleared for contact early this week, he should be able to play without limitation in Week 15. He should have no conditioning concerns and be ready for his pre-injury workload.

Others of Note: Jordan Reed has yet to return to practice and may consider injured reserve with Washington well out of playoff contention. Tyrod Taylor continues to recover from a patellar tendon contusion. Adrian Peterson has yet to return to practice with a neck injury.

INJURED PLAYERS ON ACTIVE ROSTER

Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster
Quarterback Team Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes
Aaron Rodgers GB Right clavicle fracture W6 Not yet on Active Roster | CT scan pending Day-to-Day | Week 15 Return  
Carson Wentz Phi Left ACL tear (suspected) W14 MRI pending Out for Season  
Marcus Mariota Ten Left knee injury W14 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day  
Josh McCown NYJ Left hand fracture W14 Awaiting Information 3-4+ Weeks | IR possible  
Tyrod Taylor Buf Left patellar tendon contusion W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Tom Savage Hou Concussion W14 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day  
Nathan Peterman Buf Concussion W14 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day  
Paxton Lynch Den Right high ankle sprain W12 3-4 Weeks 3-4 Weeks | Week 16+ Return  
Running Backs Injured | On the Active Roster
Running Back Team Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes
Alvin Kamara NO Concussion W14 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day  
Joe Mixon Cin Concussion W13 Week-to-Week  Day-to-Day  
Tevin Coleman Atl Concussion W14 Day-to-Day  Day-to-Day  
Adrian Peterson Ari Back injury W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return  
Mike Davis Sea Rib injury W14 Awaiting Information Awaiting Information  
Alfred Blue Hou Concussion W13 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day  
Damien Williams Mia Left shoulder dislocation W12 1-2+ Weeks  3-4+ Weeks  
Wide Receivers Injured | On the Active Roster
Wide Receiver Team Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes
Robert Woods LAR Left shoulder injury W11 2-3+ Weeks 2-4 Weeks | Week 15+ Return  
Kelvin Benjamin Buf Aggravated meniscus injury W14 Awaiting Information Week-to-Week  
Amari Cooper Oak Aggravated left high ankle sprain W14 Awaiting Information 3-4 Weeks  
Chris Hogan NE Shoulder injury W8   Expected to Play MNF  
Allen Hurns Jac Ankle injury W10 Multiple Weeks 4-6+ Weeks  
Maurice Harris Was Concussion W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Donte Moncrief Ind Ankle injury W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
John Brown Ari Toe sprain W11 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 Concussion W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Greg Olsen Car  Right ankle injury W14 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day  
Jordan Reed Was Right hamstring strain W8 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week | Week 15+ Return  
Vance McDonald Pit Shoulder injury W14 Awaiting Information Awaiting Information  
Offensive Line Injured | On the Active Roster
Offensive Line Team Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes
Andrew Whitworth LAR Ankle injury W14 Awaiting Information Awaiting Information  
Andy Levitre Atl Triceps injury W13 Multiple Weeks 2-4 Weeks  
Taylor Lewan Ten Back injury W14 MRI pending Awaiting Information  
Senio Kelemete NO Concussion W14 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Cordy Glenn Buf Foot / ankle injuries W9 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Ryan Kelly Ind Concussion W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Marcus Cannon NE Ankle injury W9 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Andrus Peat NO Groin injury W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Mitch Morse KC Left foot injury W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Mike Remmers Min Back injury W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Pat Elflein Min Shoulder injury W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Riley Reiff Min Ankle injury W14 Awaiting Information Awaiting Information  
Tyler Larsen Car Foot injury W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Justin Pugh NYG Back injury W7 Week-to-Week IR likely  
Rick Wagner Det Ankle injury W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Ronald Leary Den Back injury W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Jermon Bushrod Mia Foot injury W11 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Oday Aboushi Sea Shoulder dislocation W11 Week-to-Week  3-4+ Weeks  
Trent Brown SF Shoulder injury W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Seantrel Henderson Buf Back injury W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Julian Davenport Hou Shoulder injury W10 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster
Edge Players Team Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes
Trey Flowers NE Rib injury W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Nick Perry GB Foot / shoulder injury W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Defensive Line Team Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes
Gerald McCoy TB Biceps injury W14 Awaiting Information IR likely  
David Irving Dal Concussion W13 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day  
Danny Shelton Cle Chest / Ribs W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Domata Peko Sr Den MCL sprain W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Nazair Jones Sea Ankle injury W11 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Linebackers Team Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes
Bobby Wagner Sea Aggravated hamstring strain W14 Awaiting Information Week-to-Week  
Telvin Smith Sr Jac Concussion W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Vontaze Burfict Cin Concussion W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
K.J. Wright Sea Concussion W14 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day  
Shaq Thompson Car Plantar fasciitis W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
B.J. Goodson NYG Ankle injury  W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Nick Vigil Cin Ankle sprain W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Defensive Backs Team Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes
Landon Collins NYG  Left ankle sprain W14 Awaiting Information Multiple Weeks  
Orlando Scandrick Dal Transverse process fractures W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Kam Chancellor Sea Neck injury W10 Out for Season Expect IR soon  
Joe Haden Pit Fibula fracture W10 3-6 Weeks 3-6 Weeks  
Jabrill Peppers Cle Knee injury W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
David Amerson Oak Foot injury W7 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Vernon Hargreaves TB Hamstring strain W10 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Dre Kirkpatrick Cin Concussion W13 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Shawn Williams Cin Hamstring strain W11 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Kayvon Webster LAR Achilles tear W14 Out for Season IR soon  
Adrian Amos Chi Hamstring strain W12 Week-to-Week Week-to-Week  
Eli Apple NYG Hip injury W13 Day-to-Day Day-to-Day  
Quintin Demps Chi Fractured arm W3 IR - Returned to Practice | Not on Active Roster Week-to-Week  

INJURED PLAYERS NOT ON ACTIVE ROSTER

Notable Quarterbacks on PUP/NFI/IR
Quarterback Team Injury Date Player/Team Says FBGs Expects Notes
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 2018 Return  
Ty Montgomery GB Wrist surgery W13 IR 2018 Return  
Rob Kelley Was MCL sprain / High ankle sprain W10 IR 2018 Return  
Chris Thompson Was Right fibula fracture / High ankle sprain W11 IR 2018 Return  
D'Onta Foreman Hou Left Achilles tear W11 IR 8-9 Months | 2018 Return  
Darren Sproles Phi Left ACL tear | Right arm fracture W3 IR 2018 Return  
C.J. Prosise Sea Multiple ankle sprains W3 / W7 / W10 IR 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 2018 Return  
Allen Robinson Jac Left ACL tear W1 IR - Return Eligible 2018 Return  
Brandon Marshall NYG Left medial ankle sprain W5 IR - Return Eligible 2018 Return  
Jordan Matthews Buf Chronic knee pain W14 IR 2018 Return  
Curtis Samuel Car Right high ankle sprain W10 IR 2018 Return  
John Ross Cin Shoulder labrum repair W14 IR 2018 Return  
Terrelle Pryor Was Right ankle injury / surgery W2 IR 2018 Return  
Chris Conley KC Left Achilles tear W5 IR - Return Eligible 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  
Bruce Ellington Hou Hamstring strain W13 IR 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
Rico Gathers Dal Concussion PS W3 IR - Return Eligible 2018 Return  
Tyler Eifert Cin Back injury | Knee cyst W5 | W11 IR - Return Eligible 2018 Return  
Martellus Bennett NE Rotator cuff tear / Hamstring strain W13 IR 2018 Return  
Zach Miller Chi Right knee dislocation W8 IR 12+ Months  
Ryan Griffin Hou Concussion W9 IR 2018 Return  
Coby Fleener NO Concussion W12 IR 2018 Return  
C.J. Fiedorowicz Hou Concussion W13 IR Likely to Retire  
Erik Swoope Ind Arthroscopic knee surgery PS W3 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  
Bryan Bulaga GB ACL tear W9 IR - Return Eligible 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  
Ja'Wuan James Mia Groin injury W9 IR - Return Eligible 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 - Return Eligible 2018 Return  
T.J. Clemmings Was Ankle injury W10 IR - Return Eligible 2018 Return  
Spencer Long Was Knee injury W7 IR 2018 Return  
Shawn Lauvao Was Stinger W11 aggravation IR 2018 Return  
Menelik Watson Den Foot injury W9 IR 2018 Return  
Chris Clark Hou Ankle injury W12  IR 2018 Return  
Demar Dotson Hou PCL sprain W12 IR 2018 Return  
Ali Marpet Hou Knee injury W12 IR 2018 Return  
Kyle Long Chi Shoulder injury W13 IR 2018 Return  
Rees Odhiambo Sea Hand injury W9 IR 2018 Return  
Weston Richburg NYG Concussion W4 IR 2018 Return  
D.J. Fluker NYG Toe injury W11 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  
Dee Ford KC Back injury W8 IR 2018 Return  
Cliff Avril Sea Brachial plexus injury W4 IR - Return Eligible Eligible W15 | 2018 Return  
Emmanuel Ogbah Cle Foot fracture W11 IR 2018 Return  
Noah Spence TB Shoulder labrum repair W7 IR - Return Eligible 2018 Return  
Shaq Lawson Buf Ankle injury W13 IR 2018 Return  
John Simon Ind Aggravated neck injury W13 IR 2018 Return  
Markus Golden Ari ACL tear W4 IR - Return Eligible 2018 Return  
Leonard Floyd Chi Right MCL / PCL sprain W11 IR 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  
Alex Okafor NO Achilles tear W11 IR 2018 Return  
Derek Rivers NE ACL / LCL tear PS W3 IR 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  
Derek Wolfe Den Neck injury W12 IR IR  
Malik McDowell Sea Concussion / Facial injuries Late July NFI 2018 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  
Jamie Collins Cle MCL sprain  W10 IR Out for Season | 2018 Return  
Keenan Robinson NYG Quad strain W9 IR 2018 Return  
Dont'a Hightower NE Pectoral tendon tear W7 IR - Return Eligible 2018 Return  
Mason Foster Was Shoulder labrum repair W7 IR - Return Eligible 2018 Return  
Jonathan Casillas NYG Neck / Wrist injuries Chronic IR IR  
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
Richard Sherman Sea Achilles tendon tear W10 IR 2018 Return  
Eric Berry KC Left Achilles tear W1 IR 2018 Return  
Jason Verrett LAC ACL reconstruction W1 IR 2018 Return  
Janoris Jenkins NYG Ankle surgery W12 IR 2018 Return  
Jimmy Smith Bal Achilles tendon tear W13 IR 2018 Return  
Adam Jones Cin Groin strain W13 IR 2018 Return  
Tyvon Branch Ari ACL reconstruction W10 IR 2018 Return  
Tavon Wilson Det Shoulder injury W12 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  
Kevin King GB Shoulder injury Chronic IR 2018 Return  
Sidney Jones Phi Achilles repair March 2017 NFI 2018 Return  

Check back for more injury analysis throughout training camp and follow on Twitter @JeneBramel for breaking injury news, commentary, and analysis of injury news around the NFL.

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