Inseason injury coverage
Footballguys will again provide comprehensive injury coverage during the regular season.
My writing and podcast schedule will include:
Monday Injury Rounds > Published as soon as complete Sunday night and updated through Tuesday morning, this feature will review all the major injuries from the weekend's games, provide follow up analysis on injured players who have yet to return to play, and project when every injured player will return.
Waiver Wire Podcast > Tuesday morning release reviewing all injuries at the quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end positions with Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom heading into your weekly waiver run.
Midweek Injury Expectations > Published late Wednesday night after the first weekly practice participation report and updated through Thursday's practice report, this feature will detail the current practice participation of every listed player and project the likelihood each player will play in the coming week.
Thursday Live Audible podcast > Joining Cecil Lammey, Sigmund Bloom, and Matt Waldman at 900 ET every Thursday night for a comprehensive Q&A updating all player injuries.
Gameday Injury Expectations > Published Saturday, this feature will review the practice status of every injured player, provide analysis on player/coach/beat writer comments throughout the week, and discuss how likely and how effective each injured player will be on Sunday.
Sunday Live Gameday podcast > Joining Sigmund Bloom and Matt Waldman at 1000 ET every Sunday morning to discuss and interpret the week's practice participation reports and breaking weekend injury news.
Injury Rounds
Mark Ingram | Left calf injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Out Week 17
Ingram injured his left calf on a read-option play in the second half and did not return. The injury occurred without contact and Ingram required immobilization in a walking boot after the game. Ingram will have an MRI on Monday to better define the injury but is unlikely to play this week.
The Ravens clinched the number one overall seed in the AFC with Sunday's win. Ingram will have three weeks to recover before the divisional playoff round. If his injury is a higher-grade strain, Ingram may still have a tough time recovering in time.
Monday Update: Ingram's MRI showed a mid-grade calf strain and he is out until at least the divisional round.
Chris Carson | Right acetabular fracture | Week 16 | Out for season | 2020 return
C.J. Prosise | Right forearm fracture | Week 16 | Out for season | 2020 return
Carson suffered a hip injury on a second-quarter carry and did not return. Pete Carroll told reporters after the game Carson's season -- including the playoffs -- was over.
On the play, Carson's right knee was driven into the ground while his hip was flexed. This type of mechanism often puts an athlete at risk of a fracture within the hip joint. That would be an injury the Seahawks could see on x-ray and Carroll would be informed about after the game. With only one video angle, however, it's difficult to speculate further on the injury.
Expect to hear more on Carson this week.
Prosise took a direct hit from a helmet to his right forearm and was ruled out with a forearm fracture. There were no reports on whether surgery would be necessary but Prosise will need multiple weeks to recover and will not return this season.
Monday Update: Unfortunately, the Seahawks confirmed a fracture around Carson's hip. His season is over. While this is not as extensive an injury as Tua Tagovailoa's hip dislocation and fracture, the long-term risks may be similar. Fractures to the hip socket are prone to poor healing due to lack of blood supply to the area. It's likely Carson will have surgery to address the injury. If he heals well and there are no significant residual cartilage issues, Carson will have a good chance to be available during training camp next summer.
Zach Ertz | Rib fracture | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 17
Ertz left Sunday's game with a rib injury but was able to return after halftime. The Eagles will observe Ertz carefully this week. If he is able to play with an injection and kevlar to manage pain, he may be able to go in Week 17.
Kyler Murray | Right hamstring strain | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 17
Murray left with an aggravation of a prior hamstring strain, had his leg wrapped, and did not return to play. Kliff Kingsbury was not certain whether Murray would play in the final regular season game. If there's any limitation on Monday, expect Murray to be shut down for the season.
James Conner | Quad strain | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 17
There were no obvious injuries during Conner's snaps but he was ruled out after halftime with a thigh injury. Conner's injury is most likely a quad contusion. While the Steelers are playing for a playoff berth, it will be difficult for Conner to recover in time to play this week.
Follow Up Appointments
Dalvin Cook | Left shoulder injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 17
Alexander Mattison | Right high ankle sprain | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 17
The Vikings have clinched a wild card spot and have no incentive to risk further injury to Cook but there remains some mystery about his condition. Details on Cook's injury have yet to be reported. His prior injury was a right sternoclavicular sprain and he looked to be nearly fully recovered before his left shoulder injury last week.
Initially reported as a shoulder injury, the Vikings listed Cook as limited with a chest injury on last week's injury reports. It's possible Cook sustained the same injury on the other side, though multiple possibilities remain. Every indication is that Cook's Week 16 absence was more precaution than long-term concern. Expect the same approach in Week 17.
Mattison is somewhat more likely to see limited Week 17 duty than Cook but the Vikings may also choose a similar path of caution with him.
Derrick Henry | Hamstring strain | Week 12 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 17
After the Texans' Saturday win, the Titans had little incentive to play Henry in a game that had no bearing on their playoff tiebreaker scenarios. This week's matchup against Houston is a win-or-go-home scenario and Tennessee smartly gave Henry another week to rest and rehab. There is no indication Henry suffered a setback during practice as he was not listed on the game status report until after Houston's win. Henry can be expected to return to his usual workload this week.
Josh Jacobs | Right scapula fracture | Week 7 | Week-to-Week | Questionable Week 17
Jacobs was held out of Oakland's Week 16 game as he continues to battle through a fracture in his shoulder blade. Had the Raiders lost on Sunday and been eliminated from playoff contention, it's likely Jacobs would have been shut down for the season.
Although they'll need help from three other teams, the Raiders' Week 16 win gives them a path to the playoffs. It's possible Jacobs will again attempt to battle through his injury for at least one more week.
Fast Track News and Notes
***Dwayne Haskins suffered a right high ankle sprain and did not return. He was immobilized in a boot after the game and is unlikely to play in Week 17.
***Myles Gaskin suffered a high ankle sprain. The injury appeared high grade and may include a fractured fibula. Gaskin will have an MRI on Monday but is unlikely to play in Week 17.
Injured Players on Active Roster
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Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster
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| Kyler Murray | Ari | Right hamstring strain | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | 2020 return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Dwayne Haskins | Was | Left high ankle sprain | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | 2020 return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Mason Rudolph | Pit | Left shoulder injury | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | 2020 return | Out Week 17 |
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Running Backs Injured | On the Active Roster
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Ten
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Hamstring strain
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Week 12
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Day-to-Day | Week 17 Return | Probable Week 17 | |
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Min
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Left shoulder injury
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Week 15
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Day-to-Day | Playoff Return | Doubtful Week 17 | |
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Min
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Right high ankle sprain
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Week 14
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Day-to-Day | Playoff Return | Doubtful Week 17 | |
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Mark Ingram
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Bal
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Left calf injury
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Week 16
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Week-to-Week | Playoff Return | Out Week 17 |
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Sea
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Hip injury
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Week 16
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Out for season | 2020 return | 2020 return | |
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Sea
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Arm fracture
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Week 16
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Out for season | 2020 return | 2020 return | |
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Oak
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Right scapula fracture
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Week 7
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Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 | |
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Pit
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Quad strain
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Week 16
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Awaiting Information | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 | |
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Mia
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Left high ankle sprain
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Week 16
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Awaiting Information | 2020 return | Out Week 17 | |
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Phi
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Left neck / shoulder injury
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Week 9
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Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 | |
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Wide Receivers Injured | On the Active Roster
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| Chris Godwin | TB | Left hamstring strain | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| D.J. Moore | Car | Concussion | Week 16 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Will Fuller | Hou | Groin strain | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | Playoff return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | Left ankle surgery | Late July | IR | 2020 return | Injured reserve |
| Demaryius Thomas | NYJ | Hamstring strain / Knee injury | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Nelson Agholor | Phi | Knee injury | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Allen Hurns | Mia | Shoulder injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Taylor Gabriel | Chi | Concussion | Week 12 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
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Tight Ends Injured | On the Active Roster
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| Rhett Ellison | NYG | Concussion | Week 11 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
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Offensive Linemen Injured | On the Active Roster
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Tackles
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| Lane Johnson | Phi | Left high ankle sprain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Duane Brown | Sea | Knee meniscectomy | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | Playoff Return? | Out Week 17 |
| Marcus Cannon | NE | Ankle injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Rob Havenstein | LAR | Meniscus injury | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Mike Remmers | NYG | Concussion | Week 16 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Morgan Moses | Was | Knee injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Bobby Massie | Chi | High ankle sprain | Week 12 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Rick Wagner | Det | Knee injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
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Guards
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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| Quenton Nelson | Ind | Concussion | Week 16 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Andrew Wylie | KC | Ankle injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
| Andrus Peat | NO | Forearm fracture | Week 10 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
| Larry Warford | NO | Knee injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Xavier Su'a-Filo | Dal | Ankle and knee injuries | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
| Mike Iupati | Sea | Neck injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Russell Okung | LAC | Groin injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Richie Incognito | Oak | Ankle injury | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Ty Nsekhe | Buf | Right ankle injury | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Ron Leary | Den | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
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Centers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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FBG Expects
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| Maurkice Pouncey | Pit | Left knee injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | 2020 return | Out Week 17 |
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Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster
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Edge Rushers
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Injury
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Date
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FBG Expects
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| Jadeveon Clowney | Sea | Core muscle strain | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Playoff return | Out Week 17 |
| Dee Ford | SF | Aggravated right hamstring strain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Playoff Return | Out Week 17 |
| Bud Dupree | Pit | Shoulder injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Olivier Vernon | Cle | Knee injury | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
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Defensive Linemen
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Denico Autry | Ind | Concussion | Week 16 | Concussion protocol | 2020 return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Jeffery Simmons | Ten | Knee injury | Week 15 | Day-to-Day | Week 17 Return | Probable Week 17 |
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Linebackers
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Leighton Vander Esch | Dal | Cervical disc herniation | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Shaq Thompson | Car | Ankle injury | Chronic | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Alec Ogletree | NYG | Back injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Benardrick McKinney | Hou | Concussion | Week 15 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Jahlani Tavai | Det | Right shoulder injury | Week 16 | Week-to-Week | 2020 return | Out Week 17 |
| Kiko Alonso | NO | Quadricep strain | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
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Defensive Backs
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Team
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Injury
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Date
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Player/Team Says
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FBG Expects
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Notes
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| Vonn Bell | NO | Knee injury | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
| Jaquiski Tartt | SF | Rib injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Questionable Week 17 |
| Quandre Diggs | Sea | Ankle sprain | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Kenny Moore | Ind | Knee injury | Week 13 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Brian Poole | NYJ | Concussion | Week 13 | Concussion protocol | Week 17 Return? | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Ronald Darby | Phi | Aggravated hip flexor strain | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | Week 17+ Return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Will Jackson | Cin | Shoulder injury | Week 16 | Awaiting Information | 2020 return | Doubtful Week 17 |
| Fabian Moreau | Was | Hamstring strain | Week 15 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
| Quinton Dunbar | Was | Hamstring strain | Week 14 | Week-to-Week | Week 17 Return? | Questionable Week 17 |
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Kickers Injured | On the Active Roster
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