Category: Injuries

Eagles announce 3 roster moves ahead of NFC wild-card game vs. Packers

Eagles sign Brett Toth to the active roster, signed Joe Ngata to the Practice Squad, and placed Jack Driscoll on Injured Reserve.

The Eagles announced the signing of Brett Toth to the active roster, the signing of wide receiver Joe Ngata to the Practice Squad, and offensive lineman Jack Driscoll placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Sunday’s wild-card game vs. the Green Bay Packers.

Philadelphia had A.J. Brown return to practice on Friday after sitting out Thursday with a knee injury. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith missed practice with a back spasm, while Jalen Hurts cleared the concussion protocol and will start at quarterback.

DeVonta Smith injury update: Latest news on Eagles WR

DeVonta Smith is dealing with back tightness and missed the Philadelphia Eagles Friday practice ahead of Sunday’s wild card game vs. the Packers

The Eagles will hit the practice field for the final time and although A.J. Brown is expected to practice, DeVonta Smith will sit out.

Smith is dealing with back soreness, and missed Friday’s practice, but he’s expected to play Zach Berman reports.

Brown has been nursing a knee injury for weeks, but is expected to play after earning All-Pro honors for the third straight year.

Tackle Lane Johnson was rested on Thursday, so he was only a limited participant. Offensive lineman Jack Driscoll was added to the injury report on Thursday. He was limited with an ankle injury.

Jalen Hurts injury updates: Latest news as Eagles QB clears concussion protocol

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has cleared the concussion protocol and will start against the Green Bay Packers on Wild Card Sunday

Jalen Hurts’ 2024 regular season ended in Week 16, but the Eagles star quarterback is rested and set to return to game action.

Philadelphia will have their final practice ahead of wild card Sunday, and Hurts has cleared concussion protocol, signaling an official return to the lineup.

Hurts was 1-4 passing for 11 yards and had three carries for 41 yards before exiting for the blue medical tent against the Commanders three weeks ago.

In Week 17, Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee tossed touchdown passes as Philadelphia dominated Dallas 41-7 at Lincoln Financial Field. Pickett is nursing broken ribs and missed the season finale, but Tanner McKee shined in a win over the Giants.

With Hurts set to return, Philadelphia waived Ian Book on Tuesday.

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Deshaun Watson ruptures achilles again; all of 2025 (and career) in doubt

Watson’s timeframe is now up in the air

The Cleveland Browns said earlier this week that quarterback Deshaun Watson had a setback in his recovery. It turns out it is much worse than that.

The veteran quarterback rolled his ankle while rehabbing at his home in Miami and re-ruptured the Achilles. This has required a second surgery and now his entire 2025 season is in jeopardy.

The Browns have released the following statement on the injury to Watson:

“Yesterday, Deshaun Watson underwent a second surgery to repair his right Achilles tendon rupture. Watson initially tore the tendon during the Browns’ Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 20. His first surgery was performed on Oct. 25. Earlier this week, when Watson reported to CrossCountry Mortgage Campus for his exit physical as part of the Browns’ season-ending process, he complained of discomfort after rolling his ankle in Miami. MRI results demonstrated a re-rupture to his Achilles tendon. Dr. Bob Anderson, a foot and ankle specialist in Charlotte, NC, performed both surgeries. Watson’s recovery time and return to play status is uncertain, and he will likely miss significant time during the 2025 season.”

As a result, the Browns will look toward free agency and the trade market for a new quarterback to start in 2025. With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, they could also turn to one of Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward.

Texans getting healthy at right time before showdown with Chargers

For the first time in the 2024 NFL season, the Houston Texans should have both starting linebackers.

Barring a last-second switch, the Houston Texans should be as healthy as possible for Saturday’s showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers.

No, Jalen Pitre, Jimmie Ward, Tank Dell, and two-time All-Pro receiver Stefon Diggs aren’t walking into the building, but the defense should have Christian Harris and Dencio Autry back.

It will have back linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who was suspended for three games after an illegal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

And Will Anderson Jr. is nearing 100% for the first time since Week 9 after resting in Week 18’s regular-season finale. The same goes for defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, who’s suffered a roller coaster of injuries this season, costing him time.

Houston’s injury woes won’t decide the outcome of Saturday’s game, but they could factor into the scoring. The Texans have been limited on the defensive end for weeks, especially at linebacker, with Harris and Al-Shaair out for multiple weeks.

For this first time this season, the projected starting duo will be on the field for the first time. When Harris initially returned in Week 15, Al-Shaair was still suspended.

When Al-Shaair returned for a 23-14 win over the Tennessee Titans, Harris was out because of an ankle injury.

Offensively, right guard Shaq Mason will miss his third consecutive game. He’s been out since suffering a knee injury in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and has not participated or been out at drills.

Wide receiver John Metchie III is listed as questionable for Saturday’s showdown with a shoulder injury suffered last week against Tennessee. The No. 3 target did not practice Tuesday but returned in a limited capacity on Wednesday.

He was a full participant on Thursday, which means he’ll likely go even in a limited capacity opposite Nico Collins and Diontae Johnson.

Kickoff from NRG Stadium is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on CBS and Paramount+.

Lions regular season injury recap: Offense edition

Lions regular season injury video retrospective: Offense edition: Going over all of Detroit’s offensive injuries and how they occurred

The Detroit Lions offense this year was remarkably healthy during the 2024 regular season which stood in stark contrast to the defense. See my previous article for the defensive injury recap.

There will always be minor injuries but there were no major, season-ending injuries to the offense. Most starters and key reserves were available for the vast majority of the season. Currently, almost all starters are healthy entering the playoffs, save for 1a/1b RB David Montgomery and OG Kevin Zeitler who both might be ready for the first playoff game.

The health of the offense is a big reason why the team leaned on the offense throughout the year, and that will continue to be the case in the playoffs.

Here are the most significant injuries to the offense ranked in order of most impactful to the season. In parentheses are the number of full games missed.

Taylor Decker, OT (3 full games missed)

Pec strain and rotator cuff, November

Right knee MCL and right ankle, November 24

David Montgomery, RB (3)

Right MCL, December 15

 

Kalif Raymond, WR (5)

Left foot, November 24

Sam LaPorta, TE (1)

Hamstring, August

Right low ankle sprain September 22

Left AC joint sprain, November 10

Frank Ragnow, C (1)

Left pec strain, September 22

Christian Mahogany, OG (10)

Mono, July

Graham Glasgow, OG (1)

Knee, December

Kevin Zeitler, OG (1)

Groin/hip, October

Right hamstring, January 5

Antoine Green, WR (17)

Concussion, August 8

Connor Galvin, OT (17)

Left MCL, August 8

Tre’Quan Smith, WR (17)

Hand, August 17

 

Latest injury update for Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore

Marshon Lattimore trending upward for the playoffs.

The Washington Commanders are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, as they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football.

Washington finished the season on a five-game winning streak, but the Buccaneers will present a difficult challenge. The two teams met in Week 1, with the Bucs winning 37-20. On that day, quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 80% of his passes for 280 yards and four touchdowns.

Much has changed for the Commanders since Week 1. Rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil looks on the verge of stardom, while Emmanuel Forbes is no longer on the roster, and Benjamin St-Juste is a backup. At the NFL trade deadline, the Commanders acquired four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the Saints. Unfortunately, Lattimore has missed six of his eight games since the trade due to a hamstring issue.

The Buccaneers, specifically star wide receiver Mike Evans, know Lattimore well. Evans and Lattimore have an epic history with their annual NFC South battles. But will Lattimore play on Sunday?

Washington released its first injury report of the week, and Lattimore was a full participant.

Head coach Dan Quinn said the following about Lattimore’s status:

“He’s hitting all the markers in a good space, so we will have a jog through practice today, and then we’ll be full speed back at it tomorrow,” Quinn said Wednesday. “So, he’s hit all the markers up to this point and I anticipate that trending through the week, but tomorrow and Friday, specifically tomorrow will be one that’s more speed.”

There are several reasons to be excited about this game. Lattimore’s matchup with Evans will be high on that list.

Latest injury news on Commanders C Tyler Biadasz ahead of playoffs

The latest injury updates on Tyler Biadasz ahead of the NFC wild-card game vs. Bucs.

The Washington Commanders finished the regular season with one of the NFL’s better offensive lines. It was a surprise considering the questions surrounding the tackle position ahead of the position. However, center Tyler Biadasz proved to be one of the Commanders’ most important players.

Biadasz signed a three-year contract with Washington after four years in Dallas. He stabilized the center position, which had been a revolving door over the past few years. And when Biadasz was out of the lineup, his absence was evident.

Biadasz missed the Week 15 win at New Orleans, and the offensive line struggled. The Commanders still won, but it wasn’t easy. In the second half of the Week 17 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Baidasz injured his ankle. He didn’t play in the regular-season finale at Dallas, quarterback Jayden Daniels was sacked four times in the first half, and Washington could not run the ball.

While the Commanders would win, the focus immediately turned to Wild Card Weekend and their matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Monday, head coach Dan Quinn was optimistic that Biadasz would be available against the Bucs.

Washington returned to practice on Wednesday, and Biadasz was listed as limited. So, are there any concerns about Biadasz’s availability for Sunday?

Biadasz also spoke to reporters after practice and sounded like someone who expects to play.

We’ll continue to monitor Biadasz’s status, but, barring a setback, it would be shocking not to see him in the starting lineup vs. the Bucs.

Texans vs. Chargers injury report: Latest updates, news for Wednesday

Here’s the injury report for both the Texans and Chargers following Wednesday’s practice.

Here are the full injury reports from Wednesday’s practice for the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers ahead of their wild-card round showdown on Saturday at NRG Stadium.

Houston Texans (10-7)

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Broncos injury report: Offensive lineman still sidelined

Broncos backup offensive lineman Frank Crum remains sidelined with an illness.

Denver Broncos backup offensive lineman Frank Crum (illness) was held out of practice on Wednesday after previously missing all three days of practice last week.

Crum (6-8, 315 pounds) signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Wyoming this spring. He has dressed for six games this season, playing 24 snaps on special teams and nine snaps on offense.

Elsewhere on the injury front, cornerback Damarri Mathis (back) and guard Ben Power (rest) were limited on Wednesday while tight end Nate Adkins (abdomen) and running back Tyler Badie (back) fully participated.

Denver’s complete Wednesday injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
TE Nate Adkins (abdomen) Full
RB Tyler Badie (back) Full
CB Damarri Mathis (back) Limited
G Ben Powers (rest) Limited
OT Frank Crum (illness) DNP

The Broncos will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Buffalo Bills. Denver is considered a big underdog going into the Wild Round of the NFL playoffs.

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