Tag: ankle injury

Report: Cowboys DT Johnathan Hankins suffered ‘mild’ high-ankle sprain in Week 14 win

From @ToddBrock24f7: The veteran run-stuffer returned to the sideline in uniform Sunday night. Early reports he’ll be ready for the playoffs if not sooner.

Johnathan Hankins didn’t show up on the stat sheet in Sunday night’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles, but his early departure was definitely noticed.

The veteran defensive tackle sustained an ankle injury just a few snaps into the third quarter and was eventually carted to the locker room. He did not return to the contest. And while the team fared just fine in the decisive 33-13 victory, the 320-pounder’s prognosis quickly became a source of concern for Cowboys fans as the team looks ahead to important late-season matchups against three of the league’s top-10 rushing teams.

Reports indicate that Hankins suffered a high-ankle sprain, but it’s believed to be on the mild side. He is expected to get an MRI to further evaluate the injury.

That’s all positive news that suggests Hankins won’t miss extended time. NFL insider Ian Rapoport tweeted that the 2013 second-round draft pick “should be back for the playoffs, if not sooner.”

That would be welcome news indeed for the Dallas defense. The team faces Buffalo, Miami, and Detroit over the next 20 days; those teams currently rank eighth, first, and fourth respectively in average yards per carry. In 13 games this season- all with Hankins- the Cowboys have not allowed a 100-yard rusher; only three opposing players have topped 60 yards on the ground.

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The 31-year-old appeared to have been rolled up on from behind on a third-down run play shortly after the second-half kickoff. Rookie Mazi Smith replaced Hankins for the remainder of the game.

Hankins did return to the Cowboys sideline Sunday night under his own power and still in uniform. After the game, he was seen leaving the locker room without a crutches, a walking boot, or even a pronounced limp.

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Marcus Davenport out versus Chicago Bears with ankle injury

Marcus Davenport has officially been ruled out for the rest of the Minnesota Vikings game against the Chicago Bears with an ankle injury.

Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Marcus Davenport has officially been ruled out versus the Chicago Bears.

Davenport was injured early in the second quarter by friendly fire, as it appeared his ankle was injured by a leg whip from his own teammate. Davenport sustained the injury on a play where he was harassing Justin Fields — who himself has left the game due to a hand injury and will not return.

The injuries are beginning to mount once again for this Vikings team, who suffered a slew of injuries last week, too. With Davenport officially out for the game, we’ll have to see if the Vikings defense can remain aggressive and effective. So far, they’ve done well to confuse the Bears quarterbacks and bring continuous pressure.

Brian Flores and the Vikings defense have been aggressive all season, and today has been no exception. Davenport’s absence will throw a wrench in those plans, but multiple guys on the defensive front have had success today.

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Cowboys’ Zack Martin: ‘Just being smart’ by coming out of game after 4th-quarter leg whip

From @ToddBrock24f7: Martin was rolled up on after a red-zone run by Tony Pollard, but re-entered the game for the final snaps and said afterward he feels good.

Cowboys right guard Zack Martin gave fans a few nervous moments throughout the week leading up to Sunday’s interconference matchup with the Jets. Then, right at the end of another dominant performance in the team’s 30-10 Week 2 win, he gave one last scare.

The 32-year-old was seen visibly limping around in the fourth quarter and even came out of the lineup for a time. But the eight-time Pro Bowler was back on the field to do the famous “Landry Shift” as part of the Cowboys’ victory formation in the game’s final moments.

And he maintains that there’s no cause for long-term concern.

“I feel good, just got rolled up a little bit,” Martin told reporters at his AT&T Stadium locker after the win. “Just being smart there at the end of the game, but I feel good.”

The injury came on the first play from scrimmage after Jayron Kearse’s interception and return put the Cowboys offense on the Jets’ 17-yard-line with under 12 minutes to go. Running back Tony Pollard plowed his way up the middle for an 8-yard gain, but took out Martin from behind on his way to the turf.

Martin stayed on the ground briefly. He carried on, but was noticeably hobbled for the remainder of the series, which ended in a Brandon Aubrey 30-yard field goal.

The next time the Cowboys had the ball, Martin stayed on the sideline, causing a shuffle along the Dallas offensive line.

Undrafted rookie T.J. Bass, already in at left guard for the injured Chuma Edoga (who was himself subbing for the injured Tyler Smith), shifted over to Martin’s right guard spot; fifth-round draft pick Asim Richards took over at left guard.

Martin was able to return for the contest’s final possession, and said he would have been able to stay in the game if the score had been closer.

Afterward, Martin looked to be getting around with no problem.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he visited with Martin after the game and told media members, “He seems to be okay.”

The team will no doubt be smart with Martin’s ankle as this week of prep starts and could potentially limit his work in practice as the Cowboys gear up for a visit to Arizona in Week 3.

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But the perennial All-Pro knows that the team has quality depth players who are ready to step in whenever they’re needed.

“Obviously, Chuma in there, and then T.J. Bass came in, Asim Richards, all those guys. They’re ready to go and they’re ready to play, which is great to see,” Martin said. “The coaches have done a great job getting those guys prepared, knowing their number could be called at any time.”

The Cowboys offensive line cleared the way for 134 rushing yards by Dallas ball carriers on Sunday and held the vaunted New York defense to just one sack in the decisive win.

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Cowboys’ Tyron Smith rolls ankle in practice, added to injury report

From @ToddBrock24f7: Now the entire left side of the Cowboys’ starting OL is nursing injuries, just 3 days before the season opener against a divisional rival.

Now both of the Cowboys’ T. Smiths are on the injury report.

Veteran left tackle Tyron Smith rolled an ankle in Thursday’s practice session and was limited as a result. He joins second-year left guard Tyler Smith, who suffered a hamstring strain on Monday and has been sidelined since.

This latest development comes just three days before the Cowboys open their 2023 regular-season schedule with a trip to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants in a primetime meeting of divisional rivals.

Tyron Smith, 32, has become as well-known in recent years for his inability to stay healthy as he is for his eight career Pro Bowl nods. He has famously missed 33 games over the past three years and hasn’t played a full season’s slate of games since 2015.

Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports that two people familiar with the matter have called the injury “minor,” but it does cause natural concern heading into the season opener, especially given his linemate’s hamstring issue.

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In a Thursday press conference, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that the younger Smith “feels really good” and is “very optimistic” that he’ll suit up in Week 1, but the coach noted that Smith would have to practice Saturday in order to play Sunday night.

But right now, the entire left side of the starting offensive line has to be considered in some degree of doubt, with very little positional depth at the ready.

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Ankle injury for Packers LB De’Vondre Campbell not considered long term

Brian Gutekunst provided a positive health update for LB De’Vondre Campbell, who missed both joint practices vs. the Patriots with an ankle injury.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst provided a positive health update on linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, who missed joint practices against the New England Patriots because of a new ankle injury.

Gutekunst said Campbell avoided a serious injury and would be back on the field sooner rather than later.

“It’s not a long-term thing,” Gutekunst said Friday. “He’s a seasoned pro so I don’t think this will hold him back much.”

There are 23 days between Friday and Sunday, Sept. 10, the date of the Packers’ Week 1 showdown with the Chicago Bears. Campbell has over three weeks to get the ankle healthy and return to the practice field.

Last season, Campbell dealt with a nagging shoulder injury before a knee injury knocked him out for four games. He was looking forward to entering training camp completely healthy.

In Campbell’s absence over the last two practices, third-year linebacker Isaiah McDuffie worked alongside Quay Walker with the starting defense. Veteran Eric Wilson also got more reps at linebacker.

McDuffie tried to make the most of his first-team snaps.

“It was very (beneficial),” McDuffie told Wes Hodkiewicz of Packers.com. “Any snaps I get I feel like are very, very critical for my development and for me to take that next step.”

Campbell won’t be expected to play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Patriots.

Latest update on Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney’s ankle injury

Kadarius Toney might have the less-talked-about ankle injury for the #Chiefs, but it’s also one worth monitoring.

The less-talked-about ankle injury for the Kansas City Chiefs might be the one to keep an eye on most moving forward.

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney claimed on opening night that he is “definitely playing” in Super Bowl LVII, yet on the first injury report of the week for Kansas City, he was the lone player who turned in a practice without full participation.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Chiefs HC Andy Reid provided an update on Toney’s ankle injury. He was asked what his level of optimism was for him being able to play in the Super Bowl. He still wasn’t ready to declare that Toney would play in the game.

“He did everything yesterday that was planned for him to do,” Reid said of Toney. “But he’s got more today. We’ll see. We’ll see how he does. He was spirited yesterday and running around like crazy. So, we’ll see how it works out today.”

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This was Reid’s final media availability until after Super Bowl LVII, so he provided reporters with a general idea of the vibe of the team. Right now, there is some anxiousness with the most difficult practice of the week on deck for this afternoon.

“They’re obviously excited,” Reid said. “You get to today and it’s the hardest practice of the week. It’s not two-a-days or anything like that at training camp. But they have a good practice ahead of them. I know they look forward to getting through that. I think they start picking things up. It’s more, now it’s the game. They can kind of see the end of the tunnel of practice after all these practices that they’ve had leading up to this thing.”

How Toney handles what the coaches and training staff have in store for him in Thursday’s practice could have the biggest impact on his game status for Super Bowl LVII.

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Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides update on Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid spoke to media members about Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury on Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid addressed media members via Zoom teleconference on Monday.

Obviously, the big thing on everyone’s mind is the status of star QB Patrick Mahomes who suffered a high ankle sprain in the AFC divisional round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Reid opened things up by confirming that Mahomes did, in fact, suffer a high ankle sprain.

“As far as injuries go, really Patrick (Mahomes) is the main one,” Reid said. “As you guys know he hurt his ankle. It’s been reported that it’s a high ankle sprain. So, that’s pretty accurate.”

Mahomes said following the game that he’d immediately start treatment for the ankle injury. Reid confirmed he’s been receiving treatment and working hard at it. Mahomes remains in the mindset that he’s going to be able to play in the AFC title game.

“Yeah, no he told you guys, he mentioned it to you that he’s going to play,” Reid said. “That’s his mindset and then we’ll just take it day by day and see how he does.”

Reid was then asked if he was preparing for Mahomes to play and whether they’d need to change the game plan if he didn’t play. He was rather indirect with his comments.

“Yeah, well the game plan part, we don’t have to do much either way,” Reid said. “As far as the reps, I have to see how he feels, you know, when we get ready for practice there.”

Ahead of the AFC Championship Game in 2020-21, the Chiefs ramped up Mahomes’ workload as he dealt with a turf toe injury. Reid said there’s a chance this practice week could look like that, but it all depends on how Mahomes is feeling when they get to that juncture.

“Yeah, that’s a possibility,” Reid said. “It’s just too early to tell you. I’m going to see how he’s doing when we get to that Wednesday practice and see where he’s at.”

Asked how this ankle sprain compares to the one Mahomes suffered in Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season, Reid gave a positive update.

“I think this one isn’t quite as bad as that one,” Reid said. “They’re similar. (It’s) sore, but not quite the same.”

After suffering that sprain in Week 1, Mahomes went on to throw for over 400 yards and four touchdowns against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2.

Would it be possible for Mahomes to go the whole week without practice and still play? Reid said yes, but didn’t know how effective he might be given that Mahomes had never done that before.

“Yeah, possibly, I think so,” Reid said. “He’s never done that, so I don’t have an answer for you on that.”

It’s safe to say that there is still a lot up in the air this early in the week, but things are certainly not as bad as they could have been with this particular injury. He avoided any fractures or ligament damage and he seems to be taking well to treatment so far.

We’ll hear from Reid again ahead of practice on Wednesday, where he’s likely to provide another update on Mahomes’ status.

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4 takeaways from Chiefs’ AFC divisional round win vs. Jaguars

The #Chiefs’ spectacular win against the #Jaguars on Saturday puts them one step closer to a Super Bowl berth. | from @TheJohnDillon

The story of this game starts and ends with the ankle injury sustained by Patrick Mahomes in the first half, which could have huge implications on the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff hopes moving forward.

Though they were outmatched by Kansas City from the start, the Jacksonville Jaguars fought hard in this game, and certainly gave the Chiefs a run for their money. With just more one game standing between Kansas City and a shot at another Super Bowl ring, Mahomes will need to lick his wounds in the coming days to win a crucial game next week.

Here are four key takeaways from the Chiefs’ Divisional Round win over the Jaguars:

Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny ‘making good progress’ with ankle injury

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny is on the mend and making good progress with regard to recovering from his ankle injury.

Coach Pete Carroll was able to provide a number of injury updates during his final press conference of the year this week – including some good news with regard to running back Rashaad Penny.

“He’s making really good progress,” Carroll told reporters on Monday. “He was hoping if we went deep in the playoffs that he would have a chance, that’s how positive he is about it. But the ankle repair he had is intricate, the high ankle thing where they’re tying stuff together – they’ve got some really cool technology that makes him stable and ready to come back.”

Penny signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks last season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year if no new contract with Seattle is reached.

“So he’ll be back for camp and all that if we can get him back,” Carroll said. “So he should have a good solid recovery.”

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Alabama forward Darius Miles ruled out for the rest of the season

Alabama F Darius Miles OUT for the year with an ankle injury

The Crimson Tide men’s basketball team suffered a blow Saturday, learning forward [autotag]Darius Miles[/autotag] will be unavailable for the remainder of the season. Fortunately, Miles is expected to make a full recovery from his ankle injury.

The injury was sustained during the preseason. Despite his appearing in six games already this season, it was decided it would be in his best interest to focus on his rehab and not risk further injury.

Miles had not seen serious minutes in the six games this year, but it will certainly cut into the Tide’s depth, which only gets more crucial as the season goes on.

The No. 4 Crimson Tide host the LSU Tigers in a sold-out Coleman Coliseum on Saturday.

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