Tag: Injury Update

Is Maliq Brown playing today? Injury updates for the Duke forward

Here are the latest updates on Duke forward Maliq Brown, who was battling a toe injury ahead of Tuesday’s game vs George Mason.

The Duke Blue Devils won their fourth straight game last week, a 72-46 triumph over Incarnate Word, but they did so without forward [autotag]Maliq Brown[/autotag].

The Syracuse transfer had been one of Duke’s best defenders through the first nine games, averaging 5.9 rebounds and a team-leading 2.1 steals, and he helped hold Auburn Tigers star Johni Broome to five first-half points in the Blue Devils’ best win of the season thus far.

However, before last week’s game against the Cardinals, Duke announced that Brown would be held out with a toe injury. The Blue Devils labeled him day-to-day with the injury, and with a week-long break before the next game, it seemed logical to assume he wouldn’t miss much time.

The team affirmed that belief with a positive update on Brown’s status ahead of Tuesday’s game against George Mason.

Maliq Brown injury update

The Blue Devils confirmed ahead of Tuesday’s game that Brown would play against the Patriots. Barring any setbacks, the toe injury will keep him out of a single game.

Duke forward depth chart

Freshmen centers [autotag]Khaman Maluach[/autotag] and Patrick Ngongba II played a larger role in last week’s win over Incarnate Word in Brown’s absence, but the Syracuse transfer should spell them both against George Mason. Maluach has started every game in the paint, but Brown averages more minutes per night than the 7-footer, a role that should resume with his return to the lineup.

Raiders RB Sincere McCormick message for fans suggest his season is over

Raiders RB Sincere McCormick took to instagram with a message to the fans. And it sounds like he is done for the season.

Just when Raiders fans were getting excited to see what kind of hidden gem they might have in RB Sincere McCormick, the former undrafted back went down with an injury.

There had yet to be any official word from the Raiders as of Tuesday morning, but McCormick took to instagram to speak on it himself. And it doesn’t sound very positive in terms of him returning this season.

“Hey, y’all, I just want to give a shout out to everybody who kept me in their prayers,” McCormick said in an instagram video. “It’s nothing too crazy though, so I mean honestly I’ll be back next season. I’m not really even tripping about it. I’ll be better than ever. But I want to thank everybody for reaching out and saying thank you to me and I appreciate y’all.”

There are just three games left in the season for the Raiders. Which means if the injury is even somewhat serious, McCormick could miss the remainder of the season. And a trip to injured reserve would make it official. That’s where it sounds like it’s headed for McCormick.

Geno Smith “optimistic” he can play in Week 16 vs Vikings

Geno Smith “optimistic” he can play in Week 16 vs Vikings

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a catastrophic loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night in Week 15. Seattle fell 30-13 to Green Bay, and fell out of the playoff picture entirely. Part of what contributed to the Seahawks’ demise in prime time was the fact quarterback Geno Smith was knocked out of the game midway through the third quarter. Seattle was already trailing 20-3, so a comeback would have been a tall order, but it quickly became impossible with backup Sam Howell inserted into the game.

Howell was dreadful against the Packers. The Seahawks backup completed 5-of-14 passes for 24 yards, was sacked four times, and threw an ugly interception. To the fans who wished to see Howell in action, they got more than what they bargained for.

Of course, the natural thought immediately after the game was regarding Geno Smith’s health. On Monday, head coach Mike Macdonald explained he got a text message from his quarterback, and Smith was feeling “optimistic” he could play in Week 16 vs the Vikings.

It became readily evident on Sunday night Sam Howell is not the answer at quarterback. To say the Seahawks need Geno Smith back in the lineup is the understatement of the month. Seattle’s season is once again on the verge of spiraling out of control, and it won’t get any easier next week as they host the Vikings – who are still in hot pursuit of winning the NFC North.

We at Seahawks Wire will keep everyone updated regarding Smith’s health.

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Darren Rizzi unsure which QB Saints will start vs. Packers

Darren Rizzi is unsure which quarterback the Saints will start against the Packers next week. It might be Spencer Rattler, but it could be Derek Carr:

The New Orleans Saints could have a couple of options for next week’s starting quarterback against the Green Bay Packers, and head coach Darren Rizzi is not yet sure which one will actually get the nod on Monday night. It might be Spencer Rattler, and Rizzi repeatedly said he isn’t down on Jake Haener after benching him, but it could be Derek Carr.

When speaking to the media after the game, Rizzi was asked about the starting job for next week’s game. This is how he responded.

“I don’t know, we’ve got the extra day. Let’s see where Derek is,” Rizzi began. “Hopefully an extra day helps his hand maybe heal a little more and we’ll kind of see if he’s got function and that kind of stuff. We’ll reevaluate that. Certainly Spencer Rattler just came off a really good second half so we’ll take that into account. I don’t want to make any proclamations yet.”

It certainly seems as if a healthy Carr will still be starter moving forward, but Rattler may have moved ahead of Haener once again if the veteran can’t go.

Haener’s first career start was a nightmare as he went 4-for-10 for 49 yards and an interception in the first half. Rizzi was still complimentary of the young passer, but Rattler’s efforts in the second half did the speaking for him.

The rookie went 10-of-21 for 135 yards and a touchdown. He almost led the team into a comeback when, but they couldn’t convert a two-point try at the end. It’s not that Rattler is playing like a Hall of Fame quarterback, but it is clear who has the most potential of the young passers.

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Zach Ertz injury vs Saints: Latest news on Commanders TE

Injury update on Commanders TE Zach Ertz.

The Washington Commanders were driving for their second touchdown in the first half against the New Orleans Saints when quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a bullet to tight end Zach Ertz. Ertz made a phenomenal one-handed catch, picking up 19 yards and giving the Commanders a first-and-goal from the three-yard line.

Unfortunately, Ertz was slow to get up after the play and entered the blue medical tent. He then headed to the locker room with around five minutes remaining in the first half.

Here’s the catch Ertz made.

The highlight didn’t show where Ertz was injured. The following X post shows that he took a hard hit to the ground when tackled.

The team has confirmed that Ertz suffered a concussion and is ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Ben Sinnott and John Bates will handle tight end duties for the Commanders.

Washington will host Ertz’s former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, next week at a big NFC East showdown.

Will Alvin Kamara play this week? Injury updates for Saints RB

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is dealing with an illness. Here are the latest updates on his status against the Washington Commanders.

The New Orleans Saints managed to sneak away with a win this past week, winning 14-11 over the New York Giants. The offense has been reeling for weeks now, and Alvin Kamara has been pretty much their only lifeline when things got tough. Kamara came into this week fine, however on Wednesday and Thursday he missed practice with an illness, which caused a little bit of concern as to his status for the upcoming Week 15 game. With that said, here is his current status:

Alvin Kamara illness update

As of Saturday, Kamara is in line to play in the Week 15 matchup, coming in with no injury designation, and was a full participant at Friday’s practice. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi expressed that Kamara being held out on Thursday was simply a precautionary measure, and not an indication of him not playing or his full health status outside the illness.

What is the Saints’ RB depth chart?

Fortunately for the Saints, things have begun to look a little bit better on the injury front, and the running back position has filled back out with the usual players. As of right now, the active rostered running backs are:

  • Alvin Kamara
  • Kendre Miller
  • Jamaal Williams
  • Jordan Mims

Kendre Miller and Jamaal Williams had both experienced injuries of their own in prior weeks, however they have both been back for a little bit now, and should be good to go for Week 15, as well as Jordan Mims provided he is marked active.

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Will Nate Hobbs play this week? Injury updates for Raiders CB

Raiders CB Nate Hobbs has been dealing with an ankle injury. Here are the latest updates.

The Raiders have been shorthanded for a few weeks now at the cornerback spot. Starters Jakorian Bennett and Nate Hobbs have been out. And this week, they may get one of them back.

CB Nate Hobbs injury update

Hobbs returned to practice on Thursday. He was limited.

“He’s trending in a really good direction,” head coach Antonio Pierce said of Hobbs Friday morning. “Practiced all day yesterday. He did really good, very fluid. Had a good walkthrough right here. We’ll see how he comes out today, but I’d anticipate him playing, starting and giving us that boost we really need in the secondary.”

How long has been Nate Hobbs been out?

The team’s standout slot cornerback was lost to an ankle injury in Week nine and has missed the past four games. The equivalent of a trip to injured reserve which means he was out longer than the team initially expected.

Raiders cornerback depth chart

In his absence, Darnay Holmes has started at the slot cornerback spot.

Saints TE Taysom Hill thanks fans, prepares for surgery after torn ACL

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill thanked fans on social media for their support before undergoing surgery:

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The New Orleans Saints have been bitten by the injury bug plenty of times this season, but few have been has hard to swallow as the loss of Taysom Hill.

Amongst all of the strife over the last few years, Hill’s commitment to team has made him a favorite for pretty much every Saints fan. To see him fall victim to another brutal injury, this time a torn ACL against the Los Angeles Rams, was quite upsetting.

The do-it-all tight end recently took to Instagram, though, to share an update on how he is feeling after the injury.

The main points made in the message are that he is in good spirits as he prepares for surgery. He thanked all fans for the outpouring of support and is confident that he will make a full recovery.

Many pondered if this latest injury would bring his time in black and gold to an end, but it appears as though the 34-year-old will try to make his way back to the field.

In eight seasons playing for New Orleans, Hill has 3,380 yards of scrimmage for 44 touchdowns. He also had 2,369 passing yards with 11 more scores. That doesn’t even cover the contributions he has made on special teams. A true once-in-a-lifetime player.

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Commanders vs. Saints injury report: Latest updates, news for Thursday

Will Alvin Kamara play on Sunday vs. Commaders?

The Washington Commanders were back on the practice field Thursday as they continued to prepare for Sunday’s Week 15 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Only one player did not practice for the Commanders: Wide receiver Noah Brown. Brown suffered an internal injury in the Week 13 win over the Titans and will likely miss the remainder of the season. Washington will likely place Brown on injured reserve by the weekend.

In some concerning news for the Saints, running back Alvin Kamara missed practice again on Thursday. Kamara is dealing with an illness. Meanwhile, quarterback Derek Carr also missed practice but is likely headed to IR.

Here’s Thursday’s full injury report, beginning with the Commanders:

Did not participate: WR Noah Brown,

Limited participants: S Quan Martin (shoulder), DE Clelin Ferrell

Full participants: WR Jamison Crowder (calf), Dante Fowler (groin), CB Noah Igbinoghene (thumb), LB Jordan Magee (elbow), CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), K Zane Gonzalez (left foot), TE Zach Ertz (hamstring)

Here’s the Saints’ injury report.

Did not participate: QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion), RB Alvin Kamara (illness), LB D’Marco Jackson (ankle), WR Bub Means (ankle)

Limited participants: TE Juwan Johnson (foot)

Full participants: DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles)

 

Jaguars TE Engram won’t practice Wednesday, expected to play vs. Jets

Jaguars TE Engram won’t practice Wednesday, expected to play vs. Jets

Jaguars tight end Evan Engram will not practice to begin Week 15 as he nurses a shoulder injury suffered in Jacksonville’s 10-6 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, head coach Doug Pederson revealed Wednesday.

Pederson expects Engram to be available for Jacksonville’s matchup with the New York Jets this Sunday.

“Evan’s dealing with the shoulder, obviously coming out of the game,” Pederson said. “So, won’t do anything today, we’ll rest him today and get him back. But anticipate him for the game on Sunday.”

Engram finished Week 14 with four receptions for 33 yards over 42 offensive snaps.

Engram has caught 47 passes for 365 yards and one touchdown in nine starts this season. He missed four games, Weeks 2-5, with a hamstring injury.

In 43 games since with the Jaguars during the 2022 offseason, Engram has caught 234 passes for 2,094 yards and nine touchdowns.

Jacksonville vs. New York is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET Sunday, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.