Injuries are a big part of any sport, as many of them are inevitable, and this is true for the NFL. As the league heads to Week 8, which injured players will be out or questionable in the various games being played?
NFL Injury Tracker For Week 8
With the Vikings and Chargers being the only teams playing on Thursday, they have been the only ones with an official injury report so far.
Minnesota Vikings at LA Chargers
Vikings:
- OUT: FB C.J. Ham (hand), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck)
- QUESTIONABLE: OT Brian O’Neill (knee), QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle), RB Zavier Scott (wrist), RB Aaron Jones (hamstring), OT Christian Darrisaw (knee)
Chargers:
- OUT: RB Hassan Haskins (hamstring)
- QUESTIONABLE: OT Joe Alt (ankle), DL Jamaree Caldwell (illness), OT Austin Deculus (ankle), LB Troy Dye (thumb), DB Elijah Molden (thumb), OL Trey Pipkins (knee), OL Jamaree Salyer (knee), LB Kyle Kennard (knee)
Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers
Bills:
Wide receiver Curtis Samuel (neck), tight end Dalton Kincaid (oblique) and linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral) had limited practice for the Bills, while wide receiver Josh Palmer did not practice. This suggests that some of them may be available for Week 8.
Panthers:
Cornerback Jaycee Horn, guard Damien Lewis (shoulder) and linebacker Princely Umanmielen (ribs) had limited practice, which means they may be returning soon, though maybe not yet for Week 8. Meanwhile, Bryce Young missed practice, suggesting that the quarterback may not be playing against the Bills.
Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens
Ravens:
Lamar Jackson finally returned to practice on Wednesday, but was limited. This suggests that he may be returning soon, but not yet for Week 8.
‘Bears:
Wide receiver DJ Moore (hip), cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (shoulder), running back D’Andre Swift (groin), tight end Cole Kmet (back) and running back Roschon Johnson (back) did not practice, suggesting they might miss the game on Sunday, while defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (knee) and offensive lineman Braxton Jones (knee) both had limited practices.
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
Giants:
Linebacker Brian Burns (foot), cornerback Paulson Adebo (knee) and safety Jevon Holland (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, siggesting they may m,iss Sunday’s game. However, kicker Graham Gano is expected to make his return after being in the injured reserve.
Eagles:
Edge Azeez Ojulari is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Giants, while Brandon Graham is expected to play for the first time since coming out of retirement, Wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) may possibly miss action as he did not practice on Wednesday.
New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals
Jets:
Veteran QB Tyrod Taylor (knee) may be starting over Justin Fields, while wide receiver , Garrett Wilson (knee) is questionable. Cornerback Sauce Gardner is currently undergoing concussion protocol while running back Breece Hall (knee) and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II (ankle) had limited practice.
Bengals:
Edge Cam Sample (knee) and cornerback Marco Wilson (hamstring) missed Wednesday’s practice while Edge Trey Hendrickson (hip) was limited.
San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans
Texans:
The Texans may be missing their two top wide receivers, as Nico Collins is in concussion protocol, while Christian Kirk is suffering from a hamstring injury.
49ers:
The Niners are injury-plagued as usual, with running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams not practicing, along with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee), defensive back Deommodore Lenoir (quadricep), defensive lineman Bryce Huff (hamstring), defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos (knee/hamstring) and offensive lineman Jake Brendel (hamstring).
Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots
Browns:
Tight end David Njoku is practicing despite a knee injury, while wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (knee) did not practice, and cornerback Denzel Ward (hip) had limited practice.
Patriots:
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs (chest) had limited practice while linebacker Elijah Ponder (knee) and safety Craig Woodson (ankle) missed it entirely.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints
Buccaneers:
Mike Evans is expected to be out, along with running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) and wideout Chris Godwin (fibula). Meanwhile, linebacker Haason Reddick (ankle, knee) is questionable. Linebacker Lavonte David (knee/rib), wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), and backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (teeth) also did not practice.
Saints:
Wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle), cornerback Alontae Taylor (personal matter) and edge rusher Chase Young (illness) did not practice, while running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) and tight end Juwan Johnson (neck) had limited practice.
Miami Dolphins at Atlanta Falcons
Dolphins:
Dolphins tight end Darren Waller will be missing action for the Dolphins.
Falcons:
Edge r Jalon Walker (groin), linebacker Divine Deablo (forearm) and defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring) missed practice, while OT e Jake Matthews (ankle), running back Tyler Allgeier (hip/knee) and wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) were limited.
Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos
Cowboys:
Cornerback k Trevon Diggs (concussion) and safety Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder) missed practice, while center Cooper Beebe (ankle), cornerback Shavon Revel (knee) and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (knee) were all limited, along with DT Kenny Clark.
Broncos:
LB Jonah Elliss (shoulder) was limited while OT Mike McGlinchey (foot/ankle) practiced despite his injury.
Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers
Packers:
Dontayvion Wicks (calf) did not practice, along with tight end Tucker Kraft., while WR Christian Watson is finally expected to return this week after his ACL injury. Meanwhile, guard Aaron Banks (groin), tackle Anthony Belton (ankle), running back Josh Jacobs (calf) and right tackle Zach Tom (back) had limited practice.
Steelers:
Calvin Austin III (shoulder) is expected to return, but center Zach Frazier (calf) was limited. Edge T.J. Watt and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward did not practice.
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts
Titans:
Jeffery Simmons (hamstring) and L’Jarius Sneed (quadriceps) are considered questionable, while wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring), running back Tony Pollard (rest day), guard Kevin Zeitler (vet rest day) and edge Arden Key (quadricep) did not practice.
Colts:
Cornerback Kenny Moore II (Achilles), edge rusher Tyquan Lewis (groin) and edge rusher Samson Ebukam (knee) did not practice, while WR Josh Downs was in concussion protocol and had limited practice.
Washington Commanders at Kansas City Chiefs
Commanders:
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is expected to miss Week 8, while wide receivers Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Deebo Samuel (heel) are expected to return.
Chiefs:
No reports yet.
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