What NFL Players Are Injured Right Now?

Keep up to date with the latest NFL player injuries.

Introduction

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world. The NFL’s 17-week regular season runs from early September to late December, with each team playing 16 games and having one bye week. Following the conclusion of the regular season, six teams from each conference (four division winners and two wild card teams) advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination tournament culminating in the Super Bowl, which is usually held in February. The league is headquartered in New York City.

Quarterbacks

Quarterbacks

A.J. McCarron, Cincinnati Bengals: McCarron is on the non-football injury list with a right shoulder injury. He will miss the first six weeks of the regular season.

Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs: Smith injured his right ankle in the Chiefs’ Week 1 preseason game against the Seahawks. He is considered week-to-week.

Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts: Luck suffered a concussion in the Colts’ Week 3 preseason game against the Steelers and has not been cleared to play yet. His status for Week 1 is uncertain.

Brett Hundley, Green Bay Packers: Hundley sprained his left ankle in the Packers’ Week 1 preseason game against the Eagles and missed the rest of the game. His status for Week 2 is uncertain.

Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys: Romo broke his back in a preseason game against the Seahawks and will miss at least six weeks of the regular season.

Running Backs

There are a number of running backs who are currently injured. One of the most notable is Leonard Fournette of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has been battling a hamstring injury for most of the season and has missed several games as a result. Other running backs who are injured include Devonta Freeman of the Atlanta Falcons, Sony Michel of the New England Patriots, and Dalvin Cook of the Minnesota Vikings.

Wide Receivers

The wide receiver position has been hit hard by injuries this season. Some of the league’s top players have missed time, and the depth at the position has been tested. Here’s a look at some of the top wideouts who have been sidelined by injuries.

Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons
One of the best receivers in the game, Jones has been hampered by a hamstring injury this season. He missed two games early in the season and has been limited in others. Despite that, he still leads the league in receiving yards ( 1,078) and is second in catches (75).

Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Evans missed four games with a hamstring injury but has returned to form over the past two weeks. In that span, he’s caught 16 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns.

Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants
Beckham missed four games with a quad injury but returned last week and had six catches for 44 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles. He’s still trying to get back to full strength but should be close to 100 percent soon.

Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers
Allen missed eight games last season with a torn ACL but has stayed healthy this year. He’s been one of the most productive receivers in the league, catching 74 passes for 906 yards and six touchdowns.

Tight Ends

There are a number of injuries to report amongst NFL tight ends at the moment. Here is a rundown of the most notable ones:

-Evan Engram of the New York Giants is dealing with a hamstring injury and is considered day-to-day.
-Greg Olsen of the Carolina Panthers is out indefinitely with a broken foot.
-Tyler Eifert of the Cincinnati Bengals is out for the season with a dislocated ankle.
-Will Dissly of the Seattle Seahawks is out for the season with a torn patellar tendon.

Offensive Linemen

As of September 8th,2020, here is a list of all the NFL offensive linemen who are injured and what their current status is:
-Bryan Bulaga, T, Green Bay Packers: Bulaga is week-to-week with a knee injury.
-Rodger Saffold, G, Tennessee Titans: Saffold is week-to-week with a hamstring injury.
-Mike Iupati, G, Seattle Seahawks: Iupati is week-to-week with a foot injury.
-Ronald Leary, G, Denver Broncos: Leary is out indefinitely with a torn Achilles.
-Brandon Shell, T, New York Jets: Shell is out for the season with a torn ACL.

Defensive Linemen

Right now, there are a number of NFL players who are sidelined due to injuries. Here is a look at some of the defensive linemen who are currently injured:

-Earl Mitchell, San Francisco 49ers: Mitchell is out with a calf injury and is expected to miss several weeks.
-Quinton Dial, San Francisco 49ers: Dial is out with a knee injury and is expected to miss several weeks.
-Mike Purcell, Denver Broncos: Purcell is out with a foot injury and is expected to miss several weeks.
-Kendall Langford, Houston Texans: Langford is out with a knee injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Linebackers

Right now, there are several NFL linebackers dealing with injuries. New Orleans Saints linebacker A.J. Klein is dealing with a groin injury and is considered day-to-day. Miami Dolphins linebacker Raekwon McMillan is out for the season with a torn ACL. Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis is dealing with an ankle injury and his status is unknown. Lastly, Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing is suspended for the first ten games of the season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

Defensive Backs

#1 Lardarius Webb-DB-Baltimore Ravens
Webb suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 6.

#2 Ronald Darby-DB-Buffalo Bills
Darby is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a dislocated right ankle.

#3 Orlando Scandrick-DB-Dallas Cowboys
Scandrick suffered two broken bones in his left hand in Week 6. He will have surgery and is expected to miss four weeks.

#4 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie-DB-New York Giants
Rodgers-Cromartie has been suspended indefinitely by the team for violating team rules. It is unclear when he will be reinstated.

Special Teams

There are a number of players on special teams who are currently injured. Here is a list of some of the more notable ones:

-Tavon Austin, WR, Los Angeles Rams: Austin is dealing with a knee injury and is currently listed as day-to-day.

-Cairo Santos, K, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Santos is nursing a groin injury and is currently listed as day-to-day.

-Darren Sproles, RB, Philadelphia Eagles: Sproles suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 and has been ruled out for Week 2.