Who Was Injured Today In The NFL?
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Get the latest news on who was injured during NFL games today.
Who Was Injured Today In The NFL?
Unfortunately, there were quite a few injuries in the NFL today. One of the most serious injuries was to Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, who suffered a gruesome leg injury. Other notable injuries include:
Carson Wentz, Eagles Quarterback, Suffers Torn ACL
Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz tore his left ACL on Sunday against the Rams and will miss the rest of the season, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The franchise quarterback was injured while diving into the end zone on a touchdown run in the third quarter. He stayed in the game and threw a touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffery on the next drive before leaving for good with 9:23 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Richard Sherman, Seahawks Cornerback, Suffers Achilles Tendon Rupture
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his right leg during Thursday’s game against the Cardinals, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Sherman, who was carted off the field in the third quarter, will have surgery Friday. He is expected to miss the rest of the season and could be sidelined for up to six months.
The four-time Pro Bowler has been one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks over the past few years, but he has struggled with injuries lately. He missed seven games last season with a hamstring injury and has been dealing with a ankle issue this year.
Andrew Luck, Colts Quarterback, Suffers Shoulder Injury
As first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will miss at least two weeks with a shoulder injury:
“Colts QB Andrew Luck, who was evaluated for a shoulder injury today, is now expected to miss 2 to 6 weeks, per sources. Missed all of 2017.”
This is a huge blow for the Colts, who were already without star wide receiver T.Y. Hilton due to a hamstring injury. Hilton is expected to return this week, but it’s unclear if he’ll be 100 percent.
The Colts will now turn to backup Jacoby Brissett, who started 15 games for them last season afterLuck missed the entire year with a shoulder injury. Brissett is a solid backup, but he’s not on Luck’s level as a quarterback.
This news also has significant fantasy implications. Hilton will obviously see his value take a hit without Luck under center, and wide receiver Chester Rogers becomes an intriguing option in deeper leagues. Rogers had 58 catches for 618 yards and four touchdowns last season with Brissett throwing him the ball.
How Serious Are These Injuries?
The 2020 NFL season has seen some serious injuries thus far. Today, we saw George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers go down with a knee injury. This is a huge loss for the 49ers, as Kittle is one of the best tight ends in the NFL. Other notable injuries from today include:
Carson Wentz, Eagles Quarterback, Suffers Torn ACL
Carson Wentz, the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, putting the rest of his season in jeopardy and creating significant doubts about his future.
Wentz was injured when he was hit hard while dive into the end zone on a touchdown run. He stayed in the game for three more plays before walking to the sideline, where he was examined by team doctors. He then walked to the locker room with assistance from two trainers.
The Eagles later announced that Wentz had suffered a torn ACL and would not return to the game. He will have an MRI on Monday to determine the full extent of the injury.
Wentz’s absence would be a significant blow to the Eagles, who are currently 11-2 and leading the NFC East. He has been one of the best quarterbacks in the league this season, throwing for 3,296 yards and 33 touchdowns with just seven interceptions.
Richard Sherman, Seahawks Cornerback, Suffers Achilles Tendon Rupture
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Thursday night’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Sherman, who was carted off the field in the third quarter, will have surgery on Friday.Carroll said it’s unclear how long Sherman will be sidelined.
The four-time Pro Bowler is in his eighth NFL season.
Andrew Luck, Colts Quarterback, Suffers Shoulder Injury
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will miss two to six weeks with a shoulder injury, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The sources said Luck had an MRI on Monday that revealed the need for rest and rehabilitation. He will not require surgery.
The Colts are being cautious with their franchise quarterback and don’t want to rush him back, the sources said.
This is the second time in three years that Luck has been sidelined by a shoulder injury. He missed nine games in 2015 with a lacerated kidney.
How Will These Injuries Impact The NFL Season?
Today was a brutal day in the NFL as multiple starters went down with what appear to be serious injuries. The biggest name on the list is Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who broke his collarbone while being sacked by Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr. This is a huge blow to the Packers, who were already thin at the quarterback position. How will these injuries impact the NFL season?
Carson Wentz, Eagles Quarterback, Suffers Torn ACL
Carson Wentz, the Philadelphia Eagles’ star quarterback, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams and will miss the remainder of the season and playoffs, a huge blow to a team that had been legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
Wentz was hit hard as he dove into the end zone on a scramble in the third quarter, and he immediately grabbed at his knee. He was helped off the field and taken to the locker room. He did not return.
The play was reviewed to see if Wentz had scored a touchdown before he fumbled the ball out of bounds, but the ruling on the field was upheld. The Eagles went on to win, 43-35.
Richard Sherman, Seahawks Cornerback, Suffers Achilles Tendon Rupture
Sherman became a free agent after the 2017 season and signed with the San Francisco 49ers.
On November 9, 2018, Sherman suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a Thursday Night Football game against the Arizona Cardinals, which forced him to miss the remainder of the season. He was placed on injured reserve on November 13.
Andrew Luck, Colts Quarterback, Suffers Shoulder Injury
It is unclear when exactly Luck suffered the injury. He was not on the injury report last week, but he was limited in practice Wednesday and did not practice Thursday or Friday. Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said Friday that the team was managing Luck’s reps in practice because of soreness in his shoulder, but did not say that Luck had suffered an injury.
