NFL Injury Report: Preseason Tracker for 2025

We are a little less than a month away from the start of the 2025 NFL season, and player availability in training camp is even more important ahead of the 18-week regular season.

This article will keep you up to date on all today's NFL injury news, plus every day of training camp, concerning starters and key players from across the league as teams get ready for the upcoming 2025 season.

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Top NFL Players with Preseason Injuries:

• Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams — Back
• Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings — Hamstring
• Jauan Jennings, WR, 49ers — Calf
• Khalil Shakir, WR, Bills — Ankle
• Jayden Reed, WR, Packers — Ankle
• Joe Mixon, RB, Texans — Foot
• Najee Harris, RB, Chargers — Eye
• Chris Godwin, WR, Bucs — Ankle
• Darnell Mooney, WR, Falcons — Shoulder
• Rashawn Slater, OT, Chargers — Knee
• Tristan Wirfs, OT, Bucs — Knee
• Landon Dickerson, OG, Eagles — Knee
• Nate Hobbs, CB, Packers — Knee

NFL players coming back from injury:

• Dak Prescott
• Christian McCaffrey
• Brandon Aiyuk
• Chris Godwin
• Chris Olave
• Christian Darrisaw
• Aidan Hutchinson
• DeMarvion Overshown
• Jaire Alexander

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NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 13 Update

– Bears CB Kyler Gordon is considered week-to-week by the team as he deals with a hamstring injury. Gordon spent most of the offseason dealing with an undisclosed lower-body injury and is now questionable to start the season after this latest injury. He signed a three-year, $40 million contract extension in April.

– Browns QB Shedeur Sanders will be held out of this weekend's preseason game after suffering an oblique injury during Wednesday's joint practice with the Eagles. Sanders is considered day-to-day by the team and Dillon Gabriel could start on Saturday after being held out of the preseason opener due to a hamstring injury.

– Rams QB Matthew Stafford did not practice on Tuesday as he continues to deal with a back injury.

– Dolphins LB Chop Robinson was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice, but he took to Instagram later to tell everyone he is in fact fine. There still has been no official update from the team.

– Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is progressing in his rehab from his hamstring injury, but he won't be evaluated by the team until early next week.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 12 Update

-Packers QB Jordan Love underwent surgery on his left (non-throwing) thumb. GM Brian Gutekunst said the team hopes Love will return to practice next week, and he is expected to be ready for Week 1. Still, this is one to watch. Gutekunst also said WR Christian Watson is likely to begin the season on the PUP list, as expected. He will miss at least the first four games.

-Chargers RB Najee Harris did football drills at training camp on Tuesday, a step forward as he continues to recover from the eye injury he suffered in a fireworks mishap. Still, his status for Week 1 remains up in the air. First-round rookie Omarion Hampton will lead the backfield for as long as Harris is sidelined.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 11 Update

-Sean McVay told reporters Matthew Stafford would be practicing on Monday after he threw 60 passes in a workout on Saturday. However, Stafford did not practice on Monday due to soreness. While the Rams continue to downplay Stafford's back issues, it's getting a little worrisome that he has yet to join the team in practice.

-Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson is considered week to week after suffering a torn meniscus in practice on Sunday. After a minor operation, he is expected to return early in the season and could be active for Week 1.

-The Cowboys expect both Miles Sanders (knee) and Jaydon Blue (foot) to return to practice this week, and both running backs could see action in Saturday's preseason game.

-Broncos DE Matt Henningsen will miss the 2025 season after being placed on the IR on Monday. Henningsen suffered a torn Achilles in Saturday's preseason opener and spent last year on the team's practice squad.

-Colts CB Kenny Moore suffered a knee injury during practice on Sunday, but the team does not believe it is serious.

–Darius Slay left Steelers practice early on Monday due to an ankle injury. The team does not have an update on his condition just yet.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 10 Update

-Packers WR Jayden Reed was seen in a walking boot during the Packers' preseason opener. When asked if the receiver could miss Week 1, coach Matt LaFleur responded, “Potentially.” Reed missing time early in the season would solidify the role for first-round pick Matthew Golden.

– Vikings WR Rondale Moore could miss the entire 2025 season after suffering a significant knee injury on first play of Saturday's preseason opener. Moore missed all of 2024 after dislocating his knee in training camp as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. It's been a tough start to the season for Vikings receivers with Justin Jefferson still dealing with a hamstring injury and Jordan Addison suspended for the first three games of the season.

-Titans RB Tyjae Spears suffered a high-ankle sprain in the preseason opener. He is likely done for the rest of the preseason, but there remains a chance he is back for Week 1. The Titans wanted Spears to be in more of a timeshare with Tony Pollard, but they wanted the same thing last year when Spears only managed to stay healthy for 12 games.

-Bucs RB Rachaad White suffered a groin injury in the preseason opener. White lost his starting job to Bucky Irving last season, but he still contributed 1,006 yards and 9 touchdowns on 195 touches. If White is forced to miss time, Sean Tucker could step into a bigger role.

– Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson had to be carted off the field during the team's practice on Sunday night. He suffered a knee injury and is expected to get an MRI on it sometime on Monday. Dickerson has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last three seasons and would be a huge loss for the Eagles if his absence is extended. Philadelphia already lost last year's starting right guard Mekhi Becton in free agency.

– Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison will miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing neck surgery on Sunday. Mattison signed with Miami this offseason after spending one season in Las Vegas. Since 2021, he's averages 3.6 yards per rushing attempt.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 7 Update

-Bills safety Taylor Rapp is expected to miss about a week of practice after suffering a knee injury. Rapp initially injured his knee last week and aggravated the injury when he returned to practice. The veteran missed three games last year due to back, concussion and neck injuries.

-Panthers CB Jaycee Horn is considered day-to-day by the team as he deals with a thumb injury he suffered earlier in the week due to a car accident. Horn played a career-high 15 games in 2024, recording 13 passes defended and earning his first Pro Bowl selection.

-Cowboys rookie RB Jaydon Blue told reporters he is “fine,” despite dealing with an ankle injury he suffered in practice.

-Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson went down with a knee injury during Thursday's practice. Despite initial reports that he tore his ACL, it has now been reported that his ligament is intact. It is still unclear what his actual injury is, but if it's anything less than season-ending that will be a win for the Texans.

-Colts QB Anthony Richardson suffered a dislocated finger on his throwing hand during Thursday's preseason opener. Shane Steichen told reporters following the game there is no timetable for Richardson's return. This injury opens the door for Daniel Jones to take the starting quarterback job to start the season. Jones was 10-21 and averaged 6.9 yards per attempt Thursday night against the Ravens.

-There are concerns that Arik Armstead's back injury could force him to miss extended time, including the early part of the regular season. Armstead initially sat out the beginning of training camp and it was considered just courtesy rest for the veteran. However, he has still not been on the practice field and has been ruled out indefinitely to deal with a back injury.

-Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater will be out for the rest of the season after tearing his patellar tendon during practice on Thursday. Slater is a two-time Pro Bowler who has allowed just 11 sacks in his four seasons in the NFL. Trey Pipkins III will get the first shot at replacing Slater. He has spent most of his career at guard and last started a game at left tackle in 2021.

-Rams QB Matthew Stafford could rejoin the team at practice as early as next week, according to Sean McVay. Stafford is dealing with a back injury and will go through a workout prior to Saturday's preseason game. If all goes well, he should be back at camp as soon as Monday.

-The 49ers still don't have a timetable for Brandon Aiyuk's return as he remains on the PUP list. However, John Lynch told reporters he doesn't think Aiyuk will be ready to go Week 1 and it's possible he stays there to start the season.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 5 Update

-Packer WR Christian Watson is progressing in his rehab from last year's torn ACL, but is still expected to start the regular season on the PUP list. If that does happen, he will be inactive for at least the first four games of the season. The sense around Packers camp is Watson doesn't even look like he's recovering from a serious injury, but the team will remain cautious with the receiver.

-Rams QB Matthew Stafford has yet to participate in practice as he deals with his back injury, but the Rams have been adamant he will be available for Week 1 against the Texans. Stafford has started less than 15 games just three times in his 16-year NFL career, so it would be a big deal if he missed time, but this could also be doubling as load management for a sore 37-year-old with 222 regular season starts under his belt.

-Bucs GM Jason Licht said WR Chris Godwin (ankle) is “exactly where” he is supposed to be in his recovery, but he does not know if that means Godwin will be ready for Week 1. Godwin was originally expected to be ready well before Week 1, but he underwent a cleanup procedure during the offseason.

-Packers CB Nate Hobbs underwent knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus over the weekend. ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports Hobbs could still return for Week 1, but coach Matt LaFleur declined to put a timetable on the injury. Signed this offseason, Hobbs was expected to start for a secondary that parted ways with Jaire Alexander this offseason.

-Texans RB Dameon Pierce was activated from the PUP list and will return to practice. This usually would not be a noteworthy update, but Joe Mixon remains sidelined with his “frustrating” foot injury, and Nick Chubb has reportedly not looked great in camp.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 4 Update

-Eagles WR AJ Brown sat out practice on Sunday due to a hamstring injury. The Eagles didn't have an update on his condition following the game, but it's safe to say they will be cautious with their star receiver after he missed two games with a similar injury last season. Philadelphia doesn't usually play its starters in the preseason, so he won't suit up on Thursday regardless of his condition.

-While Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is expected to return to Browns practice this week, both Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett remain on the sideline due to hamstring injuries. With half of their quarterback room on the mend, the Browns signed Tyler Huntley on Monday to help bolster their roster heading into the preseason.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 2 Update

-Ravens TE Isaiah Likely underwent surgery for his broken foot and is expected to miss around six weeks, a timeline that would force him to miss the season opener. That said, the Ravens have not ruled out Likely returning for Week 1 at this point.

-49ers WR Jauan Jennings has missed time after aggravating a calf injury that bothered him during the offseason program. With Brandon Aiyuk expected to miss the start of the season, the 49ers need Jennings to lead the passing attack alongside George Kittle and sophomore WR Ricky Pearsall.

-Bills WR Khalil Shakir suffered an apparent ankle injury during practice on August 1. The receiver did walk with the trainers to the locker room, but he was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain that could threaten his availability for Week 1. Josh Palmer and Keon Coleman would likely get a big target boost if Shakir is forced to miss time during the season.

-Giants rookie RB Cam Skattebo suffered a setback in his first practice back from injury. There does not appear to be any long-term concern for the young back, but any missed time is an issue as he tries to establish himself as the lead back in New York.

-Bills first-round CB Maxwell Hairston avoided a major injury after going down with a non-contact injury in camp practice. He is reportedly dealing with a sprain. That will sideline him for several weeks, however, hurting the rookie's chances of earning a starting spot right out of the gate.

-Seahawks LT Charles Cross underwent surgery to repair a dislocated finger, but he is expected to be back for Week 1. Cross is a pivotal teammate for new QB Sam Darnold, who struggled under pressure even in his breakout season last year.

-Cowboys third-round CB Shavon Revel suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn ACL and is expected to open the season on the NFI list, costing him at least the first four games. Trevon Diggs is on the PUP list and also a question mark for Week 1.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: July 29 Update

-Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said there is no concern about WR Justin Jefferson missing the start of the season. Jefferson has been sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered early in camp.

-Ravens TE Isaiah Likely rolled his ankle in practice and suffered a broken bone in his foot on Tuesday. He expected to miss a couple of weeks, according to head coach John Harbaugh. If Likely's absence extends into the regular season, it would be big for Mark Andrews, who played 87 percent of the snaps in the one game Likely missed last season, his highest rate of any game in 2024.

-Bills first-round CB Maxwell Hairston suffered a non-contact knee injury during Tuesday's practice. There have been no updates on his condition, but it appeared to be a serious injury on the field. Hairston was competing for a starting job.

-Running back Zack Moss was released by the Bengals on Tuesday morning after he spent the offseason on the NFI list due to a broken neck he suffered last season. Moss revealed that his injury occurred in Week 1 of last season, but wasn't identified until two months later.

-Lions CB Terrion Arnold left Tuesday's practice early due to a hamstring injury. There is no update on the severity yet, but there is good news in Detroit as safety Kerby Joseph is expected to join the team back at practice later this week. He's been out for the last three days with a knee injury.

-There is no timetable for Charger RB Najee Harris' return as he remains on the NFI list due to the eye injury he suffered in a fireworks accident earlier in the offseason. The Chargers do get an extra week of training camp since they are playing in the Hall of Fame Game, so there is still time for Harris to return to the field before the regular season, but for now, rookie Omarion Hampton sits alone at the top of the depth chart.

-Giants wide receiver Malik Nabors left Tuesday's practice early due to a shoulder injury, but the team does not believe it is serious. He should be back on the practice field later this week.

–Justin Fields is back at Jets practice after suffering a dislocated toe. He's currently wearing a plastic shield over his cleat for extra protection.

-Titans WR Treylon Burks reverted to their injured reserve on Tuesday after clearing waivers. He suffered a broken collarbone in practice late last week.

-Already thin at corner, the Dolphins will be without Kader Kohou for the rest of the season due to a knee injury suffered over the weekend. Miami brought in Mike Hilton to shore up the corner unit.

-The Browns were set to run back their corner unit, but they lost Martin Emerson to an Achilles tear early in camp. It is a tough blow for Emerson, who is headed into the final year of his rookie deal.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: July 28 Update

-The Buffalo Bills didn't have either of their tight ends at practice on Monday. Dawson Knox was absent due to a hamstring injury and Dalton Kincaid sat out with knee soreness. Knox has missed all of training camp, but Kincaid injury is worrisome particularly because he played through a torn PCL in his knee last season. The Bills reported that 12 players on their roster did not practice on Monday.

-The Cleveland Browns don't have a timetable for Kenny Pickett's return as the quarterback deals with a hamstring injury. Pickett was injured during Saturday's practice and now will take a backseat to the other three quarterbacks competing for the starting job in Cleveland. The Browns traded for Pickett this offseason after he spent one year as the backup QB for the Eagles.

-The Dallas Cowboys lost two offensive linemen on Monday. Guard Robert Jones suffered a broken bone in his neck and is expected to miss at least 2-3 months. Meanwhile, Tyler Guyton has a fracture in his knee as well as a sprain, but his ACL is intact. With no surgery required, he is expected to return in 4-6 weeks which means he could be on the roster Week 1.

-Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton suffered a broken thumb in practice on Monday, but he is expected to return to the field sometime next week. Barring any setbacks, he should be expected to be healthy for the regular season.

-Colts WR Alec Pierce sat out Monday's practice due to a blister on his foot. This shouldn't be an issue that leads to an extended absence.

-Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez left practice early on Monday after suffering a leg injury while covering Stefon Diggs in a team drill. There has been no update on Gonzalez's leg from the team and he could be back out on the field on Tuesday, but he's a big enough name that it warrants a mention.

-Eagles rookie safety Andrew Mukuba sat out Monday's practice after suffering a shoulder injury on Saturday. Mukuba has been taking first-team reps during training camp, but if his absence is extended, the Eagles could add another safety to their roster after trading CJ Gardner-Johnson away earlier in the offseason.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: July 26 Update

-Falcons WR Darnell Mooney is expected to miss several weeks due to a shoulder injury he suffered in the first practice of training camp. It is still unclear whether Mooney will be back on the field before the start of the regular season, but the Falcons did sign D.J. Chark to a contract on Friday to compete for snaps with KhaDarel Hodge and Ray-Ray McCloud.

-Texans RB Joe Mixon isn't expected to be reevaluated until close to Week 1 as he remains on the NFI list due to the ankle injury he suffered earlier in the offseason. Houston did sign Nick Chubb in the offseason to help mitigate the potential loss of Mixon, and as of right now, it seems questionable that he will be active for the start of the regular season.

-Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is not expected to join the team at practice this week as he continues to deal with soreness in his back. The Rams did tell reporters that Stafford would be limited to start training camp, but Sean McVay said on Saturday the quarterback is considered “week-to-week” and will not be on the field until next week at the earliest, despite no setback in Stafford's recovery.

-Eagles rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell told reporters on Saturday that he expects to be suited up for the team's first padded practice on Monday. It's a big step for a rookie whose draft stock fell due to a shoulder injury, but he's been active in every practice so far and even mixed in some first-team reps on Saturday.

-49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is considered fully recovered from his hamstring injury, but is still working on his conditioning and will remain out of practice until he has built up his endurance. The 49ers are desperate for help at receiver with Brandon Aiyuk expected to miss most of the season.

-Time might be running out for former Titans first-round pick Treylon Burks, who broke his collarbone during Saturday's practice and will miss the rest of training camp. Burks was limited to just five games in 2024 and has caught 53 passes in his three years in the NFL.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: July 25 Update

-Vikings WR Justin Jefferson suffered what the team is calling a mild hamstring strain in practice. Coach Kevin O'Connell said the team will hold him out of practices for a week and then reevaluate the injury. This does not appear to be a serious injury at this time, but soft tissue issues can linger longer than expected. As it stands, though, Jefferson should be good for Week 1.

-Jets QB Justin Fields returned to practice a day after suffering a dislocated toe. The Jets downplayed the injury after it happened, and it seems like that lack of concern was justified. Assuming he avoids any other setbacks, Fields should be on track to start Week 1.

-Browns RB Jerome Ford has missed several practices with an undisclosed injury. The Browns have not seemed concerned about the issue — coach Kevin Stefanski said Ford is “close” to returning — but it is notable with Ford seemingly in the driver's seat for the RB1 spot given Quinshon Judkins‘ legal concerns.

-Cowboys RT Terence Steele suffered a high ankle sprain in practice. There is no reason for the Cowboys to rush Steele back, so it would not be a surprise if he missed a decent chunk of time with the injury. Still, there is no indication he is in danger of missing Week 1 as of now.

-Falcons WR Darnell Mooney left practice early on Thursday after attempting a diving catch. There is no word on the severity of the injury, but it is notable Atlanta signed D.J. Chark on Friday. This is one to watch. Mooney caught 64 passes for 992 yards and 5 touchdowns in his first season with the Falcons.

NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: July 23 Update

-Patriots WR Stefon Diggs will reportedly be a full participant at the start of training camp, just nine months after suffering a torn ACL. It is a big boost for the Patriots, who are relying on Diggs to be the No. 1 receiving option they have lacked.

-Texans RB Joe Mixon opened camp on the active/non-football injury list as he continues to recover from the ankle injury that limited him during the offseason program. June reports said he would be ready at some point in camp, but Mixon's timeline remains up in the air. The Texans added both Nick Chubb and fourth-round pick Woody Marks this offseason.

-Chargers RB Najee Harris will open training camp on the active/PUP list as he recovers from an eye injury suffered in a July 4 fireworks accident. There is currently no timetable for his return, but there is also no indication that he is in danger of missing Week 1. His status remains truly up in the air.

-Both LT Tristan Wirfs and WR Chris Godwin were placed on the active/PUP list to open training camp. Godwin is expected back before Week 1 as he continues to rehab the ankle injury that ended his 2024 season, though a now reported offseason cleanup procedure puts that in at least some doubt. Wirfs could miss the first few games of the season. He underwent knee surgery in early July.

-Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) will not go on the active/PUP list to begin training camp. He is competing with Daniel Jones for the starting job in Indy.

-Bengals placed RB Zack Moss on the active/non-football injury list. He can be activated at any time, and he is expected to play this year after taking a pay cut in the offseason. Still, he is returning from a neck injury. If healthy, Moss will compete for snaps behind Chase Brown.

-Rams LT Alaric Jackson will not begin training camp on the active/NFI list as he continues to undergo treatment for blood clots.

-Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs will begin camp on the active/PUP list because of a knee injury. He can be activated at any time, but there is a real chance he opens the season on the reserve/PUP list, which would cost him at least the first four games. The same is true of LB DeMarvion Overshown, whom I wrote more about in the injury preview article.

-Raiders DL Christian Wilkins began training camp on the active/PUP list after suffering a setback with his foot this offseason. It is possible he is forced to sit out into the season.

-The Titans will have both C Lloyd Cushenberry (Achilles) and CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) on the active/PUP list to begin training camp. Sneed appears to be more of a concern after having a cleanup surgery. He played just five games in his first season with the team.

-The Titans will also be without QB Will Levis for the season after he underwent shoulder surgery in late July. Levis was expected to back up No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward this season.

-Already without Alim McNeill, who is expected to miss the start of the season, the Lions defensive line will also not have the services of Levi Onwuzurike, who is out for the season with a torn ACL.

-Cardinals first-round pick DL Walter Nolen suffered a calf injury that “will likely knock him out most or all of training camp,” according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Arizona has a lot of depth along its defensive line, but it needed a high-end talent like Nolen to take the defense to the next level. This injury could make it difficult for him to play a meaningful role early in the season.

-Dolphins CB Artie Burns suffered a torn ACL in practice and will miss the entire 2025 season. Burns is not a particularly notable name, but the Dolphins are desperately thin at corner after trading away Jalen Ramsey. Burns likely would have been a Week 1 starter if not for the injury.