We are less than two weeks away from the start of the 2024 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 2024 season.
Top NFL Players with Preseason Injuries:
- J.J. McCarthy: Out for the season following surgery to repair a torn meniscus
- Justin Herbert: Has missed time with a plantar fascia injury but is expected back soon.
- Puka Nacua: Week to week with a knee injury, but Sean McVay said the receiver should be ready for Week 1.
- Marquise Brown: Suffered a sternoclavicular joint dislocation in the preseason opener. Expected to miss at least four weeks.
- Sam LaPorta: Sat out the second preseason game with a hamstring injury. The team does not appear worried, but the injury has lingered.
- Jaylen Warren: Suffered a hamstring injury in the second preseason game that puts his Week 1 status in doubt.
- Matt Milano: Out indefinitely after suffering a torn pec in practice. Expected back at some point this season.
NFL players coming back from injury:
- Aaron Rodgers
- Joe Burrow
- Nick Chubb
- Tank Dell
- T.J. Hockenson
- Jack Conklin
- Jaelan Phillips
- Bradley Chubb
- Trevon Diggs
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NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 25th
– The Cleveland Browns aren’t expected to activate Nick Chubb off the PUP list prior to tomorrow’s deadline. If that is the case, he won’t be eligible to be activated until after their fourth regular season game.
– Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum joins his team in practice on Monday, albeit in a non-contact jersey. It was his first time on the field since suffering a neck injury on August 1st.
– The Panthers might keep rookie second-round pick Jonathan Brooks on the PUP list to start the season. The running back is coming off a torn ACL and will be ineligible for the team’s first four games of the season.
– DaRon Bland has a stress fracture in his foot and could miss the next 6-8 weeks. He’s a prime candidate to start the season on the IR.
– The Lions placed cornerback Emmanuel Moseley on the IR with a torn pec, ending his 2024 season.
– The Dolphins will keep Bradley Chubb on the PUP list to start the season as he recovers from last year’s knee injury.
– Jacoby Brissett suffered a shoulder injury during the Patriots’ preseason finale, but head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters the quarterback is fine and would’ve continued to play if it was a regular season game.
– Giants right tackle Evan Neal left their preseason game with an ankle injury, but told reporters after the game that he felt fine and will be ready for Week 1.
– Rookie receiver Ainias Smith underwent an MRI on Monday and could start the season on the IR for the Eagles. He’s currently dealing with hamstring and ankle injuries.
– Trent Williams is expected to continue his holdout until he gets a new contract which could cast doubt on his availability for the 49ers in Week 1.
– Seahawks edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu suffered a sprained MCL on Saturday and could miss anywhere from two to six weeks.
NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 21st
– Bears safety Jaquan Brisker returned to practice for the first time in three weeks on Tuesday. He participated only in a limited capacity after missing time due to an undisclosed injury.
– Ja’Marr Chase was present for the Bengals practice on Monday despite his ongoing contract dispute.
– The Cowboys will not have Brandin Cooks at practice the next couple days due to personal reasons.
– Sam LaPorta could join the Lions at practice as early as next Sunday as he continues to recover from his hamstring injury.
– Colts tight end Jelani Woods is expected to miss some time after undergoing surgery to fix a toe injury.
– According to Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert “looked great with a capital G” while participating in 7-on-7 drills. This is Herbert’s first week on the practice field after missing time due to plantar fasciitis.
– Tyreek Hill will be held out of Wednesday’s practice as a precaution as he deals with a minor hand injury.
– Saints rookie Kool-Aid McKinstry avoided major injury in Saturday’s preseason game, but will still need some time for his knee to heal up.
– Mike Tomlin told reporters Jaylen Warren will definitely be out this week as he deals with a hamstring injury, but should be back relatively soon.
– Jerome Baker isn’t expected to join the Seahawks at practice this week due to his own hamstring issue, but the team does think he will be ready by Week 1.
NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 20th
– While John Harbaugh told reporters Mark Andrews is “fine” and will be back soon, backup tight end Scotty Washington broke his hand in the Ravens’ preseason game on Saturday.
– Bills backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky will miss multiple weeks due to a knee injury he suffered on Saturday. As a result, Buffalo signed Anthony Brown to compete with Ben DiNucci for the third-string spot behind Josh Allen.
– Sam Hubbard is expected to join his teammates at practice this week and go through individual drills. The Bengals edge rusher has missed the last three weeks after suffering a knee injury early in training camp.
– Jaguars receiver Christian Kirk suffered a calf injury in practice last week and won’t be on the field at all this week, according to Doug Pederson. Kirk led the Jags in receiving yards per game in 2023, averaging 65.6 in 12 games played.
– Matthew Stafford was back at Rams practice on Monday, but only participated in stretching and individual drills. It was the first on-field he’s gone through since injuring his hamstring last week.
– Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer told reporters he expects to return to the practice field on Tuesday after missing time with a thumb injury.
– The Vikings were hopeful Robert Tonyan could be a useful addition to help them get by while TJ Hockenson rehabs his knee, but Tonyan has yet to rejoin the team on the practice field since suffering back spasms on July 31st.
– Mike Williams is still rehabbing his knee in his first season with the Jets, but there is hope he can join team drills starting next week. Williams suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 of last season as a member of the Chargers.
– The 49ers are hopeful rookie first-round pick Ricky Pearsall can return to practice this week and potentially suit up for the team’s preseason finale. Pearsall started training camp on the NFI list due to a hamstring injury, but has been dealing with a shoulder injury since he was activated.
– Commanders left tackle Brandon Coleman participated in individual drills in Monday’s practice and is hopeful to join team drills later in the week. The rookie has missed the entire preseason due to a strained pec.
NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 19th
– Mark Andrews did not go through pregame warm ups for Saturday’s preseason game as he still recovers from his car accident. There is still no concern for him missing any significant time.
– Bills receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling suffered a neck injury on Saturday, but X-rays came back negative. He’s officially been diagnosed with a sprained neck. His absence is expected to extend past a couple of weeks.
– Chuba Hubbard suffered a knee injury in the Panthers’ joint practice with the Jets last Thursday. However, all testing came back negative and he should rejoin the team on the practice field at some point this week.
– Browns tackle Jedrick Wills remains on the team’s PUP list and isn’t expected to be activated this week. He’s still recovering from knee surgery he underwent in December.
– The Cowboys went to Vegas to play the Raiders without Mazi Smith, who stayed home after suffering an allergic reaction last week. He should return to the practice field this week.
– Lions tight end Sam LaPorta sat out Saturday’s preseason game due to a hamstring injury. It’s an injury that has now lingered for a couple of weeks, but the team still believes it’s no cause for concern.
– The Raiders were also without their young tight end on Saturday night, but Brock Bowers is just dealing with a sore foot right now, according to the team.
– Good news for the Chargers as Justin Herbert has been working out in the weight room without a walking boot. He’s been dealing with plantar fasciitis since the beginning of training camp.
– As for the other LA QB, Matthew Stafford is questionable to be on the practice field this week as he recovers from last week’s hamstring injury.
– The Patriots are dealing with injuries to a trio of tight ends with Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, and Mitchell Wilcox all currently out. However, Jerod Mayo told reporters he expects all three to be “relatively early in the season.”
– Steelers running back Jaylen Warren suffered a hamstring injury that is expected to knock him out for a few weeks, putting his status for Week 1 in question.
NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 15th
-It was revealed on Thursday that Bills linebacker Matt Milano suffered a torn pec in practice earlier this week and will be out indefinitely. However, he still hopes to return sometime this season after recovering from surgery.
– Lions fans can breathe a bit easier after Dan Campbell told reporters he expects Jahmyr Gibbs to recover from his hamstring injury in time for the regular season.
– Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor suffered a shoulder injury during Wednesday’s practice. Andy Reid has not given an update on the severity.
– Matthew Stafford left Rams practice early on Wednesday due to tightness in his hamstring.
– Dolphins receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is still on the team’s PUP list and has yet to run routes, but Mike McDaniel told reporters he isn’t concerned with the lack of progress.
– Some positive news from Minnesota: Jordan Addison was carted off the practice field on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, but it isn’t believed to be serious. He will still miss Thursday’s session.
NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 14th
– Vikings first-round pick J.J. McCarthy will miss the entire season after undergoing surgery to fix his torn meniscus. The Vikings were hopeful McCarthy could return at some point during his rookie season, but now Sam Darnold is expected to be the quarterback all season while McCarthy rehabs.
– Bengals backup quarterback Jake Browning sat out practice on Tuesday due to a rib injury he suffered in the team’s first preseason game.
– The Cowboys expect to place guard Chuma Edoga on the IR once the season begins due to a significant toe injury he suffered over the weekend.
– Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was involved in a car accident on his way to the facility on Wednesday and sat out practice. However, he isn’t expected to miss any time.
– Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard returned to the practice field on Tuesday after missing some time due to a knee injury.
– Officially, Marquise Brown is expected to miss roughly 4-6 weeks due to the shoulder injury he suffered in Jacksonville over the weekend.
– Eagles rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean joined the team at practice for the first time after being activated from the NFI list. DeJean injured his hamstring right before training camp and is currently working through individual drills.
NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 13th
– Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks is considered week-to-week due to an undisclosed injury he suffered in practice last week.
– Jahmyr Gibbs left Lions practice early on Monday with an apparent hamstring injury. Early reports are that he will be ready for Week 1.
– The Jaguars are hopeful Arik Armstead could return from the PUP list as soon as next week. The defensive end is still recovering from offseason meniscus surgery.
– Andy Reid told reporters on Monday that Marquise Brown‘s shoulder injury won’t require surgery. The wide receiver suffered a sternoclavicular joint dislocation and was hospitalized after the team’s preseason opener in Jacksonville.
– Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer is dealing with a hand injury, but joined his team at practice on Monday, participating in drills while wearing a cast.
– Malik Nabers left Giants practice early on Sunday due to an ankle injury, but Brian Daboll told reporters the rookie receiver is just sore and is considered day-to-day by the team.
– Not an injury, but an absence nonetheless as Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick has officially requested a trade as he continues his holdout.
– Commanders rookie linebacker Jordan Magee suffered a knee injury during Saturday’s preseason opener and will be absent from practice this week.
NFL Injury Tracker, Preseason: August 12th
– 2023 second-round pick BJ Ojulari will miss the entire 2024 season after being placed on the Arizona Cardinals IR last week. The LSU product suffered a torn ACL in Friday’s practice.
– Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore suffered a torn ACL in a joint practice last week and will be placed on the IR. He will miss the entire season after being acquired in a trade this offseason in exchange for Desmond Ridder.
– Rashod Bateman has been missing time due to an undisclosed injury, but Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told reporters he expects the wide receiver to be back at practice “soon.”
– Harbaugh was just as positive in his update for Kyle Hamilton, who suffered a leg injury late during Sunday’s practice session. The safety was able to walk off the field on his own, and the head coach said first indications are he’s fine.
– Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver suffered a knee injury in the team’s preseason opener. However, he was cleared to return to the game by the medical staff and sat out due to precautionary reasons.
– The Bengals got defensive end Trey Hendrickson back on the practice field last week, but Sam Hubbard has remained sidelined since injuring his knee earlier this month. Hubbard’s absence isn’t expected to last into the regular season, but he was classified as “week-to-week” when his status was last updated by Zac Taylor.
– Za‘Darius Smith was carted off the field during Browns practice last week, but testing revealed he only suffered a knee contusion and shouldn’t miss too much time.
– Dak Prescott has been dealing with an ankle injury but told reporters he expects to be back with the team during their next practice on Tuesday.
– Sean Payton told reporters starting safety Brandon Jones should only miss “1-2 weeks” when he suffered his hamstring injury back on July 27th. If his recovery remains on schedule, he should join the Broncos at practice sometime this week.
– Lions cornerback Emmanuel Moseley suffered a torn pec in practice last week and is out indefinitely. He should be an IR candidate once the 53-man roster is finalized on August 27th.
– Tucker Kraft suffered a torn pec during an offseason workout and is currently on the Packers’ PUP list, but he expects to be fully recovered in time for the team’s Week 1 game against the Eagles in Brazil.
– Texans’ edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. sat out the team’s preseason opener due to an undisclosed soft tissue injury that is expected to be minor.
– Josh Downs suffered a high-ankle sprain in practice last week and should be out for at least a couple of weeks. His status for Week 1 is firmly questionable.
– Chiefs receiver Marquise Brown suffered a sternoclavicular joint dislocation and was hospitalized after the team’s preseason opener in Jacksonville. Andy Reid said it was the same injury suffered by Tyreek Hill in 2019 that led to the receiver missing four weeks.
– Justin Herbert remains in a boot after being diagnosed with a plantar fascia injury at the beginning of training camp. He is expected to return to the practice field soon.
– Although Puka Nacua is considered to be week-to-week by the Rams, Sean McVay told reporters there is “no threat” the wide receiver could be absent in Week 1.
– Mike McDaniel told reporters that starting center Aaron Brewer was held out of the team’s preseason opener due to a hand injury. Despite initial speculation that the injury could be serious, McDaniel said Brewer is considered week-to-week, but the team feels good about his availability for the regular season.
– The Vikings don’t expect T.J. Hockenson to be ready for the regular season, and he could miss up to seven games according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
– Evan Neal was activated from the Giants PUP list on Sunday, and wide receiver Malik Nabers left practice early with an ankle injury that is expected to be minor.
– 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas suffered a broken forearm in the team’s preseason opener on Saturday. Thomas could start the season on the IR or be waived with an injury settlement to free up a roster spot.
– Jamal Adams hasn’t been at Titans practice due to soreness, but he is expected to return to the field sometime this week.