Training camps are underway throughout the NFL, and unfortunately, so are summer injuries. While some prominent names have come into camp having recovered, removed from the PUP list, others have been disappointed since taking the field for their first reps. of the camp.
Here’s a rundown of the key names that should go down during training camp, and details on their status:
Offensive players
Star Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a plantar fascia injury in his right foot after Wednesday’s practice. He will be in a boot to walk for two weeks before starting the process of returning to play, but should be ready for the regular season.
Geno Smith had his hip and knee scanned earlier this week and the tests have been revealed there are no major risks. He missed a few days of practice but ESPN reported that he “shouldn’t miss any time.”
Andy Dalton is out at least a few weeks after injuring his quad during practice. The Panthers are which wants to bring another quarter while he was preparing.
Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Saturday that he expects rookie running back Jonathon Brooks to be ready around Week 3 or Week 4 of the season. Brooks, the No. 2 pick from Texas, is recovering from an ACL tear he suffered last November against TCU.
Ty Johnson, who has been rotating in the No. 2 running back and rookie Ray Davis, sat out Tuesday’s practice with a hamstring injury. First James Cook returned to training after missing one season for personal reasons.
A 2023 third-round pick out of TCU, Miller left the Saints’ first camp practice with a hamstring injury, a year after appearing in just eight games as a rookie reserve. Head coach Dennis Allen was tight-lipped about the injury, suggesting that Miller needs to “know how to stay healthy.”
Puka Nacua enters Year 2 with high expectations after winning Rookie of the Year in 2023. However, the Rams’ young player may have a problem in Sunday’s camp when he leaves practice with an apparent knee injury. He was seen on the other side with ice around his right knee despite wearing a uniform and helmet, according to The Athletic. Head coach Sean McVay said he wasn’t sure what happened. Stay tuned.
DeAndre Hopkins is set to miss four to six weeks after suffering a knee injury earlier this week. It’s a disaster for Tennessee’s offense, which is expected to be even better this year under new head coach Brian Callahan.
Panthers first-round pick Xavier Legette missed practice Sunday with a lower leg injury. Head coach Dave Canales had no further information on the situation, but said it was unrelated to the hamstring injury the receiver suffered in OTAs. X-Rays were negative, according to NFL Network. His MRI came back clean, ruling out a broken bone, according to the Charlotte Observer. It is reported that he is considered a day-to-day.
Rookie receiver Jermaine Burton sat out the Bengals’ practice on Friday after suffering what is believed to be a minor ankle sprain. He is competing with Andre Iosivas and Trenton Irwin for the No. 1 receiving job. 3 behind Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
With Deshaun Watson sitting out on rest and Jerry Jeudy limited with a knee problem, the Browns lost another offensive starter during Friday’s practice when Elijah Moore entered the concussion protocol. Like Harrison, he will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist.
A three-time Super Bowl champion who had 460 receiving yards as one of Patrick Mahomes’ targets in 2023, Watson sat out the Kings’ latest camp practice after suffering a hamstring injury. a leg. His absence could lead to more reps for Skyy Moore, while rookie Xavier Worthy also steps up.
While struggling to bounce back in recent days, the first-round pick and trade left Wednesday’s practice early with an apparent lower leg injury, according to NBC Sports. Toney is among other competition for the roster spot in Kansas City, where the Chiefs have added multiple receivers, including first-round pick Xavier Worthy, this season.
Ravens’ oft-injured Rashod Bateman left Monday’s practice after suffering a rib/abdominal contusion, but coach John Harbaugh described the issue as just an injury.
Bears guard Nate Davis missed the last few sessions of training camp with an undisclosed muscle strain, although head coach Matt Eberflus explained that it is day-to-day.
The Buccaneers lost an offensive hero for the season. Guard Sua Opeta, a free agent, tore his ACL during training camp and will be out for the year, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Opeta signed a one-year contract with Tampa Bay and will not be able to play that year. After the team lost Matt Feiler and Aaron Stinnie this season, there was a hole at left guard that Opeta and Ben Bredeson were competing for. Bredeson took reps with the starters during practice.
Jaguars tackle Cam Robinson left Friday’s practice because of a shoulder injury, per Pro Football Talk. Robinson played in just nine games last season after serving a four-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy and then continued to sustain injuries while dealing with a knee problem. . The severity of the shoulder injury is not yet known.
The Jaguars’ other starting tight end, Anton Harrison, left practice after being placed in the concussion protocol. He will need to go through a protocol and be cleared by an independent neurologist before returning to the field.
Chiefs tackle Wanya Morris also left practice with a shoulder injury, according to head coach Andy Reid. Morris is competing this offseason with second-round pick Kingsley Suamataia for the starting job at left tackle.
Both of the Rams’ offensive linemen sat out practice with injuries this week. Sean McVay described free agent signee Jonah Jackson as “week-to-week” with his shoulder injury, but that has been the case. report that he could miss six weeks with a broken scapula. McVay said he believes Havenstein could have just stepped on his foot during practice.
Defensive players
Cowboys quarterback Sam Williams went down with an apparent torn ACL during Sunday practice. He will be placed on injured reserve and miss the 2024 season. The third-year defensive end was expected to provide an additional pass rush behind Micah Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence, but Dallas now it may have to look outside the organization for more depth.
Bengals quarterback Sam Hubbard left Sunday’s practice in a wheelchair after suffering a knee injury, but it is not believed to be serious. That’s a relief for Cincinnati, which has Hubbard as its primary backup to Trey Hendrickson.
Samsone Ebukame suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during the Monday training session. He will be placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season.
Lions defensive end John Cominsky sprained his MCL and will go on injured reserve. According to ESPN, he may return for the playoffs, assuming the Lions make it there.
Former All-Pro cornerback Demario Davis injured his hamstring during practice on Wednesday, but head coach Dennis Allen did not provide further details on his condition or a timetable for his return to the field, in follow NOLA.com.
Bolton, a defensive tackle for the Chiefs, left Wednesday’s practice early with a hand injury, according to NBC Sports. He is also out in 2023 due to hand surgery.
YaYa Diaby practiced on Thursday and NFL Media reported it was a sprained ankle. Diaby was sidelined after the injury, so the sprain diagnosis is a relief. Coming off a 7.5 sack rookie season, Diaby is expected to play a big role in Tampa’s offense once he returns.
A candidate to start reps in the Rams remade secondary with Darious Williams and Tre’Davious White, the third-year veteran may suffer an ACL tear during the opener in Los Angeles, according to ESPN.
A 2023 third-round pick for a possible starting role alongside veteran corners Byron Murphy and Shaq Griffin, Blackmon suffered an ACL tear during Minnesota’s first practice, according to NFL Media. The team recently added journeyman Duke Shelley, who started five games for the Vikings back in 2022.
Darious Williams, who returned to the Rams as a free agent earlier this year, is out with a strained back. Head coach Sean McVay said the team will not rush his return and it will take “a week at a time.”
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