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NFL Early Exit is here on DraftKings Sportsbook! Get cash credit when your player exits early due to injury in the First Half

NFL Early Exit is here on DraftKings Sportsbook! Get cash credit when your player exits early due to injury in the First Half

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By: DK.Network.Editors

DraftKings Sportsbook has you covered for the 2025-26 NFL season with the new ‘Early Exit’ program, which results in cash credit if a player is forced to leave early during the first half of the game due to injury.

DraftKings Network will be tracking all NFL Early Exits inside this article all season long! See below for the full list of all 2025-26 NFL Early Exits!

Conference Championships

Broncos WR Pat Bryant (Patriots vs. Broncos – 1/25/26)

Patriots LB Robert Spillane (Patriots vs. Broncos – 1/25/26)


Divisional Round

Texans TE Dalton Schultz (Texans vs. Patriots – 1/18/26)

Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (Seahawks vs. 49ers – 1/17/26)

Broncos WR Troy Franklin (Broncos vs. Bills – 1/17/26)

Broncos WR Pat Bryant (Broncos vs. Bills – 1/17/26)

Wild Card Round

Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (Chargers vs. Patriots – 1/11/26)

49ers TE George Kittle (49ers vs. Eagles – 1/11/26)

49ers S Ji’Ayir Brown (49ers vs. Eagles – 1/11/26)

Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Rams vs. Panthers – 1/10/26)

Bears LB T.J. Edwards (Bears vs. Packers – 1/10/26)


Week 18

Titans QB Cam Ward (Titans vs. Jaguars – 1/4/26)

Vikings TE Josh Oliver (Vikings vs. Packers – 1/4/26)

Browns CB Denzel Ward (Browns vs. Bengals – 1/4/26)

Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (Colts vs. Texans – 1/4/26)

Packers WR Bo Melton (Packers vs. Vikings – 1/4/26)

Rams WR Jordan Whittington (Cardinals vs. Rams – 1/4/26)

Cardinals CB Will Johnson (Cardinals vs. Rams – 1/4/26)

Raiders S Isaiah Pola-Mao (Chiefs vs. Raiders – 1/4/26)

Chargers WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Chargers vs. Broncos – 1/4/26)

Chargers LB Bud Dupree (Chargers vs. Broncos – 1/4/26)

Chargers CB Donte Jackson (Chargers vs. Broncos – 1/4/26)

Broncos S P.J. Locke (Chargers vs. Broncos – 1/4/26)


Week 17

Rams RB Blake Corum (Rams vs. Falcons – 12/29/25)

Cowboys RB Javonte Williams (Cowboys vs. Commanders – 12/25/25)

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson (Cowboys vs. Commanders – 12/25/25)

Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks (Packers vs. Ravens – 12/27/25)

Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders (Panthers vs. Seahawks – 12/28/25)

Saints TE Jack Stoll (Saints vs. Titans – 12/28/25)

Steelers TE Darnell Washington (Steelers vs. Browns – 12/28/25)

Titans WR Van Jefferson (Titans vs. Saints – 12/28/25)

Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (Browns vs. Steelers – 12/28/25)

Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed (Seahawks vs. Panthers – 12/28/25)


Week 16

Patriots WR DeMario Douglas (Patriots vs. Ravens – 12/21/25)

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (Patriots vs. Ravens – 12/21/25)

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (Patriots vs. Ravens – 12/21/25)

Packers QB Jordan Love (Packers vs. Bears – 12/20/25)

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (Vikings vs. Giants – 12/21/25)

Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew (Chiefs vs. Titans – 12/21/25)

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (Browns vs. Bills – 12/21/25)

Vikings RB Jordan Mason (Vikings vs. Giants – 12/21/25)

Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy (Cowboys vs. Chargers – 12/21/25)

Week 15

Saints RB Devin Neal (Panthers vs. Saints – 12/14/25)

Texans RB Woody Marks (Texans vs. Cardinals – 12/14/25)

Cardinals RB Bam Knight (Cardinals vs. Texans – 12/14/25)

Commanders WR Noah Brown (Commanders vs. Giants – 12/14/25)

Week 14

Browns TE David Njoku (Browns vs. Titans -12/5/25)

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane (Dolphins vs. Jets – 12/7/25)

Colts QB Daniel Jones (Colts vs. Jaguars – 12/7/25)

Jets QB Tyrod Taylor (Jets vs. Dolphins – 12/7/25)

Texans RB Nick Chubb (Texans vs. Chiefs – 12/7/25)

Week 13

Colts CB Sauce Gardner (Colts vs. Texans – 11/30/25)

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions vs. Packers – 11/27/25)


Week 12

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers vs. Rams – 11/23/25)

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (Falcons vs. Saints – 11/23/25)

Raiders TE Michael Mayer (Browns vs. Raiders – 11/23/25)


Week 11

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers vs. Bengals – 11/16/25)

Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt (Bengals vs. Steelers – 11/16/25)

Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean (Buccaneers vs. Bills – 11/16/25)

Packers RB Josh Jacobs (Packers vs. Giants – 11/16/25)

Jaguars CB Greg Newsome (Jaguars vs. Chargers – 11/16/25)

Steelers WR Ke’Shawn Williams (Steelers vs. Bengals – 11/16/25)

Titans WR Chimere Dike (Titans vs. Texans – 11/16/25)

Titans WR Calvin Ridley (Titans vs. Texans – 11/16/25)

Commanders WR Jaylin Lane (Commanders vs. Dolphins – 11/16/25)

Patriots DT Milton Williams (Patriots vs. Jets – 11/13/25)

Rams WR Xavier Smith (Seahawks vs. Rams – 11/16/25)

Browns QB Dillon Gabriel (Ravens vs. Browns – 11/16/25)

Cardinals RB Emari Demercado (49ers vs. Cardinals – 11/16/25)

49ers LB Tatum Bethune (49ers vs. Cardinals – 11/16/25)


Week 10

Steelers CB Darius Slay (Steelers vs. Chargers – 11/9/25)

Cardinals WR Zay Jones (Seahawks vs. Cardinals – 11/9/25)

Patriots RB Terrell Jennings (Patriots vs. Buccaneers – 11/9/25)

Texans S M.J. Stewart (Jaguars vs. Texans – 11/9/25)

Falcons CB Dee Alford (Falcons vs. Colts – 11/9/25)

Cardinals S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (Cardinals vs. Seahawks – 11/9/25)


Week 9

Cardinals CB Max Melton (Cardinals vs. Cowboys – 11/3/25)

Commanders WR Luke McCaffrey (Seahawks vs. Commanders – 11/2/25)

Texans QB C.J. Stroud (Texans vs. Broncos – 11/2/25)

Bears TE Cole Kmet (Bears vs. Bengals – 11/02/25)

Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (Patriots vs. Falcons – 11/02/25)

Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II (Ravens vs. Dolphins – 10/30/25)

Dolphins LB Chop Robinson (Ravens vs. Dolphins – 10/30/25)


Week 8

Giants RB Cam Skattebo (Giants vs. Eagles – 10/26/25)

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II (Cowboys vs. Broncos – 10/26/25)

Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (Jets vs. Bengals – 10/26/25)

Giants CB Cor’Dale Flott (Giants vs. Eagles – 10/26/25)

Dolphins WR D’Wayne Eskridge (Dolphins vs. Falcons – 10/26/25)

Bears DE Dominique Robinson (Bears vs. Ravens – 10/26/25)

Giants CB Art Green (Giants vs. Eagles – 10/26/25)

49ers DT Jordan Elliott (49ers vs. Texans – 10/26/25)

Bengals LB Shaka Heyward (Jets vs. Bengals – 10/26/25)

Bills DT Ed Oliver (Bills vs. Panthers – 10/26/25)

Vikings TE Josh Oliver (Vikings vs. Chargers – 10/23/25)

Chargers S Derwin James Jr. (Vikings vs. Chargers – 10/23/25)


Week 7

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (Buccaneers vs. Lions – 10/20/25)

Rams WR Tutu Atwell (Rams vs. Jaguars – 10/19/25)

Saints RB Kendre Miller (Saints vs. Bears – 10/19/25)

Dolphins TE Darren Waller (Dolphins vs. Browns – 10/19/25)

Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson (Bears vs. Saints – 10/19/25)

Bears TE Cole Kmet (Bears vs. Saints – 10/19/25)

Raiders DT Adam Butler (Raiders vs. Chiefs – 10/19/25)

Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (Raiders vs. Chiefs – 10/19/25)

Eagles LB Azeez Ojulari (Eagles vs. Vikings – 10/19/25)

Titans DT Jeffery Simmons (Titans vs. Patriots – 10/19/25)

Giants S Jevon Holland (Giants vs. Broncos – 10/19/25)

Commanders DE Dorance Armstrong (Commanders vs. Cowboys – 10/19/25)

Colts DE Tyquan Lewis (Colts vs. Chargers – 10/19/25)

Chargers DT Otito Ogbonnia (Chargers vs. Colts – 10/19/25)

Falcons LB Divine Deablo (Falcons vs. 49ers – 10/19/25)


Week 6

Bills WR Josh Palmer (Bills vs. Falcons – 10/13/25)

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (49ers vs. Buccaneers – 10/12/25)

Titans WR Calvin Ridley (Titans vs. Raiders – 10/12/25)

Bengals TE Mike Gesicki (Bengals vs. Packers – 10/12/25)

Cardinals RB Emari Demercado (Cardinals vs. Colts – 10/12/25)

Ravens LB Tavius Robinson (Rams vs. Ravens – 10/12/25)

49ers LB Fred Warner (49ers vs. Buccaneers – 10/12/25)

Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (Bengals vs. Packers – 10/12/25)

Steelers S Miles Killebrew (Steelers vs. Browns – 10/12/25)

Cardinals TE Travis Vokolek (Cardinals vs. Colts – 10/12/25)

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (Cardinals vs. Colts – 10/12/25)

Jets CB Qwan’tez Stiggers (Jets vs. Broncos – 10/12/25)

Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell (Eagles vs. Giants – 10/9/25)

Week 5

Jaguars TE Brenton Strange (Jaguars vs. Chiefs – 10/6/25)

Patriots RB Antonio Gibson (Patriots vs. Bills – 10/5/25)

Colts K Spencer Shrader (Colts vs. Raiders – 10/5/25)

Saints DB Justin Reid (Saints vs. Giants – 10/5/25)

Eagles TE Grant Calcaterra (Eagles vs. Broncos – 10/5/25)

Cowboys LB Jack Sanborn (Cowboys vs. Jets – 10/5/25)

Week 4

Jets CB Michael Carter II (Jets vs. Dolphins – 9/29/25)

Jets RB Braelon Allen (Jets vs. Dolphins – 9/29/25)

Giants WR Malik Nabers (Giants vs. Chargers – 9/28/25)

Browns WR Cedric Tillman (Lions vs. Browns – 9/28/25)

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (Falcons vs. Commanders – 9/28/25)

Panthers WR David Moore (Panthers vs. Patriots – 9/28/25)

Falcons CB Natrone Brooks (Commanders vs. Falcons – 9/28/25)

Eagles DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (Eagles vs. Buccaneers – 9/28/25)

Panthers WR Dalevon Campbell (Panthers vs. Patriots – 9/28/25)

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey (Ravens vs. Chiefs – 9/28/25)

Ravens LB Roquan Smith (Ravens vs. Chiefs – 9/28/25)

Jaguars DE Travon Walker (Jaguars vs. 49ers – 9/28/25)

Cowboys RB Miles Sanders (Cowboys vs. Packers – 9/28/25)

Week 3

Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (Chiefs vs. Giants – 9/21/25)

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys vs. Bears – 9/21/25)

Chargers RB Najee Harris (Broncos vs. Chargers – 9/21/25)

Bears TE Colston Loveland (Cowboys vs. Bears – 9/21/25)

49ers DE Nick Bosa (Cardinals vs. 49ers – 9/21/25)

Jets LB Quincy Williams (Jets vs. Buccaneers – 9/21/25)

Jaguars WR Dyami Brown (Texans vs. Jaguars – 9/21/25)

Vikings DT Javon Hargrave (Bengals vs. Vikings – 9/21/25)

Bengals RB Samaje Perine (Bengals vs. Vikings – 9/21/25)

Raiders TE Michael Mayer (Raiders vs. Commanders – 9/21/25)

Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. (Texans vs. Jaguars – 9/21/25)

Dolphins CB Jason Marshall Jr. (Dolphins vs. Bills – 9/18/25)


Week 2

Buccaneers DE Calijah Kancey (Buccaneers vs. Texans – 9/15/25)

Chargers LB Khalil Mack (Chargers vs. Raiders – 9/15/25)

Bengals QB Joe Burrow (Bengals vs. Jaguars – 9/14/25)

Falcons CB A.J. Terrell Jr. (Falcons vs. Vikings – 9/14/25)

Cardinals DE L.J. Collier (Panthers vs. Cardinals – 9/14/25)

Cardinals CB Max Melton (Panthers vs. Cardinals – 9/14/25)

Chiefs CB Kristian Fulton (Eagles vs. Chiefs – 9/14/25)

Chiefs DE Mike Danna (Eagles vs. Chiefs – 9/14/25)

Browns WR DeAndre Carter (Browns vs. Ravens – 9/14/25)

Ravens RB Rasheen Ali (Browns vs. Ravens – 9/14/25)

Lions TE Shane Zylstra (Bears vs. Lions – 9/14/25)

49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk (49ers vs. Saints – 9/14/25)

Steelers DT Isaiahh Loudermilk (Seahawks vs. Steelers – 9/14/25)

Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy (Browns vs. Ravens – 9/14/25)

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson (Bears vs. Lions – 9/14/25)

Jets S Tony Adams (Bills vs. Jets – 9/14/25)

Steelers LB Alex Highsmith (Seahawks vs. Steelers – 9/14/25)

Packers WR Jayden Reed (Packers vs. Commanders – 9/11/25)

Commanders TE John Bates (Commanders vs. Packers – 9/11/25)

Commanders DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (Commanders vs. Packers – 9/11/25)


Week 1

Jets RB Kene Nwangwu (Jets vs. Steelers – 9/7/25)

49ers TE George Kittle (49ers vs. Seahawks – 9/7/25)

Steelers S Deshon Elliott  (Steelers vs. Jets – 9/7/25)

Dolphins CB Storm Duck (Dolphins vs. Colts – 9/7/25)

Panthers DT Tershawn Wharton (Jaguars vs. Panthers – 9/7/25)

Colts CB Jaylon Jones (Colts vs. Dolphins – 9/7/25)

Raiders LB Elandon Roberts (Patriots vs. Raiders – 9/7/25)

Giants LB Micah McFadden (Commanders vs. Giants – 9/7/25)

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman (Chargers vs. Chiefs – 9/5/25)

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy (Chargers vs. Chiefs – 9/5/25)

Eagles FB Ben VanSumeren (Eagles vs. Cowboys – Thursday Night Football on 9/4/25)

Eagles RB Will Shipley (Eagles vs. Cowboys – Thursday Night Football on 9/4/25)


What is Early Exit?

Early Exit is a program intended to help customers by issuing credits under specific conditions when a bet is materially impacted by a player’s early exit due to injury.

How does it work?

Customers may be eligible to receive cash credits based on the following criteria:

  • For single bets: If your bet qualifies for Early Exit, you’ll receive cash credits equal to the amount of your original stake.
  • For Parlays and Same Game Parlays:
    • The remaining legs of your parlay will remain open, and the odds of your parlay will be recalculated, excluding the leg that qualifies for Early Exit.
      • For example: You place a three leg parlay with each leg having individual odds of +100, resulting in total odds of +700. If one leg qualifies for Early Exit and the other two legs remain open, your total odds would be recalculated to +300 based on the two remaining legs’ individual odds of +100.
    •  If the remaining legs settle as wins, your parlay will be paid out as a winner at the recalculated odds.

What bets are covered?

To qualify for Early Exit, your bet must meet the following conditions:

  • Early Exit only applies to bets placed via the DraftKings Sportsbook app or website.
  • Pre-match player prop bets.
  • Full game player prop bets.
  • Single bets.
  • Parlays and Same Game Parlays (SGP/SGPx).
  • Live or in-play player prop bets.

Note: Bets with selection(s) that were unconditionally determined before the injury (e.g., a player already hit an over target, or achieved a milestone) will not be considered for Early Exit. Similarly, “Under” selections will be settled as “Won” and will not be considered for Early Exit.

What bets are not eligible for Early Exit?

  • Bets on players who are injured outside of the Early Exit timeframe (e.g., in the second half).
  • Props on players that were already settled before the injury, regardless of bet status (won or lost).

When does a player no longer qualify for Early Exit?

Credits will be considered when a player exits during the first half of a game and does not return. This applies to both the regular season and postseason.

What amount will be credited?

Customers will receive cash credits to their accounts based on the following criteria:

Singles: cash credit for the amount of stake for bet(s) that meet Early Exit eligibility criteria

Parlays and Same Game Parlays (SGP/SGPx): If remaining legs win, customers will receive cash credit based on recalculated odds

When will I receive my Early Exit credit?

Customers with eligible bets under the Early Exit Program should expect to receive their cash credits within 24 hours of the game ending (singles), or within 24 hours of the last leg being determined (Parlay/SGP/SGPx).

Note: Bets that qualify for Early Exit will remain settled as “Lost” on your “My Bets” tab. 

How will customers be notified about Early Exit?

Customers will be notified of credits via standard messaging channels, including, but not limited to: in-app notifications, e-mails, social media posts, etc.

Will the Early Exit program criteria change?

DraftKings reserves the right to interpret and revise the program at any time. All decisions regarding eligibility and execution rest with DraftKings’ internal teams.


Disclaimer

DraftKings promoters may sometimes play on personal accounts in the games that advice is offered on. Personal views on the games and strategies above do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. DraftKings promoters may also deploy different players and strategies than what is recommended above. DraftKings promoters do not have access to any non-public information.