Track the most important injuries across the entire NFL Week 1 slate. This report covers all 16 games and is updated as teams release practice participation and game-status information throughout the week.
Last updated: September 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET
49ers at Rams (Thursday, 8:35 p.m. ET, Melbourne)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Nick Bosa
DL
49ers
Knee
—
George Kittle
TE
49ers
Achilles
Questionable
Alfred Collins
DL
49ers
Knee (Patellar Tendon)
Out (IR)
Ricky Pearsall
WR
49ers
PCL
Out (IR)
Christian Kirk
WR
49ers
Calf
Out (IR)
Aaron Donald
DT
Rams
Rest
Out
Jaylen Watson
CB
Rams
Toe
Questionable
San Francisco 49ers
Nick Bosa, DL — Knee: Limited participant at both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s (Sep. 10) practices. No game designation; expected to play.
George Kittle, TE — Questionable: Achilles; limited at both Wednesday and Thursday practices. Coach Shanahan has said Kittle will play Thursday, but his snaps will be managed.
Alfred Collins, DL — Out (IR, Season-Ending): Suffered a torn patellar tendon during Tuesday’s (Sep. 8) practice. Done for the year.
Ricky Pearsall, WR — Out (IR, Season-Ending): Done for the year after PCL surgery.
Christian Kirk, WR — Out (IR): Calf; designation to return. Unavailable until at least Week 5.
Los Angeles Rams
Aaron Donald, DT — Out: Will not travel to Melbourne. Inactive for Thursday’s opener.
Jaylen Watson, CB — Questionable: Toe; limited participant on Wednesday’s estimated practice report.
Bears at Panthers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
D’Andre Swift
RB
Bears
Abdomen
—
Rome Odunze
WR
Bears
Calf
Questionable
Kyler Gordon
CB
Bears
Calf
Out (PUP)
Ikem Ekwonu
OT
Panthers
Knee
Out (PUP)
Taylor Moton
OT
Panthers
NFI
Out
Brady Christensen
G
Panthers
Hamstring
Out (IR)
Xavier Legette
WR
Panthers
Ankle
—
Derrick Brown
DT
Panthers
Undisclosed
—
Chicago Bears
D’Andre Swift, RB — Abdomen: Left Thursday’s (Sep. 10) practice holding his midsection. Kyle Monangai is still recovering from a hyperextended knee, leaving Roschon Johnson as the only healthy RB on the active roster.
Rome Odunze, WR — Questionable: Calf; upgraded to limited participation at Wednesday’s (Sep. 9) practice after sitting out Tuesday. Day-to-day per coach Johnson.
Kyler Gordon, CB — Out (PUP): Calf; will miss at least the first four games. Away from the team and working with his own trainer to accelerate recovery.
Carolina Panthers
Ikem Ekwonu, OT — Out (PUP): Knee; unavailable until at least Week 5.
Taylor Moton, OT — Out (NFI): Reserve/non-football illness list.
Brady Christensen, G — Out (IR): Hamstring; placed on IR Tuesday (Sep. 8). Carolina is now without three starting offensive linemen to open the season.
Xavier Legette, WR — Ankle: In a walking boot until Thursday. Game-day availability unclear.
Derrick Brown, DT — Undisclosed: Practice participation this week will determine availability.
Nnamdi Madubuike, DT — Neck: Was not placed on IR. Expected to be available.
Indianapolis Colts
Tyler Warren, TE — Adductor: Spotted participating in Tuesday’s (Sep. 8) practice.
Charvarius Ward, CB — Back: Doing individual drills Tuesday (Sep. 8). Not yet cleared for full team activities.
Falcons at Steelers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
Falcons
Back
Questionable
Michael Penix Jr.
QB
Falcons
Knee
Out
Joey Porter Jr.
CB
Steelers
Back
Questionable
Atlanta Falcons
Tua Tagovailoa, QB — Questionable: Back; touched his back and sat down during individual drills at Thursday’s (Sep. 10) practice, then was not seen throwing again during the open media portion, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.
Michael Penix Jr., QB — Out: Knee; inactive for the opener.
Dillon Gabriel, QB — Out (IR): Back; will not return until at least mid-October. Coach Monken says the injury is “not considered serious,” but the IR placement forces Cleveland into an early-season quarterback adjustment.
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB — Out: Will not play Sunday.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jakobi Meyers, WR — Thumb: Limited participant in a non-contact jersey at both Wednesday’s (Sep. 9) and Thursday’s (Sep. 10) practices. Must upgrade Friday to avoid a game designation.
Buccaneers at Bengals (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Jalen McMillan
WR
Buccaneers
Knee
—
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jalen McMillan, WR — Knee: Limited participant at Wednesday’s (Sep. 9) practice. If not cleared, rookie Ted Hurst III could see early involvement per OC Zac Robinson.
Cincinnati Bengals
No major injuries currently affecting the Bengals’ lineup. Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both practiced in full Wednesday.
Jets at Titans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Breece Hall
RB
Jets
Groin
—
Cedric Gray
LB
Titans
Concussion
Questionable
New York Jets
Breece Hall, RB — Groin: Practiced without limitations Wednesday (Sep. 9). OC Frank Reich said Thursday he expects Hall to handle a full workload Sunday unless the training staff imposes a rep count.
Tennessee Titans
Cedric Gray, LB — Questionable: Concussion; entered concussion protocol after a UTV accident over the weekend. Must clear protocol before playing.
Saints at Lions (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Alvin Kamara
RB
Saints
Knee (MCL)
Questionable
Audric Estime
RB
Saints
Thigh
—
Cameron Jordan
DE
Saints
Hamstring
Out
Brian Branch
S
Lions
Achilles
Out (PUP)
Kerby Joseph
S
Lions
Knee
Out (PUP)
Sam LaPorta
TE
Lions
Hip
—
Isiah Pacheco
RB
Lions
Back
Out (IR)
New Orleans Saints
Alvin Kamara, RB — Questionable: Knee (MCL); returned to practice Wednesday (Sep. 9) as a limited participant, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. Previously expected to miss at least a month after an MCL sprain diagnosed approximately two weeks ago.
Cameron Jordan, DE — Out: Hamstring; DNP at Wednesday’s (Sep. 9) practice. Coach Moore confirmed he will not play Sunday.
Detroit Lions
Brian Branch, S — Out (PUP): Achilles; will miss at least the first four games.
Kerby Joseph, S — Out (PUP): Knee; also on PUP. Detroit opens 2026 without either starting safety.
Sam LaPorta, TE — Hip: Did not play in any preseason game. Availability unclear.
Isiah Pacheco, RB — Out (IR): Back; no clear return timetable per GM Holmes.
Bills at Texans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Tank Dell
WR
Texans
Knee
Out (IR)
Braden Smith
OT
Texans
Foot
Out (IR)
Buffalo Bills
No major injuries currently affecting the Bills’ lineup.
Houston Texans
Tank Dell, WR — Out (IR): Knee; will not return until at least Week 5.
Braden Smith, OT — Out (IR): Foot; placed on IR Tuesday (Sep. 8).
Cardinals at Chargers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
James Conner
RB
Cardinals
Foot
Out (IR)
Jeremiyah Love
RB
Cardinals
Ankle
—
Rashawn Slater
OT
Chargers
Undisclosed
—
Tyler Biadasz
C
Chargers
Knee
Out (IR)
Arizona Cardinals
James Conner, RB — Out (IR): Foot; designation to return. Combined with Trey Benson (knee, IR, season-ending), Arizona has lost its top two backs.
Jeremiyah Love, RB — Ankle: Listed as No. 2 behind Tyler Allgeier on Arizona’s unofficial depth chart. Coach LaFleur remains optimistic the No. 3 overall pick will play, but he could be eased into action while working back from the high-ankle sprain sustained Aug. 13.
Los Angeles Chargers
Rashawn Slater, OT — Undisclosed: Limited in Saturday’s (Sep. 5) practice.
Tyler Biadasz, C — Out (IR, Season-Ending): Knee; done for the year.
Packers at Vikings (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Micah Parsons
DE
Packers
Knee
Out (PUP)
Josh Jacobs
RB
Packers
Personal
Out
Tucker Kraft
TE
Packers
Knee
—
Green Bay Packers
Micah Parsons, DE — Out (PUP): Knee; will miss at least the first four games. GM Gutekunst said he could return when first eligible in Week 5.
Josh Jacobs, RB — Out (Personal): Pleaded no contest Thursday (Sep. 10) to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property.
Tucker Kraft, TE — Knee: In full pads at Wednesday’s (Sep. 9) practice.
Minnesota Vikings
No major injuries currently affecting the Vikings’ lineup.
Dolphins at Raiders (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Brock Bowers
TE
Raiders
Knee (Meniscus)
Doubtful
Ashton Jeanty
RB
Raiders
Ankle
—
Miami Dolphins
No major injuries currently affecting the Dolphins’ lineup.
Las Vegas Raiders
Brock Bowers, TE — Doubtful: Underwent a meniscus trim procedure Tuesday (Sep. 9). Expected to miss one to two games, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Ashton Jeanty, RB — Ankle: Full participant at both Wednesday’s (Sep. 9) and Thursday’s (Sep. 10) practices. Expected to play.
Commanders at Eagles (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Laremy Tunsil
OT
Commanders
Triceps
Out (IR)
Jer’Zhan Newton
DT
Commanders
Pectoral
Out (IR)
Jeremy McNichols
RB
Commanders
Quadriceps
Out (IR)
Odafe Oweh
LB
Commanders
Calf
—
Jonathan Greenard
LB
Eagles
Pectoral
—
Washington Commanders
Laremy Tunsil, OT — Out (IR): Triceps; will not return until approximately December.
Jer’Zhan Newton, DT — Out (IR): Pectoral; out until approximately November.
Jeremy McNichols, RB — Out (IR): Quadriceps; placed on IR with a designation to return.
Jonathan Greenard, LB — Pectoral: Activated off PUP on August 30.
Cowboys at Giants (Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, SNF)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Tyler Smith
G
Cowboys
Thumb
Out (IR)
Calvin Austin III
WR
Giants
Knee (ACL)
Out (IR)
Dallas Cowboys
Tyler Smith, G — Out (IR): Thumb; placed on injured reserve. Expected to miss four to six weeks.
New York Giants
Calvin Austin III, WR — Out (IR, Season-Ending): Torn ACL suffered at Tuesday’s practice. Placed on IR Thursday (Sep. 10). Malik Nabers (knee) and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (neck) both practiced in full this week.
Broncos at Chiefs (Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, MNF)
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
Patrick Mahomes
QB
Chiefs
Knee
—
Josh Simmons
OT
Chiefs
Back
Questionable
Chamarri Conner
S
Chiefs
Knee
Out
R Mason Thomas
DE
Chiefs
Hamstring
—
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR
Broncos
Foot
—
Jonathon Cooper
LB
Broncos
Exempt List
Out
Denver Broncos
Marvin Mims Jr., WR — Foot: Was not spotted at Monday’s (Sep. 7) practice.
Jonathon Cooper, LB — Out (Exempt List): Placed on Commissioner’s Exempt List on Sunday. Pleaded not guilty Monday to five domestic violence charges; jury trial set for Nov. 10.
Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes, QB — Knee: Coach Reid said Tuesday (Sep. 8) he has a “pretty good chance” to start Monday.
Josh Simmons, OT — Questionable: Back; in danger of missing Monday’s opener per the team’s official site.
Chamarri Conner, S — Out: Knee; Reid called him “a stretch” for Week 1.
R Mason Thomas, DE — Hamstring: DNP at Thursday’s (Sep. 10) practice, per Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star.
Completed Games
Patriots at Seahawks — Final: NE 10, SEA 13
Player
Pos
Team
Injury
Status
A.J. Brown
WR
Patriots
Ankle (High)
—
TreVeyon Henderson
RB
Patriots
Ankle
Out
Ben Brown
C
Patriots
Knee
Out
Harold Landry III
LB
Patriots
Undisclosed
Out (PUP)
Sam Darnold
QB
Seahawks
Hip
Doubtful
Zach Charbonnet
RB
Seahawks
Knee/ACL
Out (PUP)
Ty Okada
S
Seahawks
Hamstring
Out
Nick Emmanwori
S
Seahawks
Ankle
Out
New England Patriots
TreVeyon Henderson, RB — Out: Ankle; ruled out for the opener.
Ben Brown, C — Out: Knee; ruled out after missing all practices.
Harold Landry III, LB — Out (PUP): Will miss at least the first four games.
*In-game injury:A.J. Brown, WR — Ankle (High):Left Wednesday’s game early. Received a preliminary diagnosis of a right high-ankle sprain, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. MRI scheduled for Thursday.
Seattle Seahawks
Zach Charbonnet, RB — Out (PUP): Rehabbing torn ACL; unavailable until at least Week 5.
Ty Okada, S — Out: Hamstring; inactive Wednesday.
Nick Emmanwori, S — Out: Ankle; inactive Wednesday.
*In-game injury:Sam Darnold, QB — Hip:Suffered a hip injury during Wednesday’s game. Coach McDonald said Thursday he received “really, really good news” and his hip is intact. Expected to miss minimal time.
