Track the most important injuries across the entire NFL Week 4 slate. This report covers all 16 games and is updated as teams release practice participation and game-status information throughout the week.
Steelers at Browns (Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | RB | Steelers | Toe | TBD |
| Elgton Jenkins | C | Browns | Concussion | TBD |
| Teven Jenkins | G | Browns | Back | TBD |
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Rico Dowdle, RB — TBD: Toe. Was not present for Monday’s walkthrough, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Has not practiced since leaving the Week 2 game in the fourth quarter. With Thursday’s kickoff approaching, his involvement in Tuesday’s practice will be telling.
On IR/Reserve: DeShon Elliott, S (undisclosed, Week 5 eligible) · Gennings Dunker, G (knee, IR)
Cleveland Browns
- Elgton Jenkins, C — TBD: Concussion. Estimated as a non-participant in Monday’s practice while in the concussion protocol, per Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio. Must clear the protocol before Thursday.
- Teven Jenkins, G — TBD: Back. Estimated as a non-participant in Monday’s practice. Was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Panthers.
On IR/Reserve: Dillon Gabriel, QB (back, ~mid-October) · Dylan Sampson, RB (knee, Week 5 eligible) · Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB (neck, IR)
Colts at Commanders (Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET, London)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | Commanders | Elbow (Dislocated) | TBD |
| Chig Okonkwo | TE | Commanders | Hamstring | TBD |
| Sam Cosmi | G | Commanders | Concussion | TBD |
Indianapolis Colts
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: Alec Pierce, WR (heel, IR, no timeline) · Micheal Clemons, DE (toe, IR)
Washington Commanders
- Jayden Daniels, QB — TBD: Elbow (Dislocated). Joining the team in London and will practice in some form this week, per head coach Dan Quinn via Zach Selby of the Commanders’ official site. Has not played since dislocating his elbow in the Week 1 loss to the Eagles. Remains far from certain to play Sunday, per JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington. Marcus Mariota has started the past two games.
- Chig Okonkwo, TE — TBD: Hamstring. Will make the trip to London and practice in some capacity, per head coach Dan Quinn via Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Has been inactive since sustaining the injury in Week 1. Did not practice at any point in the past two weeks.
- Sam Cosmi, G — TBD: Concussion. In the concussion protocol after being inactive for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.
On IR/Reserve: Laremy Tunsil, OT (triceps, ~December) · Jer’Zhan Newton, DT (pectoral, ~November) · Leo Chenal, LB (neck, season-ending surgery)
Cardinals at Giants (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Arizona Cardinals
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: James Conner, RB (foot, designation to return) · Tip Reiman, TE (ankle, PUP, Week 5 eligible)
New York Giants
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: Brian Burns, LB (knee/ACL, torn, season-ending surgery confirmed by head coach) · Jaxson Dart, QB (knee, IR, Jameis Winston starting) · Paulson Adebo, CB (knee, IR)
Cowboys at Texans (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thompson | S | Cowboys | Hamstring | Out |
| Cobie Durant | CB | Cowboys | Hamstring | Out |
| Malik Hooker | S | Cowboys | Forearm (Fracture) | TBD |
| DeMarvion Overshown | LB | Cowboys | Hamstring | TBD |
| Nico Collins | WR | Texans | Hamstring | TBD |
Dallas Cowboys
- Jalen Thompson, S — Out: Hamstring. Expected to miss four-plus weeks, per executive vice president Stephen Jones via Patrik Walker of the Cowboys’ official site. Sustained the injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s game in Rio de Janeiro.
- Cobie Durant, CB — Out: Hamstring. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Durant could miss “a few weeks,” per Todd Archer of ESPN. Has not practiced since the injury.
- Malik Hooker, S — TBD: Forearm (Fracture). Has not practiced since suffering the fracture in Week 1.
- DeMarvion Overshown, LB — TBD: Hamstring. Has not practiced since suffering the injury in Week 1.
On IR/Reserve: Tyler Smith, G (thumb, ~4-6 weeks) · P.J. Locke, S (foot, IR)
Houston Texans
- Nico Collins, WR — TBD: Hamstring. Has not practiced since the injury. Has “a decent chance” to return in Week 4, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Colts.
On IR/Reserve: Tank Dell, WR (knee, Week 5 eligible) · Henry To’oTo’o, LB (shoulder, IR, extended absence per Garafolo)
Packers at Buccaneers (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Reed | WR | Packers | Neck | Out |
| Aaron Banks | G | Packers | Toe | TBD |
| Edgerrin Cooper | LB | Packers | Concussion | TBD |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | Buccaneers | Thumb (Dislocated) | Out |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | Buccaneers | Knee (PCL Sprain) | TBD |
Green Bay Packers
- Jayden Reed, WR — Out: Neck. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday he still has no update on how long Reed will be sidelined, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Reed was stretchered off the field during the Week 3 win over the Jets and required an overnight hospital stay. LaFleur previously said it was “way too early” to determine if Reed could play again this season.
- Aaron Banks, G — TBD: Toe. Did not participate in either practice last week and was ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Falcons.
- Edgerrin Cooper, LB — TBD: Concussion. Was evaluated for a possible concussion in the third quarter of Thursday’s game against the Falcons and did not return. In the concussion protocol.
On IR/Reserve: Josh Jacobs, RB (personal, Exempt List) · Micah Parsons, DE (knee, PUP, won’t practice this week per LaFleur) · Zach Bako-Bewele, OT (knee/patellar tendon, season-ending surgery, IR)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Baker Mayfield, QB — Out: Thumb (Dislocated). Expected to miss three weeks, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. An MRI ruled out a fracture and any tendon or ligament damage, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. No surgery needed.
- Jalen McMillan, WR — TBD: Knee (PCL Sprain). Diagnosed with a PCL sprain believed to be an aggravation of a knee injury from training camp, per Jenna Laine of ESPN. Lasted only two offensive snaps Sunday against the Vikings before exiting.
Jaguars at Bengals (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Jacksonville Jaguars
No notable active injuries.
Cincinnati Bengals
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: Andrei Iosivas, WR (thumb surgery, ~4-6 weeks)
Rams at Eagles (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | Rams | Hip | TBD |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | Rams | Shoulder (AC Joint) | Day-to-Day |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | Rams | Shoulder (Dislocated) | TBD |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | Eagles | Knee (MCL) | Out |
| Hollywood Brown | WR | Eagles | Ankle | TBD |
Los Angeles Rams
- Puka Nacua, WR — TBD: Hip. Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that the Rams are “hopeful” Nacua will return for Sunday’s game at Philadelphia, per Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register. Has missed the past two games. McVay indicated last week that Nacua would “likely” return in Week 4.
- Colby Parkinson, TE — Day-to-Day: Shoulder (AC Joint). Sustained an AC joint sprain during Sunday night’s loss to the Broncos, per head coach Sean McVay via Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register. Wednesday’s practice will be the first indicator of his availability.
- Jaylen Watson, CB — TBD: Shoulder (Dislocated). Suffered a dislocated shoulder in Sunday night’s loss to the Broncos and is likely to miss Sunday’s game at Philadelphia, per head coach Sean McVay via Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register.
On IR/Reserve: Myles Garrett, DE (knee, scope, ~6-week recovery, Week 5 eligible) · Ronnie Rivers, RB (calf, IR)
Philadelphia Eagles
- Dallas Goedert, TE — Out: Knee (MCL). Expected to miss a few weeks with a sprained MCL, per Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter of ESPN. Has not practiced since the injury.
- Hollywood Brown, WR — TBD: Ankle. Has not practiced. Was ruled out for Monday night’s game against the Bears.
On IR/Reserve: Landon Dickerson, G (knee, IR)
Patriots at Bills (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
New England Patriots
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: A.J. Brown, WR (ankle, ~Week 8) · Mike Onwenu, G (ankle, season-ending)
Buffalo Bills
No notable active injuries.
Jets at Bears (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | RB | Jets | Thigh | Week-to-Week |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | S | Jets | Groin | Out |
| Caleb Williams | QB | Bears | Hamstring (Grade 2) | Out |
New York Jets
- Breece Hall, RB — Week-to-Week: Thigh. An MRI Monday revealed the injury is not as significant as feared, per Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter of ESPN. Head coach Aaron Glenn is expected to provide additional detail Wednesday.
- Minkah Fitzpatrick, S — Out: Groin. Expected to miss two to three weeks, per Jordan Schultz. Was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Lions.
On IR/Reserve: Tim Patrick, WR (groin, IR) · Arian Smith, WR (knee/ACL, season-ending surgery) · David Onyemata, DT (groin, core-muscle surgery)
Chicago Bears
- Caleb Williams, QB — Out: Hamstring (Grade 2). Diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which doctors consider a 3-to-4-week injury, per Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport of ESPN. Case Keenum started Monday’s game against the Eagles. Tyson Bagent cleared the concussion protocol and served as the backup.
On IR/Reserve: Kyler Gordon, CB (calf, PUP, Week 5 eligible)
Titans at Ravens (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyjae Spears | RB | Titans | Ankle | TBD |
| Zay Flowers | WR | Ravens | Hamstring | TBD |
| Ronnie Stanley | OT | Ravens | Toe | TBD |
Tennessee Titans
- Tyjae Spears, RB — TBD: Ankle. Was active for Sunday’s game against the Giants but aggravated the ankle injury and was questionable to return, per Turron Davenport of ESPN. Had carried twice for five yards before his departure.
Baltimore Ravens
- Zay Flowers, WR — TBD: Hamstring. Was active for Sunday’s game in Rio de Janeiro after missing the first two weeks, but was limited to roughly 20-to-30 plays, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
- Ronnie Stanley, OT — TBD: Toe. Did not practice last week and was ruled out for Sunday’s game. Re-injured the toe in Week 2.
On IR/Reserve: T.J. Tampa, CB (knee, IR) · Ja’Kobi Lane, WR (wrist, surgery, ~4 weeks) · Ethan Pocic, C (knee, significant time) · Jovaughn Gwyn, G (ankle, significant time)
Dolphins at Vikings (Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wright | RB | Dolphins | Stinger/Foot | Day-to-Day |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | Vikings | Ankle (Sprain) | TBD |
Miami Dolphins
- Jaylen Wright, RB — Day-to-Day: Stinger/Foot. Head coach Jeff Hafley considers Wright day-to-day, per Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. Was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. Hafley also called Wright day-to-day last Monday, so his Wednesday practice participation will be the key indicator.
On IR/Reserve: De’Von Achane, RB (knee/ACL, season-ending, placed on IR Monday)
Minnesota Vikings
- Justin Jefferson, WR — TBD: Ankle (Sprain). Diagnosed Monday with a sprained left ankle following an MRI, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Vikings are hopeful he will play Sunday against the Dolphins. Head coach Kevin O’Connell downplayed major concern, noting he considered having Jefferson check back in multiple times during Sunday’s win over the Buccaneers.
On IR/Reserve: Jordan Mason, RB (thumb, IR) · Josh Oliver, TE (biceps, torn, season-ending surgery)
Chiefs at Raiders (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Powers-Johnson | G | Raiders | Groin | TBD |
Kansas City Chiefs
No notable active injuries.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Jackson Powers-Johnson, G — TBD: Groin. Being evaluated to determine the extent of the injury sustained in Sunday’s game, per Ryan McFadden of ESPN.
On IR/Reserve: Jack Bech, WR (forearm, slated for IR per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN)
Chargers at Seahawks (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Los Angeles Chargers
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: David Njoku, TE (fibula, IR, Week 7 eligible) · Trey Pipkins III, OT (knee, IR) · Tyler Biadasz, C (knee, season-ending) · KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR (hamstring, Week 5 eligible) · Charlie Kolar, TE (forearm, IR, ~Week 8)
Seattle Seahawks
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: Zach Charbonnet, RB (knee, PUP, Week 5 eligible, head coach Mike Macdonald said returning to practice next week is “on the table”) · Anthony Bradford, G (knee, IR)
Broncos at 49ers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | Broncos | Foot | TBD |
| Mike Evans | WR | 49ers | Rib | Day-to-Day |
| Nick Bosa | DE | 49ers | Calf | Out |
| Trent Williams | OT | 49ers | Neck | TBD |
Denver Broncos
- Marvin Mims Jr., WR — TBD: Foot. Was inactive for Sunday night’s game against the Rams despite being a limited participant in all three practices last week.
On IR/Reserve: Jonah Coleman, RB (ankle, IR, placed on IR Saturday) · Jonathon Cooper, LB (Exempt List, trial Nov. 10)
San Francisco 49ers
- Mike Evans, WR — Day-to-Day: Rib. Sustained a rib strain during Sunday’s win over the Cardinals, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. A full evaluation Monday revealed no significant injury. His practice participation this week will determine his availability, particularly critical with four receivers already on injured reserve.
- Nick Bosa, DE — Out: Calf. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Bosa will not play Sunday against the Broncos, per Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News. Shanahan previously said Bosa would miss “a few weeks” after straining his calf at practice last Thursday.
- Trent Williams, OT — TBD: Neck. Was carted off the field and into the locker room during the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cardinals, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
On IR/Reserve: Brandon Aiyuk, WR (personal, not expected to play per Shanahan) · Ricky Pearsall, WR (knee/PCL, season-ending) · Christian Kirk, WR (calf, Week 5 eligible) · Demarcus Robinson, WR (ankle, IR, 3-to-6 weeks)
Lions at Panthers (Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Legette | WR | Panthers | Knee | TBD |
| Jalen Coker | WR | Panthers | Quad | TBD |
Detroit Lions
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: Isiah Pacheco, RB (back, surgery Sep. 15, ~12 weeks) · Brian Branch, S (Achilles, PUP, Week 5 eligible) · Kerby Joseph, S (knee, PUP, Week 5 eligible)
Carolina Panthers
- Xavier Legette, WR — TBD: Knee. Was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Browns despite returning to limited participation Friday. Head coach Dave Canales had called Legette a game-time decision, per Mike Kaye of ESPN.
- Jalen Coker, WR — TBD: Quad. Diagnosed with a minor quadriceps strain and could be available for Sunday’s game against the Lions, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Left Sunday’s game in the second half.
On IR/Reserve: Jonathon Brooks, RB (core, surgery, extended absence) · Brady Christensen, G (hamstring, Week 5 eligible) · Ikem Ekwonu, OT (knee, PUP, Week 5 eligible) · Jaycee Horn, CB (quad tear, 6-12 weeks, headed for IR)
Falcons at Saints (Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET)
| Player | Pos | Team | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | Saints | Hamstring | TBD |
Atlanta Falcons
No notable active injuries.
On IR/Reserve: A.J. Terrell Jr., CB (groin, IR, ~4 games) · Da’Shawn Hand, DT (quadriceps, surgery)
New Orleans Saints
- Travis Etienne Jr., RB — TBD: Hamstring. Head coach Kellen Moore said Etienne will have some “time lost” due to the injury sustained in Sunday’s loss to the Raiders, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. A specific return timeline has not been established, and it is uncertain whether Etienne can avoid a stint on injured reserve.
On IR/Reserve: Audric Estime, RB (thigh, Week 5 eligible) · Kelvin Banks Jr., OT (ankle, surgery, out indefinitely)