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33 reports

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InjuryWeek 10OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Packers RB Josh Jacobs will have surgery on broken ring finger this week, could return in 2-3 weeks.
Injury
broken ring finger
Timeline
could return as quickly as 2-3 weeks
3 more facts on the full report
Josh JacobsRB, GB Green Bay Packers 1 more player or team on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Nov 11, 2026
InjuryWeek 9OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Packers RB Josh Jacobs needs surgery on fractured ring finger; Matt LaFleur not ruling out injured reserve.
Injury
fractured ring finger on his right hand
Treatment
needing surgery
1 more fact on the full report
Josh Jacobs
InjuryWeek 9Out
Cardinals QB Gardner Minshew seeking additional medical opinions on torn UCL that likely requires season-ending surgery.
Injury
torn UCL
Timeline
hurt it before halftime
2 more facts on the full report
Gardner Minshew IIQB, ARI Arizona Cardinals
InjuryWeek 9OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Josh Jacobs will need surgery on his broken right ring finger after attempting to play through it.
Injury
broken right ring finger
Treatment
surgery
1 more fact on the full report
Josh Jacobs
InjuryWeek 9
Seahawks G Quenton Nelson will have surgery to clean out cartilage in his knee. Timeline is a few weeks and he will avoid Injured Reserve.
Injury
surgery to clean out some cartilage in his knee
Issue
fragments had been causing an issue recently
3 more facts on the full report
Quenton NelsonOL, SEA Seattle Seahawks
InjuryWeek 9Out
Rams CB Jaylen Watson needs shoulder surgery that will end his season, per HC Sean McVay.
Player
Jaylen Watson
Team
Rams
3 more facts on the full report
Jaylen WatsonDB, LAR Los Angeles Rams
InjuryWeek 8Injured reserve
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson needs surgery on right thumb, going on injured reserve.
Injury
right thumb
Status
injured reserve
1 more fact on the full report
Lamar JacksonQB, BAL Baltimore Ravens
InjuryWeek 7Out
Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo undergoing shoulder surgery, will miss rest of season.
Player
Elijah Arroyo
Team
Seahawks
4 more facts on the full report
Elijah ArroyoTE, SEA Seattle Seahawks
InjuryWeek 5Injured reserve
Chargers OT Rashawn Slater undergoes successful ankle surgery for high-ankle sprain, placed on Injured Reserve.
Injury
high-ankle sprain
Procedure
tight-rope procedure
2 more facts on the full report
Rashawn SlaterOL, LAC Los Angeles Chargers
InjuryWeek 4Injured reserve
Eagles RB Tank Bigsby suffered an injury on Sunday and requires core muscle surgery. He is headed to Injured Reserve with hopes of returning in six weeks or shorter.
Player
Tank Bigsby
Team
Eagles
3 more facts on the full report
Tank BigsbyRB, PHI Philadelphia Eagles
InjuryWeek 4OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Tyquan Thornton expected back within 12 to 16 weeks after surgery within the week.
Timeline
12 to 16 weeks
Surgery
within the week
1 more fact on the full report
Tyquan Thornton
InjuryWeek 4
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels avoided surgery on his dislocated left elbow for now, but surgery still is very much in play for after this season.
Injury
dislocated left elbow
Status
avoided surgery for now
1 more fact on the full report
Jayden DanielsQB, WAS Washington Commanders
InjuryWeek 3Out
Jaxson Dart to undergo knee surgery today for meniscus and MCL repair; coach John Harbaugh says he will be out for the regular season.
Injury
meniscus and MCL repair
Injured
Monday night's 28-6 loss to the Rams
2 more facts on the full report
Jaxson DartQB, NYG Baltimore Ravens
InjuryWeek 3OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Giants QB Jaxson Dart requires season-ending knee surgery for damaged meniscus, MCL and PCL.
Player
Jaxson Dart
Team
Giants
3 more facts on the full report
Jaxson Dart
InjuryWeek 3OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Giants QB Jaxson Dart suffered MCL, PCL and meniscus damage and will have knee surgery, ending his 2026 season.
Injury
MCL, PCL and meniscus damage
Details
meniscus is the main issue
4 more facts on the full report
Jaxson Dart
InjuryWeek 3Injured reserve
Panthers RB Jonathan Brooks to have surgery for core muscle injury, out at least 6 weeks.
Player
Jonathan Brooks
Team
Panthers
4 more facts on the full report
Jonathon BrooksRB, CAR Carolina Panthers
InjuryWeek 3OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jaxson Dart's knee injury is worse than initially thought, with season-ending surgery now a possibility.
Player
Jaxson Dart
Team
Giants
2 more facts on the full report
Jaxson Dart
InjuryWeek 2Out
Saints OT Kelvin Banks Jr suffered a severe high-ankle sprain and is expected to have surgery.
Injury
severe high-ankle sprain
Status
out indefinitely
2 more facts on the full report
Kelvin Banks Jr.OL, NO New Orleans Saints
InjuryWeek 2Out
Avonte Maddox will require season-ending surgery for foot injury sustained Thursday night at Buffalo.
Player
Avonte Maddox
Team
Lions
3 more facts on the full report
Avonte MaddoxDB, DET Detroit Lions
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling had ankle surgery and will miss close to 10 weeks.
Injury
ankle
Surgery
yes
1 more fact on the full report
De'Zhaun Stribling
InjuryWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
49ers TE Jake Tonges will be out for the season after undergoing surgery for a torn MCL.
Injury
torn MCL
Action
undergoing surgery
1 more fact on the full report
Jake Tonges
InjuryWeek 1Injured reserveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Cowboys running back Malik Davis to have hip surgery Saturday and be placed on injured reserve after practice injury.
Player
Malik Davis
Team
Cowboys
4 more facts on the full report
Malik Davis
InjuryWeek 1Out
Cowboys All-Pro LG Tyler Smith scheduled for thumb surgery Tuesday, expected sidelined 4-6 weeks.
Player
Tyler Smith
Team
Cowboys
4 more facts on the full report
Tyler SmithOL, DAL Dallas Cowboys
InjuryOut
Cowboys outside linebacker Marist Liufau is scheduled to have surgery as early as Monday on a fractured left forearm he suffered in Friday's preseason finale against the Saints.
Injury
fractured left forearm
Event
Friday's preseason finale against the Saints
1 more fact on the full report
Marist LiufauLB, DAL Dallas Cowboys
InjuryOutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Jamal Adams suffered a torn right quadriceps Saturday and will require surgery.
Injury
torn right quadriceps
Date
Saturday
3 more facts on the full report
Jamal Adams
InjuryOut
Bears S Coby Bryant undergoes knee surgery, expected to miss 4-6 months.
Injury
knee surgery
Timeline
4-6 months
1 more fact on the full report
Coby BryantDB, CHI Chicago Bears
InjuryOutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Laremy Tunsil will undergo surgery on his torn tricep and is expected to miss significant time, if not the season. Brandon Coleman will replace him at left tackle.
Injury
torn tricep
Status
will undergo surgery
3 more facts on the full report
Laremy Tunsil
InjuryOut
Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil will undergo surgery on his torn tricep and is expected to miss significant time, if not the season.
Injury
torn tricep
Status
will undergo surgery
1 more fact on the full report
Laremy TunsilOL, WAS Washington Commanders
InjuryOutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps in practice during pass-rush drills and will likely require surgery, missing at least a significant portion of the regular season.
Injury
torn triceps
Incident
practice during 1-on-1 pass-rush drills
4 more facts on the full report
Laremy Tunsil
InjuryOutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps in practice and will likely require surgery that will sideline him for a significant portion of the season.
Injury
torn triceps
Team
Commanders
2 more facts on the full report
Laremy Tunsil

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Josh JacobsRB, GB
Jake MoodyK, ATL
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Green Bay PackersGB
Minnesota VikingsMIN
Atlanta FalconsATL
Cleveland BrownsCLE
Houston TexansHOU

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RB, GB

Green Bay Packers

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Covered in the Brief: Week 9 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Nacua and Jacobs

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Covered in the Brief: Week 9 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Nacua and Jacobs

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Green Bay Packers

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Covered in the Brief: Week 9 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Nacua and Jacobs

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Covered in the Brief: Week 9 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Nacua and Jacobs

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Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

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Covered in the Brief: Week 4 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Saquon and Chase go down

1 more player or team on the full report

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Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

QB, NYG

New York Giants

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 23, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

QB, NYG

New York Giants

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 23, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 23, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

QB, NYG

New York Giants

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 22, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 3 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Achane, Dart and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 21, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

WR, SF

San Francisco 49ers

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 16, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

TE, SF

San Francisco 49ers

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 16, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 2 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Dart, Daniels and Caleb go down

RB, DAL

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 11, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 7, 2026

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 29, 2026

LB, MIN

Minnesota Vikings

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 17, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 11, 2026

OL, WAS

Brandon ColemanOL, WAS

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 10, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 10, 2026

OL, WAS

Andrew WylieOL, WAS

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 8, 2026

OL, WAS

Washington Commanders

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 8, 2026