Sunday’s NFL injury picture is led by major quarterback absences, with Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield ruled out, while Caleb Williams remains a game-time question. Several contenders will also be without cornerstone skill players, including Saquon Barkley, Breece Hall, David Montgomery, Rashee Rice and Derwin James.
Key takeaways
- Tyler Huntley will make a second straight start for Baltimore with Lamar Jackson sidelined by an ankle injury against Cleveland.
- Philadelphia will face Carolina without Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, while DeVonta Smith has been cleared from the injury report after missing two games.
- Michael Penix Jr. has no designation and will start for Atlanta against Chicago despite his rib issue.
- Caleb Williams is questionable with a hamstring injury, and Chicago will determine his availability after evaluating how he handles consecutive practices.
- Baker Mayfield’s right-thumb injury will keep him out against Pittsburgh, while Tampa Bay safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is also unavailable.
- Joe Milton III is set to join a new team after being signed from the Cowboys’ practice squad.
Quarterback decisions and major Sunday absences
Baltimore will again turn to Huntley against the Browns after Jackson was ruled out with an ankle injury. The Ravens will also be without tight end Matthew Hibner, center Cam Jurgens and defensive tackle Broderick Washington. Wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, guards Emery Jones Jr. and Andrew Vorhees remain questionable.
The Eagles have been hit particularly hard for their matchup with the Panthers. Hurts will not play because of a calf injury, and Barkley is out with a hamstring issue. Running back Will Shipley has been placed on injured reserve with a foot injury. Smith, however, carries no game designation after sitting out the previous two games with a hamstring problem. Tight ends Grant Calcaterra and Eli Stowers, center Drew Kendall, guard Landon Dickerson and cornerback Jakorian Bennett are questionable. Linebacker A.J. Epenesa is doubtful, while linebacker Jalyx Hunt and defensive back Michael Carter II have been ruled out.
Mayfield will miss Tampa Bay’s game against the Steelers due to his right thumb. Running back Sean Tucker, dealing with a quad injury, could go down to the wire, coach Todd Bowles indicated. Linebackers SirVocea Dennis and Josiah Trotter are questionable, cornerback Benjamin Morrison is doubtful, and Winfield will not play because of a rib injury.
Williams remains uncertain for the Bears against the Falcons. Coach Ben Johnson said the quarterback must see how his hamstring responds after putting together several practices in succession, with the club expecting a clearer answer by the end of the day. Chicago has already ruled out running back Kyle Monangai, defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo and linebacker T.J. Edwards. Defensive backs Kyler Gordon and Tyrique Stevenson are questionable.
Penix is ready to start for Atlanta after avoiding an injury designation following a rib issue. Edge rusher Za’Darius Smith is questionable with a neck injury, while cornerback C.J. Henderson has been ruled out with a groin injury.
Other teams have settled their quarterback situations without an injury designation. Joe Milton III is being brought in from Dallas’ practice squad, adding quarterback depth after the latest round of roster movement.
Sunday injury report roundup and roster moves
Arizona will be without running back Jeremiyah Love against the Rams as he rests an ankle injury. Coach Mike LaFleur said the club is taking a longer-term approach to Love’s recovery. Linebacker Zaven Collins, safeties Budda Baker and Kitan Crawford, and punter Blake Gillikin are questionable. Safety Andrew Wingard is out with a knee injury.
The Rams list cornerback Trent McDuffie as questionable after he hurt his groin at the end of Thursday’s practice. Coach Sean McVay said the injury occurred late in that session. Safety Kamren Curl is also questionable with an ankle problem.
Carolina has ruled out running back AJ Dillon against Philadelphia, while Trevor Etienne is questionable with an ankle injury. Tackle Monroe Freeling is doubtful with a knee injury. Tackle Taylor Moton, guard Damien Lewis and linebacker Jaelan Phillips are all listed as questionable.
Cleveland could have running back Quinshon Judkins available against Baltimore, but he is questionable with an ankle injury. Receiver KC Concepcion cleared concussion protocol and will play. Running back Dylan Sampson remains on injured reserve and will miss the game. Guard Teven Jenkins and defensive tackle Mike Hall are out, while defensive tackle Mason Graham, defensive end Derek Barnett and linebacker Carson Schwesinger are questionable.
Dallas coach Brian Schottenheimer called linebacker DeMarvion Overshown a “long shot” to play against Green Bay, despite his official questionable designation with a hamstring injury. Cornerback Cobie Durant is out, and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is questionable.
Detroit placed wide receiver Tom Kennedy, offensive lineman Ben Bartch and linebacker Devin White on injured reserve.
Green Bay will not have receiver Skyy Moore or defensive tackle Jonathan Ford against Dallas. Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste is also out. Receiver Savion Williams, guard Aaron Banks and cornerback Brandon Cisse are questionable.
Houston will be without running back David Montgomery, receiver Tank Dell and safety Jalen Pitre against Jacksonville. Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o is questionable with a shoulder injury.
Indianapolis ruled out receiver Ashton Dulin and linebacker Jaylon Carlies against Tennessee. Tight end Tyler Warren is questionable with a groin injury. The Colts also cut wide receiver Darius Slayton.
Jacksonville’s secondary will be short against Houston. Cornerback Montaric Brown and long snapper Ross Matiscik are out, while cornerback Jaylon Jones is questionable.
Kansas City will not have receiver Rashee Rice or tackle Josh Simmons against the Chargers. Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is questionable with a knee injury.
The Chargers have ruled out receiver Tre Harris, tackle Joe Alt, cornerback Donte Jackson and safety Derwin James for their game with the Chiefs. Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith, defensive linemen Jamaree Caldwell and Dalvin Tomlinson, linebackers Bud Dupree and Daiyan Henley are questionable. Receiver Ladd McConkey has no designation and is set to play.
New England has several questionable players for its game with the Jets: running back TreVeyon Henderson, receiver A.J. Brown, tackle Will Campbell, linebacker Christian Elliss and safety Craig Woodson. Cornerback Carlton Davis has been ruled out with a neck injury. The club worked out running backs Ulysses Bentley IV, Terrell Jennings and Joshua Pitsenberger, signed defensive back Jayden Price to the practice squad and released practice-squad tackle Alan Herron.
New Orleans lists running back Alvin Kamara as questionable against the Giants because of a back injury. Receiver Chris Olave, who missed the first two practices of the week with an illness, returned in a limited capacity Friday and is questionable. Defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd and cornerback Lorenzo Styles Jr. are also questionable. Linebackers Kaden Elliss and Anfernee Jennings have been ruled out.
The Giants will be without tight end Theo Johnson, cornerback Colton Hood and safety Tyler Nubin against New Orleans. Tackles Jermaine Eluemunor and Andrew Thomas, linebacker Abdul Carter and are all questionable.
The Jets have ruled out running back Breece Hall, receiver Adonai Mitchell, offensive lineman Dylan Parham and linebacker Joseph Ossai against New England. Receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is questionable with an ankle injury but is expected to play, coach Aaron Glenn said. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq and safety Dane Belton are also questionable.
Pittsburgh lists running back Rico Dowdle, receiver DK Metcalf, defensive tackle Keeanu Benton, cornerback Jamel Dean and cornerback Jalen Ramsey as questionable against Tampa Bay. Receivers Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson, along with safety DeShon Elliott, have been ruled out.
Tennessee could have running back Tyjae Spears back for its game against Indianapolis, but he remains questionable with a knee injury. Cornerback Joshua Williams is also questionable. Defensive lineman Jordan Elliott will miss the game for personal reasons, and safety Kevin Winston Jr. is out with a quad injury.
