Sunday’s NFL injury and transaction file is packed with game-day decisions, season-ending setbacks and practice-squad movement. Quarterbacks Carson Beck, Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield carry questionable designations, although Mayfield is expected to return, while Chicago tight end Cole Kmet and Jacksonville left tackle Anton Harrison have been ruled out for the season.
Week ahead
Sunday injury statuses
- QB Carson Beck is questionable against Denver because of a back injury. RB Jeremiyah Love will not play because of an ankle injury. DL Walter Nolen (ankle) and S Andrew Wingard (knee) are out. DL Darius Robinson (back), CB Max Melton (knee) and S Budda Baker (groin/illness) are questionable.
- RB Brian Robinson will miss the game against San Francisco with a hamstring injury. WR Olamide Zaccheaus (shoulder), DE Samson Ebukam (hamstring), DE Za’Darius Smith (neck), CB A.J. Terrell (groin) and CB Avieon Terrell (back) are questionable. OT Michael Jerrell (bicep), LB Divine Deablo (forearm) and DB Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring) are out.
- QB Lamar Jackson is questionable for the Bengals game with an ankle injury after limited work throughout the week. Jackson, sidelined for the previous two games, said his recovery is moving in the right direction. DT Broderick Washington (ankle) is questionable, CB T.J. Tampa (knee) is doubtful and S Jaylinn Hawkins (knee) has been ruled out. LB Tavius Robinson’s pectoral injury will keep him out for the rest of the season.
- OT Monroe Freeling is questionable for Tampa Bay after a full practice with a knee issue. OLB Thomas Incoom (calf) and OLB Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) are out after missing practice, while LB Bam Martin-Scott is questionable despite full participation with a hamstring injury.
- RB Quinshon Judkins has no injury designation for the Titans matchup after his ankle issue. RB Dylan Sampson (knee), LB Quincy Williams (neck), CB Denzel Ward (hand) and S Grant Delpit (concussion/shoulder) are questionable. G Teven Jenkins (back) and DT Mike Hall (ankle) are out. Ward was added Friday.
- WR George Pickens practiced fully Friday following limited work Thursday because of a shoulder injury. WR KaVontae Turpin did not practice with rib trouble. OT Tyler Guyton (calf), LB Marist Liufau (forearm), LB DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring), CB Cobie Durant (hamstring) and CB Joey Porter Jr. (ankle) all practiced fully. OT Broderick Jones was limited by a wrist injury, while OT Drew Shelton (hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (calf) did not practice.
- RB Tyler Badie is out against Arizona with a thumb injury. RB Jonah Coleman (ankle) and CB Patrick Surtain II (ankle) are questionable. LB Jonah Elliss (ankle) and S Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) will not play.
- C Cade Mays is questionable for the Green Bay game because of a wrist injury, while DB Brian Branch is questionable with an Achilles issue.
- RB Josh Jacobs is expected to be available against Detroit if his progress continues, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Jacobs has spent six weeks on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. WR Bo Melton (back), G Aaron Banks (knee/toe) and CB Benjamin St-Juste (hamstring) are questionable, while LB Zaire Franklin is out with a shin injury.
- RB David Montgomery will miss the Giants game with a groin injury. WR Tank Dell is questionable with a knee issue. OT Blake Fisher (thumb), S Reed Blankenship (concussion/hand) and S Jalen Pitre (shoulder) have been ruled out.
- WR Anthony Gould is out against Minnesota because of a concussion. TE Tyler Warren (groin) and CB Sauce Gardner (calf) are also unavailable. P Rigoberto Sanchez is questionable with a right-foot injury.
- WR Rashee Rice is out against Seattle with a hamstring injury. OL Jaylon Moore will miss the game because of a concussion, while CB L’Jarius Sneed is questionable with a knee injury.
- RB Mike Washington Jr. is questionable for the Rams game with foot and back injuries. WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. will miss Sunday with a hamstring issue and will not be activated from injured reserve this weekend.
- WR Puka Nacua is questionable against Las Vegas with a calf injury. He left Thursday’s practice early and did not participate Friday. LB Nate Landman is out because of a concussion, while CB Trent McDuffie is questionable with a groin injury.
- LB Robert Beal Jr. is doubtful against the Jets with a hamstring injury. LB Willie Gay Jr. is questionable due to illness, CB Reese Taylor is out with a quad injury and S Kyle Louis is questionable with a knee issue.
- RB Jordan Mason is questionable against Indianapolis because of a finger injury, though head coach Kevin O’Connell said the outlook is encouraging.
- RB Alvin Kamara will play against Pittsburgh after being limited with a back injury and receiving no game designation. G Cesar Ruiz is questionable after returning as a limited participant from a knee injury. DT Nathan Shepherd is questionable against the Steelers after missing Friday because of illness. K Daniel Carlson returned as a full participant for personal reasons and has no injury designation.
- TE Theo Johnson is doubtful against Houston with a neck injury. OT Jermaine Eluemunor (calf), CB Paulson Adebo (knee), S Jevon Holland (concussion) and S Tyler Nubin (neck) are questionable. LB Tremaine Edmunds (shoulder) and CB Greg Newsome II (concussion) are out.
- RB Breece Hall is questionable for the Miami game with a quad injury. WR Adonai Mitchell has no designation and is set to play. OL Dylan Parham is questionable with a knee problem, while LB Joseph Ossai (ankle) and LB Kiko Mauigoa (leg) are out.
- RB Rico Dowdle is questionable against New Orleans after limited work with a knee injury. LB Alex Highsmith (groin), LB T.J. Watt (calf) and CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist) were upgraded to full participation. S DeShon Elliott remains questionable with a knee injury.
- WR Mike Evans is out against Atlanta with an Achilles injury. WR Christian Kirk is questionable because of a calf issue. WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring), DE Nick Bosa (calf) and S Marques Sigle (ankle) are out. CB Upton Stout (shoulder) and S Siran Neal (knee) are questionable.
- RB Zach Charbonnet will not play against Kansas City because of a knee injury. LB Demarcus Lawrence (knee), LB Uchenna Nwosu (hip) and S Nick Emmanwori (hip) are questionable. LB Drake Thomas (ankle) and LB Chazz Surratt (calf) are out.
- QB Baker Mayfield is officially questionable against Carolina with a right-thumb injury, but head coach Todd Bowles said Mayfield will play after a three-game absence. WR Emeka Egbuka is out with concussion and foot issues, while OT Luke Goedeke (calf) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib) are also unavailable.
- RB Tyjae Spears is questionable against Cleveland with a knee injury. WR Calvin Ridley (hip), S Tony Adams (ankle) and S Kevin Winston Jr. (quad) are also questionable.
Long-term absences and return updates
Kmet has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending knee injury in Chicago’s victory over New England. Harrison underwent knee surgery Thursday, when doctors determined he had torn his ACL; he will miss the remainder of the season.
Montez Sweat has been activated from the reserve/suspended list. S P.J. Locke has been designated for return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice period. Locke was limited in his first practice back because of a foot injury. Head coach Sean McVay said LB Myles Garrett could have his 21-day return-to-practice window opened next week.
Roster moves
- TE Shawn Bowman signed to a practice squad.
- RB Nate Carter joined a practice squad.
- WR Andrew Armstrong was elevated from the practice squad.
- OLB Jihad Ward signed with a practice squad.
- DB Malcolm DeWalt IV was released.
- RB DeeJay Dallas and OT Tristan Leigh were cut from a practice squad.
- TE E.J. Jenkins was released.
- DL Ogbo Okoronkwo was released.
- CB Trevon Diggs was cut from a practice squad.
Discipline
DB Sam Franklin’s one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct has been changed to a $14,926 fine.
