Thursday’s NFL news cycle was led by quarterback injuries, game-night setbacks and a wave of practice-report changes, with Seattle preparing to play without Sam Darnold in Week 2 and Miami monitoring Tua Tagovailoa after an oblique issue.
NFL Thursday Injury Report: Darnold, Tagovailoa and A.J. Brown Updates
SEO Title: NFL Thursday Injury Report: Sam Darnold, Tua Tagovailoa and A.J. Brown Updates
SEO Description: A Sunday-desk roundup of NFL injuries, roster moves, practice updates and contract news, including Sam Darnold, Tua Tagovailoa, A.J. Brown and Patrick Mahomes.
Quarterback and game injury developments
- Tagovailoa sustained an oblique injury during Thursday’s practice. Cooper Rush handled all first-team offensive reps afterward.
- Darnold is expected to miss Seattle’s Week 2 matchup with Arizona because of a hip injury. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald described the issue as more of a muscle-related problem.
- A.J. Brown is believed to have a high ankle sprain suffered in Wednesday’s defeat against Seattle.
- In Thursday’s game against San Francisco, Rams tight end Davis Allen was taken to the locker room on a cart with an undisclosed injury, while safety Kam Curl left with an ankle injury.
- San Francisco rookie receiver De’Zhaun Stribling was carted off and ruled out in the first half against the Rams with an ankle injury. Kyle Shanahan said Stribling’s Achilles was intact, though the extent of the ankle injury had not been determined.
- Shanahan also said tight end Jake Tonges’ knee injury did not appear encouraging after Tonges exited Thursday’s game.
Thursday practice report
| Player | Injury or designation | Thursday status |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love, RB | Ankle | Limited |
| Isaiah Adams, OL | Knee | Did not practice |
| Garrett Williams, CB | Achilles | Limited |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S | Ribs | Downgraded to did not practice |
| Zachariah Branch, WR | Hamstring | Limited |
| Jawaan Taylor, OT | Knee | Added to report; did not practice |
| Kyle Hinton, G | Knee | Upgraded to full participation |
| Da’Shawn Hand, DT | Knee | Added to report; limited |
| Za’Darius Smith, DE | Shoulder | Downgraded to did not practice |
| Billy Bowman Jr., CB | Achilles | Limited |
| Zay Flowers, WR | Hamstring | Full participant |
| Devontez Walker, WR | Groin | Limited |
| Nnamdi Madubuike, DT | Neck | Limited |
| Teddye Buchanan, LB | Knee | Limited |
| Ty Johnson, RB | Hamstring | Did not practice |
| T.J. Sanders, DL | Knee | Did not practice after being limited Wednesday |
| Jordan Hancock, CB | Quadriceps | Upgraded to limited |
| Jonathon Brooks, RB | Groin | Limited |
| Bobby Brown III, DT | Back | Upgraded to full participation |
| Patrick Jones II, LB | Back | Did not practice |
| Rome Odunze, WR | Calf | Limited |
| Ozzy Trapilo, OL | Knee | Limited |
| Xavier Woods, DB | Groin | Limited |
| Shemar Stewart, DE | Knee | Limited |
| DJ Turner II, CB | Hamstring | Limited |
| Teven Jenkins, G | Back | Did not practice after a limited Wednesday session |
| Parker Brailsford, C | Thumb | Limited |
| Maliek Collins, DT | Quadriceps | Limited |
| Luke Schoonmaker, TE | Non-injury, personal matter | Did not practice |
| Ajani Cornelius, OT | Knee | Limited |
| Christian Izien, S | Groin | Limited |
| Derrick Moore, DE | Hamstring | Limited |
| Mekhi Wingo, DT | Groin | Limited |
More injury updates across the league
| Player | Injury or designation | Thursday status |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Bako-Bewele, OL | Knee | Limited |
| Jordan Morgan, OL | Knee | Upgraded to full participation |
| Aaron Banks, G | Knee | Limited |
| Warren Brinson, DT | Calf | Did not practice |
| Javon Hargrave, DT | Knee | Limited |
| Devonte Wyatt, DT | Ankle | Limited |
| Barryn Sorrell, LB | Foot | Limited |
| Kayden McDonald, DT | Ankle | Did not practice |
| Alec Pierce, WR | Heel | Limited |
| LeQuint Allen, RB | Hip | Limited |
| Jakobi Meyers, WR | Thumb | Limited |
| Cole Van Lanen, RT | Knee | Limited |
| Patrick Mahomes, QB | Knee | Full participant |
| Josh Simmons, OT | Back | Did not practice |
| Chamarri Conner, S | Knee | Did not practice |
| Ashton Jeanty, RB | Ankle | Full participant |
| Brock Bowers, TE | Knee | Did not practice |
| Keaton Mitchell, RB | Hamstring | Limited |
| Brenen Thompson, WR | Hip | Limited |
| Tuli Tuipulotu, LB | Hip | Limited |
| Deane Leonard, CB | Abdomen | Did not practice |
| R.J. Mickens, S | Ankle | Upgraded to full participation |
| Will Kacmarek, TE | Calf | Limited |
| Seydou Traore, TE | Thumb/Achilles | Limited |
| Ronnie Harrison, ILB | Hamstring | Limited |
| Caleb Tiernan, OT | Ankle | Limited |
| Jacob Thomas, S | Ankle | Limited |
| Jakobe Thomas, S | Illness | Upgraded to limited |
| Player | Injury or designation | Thursday status |
|---|---|---|
| Audric Estimé, RB | Thigh | Did not practice |
| Alvin Kamara, RB | Knee | Limited |
| Oscar Delp, TE | Hamstring | Did not practice |
| Cameron Jordan, DE | Hamstring | Did not practice |
| Tim Patrick, WR | Groin | Did not practice |
| Joseph Ossai, OLB | Foot | Did not practice |
| D’Angelo Ponds, CB | Calf | Limited |
| Eli Stowers, TE | Hamstring | Limited |
| Jonathan Greenard, DE | Pectoral | Limited |
| Joey Porter Jr., CB | Back | Limited |
| Sean Tucker, RB | Hamstring | Limited |
| Jalen McMillan, WR | Knee | Limited |
| Justin Skule, OT | Oblique | Limited |
| Rueben Bain Jr., OLB | Shoulder | Full participant |
| Christian Rozeboom, LB | Foot | Limited |
| Cedric Gray, LB | Concussion | Did not practice |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB | Groin | Limited |
| Daron Payne, DT | Knee | Added to report; limited |
| K’Lavon Chaisson, LB | Knee | Limited |
| Odafe Oweh, LB | Calf | Limited |
Roster moves and contract news
- Brevyn Spann-Ford agreed to a three-year extension worth $18 million, including $12.075 million guaranteed.
- Guard Bryce Cabeldue was awarded off waivers after being released by Seattle.
- Anthony Johnson joined a practice squad, while Tom Kennedy was signed to an active roster and Natrone Brooks joined a practice squad.
- Gary Jennings signed with a practice squad, and Jaylon Jones was added to a roster.
- Tanner Ingle received a game-day elevation. KhaDarel Hodge and Ogbo Okoronkwo also were elevated for game day.
- Keshawn Banks, Beanie Bishop Jr., Marlen Sewell, Dalevon Campbell, Isas Waxter, Alex Johnson, Marcus Allen, Isaiah Iton, Melvin Smith Jr., Jacoby Jones, Quentin Moore and Curtis Jacobs were released.
Washington punter maps out retirement timetable
Tress Way said he expects the 2026 season to be his last in the NFL. The 36-year-old punter is entering his 13th campaign, all with Washington, and has been selected to three Pro Bowls.
