The NFL regular season is wrapping up, and all 32 clubs are dealing with injuries — both big and small. Some teams like the Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins are dealing with quarterback issues, while others like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals are working in new starters on the offensive line.
Below, we will break down the official midweek injury reports from every NFL team, and evaluate the final injury reports for the Dallas Cowboys and Titans, who play on Thursday night. Who’s in? Who’s out? Who’s trending in the right direction? This is your one-stop shop for everything injury related in the NFL this week.
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Dallas Cowboys (-12) at Tennessee Titans
- Cowboys: LB Leighton Vander Esch (neck) OUT; RB Tony Pollard (thigh), LB Micah Parsons (hand) QUESTIONABLE
- Titans: LB Dylan Cole (ankle), LB Zach Cunningham (elbow), LB Bud Dupree (pectoral), S Amani Hooker (knee), OT Nicholas Petit-Frere (ankle), QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle), DB Josh Thompson (concussion), DE Jeffery Simmons (ankle) OUT; DE Denico Autry (biceps), CB Kristian Fulton (groin), RB Derrick Henry (hip) DOUBTFUL
The Cowboys will again be without Vander Esch due to his neck injury. Dallas has two stars listed as questionable, as Pollard did not practice all week with a thigh injury, while Parsons was limited on Tuesday and Wednesday with a hand issue. Even if both play, it will be interesting to see how much run both players get against a shorthanded Titans squad.
The Titans aren’t “sitting” starters for this almost-meaningless prime-time matchup, but several starters will not be playing. Tennessee is the most injured team in the NFL, and this Week 17 injury report proves it. Among the most impactful players not suiting up are Tannehill, Simmons, Hooker and the right tackle Petit-Frere. Those listed as doubtful may not play either. Autry, Henry and Fulton are all impactful players who are on the fence to play this week.
Analysis to come.
Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (knee), linebacker Azeez Ojulari (ankle) and defensive end Leonard Williams (neck) were limited participants for the Giants on Wednesday.
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence did not practice on Wednesday due to his toe injury, while defensive back Andrew Wingard (shoulder), linebacker Travon Walker (ankle), offensive guard Brandon Scherff (abdomen/ankle) and defensive end Foley Fatukasi (ankle) were limited participants.
Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills did not practice on Wednesday due to a back injury. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (concussion) and safety John Johnson (thigh) were limited participants.
Bears wide receivers Chase Claypool (knee) and Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. Defensive tackle Justin Jones (eye), wide receiver Dante Pettis (ankle) and offensive guard Cody Whitehair (knee) were limited participants.
The Lions had several players miss practice on Wednesday. They were safety DeShon Elliott (shoulder), safety Kerby Joseph (back), center Frank Ragnow (foot), wide receiver Josh Reynolds (illness), offensive guard Logan Stenberg (illness) and linebacker Josh Woods (biceps).
Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (hamstring), wide receiver Shi Smith (foot) and tight end Tommy Tremble (hip) were limited participants in practice on Wednesday. Right tackle Taylor Moton and running back D’Onta Foreman were given rest days.
For the Buccaneers, cornerback Carlton Davis (shoulder), linebacker Anthony Nelson (illness) and defensive end Rakeem Nunez-Roches (personal) did not practice on Wednesday. Tampa Bay had several limited participants, however. They were cornerback Jamel Dean (toe), safety Mike Edwards (hamstring), wide receiver Julio Jones (knee), defensive end Carl Nassib (pectoral), tight end Cade Otton (quadriceps), left tackle Donovan Smith (foot), nose tackle Vita Vea (calf), safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) and right tackle Tristan Wirfs (ankle).
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has already been ruled out this week, as he’s in concussion protocol. Joining him in not practicing on Wednesday were offensive tackle Terron Armstead (toe/pec/knee/hip), pass rusher Bradley Chubb (ankle/hand), offensive tackle Eric Fisher (calf) and fullback Alec Ingold (thumb). Pass rusher Jaelan Phillips (knee) and safety Eric Rowe (quad/knee) were limited participants.
Offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste (illness), cornerback Jack Jones (knee), cornerback Marcus Jones (concussion), cornerback Jalen Mills (groin) and tight end Jonnu Smith (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday for the Patriots. Running back Damien Harris (thigh), tight end Hunter Henry (knee), cornerback Jonathan Jones (chest), running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) and wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (knee) were limited participants.
Analysis to come.
Star running back Alvin Kamara did not practice on Wednesday for the Saints. He was listed as having a quadriceps issue and personal issue, but also was listed as not being injured. Joining him in missing practice were safety Marcus Maye (shoulder), offensive guard Andrus Peat (ankle), offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (illness) and running back Dwayne Washington (illness). Safety Justin Evans (shoulder), cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen), wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) and linebacker Pete Werner (hamstring) were limited participants.
For the Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts (right shoulder), offensive tackle Lane Johnson (groin), cornerback Avonte Maddox (toe) and running back Miles Sanders (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) and defensive tackle Jordan Davis (concussion) were limited participants.
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For the Ravens, quarterback Lamar Jackson again did not practice due to his knee issue. Joining him in missing practice were defensive end Calais Campbell (knee), wide receiver DeSean Jackson (illness), cornerback Marcus Peters (calf) and pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul (illness).
Buffalo Bills (-1) at Cincinnati Bengals (Monday)
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