Following a chaotic couple of weeks ahead of the trade deadline, the excitement has ultimately cooled down, leaving numerous high-profile athletes in unfamiliar uniforms.
Regrettably, a host of prominent stars won’t be visible—at least not active in gameplay—heading into Week 10. Week 9 saw multiple critical athletes sustain injuries, highlighted by Puka Nacua’s major knee damage. Even though Los Angeles hasn’t formally placed their standout wideout on injured reserve, he is expected to sit out several weeks during an unfortunate campaign for the Rams. Additional prominent figures sidelined by injuries on Sunday comprised Rhamondre Stevenson, Josh Jacobs, Malik Willis, Jaylen Waddle, Luther Burden III, Riley Moss, and Antoine Winfield Jr.
Signal-callers Patrick Mahomes (elbow) and Justin Herbert (finger/hand) seem to have escaped severe physical setbacks, though their recovery progress remains crucial to track in the coming days. Herbert gains an additional day of recovery time since the Chargers are scheduled for a Monday Night Football matchup against Baltimore.
Below is the preliminary injury breakdown for every franchise competing this Sunday in Week 10, alongside the definitive health updates for the Giants vs. Commanders “Thursday Night Football” contest.
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Commanders at Giants (-2.5)
Washington will miss a regular starter with Patrick sidelined; Nick Allegretti is anticipated to step into that role. Aside from that, their health list is relatively sparse, featuring Treylon Burks’ return, which could inject energy into their deep passing attack after he sat out Week 9 because of a foot issue.
New York boasts one of its most favorable health summaries of the current season. Most importantly, tailback Cam Skattebo (hamstring) returns to action following his absence in Week 9 due to a hamstring strain, with head coach John Harbaugh confirming he is cleared for a “full go” in this division battle.
Patriots at Lions (-2.5) in Munich
The Patriots officially declared offensive lineman Ben Brown (knee), defensive back Carlton Davis III (knee), and tailback TreVeyon Henderson (illness) out, as none of the trio took part in Wednesday’s workout. Others sidelined from practice included tight end Cameron Latu (back), blocker Walter Rouse (concussion), defensive back Brenden Schooler (hamstring), and ball-carrier Rhamondre Stevenson (knee). Stevenson is slated to sit out at minimum this upcoming game following his Sunday injury. Meanwhile, wideout A.J. Brown (ankle/knee), defensive back Kevin Byard III (chest), fullback Reggie Gilliam (knee), tight end Hunter Henry (foot), tackle Morgan Moses (foot), guard Greg Van Roten (hamstring), and corner Charles Woods (hamstring) saw limited reps. Brown has been out of action since Week 7 and has appeared in only three games all year.
Pivot Cade Mays (ankle), corner D.J. Reed (hip), and running back Sione Vaki (ankle) skipped Wednesday’s session, with Mays and Reed viewed as unlikely participants for the game. Safety Brian Branch (hip), passer Jared Goff (chest), safety Kerby Joseph (knee), and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) were restricted in their practice activity.
Texans (-4.5) at Browns
A total of four Houston players sat out Wednesday’s drills: linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (groin/personal), tight end Brevin Jordan (finger/foot), tailback David Montgomery (groin), and blocker Keylan Rutledge (neck/shoulder). Montgomery’s layoff stretches back to his injury in Week 5. Wideout Tank Dell (hand/shoulder), back Woody Marks (knee), safety Reed Blankenship (concussion/hand), receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (hamstring), defensive back Jaylin Smith (hamstring), linebacker Jake Hummel (groin), and guard Wyatt Teller (illness) managed limited participation for the Texans prior to this pivotal AFC postseason-implication battle.
Receiver Denzel Boston (toe), fullback Michael Burton (calf), safety Ronnie Hickman (concussion), and center Elgton Jenkins (knee) were non-participants for Cleveland on Wednesday. Boston has powered through multiple health issues this season, and Jenkins has similarly pushed past his knee trouble. Tackle Austin Barber (calf), interior lineman Maliek Collins (elbow), tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (groin), tackle Tytus Howard (knee), linebacker Carson Schwesinger (wrist/ankle), corner Denzel Ward (cornerback), and linebacker Quincy Williams (hamstring) were each limited. Deshaun Watson, having cleared concussion protocol prior to last game without taking snaps, was omitted from the health list and is scheduled to start this Sunday. Shedeur Sanders took every snap during Cleveland’s Week 9 defeat against New Orleans.
Chiefs (-3.5) at Falcons
Kansas City designated two athletes with “DNP” on Wednesday: offensive tackle Jaylon Moore (ankle) and defensive lineman Peter Woods (neck); however, the headlining story was Patrick Mahomes (elbow) participating fully. He sustained what initially appeared to be a severe elbow injury versus New York before returning to action. Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (knee) participated on a limited basis.
Atlanta lacked wide receiver Zachariah Branch (hamstring), linebacker Josh Woods (ankle), and pass rusher James Pearce Jr. (back). Branch sat out last week’s matchup, whereas Pearce—returning from a suspension—played merely 15 snaps as his back problem reemerged near the end of the week. Defensive lineman Gervon Dexter St. (illness) and edge rusher Za’Darius Smith (rest) were likewise absent Wednesday. Linebacker Divine Deablo (forearm) took limited reps after playing with heavy padding on his arm in Week 9.
Panthers at Saints (-2.5)
Carolina welcomed back a number of contributors for Wednesday’s session, which took the form of a walkthrough: edge rusher Jaelan Phillips (hamstring), guard Damien Lewis (knee), and defensive back Will Lee III (hamstring) participated completely. Phillips had been sidelined for three straight games, Lewis for two, and Lee for one. Additionally, corner Mike Jackson (groin), tailback Jonathan Brooks (groin), and wideout Xavier Legette (knee) logged full participation upon having their 21-day practice evaluation windows activated off IR. Linebacker Bobby Okereke (foot) and tailback Chuba Hubbard (rest) sat out.
The most significant returning figure—on the practice field, at minimum—for New Orleans is running back Travis Etienne Jr., who continues on injured reserve. He was limited due to a hamstring issue. Tailbacks CJ Donaldson (shoulder) and Alvin Kamara (rest/back), along with center Erik McCoy (biceps), were sidelined, with head coach Kellen Moore noting Cesar Ruiz will take the start at center this week. Tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. (ankle), guard David Edwards (knee), cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (shin), tight end Noah Fant (back), and defensive lineman Christen Miller (knee) were listed alongside Etienne as limited.
Vikings at Packers (-3)
Following their appearance on “Monday Night Football,” Minnesota opted out of practicing Wednesday, rendering their health update a projected participation status. Linebacker Blake Cashman (concussion), tight end T.J. Hockenson (wrist/chest), defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (ankle), wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf), quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring), and edge defender Kyle Van Noy (calf) were projected as non-participants, whereas passer Carson Wentz (ankle) and safety Jay Ward (knee) were listed as limited. Head coach Kevin O’Connell expressed optimism that Wentz could serve as the backup to recent addition Kirk Cousins versus Green Bay.
Green Bay, on the other hand, indicated that defensive back Javon Bullard (ankle/knee), linebacker Zaire Franklin (shin), blocker Sean Rhyan (ankle), edge rusher Lukas Van Ness (back), and tight end Josh Whyle (concussion) were non-participants. The Packers conducted merely a jog-through session, making their report an estimation. Guard Aaron Banks (knee/hip), tailback Chris Brooks (ankle), blocker Travis Glover (knee), linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper (illness), receiver Skyy Moore (ankle), edge star Micah Parsons (knee/illness), kicker Trey Smack (calf), receiver Savion Williams (groin), and guard Kevin Zeitler (ankle) did not take part. Parsons is still assigned to the PUP list, whereas Moore and Brooks have entered their 21-day practice designation period.
Bills (-8.5) at Jets
Buffalo, also coming off Monday night duties, restricted Wednesday’s activity to a light walk-through. Lineman Alec Anderson (ankle), corner Christian Benford (wrist), tackle Spencer Brown (ankle), tackle Dion Dawkins (rib), tight end Dalton Kincaid (ankle), and center Connor McGovern (neck) were each designated as limited. Anderson and Dawkins were both absent during Monday’s victory against Minnesota.
In their calculated report, New York designated interior defender Harrison Phillips (ankle) and linebacker Trevin Wallace (groin) in the “did not practice” column Wednesday. Wide receivers Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) and Garrett Wilson (concussion), edge defender Joseph Ossai (ankle), corner Nahshon Wright (back), and safety VJ Payne (knee) were projected as limited. Wilson, who serves as the offense’s primary receiving option, was sidelined last week.
Jaguars (-10.5) at Titans
Jacksonville’s headline deadline acquisitions—defensive back Jessie Bates III and defensive tackle Jordan Davis—were held out Wednesday, with “rest” cited for both players. Additional non-participants included wideout Jakobi Meyers (ankle), tailback Bhayshul Tuten (ankle/foot), and defensive end Travon Walker (rib). Meyers, Tuten, and Walker each competed despite those ailments a week ago. Blockers Ezra Cleveland (knee/ankle) and Robert Hainsey (concussion), safety Antonio Johnson (ankle), back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (hand), and linebacker Brason Combs (shoulder) registered limited reps.
Tennessee noted five non-participants—linebackers Cody Barton (concussion) and Anthony Hill Jr. (neck), guard Peter Skoronski (hamstring), running back Tyjae Spears (knee), and receiver Carnell Tate (shoulder). Tate and Spears were both sidelined during Tennessee’s prior contest in Week 8 before their bye week.
Dolphins at Colts (-3.5)
Pivot Aaron Brewer (concussion) and tight end Will Kacmarek (quad/knee) stood out as the sole Miami players sitting out Wednesday. Long snapper Tucker Addington (shoulder), corner Darrell Baker Jr. (knee), receiver Chris Bell (knee), and edge defender Malik Herring (neck) were each limited. On Tuesday, Miami shifted passer Malik Willis and defensive tackle Zach Sieler to injured reserve, with Sieler confirmed out for the remainder of the season.
Indianapolis reported that tight end Mo Alie-Cox (groin), linebacker Jaylon Carlies (neck), linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee), safety AJ Haulcy (ankle), long snapper Luke Rhodes (hamstring), tackle Jalen Travis, and corner Charvarius Ward (rest) did not practice. Running back Jonathan Taylor (rest) and interior lineman Jerry Tillery (calf) were restricted.
Rams (-9.5) at Cardinals
Los Angeles lacked wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee/toe), defensive back Trent McDuffie (back), tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle/hamstring), lineman Steve Avila (hamstring), and safety Kam Curl (toe) during Wednesday’s practice. Continuing a trend seen all season, this talent-filled roster remains heavily battered, although head coach Sean McVay expressed hope that McDuffie could suit up after missing Week 9. Tight end Davis Allen (oblique), long snapper Joe Cardona (ankle), defensive star Myles Garrett (knee), and tight end Colby Parkinson (ribs) saw limited action.
Regarding Arizona, safety Budda Baker (rest), center Hjalte Froholdt (concussion), guard Jon Gaines II (ankle), defensive lineman Roy Loyez (toe/ankle), lineman Isaac Seumalo (rest), edge rusher Josh Sweat (rest), and linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (rest/knee/ankle) sat out entirely. Tailback Bam Knight (concussion), tight end Hunter Long (knee), cornerback Max Melton (knee/hand), defensive linemen Dante Stills (shoulder) and Zach Carter (knee), tackle Jayden Williams (knee), and safety Andrew Wingard (groin) recorded limited practice.
Seahawks (-6.5) at Raiders
Seattle published an extensive injury report on Wednesday containing seven “DNP” listings. Most prominently, Sam Darnold (ribs, quad) stays sidelined, handing the starting nod to Drew Lock (elbow, oblique) for Week 10 despite Lock’s limited designation. Alongside Darnold, non-participants included tackle Charles Cross (ankle), guard Quenton Nelson (knee), defensive tackles Brandon Pili (back) and Jarran Reed (personal), wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Nubga (rest), and defensive end Leonard Williams (stinger). Besides Lock, guard Anthony Bradford (knee), edge rusher Derick Hall (back), edge defender Uchenna Nwosu (ankle), linebacker Patrick O’Connell (toe), and edge rusher Connor O’Toole (foot) were limited.
On the Raiders’ side, every rostered player took part to some degree in Wednesday’s session. Interior defenders Thomas Booker (ankle) and Foley Fotukasi (shoulder/back) were limited, alongside guard Trey Zuhn III (concussion).
49ers (-4.5) at Cowboys
Wideout Mike Evans (Achilles), corner Renardo Greene (back), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (rest), corner Deommodore Lenoir (foot), running back Christian McCaffrey (rest), and offensive tackle Trent Williams (rest) were absent from San Francisco’s Wednesday session. Safety Siran Neal (knee, foot), defensive back Upton Stout (shoulder, neck), receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring), and interior defender C.J. West (knee) were limited. West recently had his practice participation window activated.
On Dallas’ side, edge defender Donovan Ezeiruaku (ankle), tight end Jake Ferguson (knee/ankle), back Tyler Goodson (ankle/knee), safety Malik Hooker (personal), defensive back P.J. Locke (concussion), edge rusher Von Miller (rest), wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (ankle), and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (ankle) sat out. Ferguson and Goodson are set to be out long-term, while Porter missed the previous game. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring/back), receiver George Pickens (hamstring), and speedster KaVontae Turpin (ribs) took limited reps. Overshown and Pickens were out last week, whereas Turpin hasn’t seen the field since mid-October.
Steelers at Bengals (-3.5)
Tight end Darnell Washington (rest), edge rusher T.J. Watt (rest), and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (rest) comprised the full list of Pittsburgh players absent Wednesday. Defensive back DeShon Elliott (ankle) and interior defender Derrick Harmon (foot) were both limited; Harmon is presently cleared to practice off IR and has sat out since Week 4.
A pair of Cincinnati players—defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (rest) and safety Kyle Dugger (quad)—did not take part Wednesday prior to this critical division showdown. Guard Dylan Fairchild (pectoral) and corner DJ Turner II (ankle) were limited. Turner managed to play through a heel issue during the previous week.
