The National Football League released its injury report ahead of Week 7 games, detailing player availability across all 32 teams. The report classifies players as out, doubtful, questionable, did not practice (DNP), limited participation, or full participation.
For Thursday’s matchup between the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears, New England listed several key players as out, including guard Ben Brown (knee), and cornerbacks Channing Canada (hamstring), Carlton Davis III (neck), and Karon Prunty (hamstring). Several others were questionable, such as safety Kevin Byard III (chest) and linebacker Christian Elliss (chest). The Bears will be without running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) and linebacker Jack Sanborn (concussion), with linebacker T.J. Edwards doubtful due to a hamstring injury.
Sunday’s slate sees a number of notable absences and limited participants. The New York Giants reported multiple players did not practice, including linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (shoulder) and safety Jevón Holland (concussion). The Houston Texans will be without wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) and running back David Montgomery (groin). Miami Dolphins’ cornerback Reese Taylor (quadricep) did not practice, while their opponents, the New York Jets, listed running back Breece Hall (quadricep) and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger) as out.
The Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints in Paris, with the Steelers missing cornerback Brandin Echols (hamstring) and linebacker T.J. Watt (rest), among others. The Saints listed kicker Daniel Carlson (personal) and guard Cesar Ruiz (knee) as out. Several players on both teams were limited in practice.
Other Sunday contests include the Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens, where the Bengals had safety Kyle Dugger limited and the Ravens carried an extensive injury list, including wide receiver Rashod Bateman (shoulder) and quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) not practicing. The Cleveland Browns enter their game against the Tennessee Titans with numerous players sidelined or limited, including defensive end Derek Barnett (ankle) and running back Tyjae Spears (knee) on the Titans’ side.
The Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings game features Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) and several others not practicing, while Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was limited with an ankle injury. San Francisco 49ers face the Atlanta Falcons with star defensive end Nick Bosa (knee/calf) out, and Atlanta’s cornerback C.J. Henderson sidelined with a groin injury.
In games featuring the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals, both teams reported multiple injuries, with several players not practicing due to rest or injury. The Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions game highlights the Packers’ wide receiver Bo Melton out due to a back injury. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders contest includes Rams’ tight end Davis Allen (foot) and Raiders’ defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (concussion) listed as out.
Finally, in the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks, the Chiefs have offensive tackle Jaylon Moore (concussion) and wide receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) sidelined, while the Seahawks maintained relatively healthier status with limited injuries.
The injury report reflects the dynamic physical toll of the NFL season as teams prepare for a crucial week of competition. Coaches and medical staff will continue to monitor player conditions in the lead-up to each game.