NFL Injury report Week 17

Here is week 17 NFL Injury report which is an aggregate of injury updates for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends whose teams are playing this week can be found on the Week 16 injury tracker. We’ll keep an eye on practice reports, injury updates, and any other information that could have an impact on a player’s immediate or long-term availability here.

Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys

Most recent information on Lions injuries

Brock Wright, TE, O Dec. 28: According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions’ official website, Wright (hip) is listed as doubtful for Saturday’s game at Dallas.

 

Most recent Cowboys injury updates

Dec. 28 Rico Dowdle, RB, O The Athletic’s Jon Machota reports that Dowdle (ankle) will not play against the Lions on Saturday.

New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills

Most recent Patriots injury reports

Dec. 29: Hunter Henry, TE, Q, is labeled as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Bills due to a knee injury.

JuJu Smith-Schuster, the WR, O
Dec. 29: Smith-Schuster (ankle) will not play against the Bills on Sunday.

Q/WR Matthew Slater

Current IR Activity:

Stevenson, Rhamondre, RB
December 27: Stevenson (ankle) was still limited throughout Wednesday’s practice, according to Evan Lazar of the Patriots’ official website.

Starting Safety Jabrill Peppers with hamstring injury and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (illness) have been downgraded by New England to out for Sunday’s game at Buffalo as per Adam Schefter https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1741168635962425560?s=20

Most recent Bills injury news

DT DaQuan Jones was activated by the Bills from Injured Reserve.

Atlanta Falcons vs Chicago Bears

Most recent injuries to the Falcons

There are no reported injuries.

 

Most recent news on injuries for the Bears

Dec. 29: Darnell Mooney, WR, O Mooney (concussion) will not play against the Falcons on Sunday, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Cole Kmet, TE, and Q
December 29: According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Kmet (knee) returned to practice on Friday as a limited participant and is rated as questionable for the Falcons game on Sunday.

Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts

The story of Michael Pittman Jr. serves as an illustration of both the necessity for athletes to self-report symptoms and the intended operation of the concussion protocol. Pittman entered the return-to-play concussion protocol after suffering an injury in Week 15. He made progress all week, and by Week 16, he was cleared to play. Pittman regrettably suffered a relapse of symptoms following the team’s trip to Atlanta. He was returned to the concussion protocol and relegated to Out.

His return to restricted practice by Wednesday and full practice by Thursday followed a smooth development. According to head coach Shane Steichen, Pittman passed the concussion protocol after a second full session on Friday (along with the necessary permission from an independent neurological specialist) and is anticipated to be able to play.

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce believes that Josh Jacobs is one of the few players with Doubtful classification going into Sunday’s game who actually has a shot to play. Jacobs has missed the last two games due to a quad injury. It was expected that Jacobs would miss the Raiders’ Thursday night game in Week 15, considering he had only been sidelined for two days prior. Jacobs appeared to have a better chance of participating when the Raiders played on Monday night last week, but he was unable to participate in practice later in the week due to an illness. By Monday night, Jacobs was eliminated.

Jacobs hasn’t been on the practice field this week, which seems to be setting him up for another absence. Despite the Doubtful designation, Pierce insists that Jacobs will be decided upon at gametime, according to ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez. Jacobs’s lack of participation in practice and his state on game day suggest that he is not at full health. If he plays, there are worries that he might be limited or suffer a setback.

Nevertheless, Jacobs has experienced varied outcomes when playing through ailments in the past, so it’s hard to say for sure how prepared he is for four quarters of football without any practice sessions over the week. Zamir White, who just returned from a 145-yard effort during Jacobs’ Week 16 absence, is a capable stand-in for the Raiders, and he might be used again on Sunday.

The most recent Raiders injury updates

December 29, Michael Mayer, TE, O Mayer (toe) will not play against the Colts on Sunday, according to Rachel Gossen of the Raiders’ official website.

Dec. 29: Josh Jacobs, RB, D Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports that coach Antonio Pierce stated on Friday that Jacobs (quadriceps) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday’s matchup against the Colts.

The most recent IR Activity:

The Raiders placed Jesper Horsted, a tight end, on injured reserve on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

The most recent Colts injury reports

Dec. 29: Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Q Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Pittman (concussion/shoulder) is expected to play against the Raiders on Sunday, according to Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star. Pittman has cleared the NFL’s protocol for head injuries.

Zack Moss, O, RB, 29 December: Moss (forearm) will not play against the Raiders on Sunday, according to James Boyd of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Rams vs New York Giants

The most recent Los Angeles Rams Injury report

December 29, Puka Nacua, WR, Q Due to a hip injury, Nacua was unable to practice on Friday and is labeled as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Giants; nevertheless, wide receiver is still expected to participate, according to coach Sean McVay, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times.

QB, O, Stetson Bennett
October 30: Bennett’s (illness) chances of playing again this season are decreased, head coach Sean McVay informed reporters on Monday, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com.

The most recent Giants injury reports

Dec. 29, Lawrence Cager, TE, D Prior to the Giants’ game against the Rams on Sunday, Dan Salomone of the team’s official website writes that Cager (groin) is listed as doubtful.

December 29: Wan’Dale Robinson, WR, Q According to Dan Salomone of the Giants’ official website, Robinson’s (quadriceps) status for Sunday’s game against the Rams is labeled as questionable.

Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles

The most recent Cardinals injury reports

QB Kyler Murray, Q December 29: According to Darren Urban of the Cardinals’ official website, Murray’s status for Sunday’s game against Philadelphia due to sickness is labeled as uncertain.

Current IR Activity:

Marquise Brown, wide receiver
December 29: According to Darren Urban of the Cardinals’ official website, coach Jonathan Gannon announced on Friday that Brown (heel) will be placed on injured reserve, terminating his 2023 campaign.

 

The most recent Eagles injury updates

On December 29, Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, O The status of Okwuegbunam (hamstring) is labeled as uncertain prior to the Cardinals encounter on Sunday.

New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The most recent Saints injury updates

Q, RB Kendre Miller
December 29: Aside from being affected by his injured ankle during Friday’s practice, Miller is not feeling well in front of Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay, according to New Orleans’ Brooke Kirchhofer.reports about football.

Alvin Kamara, RB, Q
December 29: After missing practice on Friday due to sickness, Kamara is labeled as doubtful for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay, according to Brooke Kirchhofer of New Orleans.reports about football.

Current IR Activity:

Michael Thomas, WR
Dec. 27: According to Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, Thomas (knee) isn’t practicing on Wednesday.

OT Cameron Erving was added to the Saints’ active squad from their practice squad, and OT Ryan Ramczyk was placed on injured reserve.

Recent information about Buccaneers injuries

Dec. 29, Ko Kieft, TE, O Kieft (shoulder) will not play against the Saints on Sunday, according to Fox Sports’ Greg Auman.

Latest IR Activity:

WR Rakim Jarrett
December 29: Prior to Sunday’s game against the Saints, New Orleans’ Brooke Kirchhofer has ruled out Jarrett (quadriceps).reports about football.

San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders

The most recent 49ers injury updates

Dec. 29: Jordan Mason, RB, Q Mason’s status for Sunday’s game against the Commanders is listed as uncertain due to sickness.

Dec. 29: Jauan Jennings, WR, O Jennings is out of Sunday’s game against Washington due to a concussion.

Ross Dwelley, TE, O

Latest IR Activity:

Danny Gray, wide receiver
Dec. 27: On Wednesday, the 49ers activated Gray (shoulder) from injured reserve.

 

Recent information on commander injuries

QB, QB Jacoby Brisett
December 30: According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Brissett’s (hamstring) status for Sunday’s game against the 49ers is likely to be determined at halftime.

Current Inquiry Activities:

The RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Dec. 28: On Thursday, the Commanders put Rodriguez with ankle injury on injured reserve.

Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars

The most recent Panthers injury updates

There are no reported injuries.

The most recent Jaguars injury updates

Zay Jones, wide receiver, quarterback Dec. 29: Due to a hamstring and knee injury, Jones was limited in practice on Friday and is considered doubtful for the Panthers game on Sunday.

December 29, Trevor Lawrence, QB, O Lawrence (right shoulder) is out of the game on Sunday against the Panthers, according to ESPN.com’s Michael DiRocco.

Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens

Most recent Dolphins injury reports

Dec 29 Raheem Mostert, RB, Q For Sunday’s game against Baltimore, Mostert (knee/ankle) is categorized as questionable, according to Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins’ official website.

Dec. 29 Jaylen Waddle, WR, O: According to Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins’ official website, Waddle (ankle) won’t play against the Ravens on Sunday.

Erik Ezukanma, Wide Receiver, Orange September 29: On Friday, Ezukanma (neck) was added to the reserve/non-football injury list.

The most recent injuries to the Ravens

December 29: Zay Flowers, WR, Q Flowers’ (calf) status is classified as questionable for the Dolphins game on Sunday.

Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans

The most recent Titans injury reports

Dec. 29: Josh Whyle, TE, Q Prior to Sunday’s game against the Texans, Whyle (knee) is listed as questionable, according to Jim Wyatt of the Titans’ official website.

Most recent injury news for the Texans

There are no reported injuries.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks

Recent injuries to the Steelers

QB, Q, Kenny Pickett
December 29: Teresa Varley of the Steelers’ official website writes that Pickett’s (ankle) status for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks is labeled as questionable.

The most recent Seahawks injury reports

Dee Eskridge, WR, O
December 29: Eskridge (ribs) is out of the game against the Steelers on Sunday, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times.

December 29, Kenneth Walker III, RB, Q Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports that Walker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh.

DK Dec 29 Metcalf, WR, Q Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports that Metcalf (back) is classified as questionable for Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh.

Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos

The most recent Chargers injury news

Dec. 29: Nick Vannett, TE, Q, is labeled as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Broncos due to a back injury.

Dec. 29: Keenan Allen, WR, O Allen (heel) will not play against the Broncos on Sunday.

Palmer, Joshua, WR, O
December 29: Palmer (concussion) will not play against the Broncos on Sunday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic.

Recent injuries to the Broncos

Jerry Jeudy, quarterback and wide receiver
December 29: According to Aric DiLalla of the Broncos’ official website, Jeudy missed practice on Friday due to an illness, therefore he is labeled as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chargers.

WR/Q Marvin Mims Jr.
December 29: For Sunday’s game against the Chargers, Mims (hamstring) is listed as questionable, according to Aric DiLalla of the Broncos’ official website.

Dec 29 Courtland Sutton, WR, O According to Aric DiLalla of the Broncos’ official website, coach Sean Payton stated on Friday that Sutton (concussion) won’t play against the Chargers on Sunday.

The latest IR Activity:

TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) Dec. 29: Dulcich will not play against the Chargers on Sunday due to his injury.

Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs

Recent injuries to the Bengals

WR, QB Ja’Marr Chase
December 29: According to Jay Morrison of ProFootballNetwork.com, Chase’s (shoulder) status for Sunday’s game at Kansas City is labeled as questionable.

The most recent Chiefs injury updates

December 29: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, Q, is designated as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Bengals due to an illness.

Dec. 29: Kadarius Toney , WR, O Toney (hip) will not play against the Bengals on Sunday, according to Matt McMullen of the Chiefs’ official website.

December 29th, Isiah Pacheco, RB, Q Pacheco (shoulder/concussion) was observed Friday throughout practice, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Teicher. Pacheco has Cleared Concussion protocol adnis expected to play as per Ian Rapoport https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1741208608056992109?s=20

For Sunday’s game against the Bengals, the Chiefs activated WR Mecole Hardman from their injured reserve and removed his doubtful injury designation.

Current IR Activity:

RB Jerick McKinnon
Dec. 24: On Sunday, the Chiefs activated McKinnon’s injured groin.

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings

Most recent reports on Packers injuries

Dec. 29: Christian Watson, WR, D According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, Watson’s (hamstring) status for Sunday’s game against the Vikings is rated as uncertain.

Dec 29: Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Q According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Wicks (chest/ankle) is not practicing on Friday and is unlikely to play against the Vikings on Sunday.

Eric Stokes, a CB with the Packers, will not play against the Vikings on Sunday night because of a hamstring problem. Stokes and Jaire Alexander, who received a one-game suspension for actions that affected the club, are no longer with the Packers.

Current IR Activity:

Wilson Emanuel, RB
Dec. 29: Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com writes that Wilson (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday’s game against Minnesota.

Dec. 29, Luke Musgrave, TE According to Ryan Wood of USA Today, Musgrave’s status for Sunday’s game against Minnesota is unclear due to an abdominal injury.

Recent injuries to the Vikings

Dec. 29, Jalen Nailor, WR, O Alec Lewis of The Athletic writes that Nailor (concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday night’s game against the Packers.

Dec. 29: Jordan Addison, WR, Q Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports that Addison (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Packers.

Current IR Activity:

T.J. Hockenson, TE, was placed on injured reserve by the Vikings on Wednesday due to a knee injury.

New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns

The most recent Jets injury news

December 29, Zach Wilson, QB, O According to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, coach Robert Saleh stated on Friday that it is too soon to predict if Wilson (concussion) will be ready for the season finale against the Patriots on Sunday.

Dec. 28: Allen Lazard, WR, O Lazard (sick) will not play in the Browns game on Thursday night.

QB, O, Aaron Rodgers

TE/O Jeremy Ruckert

Corey Davis, wide receiver, offensive
August 23: Due to a personal issue, Davis did not practice on Tuesday, according to John Pullano of the Jets’ official website.

Recent injuries to the Browns

December 29, Amari Cooper, WR, O Cooper’s (heel) availability for Sunday’s Week 18 matchup with the Bengals is something coach Kevin Stefanski expressed optimism about on Friday, according to Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram.

December 29, Elijah Moore, WR, Q Moore (concussion) was admitted to the hospital and released on Friday after spending the night there, but according to ESPN.com’s Jake Trotter, he has been added to the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Dec. 1, Michael Woods II, WR, O According to ESPN.com’s Jake Trotter, Woods (Achilles) received a six-game suspension on Friday for breaking the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

Current IR Activity:

Dorian Robinson, quarterback
Dec. 26: On Tuesday, the Browns activated the injured reserve for Thompson-Robinson’s hip.

These were the Latest NFL injury reports from Media reporters and from team managements before the upcoming Match ups.