NFL INJURY REPORT WEEK 18

Here is the NFL injury report for week 18 which is an aggregate of injury reports for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends whose teams are playing this week can be found in the Week 18 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.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens

Most recent injuries to the Steelers

There are no reported injuries.

 

Most recent injuries to the Ravens

WR, Q Tylan Wallace

Zay Flowers, WR, D
Jan. 4: Flowers (calf) is listed as doubtful for the Steelers game on Saturday, which is the regular-season finale.

WR Odell Beckham Jr.
Jan. 4: In order to relax, Beckham will miss Saturday’s regular-season finale against the Steelers.

QB and O Lamar Jackson

Lamar will also be resting this week against Steelers.

New IR Activity:

TE Mark Andrews
Jan. 3: According to Saraha Ellison of the Ravens’ official website, head coach John Harbaugh stated last week that Andrews (ankle) might be able to make a comeback during the postseason. “Our objective is to reach that stage,” stated Harbaugh. “That’s what we’ve got to do — get to the point where we’re still playing when [Andrews] returns back.”

Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts

Most recent injury news for the Texans

Robert Woods, Q, WR
Jan. 4: For Saturday’s game against the Colts, Woods’ hip is categorized as questionable.

Noah Brown, wide receiver, offensive
Jan. 4: Brown (back) will not play against the Colts on Saturday.

 

Most recent Colts injury reports

Zack Moss, RB, Q
Jan. 4: Despite practicing completely on Wednesday and Thursday, Moss (forearm) is labeled as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Texans.

Dec. 30: Drew Ogletree, TE, O Ogletree has been added to the NFL Commissioner Exempt List, according to ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder.

Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals

Recent injuries to the Browns

David Njoku, TE, Q
Jan 4: For Thursday’s practice, Njoku (illness/knee) was designated as a limited participant.

Kareem Hunt, RB, Q
Jan 4: On Thursday, Hunt (groin) participated in limited practice.

WR, Q Marquise Goodwin

Amari Cooper, WR, Q

Jan. 4: According to Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, Cooper (heel) was still injured at practice on Thursday. He is listed as Out as per  Adam schefter

Elijah Moore, Q, WR
Jan. 3: According to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Moore (concussion) participated in practice only partially on Wednesday.

Most recent injuries to the Bengals

Joe Mixon, Q, RB
Jan. 4: Mixon was added to the Bengals’ Week 18 injury report following his illness-plagued absence from practice on Thursday.

Tee Higgins, Q, WR
Jan 4: On Thursday, Higgins (hamstring) was still not feeling well at practice.

Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions

The most recent injuries to the Vikings

Jalen Nailor, WR, Q
Jan 3: On Wednesday’s injury report, Nailor (concussion) was noted as not participating.

Nick Muse, TE, Q

 

Recent information on Lions injuries

Williams, Jameson, WR, Q
Jan 4: Williams missed practice on Thursday due to an injury to his ankle.

Sam LaPorta, TE, Q
Jan. 4: On Thursday, LaPorta (ankle) participated in a restricted practice.

Brock Wright, TE, Q
Jan 3: On Wednesday, Wright (hip) did not take part in practice.

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans

The most recent Jaguars injury updates

Zay Jones, wide receiver, quarterback
Jan 4: On Thursday, Jones (hamstring/knee) participated in limited practice.

QB Trevor Lawrence
Jan. 4: Lawrence (left finger and right shoulder) participated in practice on Thursday to a limited extent.

Agnew, Jamal, WR, O
Jan. 1: According to John Shipley of SI.com, Agnew broke his lower leg during Sunday’s victory over Carolina and will be sidelined for the rest of the campaign.

Latest IR Activity:

Christian Kirk, WR

Jan. 4: Kirk’s (groin) participation in Thursday’s practice was described as limited. Kirk is regarded as unclear and a decision that could only be made at the last minute.

Most recent Titans injury reports

Will Levis, quarterback, quarterback
Jan 4: On Thursday, Levis (foot) participated in limited drills.

Kevin Rader, TE, Q

Dowell, Colton, WR, O
Jan. 2: Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports that during Sunday’s 26-3 loss to Houston, Dowell suffered a damaged meniscus and a ruptured ACL in his right knee.

Latest IR Activity:

Josh Whyle, tight end, Dec. 30: According to Jim Wyatt of the Titans’ official website, the team placed Whyle (knee) on injured reserve on Saturday.

New York Jets vs New England Patriots

The most recent Jets injury news

Zach Wilson, quarterback
Jan. 3: Rich Cimini of ESPN.com claims that Wilson, who is still under concussion protocol and will not play in Sunday’s season finale against the Patriots, might not be able to rejoin the Jets in 2024.

TE/O Jeremy Ruckert
Jan. 3: According to Eric Allen of the Jets’ official website, Ruckert (concussion) will not play against the Patriots on Sunday.

QB, O, Aaron Rodgers

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.

The most recent Patriots injury reports

Henry Hunter, TE, Q
Jan 4: On Thursday, Henry’s (knee) range of motion was still restricted.

Brown Pharaoh, TE, Q
Jan 3: Due to a rib issue, Brown was categorized as a limited practice participant on Wednesday.

Parker, DeVante, WR, Q
Jan 3: Parker (ribs) participated in practice on Wednesday to a limited extent.

Q/WR Matthew Slater

New IR Activity:

Smith-Schuster, JuJu, WR
Dec. 30: Smith-Schuster (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve by the Patriots.

Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints

Most recent injuries to the Falcons

QB Taylor Heinicke
Jan. 4: According to Amna Subhan of the Falcons’ official website, Heinicke (ankle) practiced on Thursday, albeit in restricted capacity.

 

Most recent Saints injury updates

Q, RB Kendre Miller
Jan 4: On Thursday, Miller (ankle) participated in practice to a restricted extent for the second day in a row.

A.T. Perry, Q, WR
Jan 4: Perry (sickness) did not show up on the injury report on Wednesday, and he did not take part in practice on Thursday.

Johnson, Juwan, TE, Q
Jan. 4: Johnson (chest) had a restricted practice on Thursday.

Chris Olave, wide receiver, quarterback
Jan. 4: Nick Underhill of NewOrleansfootball.com reported that Olave (ankle) participated in limited practice on Thursday.

Alvin Kamara, RB, Q
Jan. 4: Kamara (ankle) did not be practiced on Thursday.

Latest IR Activity:

Michael Thomas, WR
Jan. 3: According to Sean Fazende of Fox 8 New Orleans, Saints head coach Dennis Allen stated on Wednesday that Thomas (knee) is not yet ready to resume practice.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers

Current developments about Buccaneers injuries

Ko Kieft, TE, and Q
Jan. 4: Kieft (shoulder) participated in practice on Thursday to a limited extent.

Trey Palmer, wide receiver, quarterback
Jan 4: Palmer’s hip hindered him throughout practice on Thursday.

QB Baker Mayfield
Jan. 4: On Thursday, Mayfield (ribs) conducted a restricted practice.

New 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.

The most recent Panthers injury updates

There are no reported injuries.

The most recent IR Activity:

WR Jonathan Mingo
Jan. 2: Darin Gantt of the Panthers’ official website writes that Mingo was placed on injured reserve by the team on Tuesday because of a foot issue.

Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers

The latest news on injuries for the Bears

WR/Q Darnell Mooney
Jan 4: Mooney missed practice on Thursday due to a concussion.

Cole Kmet, TE, and Q
Jan 4: On Thursday, Kmet (knee) had a limited amount of practice.

DJ Moore, WR, and Q
Jan 4: On Thursday, Moore (ankle) had a restricted amount of practice.

Herbert Khalil, RB, Q
Jan 4: Herbert’s back ailment kept him from practicing as much on Thursday.

QB, Q, Tyson Bagent
Jan 3: Bagent missed practice on Wednesday because of a sickness.

Recent reports on Packers injuries

Jayden Reed, wide receiver, quarterback
January 4 Ryan Wood of USA Today says that Reed (chest) participated in practice on Thursday to a limited extent.

Aaron Jones, Q, RB
Jan 4: Ryan Wood of USA Today writes that Jones (knee/finger) participated in practice on Thursday to a limited extent.

Q, WR, Christian Watson
Jan. 4: According to Ryan Wood of USA Today, Watson (hamstring) was only a limited participant in Thursday’s practice for the Packers, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.

AJ Dillon, RB, and Q

Jan. 4: The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman notes that Dillon missed practice on Thursday due to a thumb and neck injury. Running back AJ Dillon is sidelined by Packers coach Matt LaFleur due to a stinger as per Ian Rapoport. https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1743358361129701684?s=20

Latest IR Activity:

TE Luke Musgrave
Jan. 4: According to Ryan Wood of USA Today, Musgrave (kidney) was only a limited participant in Thursday’s practice for the Packers, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.

Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders

Recent injuries to the Broncos

Sutton Courtland, WR, Q
Jan. 4: On Thursday, Sutton (concussion) participated fully in practice.

Manhertz Chris, TE, Q

Dwayne Washington, RB, O Dec. 30: According to Aric DiLalla of the team’s official website, the Broncos placed Washington on the reserve/non-football illness list on Saturday.

Current IR Activities:

TE Greg Dulcich
Jan. 3: According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Dulcich (foot) will not be activated from injured reserve by the Broncos after his 21-day practice window ended on Wednesday.

 

The most recent Raiders injury updates

Josh Jacobs, Q, RB
Jan 4: On Thursday, Jacobs (quad) was  not available for practice and he is declared Out. https://x.com/sportscorner921/status/1743394391715119440?s=20

Mayer, Michael, TE, Q
Jan 3: According to Wednesday’s projected practice report, Mayer (toe) was not included in the group.

Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants

Most recent Eagles injury updates

Smith, DeVonta, WR, Q
Jan 4: Smith (ankle) was declared to have missed practice on Thursday. He is listed as out.

Most recent IR Activity:

Dec. 30: Albert Okwuegbunam, tight end, was placed on injured reserve by the Eagles on Saturday due to a hamstring injury.

 

The most recent Giants injury reports

QB Tyrod Taylor
Jan. 4: According to Dan Salomone of the Giants’ official website, Taylor (back) participated in practice on Thursday to a limited extent.

New IR Activity:

Lawrence Cager, tight end, Dec. 30: Dan Salomone of the Giants’ official website writes that Cager (groin) was placed on injured reserve by the team on Saturday.

Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals

The most recent Seahawks injury reports

RB, Q Kenneth Walker III
Jan. 4: According to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic, Walker (shoulder) only participated in a small amount of practice on Thursday.

Current IR Activity:

Dee Eskridge, WR
December 30: Eskridge (ribs) was placed on injured reserve by the Seahawks on Saturday, according to John Boyle of the team’s official website.

 

The most recent Cardinals injury reports

Zach Pascal, wide receiver, quarterback

New 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.

Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers

The most recent Chiefs injury updates

Q; Travis Kelce, TE
Jan 4: On Thursday, practice, Kelce’s neck continued to be a limitation.

Pacheco, Isiah, RB, Q
Jan. 4: On Thursday, Pacheco (quad/shoulder) resumed a restricted practice.

Q/WR Kadarius Toney
Jan. 4: According to Matt McMullen of the Chiefs’ official website, Toney (hip/ankle) won’t practice on Thursday.

Rashee Rice, WR, Q
Jan. 4: According to Matt McMullen of the Chiefs’ official website, Rice (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. He is listed as out.

The most recent Chargers injury news

Stone Smartt, TE, and Q
Jan 4: Eric Smith of the Chargers’ official website writes that Smartt (shoulder) was restricted in practice on Thursday for the second straight day.

Keenan Allen, wide receiver, quarterback
Jan 4: On Thursday, Allen (heel) did not practice.

WR/Q Joshua Palmer
Jan 3: Palmer (concussion) participated in practice on Wednesday to a limited extent.

Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers

The most recent Rams injury updates

O Tyler Higbee, TE
Jan. 3: According to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, Rams head coach Sean McVay announced on Wednesday that Higbee (shoulder) will not participate in Sunday’s game against the 49ers.

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 49ers injury updates

WR/Q Jauan Jennings
Jan. 4: According to ESPN.com’s Nick Wagoner, Jennings (concussion) practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday.

Mitchell, Elijah, RB, Q
Jan. 4: Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com writes that Mitchell (sickness) was limited throughout practice on Thursday.

Ross Dwelley, TE, Q

O, RB, Christian McCaffrey

January 1: Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com and Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News say that McCaffrey will not play Sunday against the Rams due to a moderate calf strain, as reported by coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday.

Latest IR Activity:

Danny Gray, wide receiver
Jan 3: According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, Gray (shoulder) participated fully in the 49ers’ practice on Wednesday.

McCloud III, Ray-Ray, WR
Jan 3: According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, on Wednesday, the 49ers activated McCloud (ribs) from injured reserve.

Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders

The most recent Cowboys injury updates

There are no reported injuries.

Current Inquiry Activities:

Deuce Vaughn, RB
Jan. 3: Todd Archer of ESPN.com writes that Vaughn suffered an ankle injury on Wednesday and was placed on injured reserve.

 

The most recent information on commander injuries

Curtis Samuel, WR, Q
Jan. 4: John Keim of ESPN.com reports that Samuel will miss practice on Thursday because of a hamstring ailment.

Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins

The most recent Bills injury news

There are no reported injuries.

The most recent IR Activity:

WR Justin Shorter
Jan. 3: According to Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard, Shorter (hamstring) had his 21-day practice window closed on Wednesday and will spend the remainder of the season on injured reserve.

The most recent Dolphins injury reports

Q, RB, and Raheem Mostert
Jan 4: Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports that Mostert (ankle/knee) did not practice on Thursday.

Waddle, Jaylen, WR, Q
Jan. 4: According to NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe, Waddle (ankle) did not practice on Thursday.

Q, RB, De’Von Achane
Jan. 4: According to Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins’ official website, Achane was limited in his participation in practice on Thursday because of toe and rib issues.

Tyreek Hill, wide receiver, quarterback
Jan 4: Tyreek Hill (ankle/personal) was not seen throughout practice on Thursday.

These are the last minute NFL injury updates from all camps.