We’re four weeks into the 2022 NFL regular season, and many clubs are dealing with impact injuries. A look at quarterback issues around the league: Tom Brady is dealing with multiple issues, sitting out practice Wednesday with right shoulder and right finger injuries. The Dallas Cowboys didn’t have Doug Prescott back after suffering a thumb injury in the season opener, the New England Patriots’ Mack Jones could miss his second game of the season with a high ankle sprain, and then there are questions surrounding New York. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones injured ankle.
The extent of the injuries is sometimes difficult to sustain. At CBSSports.com we’re here to provide you with all the information you need regarding injury. Below, we’ll break down the midweek injury reports and the final injury report for Thursday night’s match. Indianapolis Colts And Denver Broncos.
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Indianapolis Colts (-3) at Denver Broncos
The Colts hit the ground running and were missing several starters in a short week. Of course the biggest name is the star, Taylor. He has missed just one game in his NFL career in 2020 due to being placed on the Covid-19 list. On defense, the Colts will be without Blackmon, Leonard and Lewis. Leonard made his 2022 debut last week against the Titans but suffered a head/face injury. All four Colts players who sat out Thursday night have not practiced all week.
Cleveland, Phillips and Turner were limited participants all week for Denver. The Broncos will have Russell Wilson (shoulder) and Melvin Gordon (neck) out for Thursday night’s game after both players were listed as full participants on Wednesday’s injury report. Javonte Williams missed that season with a torn ACL.
The Giants got good news Wednesday as quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity. Fellow quarterback Tyrod Taylor (concussion) and receivers Kenny Kollade (knee) and Richie James (ankle) were among the Giants’ players who did not practice Wednesday.
In Green Bay, only safety Adrian Amos (concussion) did not practice. Receiver Allen Lazard (ankle), center Josh Myers (foot), offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) and cornerback Jair Alexander (hip) are among the seven Packers limited.
Zach Wilson was one of three Jets players who were limited earlier in the week. Wilson was listed with an ankle injury after making his season debut during Sunday’s win over the Steelers. Offensive lineman Max Mitchell (knee) and linebacker Quincy Williams (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, while Brees Hall (knee) and linebacker Marcell Harris (neck) were limited.
As expected, Tua Tagovailoa did not practice Wednesday as she continues to recover from a concussion suffered during Thursday’s loss at Cincinnati. Teddy Bridgewater will start. Cornerback Xavion Howard (groin) and receiver Jaylen Waddle (groin) were two other notable Dolphins players who did not practice.
Linebackers Ola Adeniyi (neck), Bud Dupree (groin) and rookie wideout Traylon Burks (toe) were among the five Titans players who did not practice Wednesday. Linebacker Monty Rice returned to practice Wednesday to begin his 21-day window on the 53-man roster. Rice is recovering from an injury that ended his 2021 season early.
Receiver Curtis Samuel (illness) was one of five captains who did not practice. Running back Brian Robinson Jr. returned to practice Wednesday. Robinson is on the mend Two gunshot wounds to his lower body The victim of an attempted robbery in late August. Robinson was placed on the non-football injury list on September 1, sidelining him for the first four games of the season.
Wideout Keenan Allen (hamstring) was the only Chargers player not to practice Wednesday. Justin Herbert (ribs) was a full participant, while kicker Dustin Hopkins (right quad), wideout Josh Palmer (ankle) and linebacker Kyle Van Noy (back) were limited.
Guard Joel Bitonio (biceps/rest), defensive end Jadivion Clowney (ankle) and tight end David Njoku (knee/rest) did not practice Wednesday for the Browns. Cornerback Denzel Ward (back, ribs) was limited, while pass rusher Myles Garrett (shoulder, biceps) was limited after missing last Sunday’s game after being involved in a single-car accident.
The Steelers are dealing with several injuries on defense — especially in the secondary. Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring), safety Terrell Edmonds (concussion) and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) did not practice Wednesday, while cornerback Cam Sutton (hip/hamstring), cornerback Levi Wallace (foot), defensive lineman Chris Warmley (ankle) ) and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (ankle/elbow) were limited participants.
The Bills are missing cornerback Christian Benford (hand), wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle), linebacker Tremaine Edmonds (hamstring), tight end Dawson Knox (foot/thigh), wide receiver Jake Kummerow (ankle) and wide receiver. Receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) did not participate. Center Mitch Morse (elbow), offensive tackle Justin Murray (foot) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (hamstring) were limited participants. In good news, wide receiver Gabe Davis was a full participant with an ankle injury.
Atlanta’s injury report includes only one player who missed practice due to injury: Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Pitts, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.
For the Buccaneers, Tom Brady (right shoulder, right finger) was held out of practice Wednesday, along with teammates Cameron Brady (concussion), Akeem Hicks (foot) and Logan Ryan (foot). Julio Jones (knee) and Preshat Berryman (knee, hamstring) were limited.
Running back Rashad Penny (shoulder) was one of three Seahawks to miss practice with an injury. Cornerback Justin Coleman (calf), guard Damien Lewis (calf) and wideout Derek Young (quad) were limited.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (back, ankle) and receiver Michael Thomas (foot) did not practice. Running back Alvin Kamara (ribs), receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) and tight end Daisom Hill (ribs) practiced on a limited basis.
Six Texans were held out of practice Wednesday, including linebacker Blake Cashman (concussion) and tight end Previn Jordan (ankle). Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (elbow) was one of three Texans players limited.
Defensive lineman Foley Fatugazi (quad) was the only Jaguars player who did not practice. Linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson (ankle), wideout Jay Jones (ankle) and lineman Cole Van Lannen (hamstring) were limited.
Four Bears were unable to practice Wednesday, including running back David Montgomery (ankle) and cornerback Jaylen Johnson (quad). Linebacker Matthew Adams (hamstring) and tight end Ryan Griffin (Achilles) were limited participants.
Every Viking player was able to practice Wednesday. Cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (quad) and linebacker Zatarius Smith (knee) were limited. Cornerback Cameron Dantzler (hip) was a full participant.
The Lions had 10 players who did not practice on Wednesday. Among them were receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), DJ Sark (ankle), Josh Reynolds (ankle) and Quintess Cebus (foot). Running back D’Andre Swift (shoulder/ankle) was held out of practice.
New England had good news on its injury front as Mack Jones (ankle) practiced at a limited capacity. Fellow quarterback Brian Hoyer (concussion) was one of four Patriots who did not practice. Wideout Jacoby Meyers (knee) and cornerback Jalen Mills (hamstring) were also limited.
Left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) was one of four 49ers players who missed practice Wednesday. Defensive backs Arik Armstead (foot, ankle) and Javon Kinlaw (knee) were limited participants.
The Panthers missed practice Wednesday, with wide receiver Laviska Shenold Jr. out with a hamstring injury, cornerback Stanley Thomas-Oliver out with a hamstring problem and safety Xavier Woods sitting out with a hamstring injury. Star linebacker Frankie Luu was a limited participant with a shoulder injury.
Five players from the NFL’s last remaining undefeated team missed practice Wednesday, including kicker Jake Elliott (right ankle), cornerback Avonte Maddox (ankle) and offensive lineman Jordan Mailata (shoulder). Linebackers Kyron Johnson and Patrick Johnson, who are in the concussion protocol, also did not practice. Running back Boston Scott (rib) was limited, while cornerback Darius Slay (forearm) was a full participant.
The Cardinals are among the NFL’s most prolific teams entering Week 5. Nine Cardinals missed Wednesday’s practice due to injury, including wideout Marquise Brown (foot) and linemen Max Garcia (foot) and Rodney Hudson (knee). Linebacker Javon Collins (shoulder), wideout AJ Green (knee) and JJ Watt (calf) were limited.
Dak Prescott did not practice Wednesday as he continues to work his way back from a broken thumb. Noah Brown (neck) practiced, which is big news for a Cowboys offense that has been hit hard by injuries from a talent level standpoint. Tight end Jake Ferguson (knee), cornerback Jordan Lewis (hip) and Prescott were the only Cowboys who did not practice Wednesday.
The Rams had four who did not practice: center Brian Allen (knee), cornerback Kobe Durant (hamstring), defensive back Jordan Fuller (hamstring) and guard Coleman Shelton (ankle). Defensive back Taylor Robb (defensive back) practiced in a limited capacity.
Tight end Devin Asiasi (ankle) was the only Bengals player who did not practice Wednesday. Dee Higgins (ankle), tight end Hayden Hurst (hip), kicker Evan McPherson (hip) and linebacker Jermaine Pratt (knee) were limited.
Baltimore had four players miss Wednesday’s practice due to injury-related reasons, including wideout Rashod Bateman (foot), running backs JK Dobbins (chest) and Justise Hill (hamstring) and linebacker Justin Houston (groin). Offensive lineman Patrick McGary (ankle) is limited.
Both teams left Wednesday to prepare for Monday night’s showdown in Kansas City.
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