We are now officially one third into the 2022 NFL regular season. Can you believe it? Team Bye Weeks started last week, and that’s a good thing too, as injuries are starting to rise for all 32 clubs.
With the number of injuries, it is sometimes difficult to follow. At CBSSports.com, we’re here for you, providing all the injury information you could ever want. Below, we’ll detail the midweek injury reports and final injury report for Thursday night’s game between the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals.
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New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals (-2)
- Saints: WR Michael Thomas (foot), WR Jarvis Landry (ankle), G Andrus Peat (chest), TE Adam Trautman (ankle) CB Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) OUT; WR Keith Kirkwood (ankle), CB Paulson Adebo (knee), G Calvin Throckmorton (hip), Payton Turner (chest) DOUBTFUL
- Cardinals: WR Marquise Brown (foot), LB Dennis Gardeck (ankle), OL Rodney Hudson (knee), OL Justin Pugh (knee), RB Darrel Williams (knee) OUT; RB James Conner (ribs), CB Trayvon Mullen Jr. (hamstring), K Matt Prater (hip), S Jalen Thompson (hamstring) DOUBTFUL
The Saints will once again be without Thomas, Landry, Peat and Lattimore after none of them were able to make it to the training ground this week. The big question for New Orleans is who will start under center at quarterback. Jameis Winston has been restricted to practice all week with back and ankle injuries, but does not carry a designation until Week 7. Head coach Dennis Allen declined to officially name a starter.
Conner was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday’s practice, but the team remains hopeful he will adapt after officially listing him as doubtful. Kingsbury said Conner will be a game-time decision. As for Prater, we will likely know his status if Rodrigo Blankenship is called up from the practice squad or not.
The Buccaneers were without Cameron Brate (neck), Akiem Hicks (foot), Julio Jones (knee), Shaq Mason (ankle) and Sean Murphy-Bunting (quad) in practice Wednesday. Carlton Davis III (hip) and Logan Hall (abdomen, groin) were limited.
Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks announced Wednesday that PJ Walker will return to the quarterback position in place of injured Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. As for the injury report, cornerback CJ Henderson (concussion), cornerback Donte Jackson (ankle), Mayfield (ankle) and center Pat Elflein (hip) did not practice Wednesday. Cornerback Jaycee Horn (ribs), linebacker Frankie Luvu (shoulder) and wide receiver Laviska Shenault (hamstring) were limited entrants.
Aaron Rodgers headlined the list of Packers who did not practice Wednesday. The quarterback was sidelined with a right thumb injury which caused him to miss practice time earlier this season but has yet to impact his status of player. Randall Cobb (ankle), Jake Hanson (biceps) and Christian Watson (hamstrings) also did not train. David Bakhtiari (knee) and Elgton Jenkins (knee) were restricted.
Head coach Ron Rivera has previously announced that Taylor Heinicke start at quarterback for commanders. Carson Wentz broke his finger last week and is expected to run out of time. Naturally, he was listed as DNP on Wednesday along with John Bates (hamstring), Dyami Brown (groin), William Jackson III (back), Logan Thomas (calf) and Jonathan Williams (knee).
Cornerback Cordale Flott (calf), receiver Kenny Golladay (knee), defensive back Jason Pinnock (ankle) receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and linebacker Oshane Ximines (quad) did not practice for the Giants Wednesday. Running back Saquon Barkley (shoulder), offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (groin), setter Azeez Ojulari (calf) and left tackle Andrew Thomas (elbow) were limited participants.
Wideout Jamal Agnew (knee) and corner Shaquill Griffin (back) were ruled out of Wednesday’s session. Folorunso Fatukasi (quad), Davon Hamilton (foot), Marvin Jones (hamstring) and Foye Oluokun (calf) were restricted.
Indianapolis had five players ruled out for the week’s opener, but only two were missing due to injury — Keke Coutee (concussion) and Kwity Paye (ankle). Kylen Granson (neck), Shaquille Leonard (concussion, nose, back) and Jonathan Taylor (ankle) were limited.
Tennessee was missing linebacker Zach Cunningham (elbow) and Joe Jones (knee) from practice Wednesday. Fullback Tory Carter (neck) and guard Nate Davis (foot) were limited. Bud Dupree (hip) was a full participant.
AJ Terrell was restricted to practice Wednesday after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 6, but seemed confident it won’t impact his status for this game against Cincinnati. Mykal Walker (groin), Ta’Quon Graham (knee) and Adetokunbo Ogundeji (shoulder) were also limited. Dee Alford (hamstring) and Jared Bernhardt (groin) did not participate.
La’el Collins was given the day off, but three other Bengals were sidelined Wednesday with injury: Jeffrey Gunter (knee), Josh Tupou (calf) and Logan Wilson (shoulder). Meanwhile, Ja’Marr Chase (hip), Tee Higgins (ankle), Hayden Hurst (groin) and Markus Bailey (shoulder) were restricted.
Myles Garrett (shoulder, biceps) headlined a long list of Browns players missing from practice. Jadeveon Clowney (ankle), Jack Conklin (ankle), Tony Fields II (illness), Joe Haeg (concussion), Wyatt Teller (calf) and Denzel Ward (concussion) were all ruled out on Wednesday. Joel Bitonio and Amari Cooper were given rest days.
Baltimore hosted Rashod Bateman and Justin Houston for practice Wednesday on a limited basis. Bateman hadn’t practiced since spraining his foot Oct. 2 against the Bills. As for Houston, it’s the first time he’s been on the training ground in three weeks since suffering a groin injury against New England. However, the Ravens had a number of heavy hitters missing from the session, including Mark Andrews (knee) and JK Dobbins (knee). Lamar Jackson was limited with a hip injury.
Despite a week off to rest, Detroit still had eight players listed as DNP on Wednesday: Chris Board (knee), DJ Chark (ankle), Taylor Decker (staff), Charles Harris (groin), Ifetu Melifonwu (ankle), Matt Nelson (calf), Bobby Price (knee) and Josh Reynolds (knee). The good news for the Lions is that they had Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) as a full participant and D’Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) was limited.
Dak Prescott was medically cleared and was a full participant in training on Wednesday, so it seems likely he will make his return against the Lions in Week 7. Wideout CeeDee Lamb was the only player whose participation in training training was derailed due to injury, as he was limited by what the team considers hip disease.
Jermaine Johnson II (ankle) was the only player absent from Jets practice on Wednesday. Duane Brown (shoulder), Ashtyn Davis (hamstring), Braxton Berrios (back) and Quincy Williams (ankle) were restricted.
The Broncos hosted a virtual tour on Wednesday, so their report is an estimate. That said, Essang Bassey (hamstring), Josey Jewell (knee), DJ Jones (ankle) and Quinn Meinerz (foot) were listed as non-participants. Russell Wilson has been limited by a hamstring injury. He led a limited group of Tyrie Cleveland (shoulder), Damarri Mathis (knee), Caden Sterns (hip), Billy Turner (knee) and K’Waun Williams (wrist, elbow).
Houston had three players out of practice due to injury: Maliek Collins (knee), Jerry Hughes (knee) and Chris Moore (hip). Veteran wide Brandin Cooks was given a day off. Nico Collins (Achilles, wrist), Austin Deculus (ankle) and Brevin Jordan (ankle) were limited.
Darren Waller has been sidelined from practice as the Raiders come out of their Week 6 bye with a hamstring injury. Jayon Brown (hamstrings), Mack Hollins (heel) and Foster Moreau (knee) were all limited.
Analysis to come.
Joe Thuney (ankle), Rashad Fenton (hamstring) and Michael Danna (calf) were listed as non-participants on Wednesday. Bryan Cook (concussion) was limited.
Kenny Pickett was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He still needs to clear the concussion protocol to be able to play, but it’s definitely a positive step in that direction. Steven Sims (hamstring) and Larry Ogunjobi (knee) were the only players retained from the session. Cam Sutton (hamstring), Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) and Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) headlined the limited field.
The Dolphins were without Terron Armstead (toe), Keion Crossen (knee), Emmanuel Ogbah (back) and Christian Wilkins (hand) in practice to start the week. As for their quarterback situation, Tua Tagovailoa wasn’t even listed in the opening report, signaling that he will be back in Week 7.
