Training camps are underway across the NFL, and unfortunately, so are summer injuries. While some prominent names entered camp already in recovery, indefinitely sidelined on reserves lists like physically unable to perform (PUP), others have been dinged up since taking the field for their first camp reps.
Here's a roundup of notable names to go down during training camp, with updates on their status:
Offensive players
Justin Herbert
LAC • QB • #10
Foot injury
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Star Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a plantar fascia injury in his right foot. He will be in a walking boot for two weeks before beginning a return-to-play protocol, but should be ready for the regular season. Backup Easton Stick will take first-team reps in the meantime.
Andy Dalton
CAR • QB • #14
Quadriceps injury
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Andy Dalton is out for at least a couple of weeks after suffering a quad injury during practice. The Panthers are looking to bring in another quarterback while he's on the mend.
Christian McCaffrey
SF • RB • #23
Calf injury
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The reigning Offensive Player of the Year suffered a calf injury in early August, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters, and will likely miss a few weeks of practice. The star running back is also unlikely to take any preseason snaps before the start of the 2024 campaign.
Jahmyr Gibbs
DET • RB • #26
Hamstring injury
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Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs left practice early Monday with a hamstring injury, according to ESPN. The second-year player was among multiple players to exit early Monday as rookie cornerbacks Terrion Arnold (upper body) and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (ankle) also suffered injuries of their own.
Jonathon Brooks
CAR • RB • #24
ACL injury
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Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Saturday that he expects rookie running back Jonathon Brooks to be ready around Week 3 or Week 4 of this season. Brooks, a second-round pick out of Texas, is recovering from an ACL tear he suffered last November against TCU.
Ty Johnson
BUF • RB • #26
Hamstring injury
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Ty Johnson, who has been rotating in the No. 2 running back spot with rookieRay Davis, is sitting out of Tuesday's practice with a hamstring injury. First-stringerJames Cookrecently returned to practice after missing one session for personal reasons.
Kendre Miller
NO • RB • #25
Hamstring injury
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A 2023 third-round pick out of TCU, Miller left theSaints' first camp practice with a hamstring injury, one year after appearing in just eight games as a rookie reserve. Head coach Dennis Allen was blunt when addressing the injury, suggesting Miller needs to "figure out how to stay healthy."
Puka Nacua
LAR • WR • #17
Knee injury
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Nacua enters Year 2 with high expectations after winning Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023. He suffered a knee injury at Saturday's practice, however, and is now considered week-to-week, per ESPN. Veteran reserves Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell are in line for more snaps as he recovers.
DeAndre Hopkins
TEN • WR • #10
Knee injury
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DeAndre Hopkins is set to miss four to six weeks after suffering a knee injury earlier this week. It's a blow to the Tennessee offense, which is expected to be more pass-oriented this season under new head coach Brian Callahan.
Josh Downs
IND • WR • #1
Ankle injury
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The second-year starter was helped off the practice field Aug. 7 with an apparent ankle injury, and ESPN reports Downs is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, which could sideline him for weeks.
Xavier Legette
CAR • WR • #17
Lower leg injury
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Panthers first-round pick Xavier Legette didn't finish practice Sunday. Head coach Dave Canales didn't haveany more informationon the situation, but did say it wasn't related to the hamstring injury the wide receiver suffered in OTAs. The X-Rays were negative, per NFL Network. He's considered day-to-day.
Jermaine Burton
CIN • WR • #81
Ankle injury
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Rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton sat out Friday's Bengals practice after suffering what is believed to be a minor ankle injury. He's competing with Andre Iosivas and Trenton Irwin for the No. 3 receiver job behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Elijah Moore
CLE • WR • #8
Concussion protocol
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WithDeshaun Watsonsitting out due to rest andJerry Jeudylimited with a knee issue, theBrownslost another offensive starter during Friday's practice asElijah Mooreentered the concussion protocol. Like Harrison, he will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist.
Justin Watson
KC • WR • #84
Foot injury
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A three-timeSuper Bowlchampion who had a career-high 460 receiving yards as one ofPatrick Mahomes' reserve targets in 2023, Watson left a recentChiefscamp practice after suffering a foot injury. His absence could lead to additional reps forSkyy Moore, with rookieXavier Worthyalso banged up.
Rashod Bateman
BAL • WR • #7
Ribs/Stomach soreness
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Oft-injuredRavenswideoutRashod Batemanexited Monday's practice after taking a hit to the rib/stomach area, but coach John Harbaugh described the issue as merely soreness.
Nate Davis
CHI • OG • #64
Undisclosed muscle strain
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BearsguardNate Davishas missed the last several training-camp sessions with an undisclosed muscle strain, though head coach Matt Eberflus has described has status as day-to-day.
Sua Opeta
TB • OG • #76
Torn ACL
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TheBuccaneershave lost an offensive lineman for the season. GuardSua Opeta, a free agent acquisition, suffered a torn ACL during training camp and will be out for the year, via theTampa Bay Times. Opeta signed a one-year deal with Tampa Bay and won't be able to play during that year. After the team lostMatt FeilerandAaron Stinniethis offseason, there was a hole at left guard that Opeta andBen Bredesonwere competing for. Bredeson has taken reps with the starters during practice.
Amarius Mims
CIN • OT • #71
Strained pectoral
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Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Monday that first-round pickAmarius Mims suffered a pectoral strain and will be out for several weeks. That timeline puts the rookie offensive tackle in danger of missing the start of the regular season. Cincinnati has Orlando Brown Jr. and Trent Brown locked in as the starting tackles, but Mims could push for playing time on the right side whenever he gets healthy.
Cam Robinson
JAC • OT • #74
Shoulder injury
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Jaguars tackle Cam Robinson left Friday's practice due to a shoulder injury, via Pro Football Talk. Robinson played only nine games last season after serving a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy and later going on injured reserve when dealing with a knee issue. The severity of the shoulder injury is not yet known.
Anton Harrison
JAC • OT • #77
Concussion protocol
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The Jaguars' other starting tackle, Anton Harrison, left practice after being placed in the concussion protocol. He will need to pass through the protocol and be cleared by an independent neurologist before returning to the field.
Wanya Morris
KC • OT • #64
Shoulder injury
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Chiefs tackle Wanya Morris also left practice with a shoulder injury, according to head coach Andy Reid. Morris is competing this offseason with second-round pick Kingsley Suamataia for the starting left tackle job.
Jonah Jackson
LAR • OG • #72
Shoulder injury
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Rob Havenstein
LAR • OT • #79
Foot injury
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A pair of Rams offensive linemen left practice due to injuries this week. Sean McVay described free-agent signee Jonah Jackson as "week to week" with his shoulder injury, but it was reported that he could miss up to six weeks with a bruised scapula. McVay said he believed Havenstein may have just gotten his foot stepped on during practice.
Charlie Jones
CIN • WR • #15
TAR9
REC7
REC YDs64
REC TD0
FL0
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The Bengals receiver/returner had to be carted off the field during Thursday's practice after suffering a non-contact injury. Jones had been competing for first-team reps prior to the injury.
Rondale Moore
ATL • WR • #14
TAR62
REC40
REC YDs352
REC TD1
FL0
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Moore suffered a season-ending injury after injuring his knee during Wednesday's practice. Prior to the injury, the 24-year-old wideout was having a strong training camp and was vying to be the team's No. 3 wideout alongsideDrake LondonandDarnell Mooney.
Defensive players
Samuel Williams
DAL • DE • #54
Torn ACL
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Cowboysedge rusher Sam Williamswent down with an apparent torn ACLduring Sunday's practice session. He will be placed on injured reserve and miss the 2024 season. The third-year defensive end was expected to provide supplementary pass rush behindMicah ParsonsandDemarcus Lawrence, but Dallas may now have to look outside the organization for additional depth.
Sam Hubbard
CIN • DE • #94
Knee injury
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Bengals edge rusher Sam Hubbard left Sunday's practice on a cart after suffering a knee injury, but it is not believed to be serious. That's a relief for Cincinnati, which counts on Hubbard as its primary complement to Trey Hendrickson.
Samson Ebukam
IND • DE • #52
Torn Achilles
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Samson Ebukam suffered a torn Achilles tendon during Monday's practice session. He will be placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season.
John Cominsky
DET • DE • #79
Torn MCL
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Lions defensive end John Cominsky suffered a torn MCL and will go on injured reserve. According to ESPN, he could possibly be back for the playoffs, assuming the Lions make it there.
Demario Davis
NO • OLB • #56
Hamstring injury
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Former All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis suffered a hamstring injury during individual drills on Wednesday, but head coach Dennis Allen did not provide any additional details about his status or a timeline for his return to the field, according to NOLA.com.
Nick Bolton
KC • LB • #32
Arm injury
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A tackle machine at the heart of the Chiefs' defense, Bolton left Wednesday's practice early with an apparent arm injury,per NBC Sports. He also missed time in 2023 due to wrist surgery.
YaYa Diaby
TB • LB
High-ankle sprain
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Buccaneers edge rusherYaYa Diabyleft practice on Thursday with whatNFL Media reportedis a high-ankle sprain. Diaby was carted off the field following the injury, so the sprain diagnosis is something of a relief. Coming off a 7.5-sack rookie season, Diaby is expected to play a big role in Tampa's pass rush once he returns.
Derion Kendrick
LAR • CB • #1
Knee injury
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A candidate for starting reps in the Rams' remade secondary alongside Darious Williams and Tre'Davious White, the third-year veteran likely suffered a torn ACL during Los Angeles' opening practices, per ESPN.
Mekhi Blackmon
MIN • DB • #5
Torn ACL
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A 2023 third-round pick in line for a potential starting role alongside veteran corners Byron Murphy and Shaq Griffin, Blackmon suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Minnesota's first practice, per NFL Media. The team recently added journeyman Duke Shelley, who started five games for the Vikings back in 2022.
Darious Williams
LAR • DB • #24
Hamstring strain
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Darious Williams, who returned to the Rams in free agency earlier this offseason, is out with a hamstring strain. Head coach Sean McVay said the team will not rush him back and will take is "a week at a time."
