Title: Injuries Plague NFL Teams as 2023 Season Reaches Midpoint
Subtitle: Thursday Night Football Injury Report and Week 10 Previews
Date: [Current Date]
As the 2023 NFL season reaches its halfway mark, all 32 teams are grappling with significant injuries that are impacting their lineups. From quarterback woes to offensive line troubles and wide receiver issues, injuries are taking a toll on several teams across the league.
New York Giants, New York Jets, and More: Quarterback Woes and Offensive Line Struggles
The New York Giants find themselves relying on their third-string quarterback due to injuries. Meanwhile, the New York Jets are dealing with a banged-up offensive line, and wide receivers Christian Watson and Drake London are also nursing injuries.
Injury Report for “Thursday Night Football”
Let’s take a closer look at the injury report for “Thursday Night Football” and preview the first injury reports for the other 24 teams scheduled to play on Sunday in Week 10.
Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears (-3.5)
Panthers: EDGE Brian Burns (concussion/elbow), CB C.J. Henderson (concussion), WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle), TE Stephen Sullivan (shoulder) OUT; WR DJ Chark (elbow) DOUBTFUL; S Xavier Woods (thigh), S Vonn Bell (quadriceps), LB Marquis Haynes (back) QUESTIONABLE
Bears: FB Khari Blasingame (concussion), OL Nate Davis (ankle), LB Tremaine Edmunds (knee), DB Terell Smith (illness) OUT; QB Justin Fields (right thumb) DOUBTFUL; DB Josh Blackwell (hamstring), RB Khalil Herbert (ankle), WR Equanimeous St. Brown (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE
The Panthers’ defense is dealing with several injuries, with star pass rusher Brian Burns and cornerback C.J. Henderson ruled out for the game. The Bears, on the other hand, are likely to start Tyson Bagent at quarterback as Justin Fields is doubtful with a dislocated thumb.
Indianapolis Colts (-1.5) at New England Patriots (Germany)
The Colts’ injury report is an estimation, but cornerback JuJu Brents, wide receiver Josh Downs, linebacker Zaire Franklin, and tight end Drew Ogletree did not practice. Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson will not make the trip to Germany due to concerns about reliability.
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens (-6)
The Browns have a lengthy injury report, with guard Joel Bitonio and wide receiver Amari Cooper having veteran rest days. Tight end David Njoku, cornerback Greg Newsome II, and running back Pierre Strong are also dealing with injuries. Deshaun Watson, however, was a full participant.
For the Ravens, wide receiver Odell Beckham had a veterans rest day, while tackle Morgan Moses was a full participant.
Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals (-7)
Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase missed practice due to a back injury. Defensive end Sam Hubbard and defensive tackle Josh Tupou also sat out. The Texans listed 23 players on their injured list.
New Orleans Saints (-2.5) at Minnesota Vikings
The Saints are relatively healthy heading into Week 10, with offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk having a rest day and linebacker Demario Davis participating fully. The Vikings have a few players dealing with injuries, including wide receiver K.J. Osborn and quarterback Jaren Hall in the concussion protocol.
Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-1)
The Titans have several players on their injury list, including linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, offensive guard Daniel Brunskill, wide receiver Treylon Burks, cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, and offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill was a limited participant.
For the Buccaneers, cornerback Carlton Davis, cornerback Jamel Dean, and defensive back Josh Hayes did not practice. Wide receiver Trey Palmer and nose tackle Vita Vea were limited participants.
San Francisco 49ers (-3) at Jacksonville Jaguars
The 49ers’ tackle Trent Williams and guard Aaron Banks missed practice due to injuries. However, Deebo Samuel returned to practice after a shoulder injury. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw was a full participant.
Jaguars linebacker Yasir Abdullah was absent from practice due to illness, while cornerback Tyson Campbell and safety Andre Cisco were limited participants.
Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3)
Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander, offensive tackle Yosh Nijman, offensive guard Jon Runyan, and linebacker Quay Walker did not practice. Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is still out with a hamstring injury.
Atlanta Falcons (-1.5) at Arizona Cardinals
Falcons cornerback Dee Alford and Mack Hollins did not practice due to ankle injuries. Safety Richie Grant and wide receiver Drake London were limited participants. The Cardinals had several players sit out practice, including offensive lineman Trystan Colon, running back Emari Demercado, and offensive lineman Will Hernandez.
Detroit Lions (-3) at Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was listed on the injury report with a left finger injury but participated fully. For the Lions, wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones and offensive guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai were limited participants.
Washington Commanders at Seattle Seahawks (-6)
Wide receiver Jahan Dotson was absent from practice for the Washington Commanders due to a personal matter, while Curtis Samuel was limited with a toe issue. Starting tackle Abraham Lucas is expected to return to practice next week for the Seahawks after being on injured reserve.
As injuries continue to impact teams across the league, the depth and resilience of each team will be tested. With several key players sidelined, it remains to be seen how these injuries will affect the outcomes of the upcoming games in Week 10.NFL Teams Battling Injuries as 2023 Season Reaches Midway Point
As the 2023 NFL season reaches its halfway mark, all 32 clubs are grappling with significant injuries. The New York Giants find themselves relying on their third-string quarterback, while the New York Jets are dealing with a banged-up offensive line. Additionally, wide receivers Christian Watson and Drake London are both nursing injuries. Let’s take a closer look at the injury landscape across the league.
Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears (-3.5)
The Panthers will be without several key players on the defensive side of the ball. Star pass rusher Brian Burns and cornerback C.J. Henderson will both be sidelined for the Thursday night matchup. Wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. and tight end Stephen Sullivan are also ruled out. Wide receiver DJ Chark is doubtful, while safeties Xavier Woods and Vonn Bell, as well as linebacker Marquis Haynes, are listed as questionable.
The Bears, on the other hand, will likely start Tyson Bagent at quarterback as Justin Fields is doubtful with a dislocated thumb. However, Fields did participate in limited practice sessions throughout the week. Offensive lineman Nate Davis and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will not play, while several other players, including wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, are questionable.
Indianapolis Colts (-1.5) at New England Patriots (Germany)
The Colts’ injury report is an estimation, but cornerback JuJu Brents, wide receiver Josh Downs, linebacker Zaire Franklin, and tight end Drew Ogletree did not practice. Cornerback Tony Brown was limited with a concussion, while offensive tackle Braden Smith fully participated despite hip and wrist issues.
Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson did not practice and will not travel to Germany due to reliability concerns. Several other players, including wide receiver DeVante Parker and defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr., were limited participants.
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens (-6)
The Browns have a lengthy injury report ahead of their matchup with the Ravens. Guard Joel Bitonio and wide receiver Amari Cooper had veteran rest days, while tight end David Njoku, cornerback Greg Newsome II, and running back Pierre Strong are dealing with various injuries. Quarterback Deshaun Watson was a full participant.
For the Ravens, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had a rest day, and tackle Morgan Moses fully participated.
Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals (-7)
Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase missed practice due to a back injury. Defensive end Sam Hubbard and defensive tackle Josh Tupou also sat out, while cornerback Jalen Davis, linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither, and wide receiver Tee Higgins were limited participants.
The Texans have a lengthy list of 23 players on their injured list.
New Orleans Saints (-2.5) at Minnesota Vikings
The Saints head into Week 10 relatively healthy, with offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk taking a rest day and linebacker Demario Davis fully participating.
The Vikings have a few injury concerns, with wide receiver K.J. Osborn and quarterback Jaren Hall in the concussion protocol. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was limited, while