The injury report following Week 7 of the NFL season highlights several prominent players facing potentially career-altering injuries, impacting various teams across the league. A particularly alarming incident occurred during the Jets vs. Steelers Sunday Night Football game, where New York guard Xavier Newman was taken off the field on a backboard and transported to a Pittsburgh hospital due to a neck injury. Thankfully, early reports indicate that Newman was conscious and able to move his limbs while being removed from Acrisure Stadium.
Several other notable players, including Deshaun Watson of Cleveland, Jayden Daniels of Washington, and Brandon Aiyuk of San Francisco, departed their games early due to injuries. Additionally, the Buccaneers suffered a major blow with wide receiver Chris Godwin expected to miss the remainder of the season following Monday night’s game. Below is a summary of key updates and insights from Week 7.
Xavier Newman released from Pittsburgh hospital
The frightening scenario at Acrisure Stadium turned out to be precautionary. After suffering a neck injury, Jets guard Xavier Newman underwent tests, which returned negative for any serious damage. He accompanied the team back to New York following the Jets’ 37-15 defeat against the Steelers. Although the Jets confirmed the neck injury post-game, the severity of the condition remains unclear.
Jeff Ulbrich provides an update on injuries, including Xavier Newman, who will be travelling back with the team after sustaining a neck injury: pic.twitter.com/GEJ8UDqz0a
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) October 21, 2024
Deshaun Watson suffers torn Achilles
For the Browns quarterback, this injury is yet another devastating setback, as his career has been plagued by scandals, suspensions, and prolonged periods on injured reserve. Watson was carted off the field during Cleveland’s 21-14 loss to the Bengals due to a non-contact injury.
On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that an MRI revealed Watson has a torn Achilles, which will sidelined him for the remainder of the 2024 season, at the very least. Throughout his three seasons in Cleveland, after signing a five-year, $230 million contract, Watson has played in only six games each year.
Brandon Aiyuk out for the year with ACL, MCL tears
Another significant loss for the 49ers offense is wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who suffered both a torn ACL and MCL during San Francisco’s 28-18 defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs. Aiyuk had held out of training camp this offseason, and just before the regular season commenced, he signed a four-year, $120 million extension, which included $76 million guaranteed. Injuries have severely impacted the 49ers’ offense this season, with George Kittle missing a game and Christian McCaffrey sidelined this year due to Achilles tendonitis.
Jayden Daniels exits early with rib injury
The top candidate for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year…
Washington’s 40-7 blowout victory over Carolina saw left tackle Charles Leno Jr. exit the game due to a rib injury. While his absence didn’t affect the team’s performance in this decisive win, any stint on the injury report could be brief — especially if his mother’s comments are accurate. During the game, she shared on X, “He’s fine,” and Leno was seen on the sidelines during warmups.
Live14 updates
-
Bucs’ Chris Godwin to miss season with ankle injury
According to reports, Tampa wide receiver Chris Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle during the Monday night game against the Ravens. The injury was so severe that ESPN opted not to air a replay. As reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Godwin is scheduled to undergo surgery this week to fix his ankle and will not return for the rest of the 2024 season.
#Bucs WR Chris Godwin will have surgery on his dislocated ankle this week, sources say. He’ll consult a doctor today to assess the damage and is expected to make a full recovery in time for 2025 — when he will be a free agent.
Godwin was enjoying a standout season, amassing 576 receiving yards — placing him second in the
NFL. pic.twitter.com/UPVOqFwjXT
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2024
