NFL Week 2 injury reports are taking shape as teams return to practice, with several key players dealing with injuries that could impact their availability this weekend.
SICscore.com is tracking the latest NFL Week 2 injuries, practice participation, game statuses and return timelines from around the league.
Check back throughout the week as official injury reports are updated and player statuses become clearer ahead of kickoff.
Thursday, September 17th
Nico Collins, Texans - Hamstring
Collins was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring injury suffered during Wednesday’s practice and did not practice Thursday. His status remains uncertain for Week 2 against the Bengals.
Zay Flowers, Ravens - Hamstring
Flowers did not practice Thursday as he continues to deal with the hamstring injury he aggravated in Week 1 against the Colts. He has now missed both of the Ravens’ practices ahead of Sunday’s Week 2 matchup against the Saints.
TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots - Ankle
Henderson declared himself “ready to go” for Sunday’s Week 2 matchup against the Steelers after missing Week 1 with an ankle injury. He returned to full practice Wednesday.
Brock Bowers, Raiders - Knee
Bowers did not practice for the second straight day Thursday as he continues to recover from meniscus trim surgery. His status remains uncertain for Week 2 against the Chargers.
Ladd McConkey, Chargers - Ribs
McConkey did not practice for the second straight day Thursday as he continues to recover from a rib injury suffered in Week 1. His status remains uncertain for Week 2 against the Raiders, while Pro Football Doc expects McConkey to need a rib block injection in order to play.
Kyler Murray, Vikings - Concussion
Murray was limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday as he continues to progress through the concussion protocol. His status remains uncertain for Week 2 against the Bears.
Joe Burrow, Bengals - Back
Burrow was limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday due to back tightness. He has described the issue as normal postgame soreness and said he expects to play Week 2 against the Texans.
Chris Olave, Saints - Hamstring
Olave was limited in Thursday’s practice after leaving early due to hamstring discomfort. His exit was reportedly precautionary, and the injury is not expected to be a significant concern ahead of Week 2.
Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers - Foot
Pittman did not practice Thursday due to a foot injury after being limited Wednesday. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Week 2 against the Patriots.
Alvin Kamara, Saints - Knee
Kamara said he will make his 2026 debut Sunday against the Ravens after missing Week 1 with a knee sprain. He has been a full participant in both practices this week and said he is moving well with “really no limitations.”
Jalen Coker, Panthers - Ankle
Coker was limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday as he continues to recover from a left ankle injury. He is out of the walking boot he wore earlier in the week, with Friday’s practice expected to provide more clarity on his status for Week 2 against the Falcons.
D’Andre Swift, Bears - Ankle/Knee
Swift was limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday as he manages ankle and knee injuries. The issues are not currently expected to keep him from playing Week 2 against the Vikings.
Wednesday, September 16th
Nico Collins, Texans - Hamstring
Collins injured his hamstring during Wednesday’s practice and is undergoing further testing to determine the severity. His status for Week 2 against the Bengals is currently uncertain.
Ladd McConkey, Chargers - Ribs
McConkey will not practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from the rib injury suffered in Week 1. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said McConkey is “working diligently in his rehab” and that the team will see how the week unfolds ahead of Week 2 against the Raiders.
TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots - Ankle
Henderson was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice after missing Week 1 with an ankle injury. His return to full practice is a positive step toward making his season debut in Week 2 against the Steelers.
Michael Penix Jr., Falcons - Knee
Penix was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. He said he is “close” to being ready to play after being inactive in Week 1.
Joe Burrow, Bengals - Back
Burrow is dealing with back tightness that he described as normal postgame soreness. He said Wednesday that he expects to play Week 2 against the Texans.
Kyler Murray, Vikings - Concussion
Murray will be limited in Wednesday’s practice as he continues to progress through the concussion protocol. His return to practice is a positive step toward potentially playing Week 2 against the Bears.
Zay Flowers, Ravens - Hamstring
Flowers did not practice Wednesday as he continues to deal with the hamstring injury he reaggravated in Week 1. Head coach Jesse Minter considers Flowers day-to-day ahead of Week 2 against the Saints.
Jalen Coker, Panthers - Ankle
Coker was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. He is out of his walking boot and remains on track to play Week 2 against the Falcons.
Brock Bowers, Raiders - Knee
Bowers will not practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from meniscus trim surgery that sidelined him for Week 1. The Raiders are hopeful he can return to practice later this week ahead of Week 2.
Jordan Mason, Vikings - Thumb
Mason was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery on his injured thumb and will miss at least the next four games. The Vikings signed DeeJay Dallas to the active roster following the move.
Tua Tagovailoa, Falcons - Oblique
Tagovailoa will not practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from the oblique injury that sidelined him for Week 1. His practice status throughout the week will be worth monitoring ahead of Week 2.
Sam Darnold, Seahawks - Glute
Darnold has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Cardinals due to a glute tendon injury suffered in the season opener against the Patriots. Drew Lock will start in his place Sunday.
RJ Harvey, Broncos - Hamstring
Harvey was estimated as a non-participant Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. The Broncos did not hold an official practice following Monday Night Football, so the designation is an estimate ahead of Week 2.
Jalen McMillan, Buccaneers - Knee
McMillan was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice after missing Week 1 against the Bengals due to a knee injury. His return to full practice is a positive step toward making his season debut in Week 2.
Ja'Kobi Lane, Ravens - Wrist
Lane was placed on injured reserve after undergoing wrist surgery to accelerate his recovery from the fracture suffered in Week 1. He will miss at least the next four games.
De'Zhaun Stribling, 49ers - Ankle
Stribling will be placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, sidelining the rookie wide receiver for at least the next 10 weeks.
Jake Tonges, 49ers - Knee
Tonges was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury and will miss the rest of the season.
Henry To'oTo'o, Texans - Shoulder
To'oTo'o was placed on injured reserve Tuesday due to a shoulder injury and will miss at least the next four games.
