NFL Week 3 brings another important group of injuries to monitor across the league, with several key players dealing with injuries that could impact their availability this week.
Here are the latest NFL Week 3 injury updates, practice participation reports, player statuses and return timelines from around the league. This article will be updated through Saturday as teams release their final injury reports and game-day designations.
Friday, September 25th
OUT
Jayden Daniels, Commanders - Elbow
Daniels has been ruled out for Week 3 after not practicing all week due to an elbow injury.
Nico Collins, Texans - Hamstring
Collins has been ruled out for Week 3 after missing all three practices with a hamstring injury.
Rico Dowdle, Steelers - Toe
Dowdle has been ruled out for Week 3 after not practicing all week due to a toe injury.
Chig Okonkwo, Commanders - Hamstring
Okonkwo has been ruled out for Week 3 as he continues to deal with the hamstring injury that also kept him out in Week 2.
Charlie Kolar, Chargers - Forearm
Kolar has been ruled out for Week 3 after not practicing all week due to a forearm injury.
Mason Taylor, Jets - Thumb
Taylor has been ruled out for Week 3 after not practicing all week due to a thumb injury.
Caleb Douglas, Dolphins - Ankle
Douglas has been ruled out for Week 3 after not practicing all week due to an ankle injury.
Demarcus Robinson, 49ers - Ankle
Robinson has been ruled out for Week 3 after not practicing all week due to an ankle injury.
DOUBTFUL
Caleb Williams, Bears - Hamstring
Williams is doubtful for Monday night against the Eagles after missing both of the Bears' practices this week with a right hamstring strain.
Puka Nacua, Rams - Hip
Nacua is doubtful for Week 3 after not practicing all week due to a hip injury.
Dallas Goedert, Eagles - Knee (MCL)
Goedert is doubtful for Monday night against the Bears after missing both of the Eagles' practices this week.
Jaylen Wright, Dolphins - Foot
Wright is doubtful for Week 3 after being downgraded to a non-participant Friday following two limited practices.
QUESTIONABLE
Brock Bowers, Raiders - Knee (Meniscus)
Bowers is questionable for Week 3 after being downgraded to a non-participant Friday following two limited practices. His status is worth monitoring as he continues to recover from meniscus trim surgery.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Hip
Evans is questionable for Week 3 after returning as a limited participant Friday following two missed practices.
Zay Flowers, Ravens - Hamstring
Flowers is questionable for Week 3 after upgrading to a limited practice Friday following two missed sessions.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles - Hamstring
Smith is questionable for Monday night against the Bears after upgrading to a limited practice Friday.
Tank Bigsby, Eagles - Abdomen
Bigsby is questionable for Monday night against the Bears after upgrading to a limited practice Friday.
Will Shipley, Eagles - Foot
Shipley is questionable for Monday night against the Bears after upgrading to a limited practice Friday.
DJ Moore, Bills - Shoulder (AC Joint)
Moore is questionable for Week 3 after returning to a limited practice Friday following a missed session Thursday.
Keon Coleman, Bills - Ankle
Coleman is questionable for Week 3 after upgrading to a limited practice Friday following two missed sessions.
Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers - Foot
Pittman is questionable for Week 3 after being limited in all three practices this week.
Jaylen Warren, Steelers - Shoulder
Warren is questionable for Week 3 after being limited in all three practices this week.
Tyjae Spears, Titans - Ankle
Spears is questionable for Week 3 after upgrading to a limited practice Friday following two missed sessions.
Jalen Coker, Panthers - Ankle
Coker is questionable for Week 3 after returning to a limited practice Friday following a missed session Thursday.
Xavier Legette, Panthers - Knee
Legette is questionable for Week 3 after upgrading to a limited practice Friday.
Marvin Mims, Broncos - Foot
Mims is questionable for Week 3 after being limited in all three practices this week.
Adonai Mitchell, Jets - Finger
Mitchell is questionable for Week 3 after being limited in practice Thursday and Friday.
Colby Parkinson, Rams - Knee
Parkinson is questionable for Week 3 despite not practicing all week due to a knee injury.
Tyson Bagent, Bears - Concussion
Bagent is questionable for Monday night against the Eagles after missing both practices this week while in the concussion protocol.
IN
Saquon Barkley, Eagles - Shoulder
Barkley upgraded to a full practice Friday and carries no injury designation for Monday night against the Bears.
Sam Darnold, Seahawks - Glute
Darnold practiced fully Thursday and Friday and carries no injury designation for Week 3.
Malik Nabers, Giants
Nabers practiced fully Thursday and Friday and carries no injury designation for Week 3.
Aaron Jones, Vikings
Jones progressed from a missed practice Wednesday to a full session Friday and carries no injury designation for Week 3.
Travis Etienne, Saints
Etienne upgraded to a full practice Friday and carries no injury designation for Week 3.
J.K. Dobbins, Broncos - Hip
Dobbins practiced fully Thursday and Friday and carries no injury designation for Week 3.
RJ Harvey, Broncos
Harvey practiced fully Thursday and Friday and carries no injury designation for Week 3.
Jadarian Price, Seahawks - Shoulder/Chest
Price upgraded to a full practice Friday and carries no injury designation for Week 3.
Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars - Thumb
Meyers upgraded to a full practice Friday and carries no injury designation for Week 3.
Kyle Monangai, Bears - Knee
Monangai returned to a full practice Friday after missing Thursday and carries no injury designation.
DeeJay Dallas, Vikings - Toe
Dallas upgraded to a full practice Friday and carries no injury designation for Week 3.
Thursday, September 24th
Sam Darnold, Seahawks - Glute
Darnold was a full participant in practice Thursday as he continues to work back from the glute injury that sidelined him in Week 2. After returning to practice Wednesday, the upgrade to full participation puts him on track to start Week 3 against the Commanders.
Caleb Williams, Bears - Hamstring
Williams was estimated as a non-participant Thursday as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. His status for Week 3 against the Eagles remains uncertain, with Case Keenum in line to start if both Williams and Tyson Bagent are unavailable.
Saquon Barkley, Eagles - Stinger
Barkley was limited in practice Thursday after suffering a stinger in Week 2 against the Titans. He said after the game that he expects to play in Week 3 and practiced Thursday wearing a cowboy collar for additional protection.
Nico Collins, Texans - Hamstring
Collins did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as he continues to recover from the hamstring injury he suffered during practice last week. He missed Week 2 against the Bengals, and the back-to-back absences put his availability for Week 3 against the Colts in question.
Puka Nacua, Rams - Hip
Nacua did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as he continues to deal with a hip injury. Head coach Sean McVay said Thursday that Nacua is “not making great progress,” leaving his status uncertain for Week 3 against the Broncos.
DJ Moore, Bills - Shoulder
Moore did not practice Thursday after being limited in a non-contact jersey Wednesday. The downgrade raises concern about his availability for Week 3 as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury.
Jalen Coker, Panthers - Ankle
Coker was limited Wednesday and began Thursday’s practice working on an exercise bike as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. He was officially listed as DNP on Thursday. His Week 3 status remains uncertain, with Friday’s practice providing another indication of his availability.
Aaron Jones, Vikings - Knee
Jones returned to practice Thursday and was limited as he continues to deal with a knee injury. His return to the field is a positive sign for his availability in Week 3 against the Buccaneers.
Jadarian Price, Seahawks - Chest
Price was limited in practice for the second consecutive day Thursday as he continues to deal with a chest injury. His participation in both sessions is a positive sign, but his Week 3 status remains uncertain.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Hip
Evans did not practice for the second consecutive day Thursday as the 49ers continue to manage his hip injury. His availability for Week 3 against the Cardinals remains uncertain heading into Friday’s final practice.
Tony Pollard, Titans - Ankle
Pollard was limited in practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with an ankle injury. His return to practice is a positive step toward playing in Week 3 against the Giants.
Travis Etienne, Saints - Hamstring
Etienne was limited in practice Thursday as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. His status remains uncertain for Week 3 against the Raiders.
Wednesday, September 23rd
Jaxson Dart, Giants - Left Knee
Dart is expected to undergo season-ending surgery after suffering damage to his MCL, PCL and meniscus in Week 2 against the Rams. His ACL is intact, and he is expected to make a full recovery.
Sam Darnold, Seahawks - Glute
Darnold will return to practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from a glute tendon injury that sidelined him in Week 2. The soft-tissue injury has made his return timeline difficult to determine, but his return to practice is a positive step toward playing in Week 3. He was limited on Wednesday.
Puka Nacua, Rams - Hip
Nacua did not practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from a hip injury. Head coach Sean McVay said rest is the best way to allow the injury to heal, and Nacua’s status for Week 3 against the Broncos remains uncertain.
Zay Flowers, Ravens - Hamstring
Flowers did not practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from the hamstring injury he reaggravated in Week 1. He missed Week 2 against the Saints, and his status for Week 3 against the Cowboys remains uncertain.
DJ Moore, Bears - Left Shoulder
Moore suffered a left AC joint sprain in Week 2 but said he feels good and will be “ready to go” for Week 3 against the Eagles. Was limited on Wednesday.
Brock Bowers, Raiders - Knee
Bowers was limited in practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from his knee injury. He is trending toward making his 2026 season debut in Week 3 against the Saints.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Hip
Evans did not practice Wednesday as the 49ers continue to manage his hip injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier in the week that Evans’ workload would need to be managed, so the absence is not necessarily an indication of a setback.
Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers - Foot
Pittman was limited in practice Wednesday after missing all three practices and Week 2 with a foot injury. His return to the field is a significant step toward potentially playing in Week 3 against the Bengals.
Alec Pierce, Colts - Left Heel
Pierce will be placed on injured reserve after aggravating the same left heel that required surgery in March. He will miss at least four games and plans to rehab the injury rather than undergo another surgery at this time.
Aaron Jones, Vikings - Knee
Jones is dealing with a knee injury after finishing Week 2 against the Bears while wearing a brace. His status for Week 3 is uncertain, with head coach Kevin O’Connell indicating DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne could handle the backfield if Jones is unavailable.
Jonathon Brooks, Panthers - Groin/Core Muscle
Brooks has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to undergo core muscle surgery Wednesday after reaggravating his groin injury in Week 2. He is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks.
Tyson Bagent, Bears - Concussion
Bagent remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol heading into Week 3 against the Eagles. With Caleb Williams also uncertain due to a hamstring injury, Case Keenum could start Monday night if neither quarterback is cleared to play.
Will Johnson, Cardinals - Neck
Johnson has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a neck injury in Week 2 against the Seahawks. He will miss at least four games, with head coach Mike LaFleur indicating the injury could sideline him for the remainder of the season.
