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.
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.
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.
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.
