NFL Week 4 brings another important group of injuries to monitor, with several key players dealing with injuries that could affect their availability this week.
Here are the latest NFL Week 4 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, October 2nd
IN
Bryce Young, Panthers - Knee
Young is not listed on the final injury report for Week 4 after dealing with a knee injury. He is set to play against the Lions.
Puka Nacua, Rams - Hip/Groin
Nacua does not have an injury designation for Week 4 and is set to return against the Eagles. He has not played since suffering the injury in Week 1.
D’Andre Swift, Bears - Knee
Swift was a full participant in practice Friday and does not have an injury designation for Week 4. He is set to play against the Jets.
Nico Collins, Texans - Hamstring
Collins was a full participant in practice Friday and does not have an injury designation for Week 4. He is set to return against the Cowboys after missing the past two games with a hamstring injury.
OUT
Jayden Daniels, Commanders - Left Elbow
Daniels has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Colts as he continues to recover from his dislocated left elbow. He returned to practice this week wearing a brace but will miss his second consecutive game.
Justin Jefferson, Vikings - Ankle
Jefferson has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Dolphins as he continues to recover from the ankle sprain he suffered in Week 3. He did not practice this week and will miss his first game of the season.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles - Hamstring
Smith has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Rams after missing practice all week with a hamstring injury. His status will remain worth monitoring heading into Week 5.
Dallas Goedert, Eagles - Knee
Goedert has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Rams as he continues to recover from an MCL sprain. He will miss his second
Jadarian Price, Seahawks - Chest
Price has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Chargers after reportedly aggravating his chest injury during Wednesday’s practice. With Zach Charbonnet still rehabbing his knee injury, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani are expected to handle the backfield workload.
Breece Hall, Jets - Quad
Hall has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Bears as he continues to recover from the quad injury he suffered in Week 3. Braelon Allen is expected to take over as the Jets’ lead running back in his absence.
Caleb Williams, Bears - Hamstring
Williams has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Jets as he continues to recover from his hamstring injury. He will miss his second consecutive game.
Xavier Legette, Panthers - Knee
Legette has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Lions as he continues to recover from a knee injury. He will miss his second consecutive game.
Rachaad White, Commanders - Shoulder
White has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Colts as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury.
Aaron Donald, Rams - Back
Donald has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Eagles with a back injury after not practicing all week. Head coach Sean McVay indicated Donald could potentially play through the injury but said the Rams are holding him out to protect him from further issues.
Trey Hendrickson, Ravens - Finger
Hendrickson has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Titans after undergoing a procedure to repair a finger that was broken in multiple places. Head coach Jesse Minter described the absence as “very, very short term,” indicating Hendrickson is not expected to miss significant time.
Christian Gonzalez, Patriots - Shoulder
Gonzalez has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Bills after missing practice all week with a shoulder injury. Charles Woods is expected to start in his place.
Christian Barmore, Patriots - Shoulder
Barmore has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Bills after missing practice all week with a shoulder injury.
QUESTIONABLE
Zay Flowers, Ravens - Hamstring
Flowers is listed as questionable for Week 4 against the Titans as he continues to manage a hamstring injury. He was limited Friday after practicing in full Thursday, with the Ravens also adding a rest designation to his injury report.
Jalen Coker, Panthers - Quad
Coker is listed as questionable for Week 4 against the Lions after being limited in practice Thursday and Friday. Head coach Dave Canales said Coker participated in individual work and was able to take part in a portion of team drills Friday.
Terry McLaurin, Commanders - Hamstring
McLaurin is listed as questionable for Week 4 against the Colts after being added to the injury report Friday with a hamstring injury. He had not previously appeared on the injury report this week.
Ladd McConkey, Chargers - Foot
McConkey is listed as questionable for Week 4 against the Seahawks with a foot injury. He was limited Wednesday, did not practice Thursday, and was listed as limited Friday despite reportedly only observing practice, leaving his availability uncertain.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Ribs
Evans is listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision for Week 4 against the Broncos. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned to the field Friday and did some running on the side.
Keenan Allen, Colts - Groin
Allen was estimated as a non-participant Friday due to a groin injury and is listed as questionable for Week 4. His availability remains uncertain heading into Sunday.
Thursday, October 1st
Jayden Daniels, Commanders - Left Elbow
Daniels returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since dislocating his left elbow in Week 2. He is wearing a brace that prevents him from fully extending the arm but said it does not affect his ability to throw or hand off. Daniels has not been ruled out for Week 4 against the Colts and said he is taking his recovery day by day. Reminded limited on Thursday.
Nico Collins, Texans - Hamstring
Collins was limited in practice Thursday for the second consecutive day as he continues to recover from the hamstring injury that sidelined him the past two games. He is expected to play in Week 4.
Justin Jefferson, Vikings - Ankle
Jefferson did not practice Thursday for the second consecutive day as he continues to recover from the ankle sprain he suffered in Week 3. His availability for Week 4 against the Dolphins remains uncertain.
Puka Nacua, Rams - Hip/Groin
Nacua said he was a full participant in practice Thursday as he continues to work back from his hip/groin injury. The full session is a significant step toward his expected return in Week 4 against the Eagles.
D’Andre Swift, Bears - Knee
Swift did not practice Thursday after being added to the injury report with a knee injury. He has dealt with the same issue earlier this season, but his status for Week 4 against the Jets is worth monitoring after the midweek downgrade.
Ladd McConkey, Chargers - Foot
McConkey did not practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday with a new foot injury. The downgrade puts his availability for Week 4 against the Seahawks in question.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles - Hamstring
Smith did not practice Thursday as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. His availability for Week 4 against the Rams remains uncertain.
Bucky Irving, Buccaneers - Glute
Irving was limited in practice Thursday for the second consecutive day as he continues to deal with the glute injury that forced him to miss time in the fourth quarter of Week 3. He remains on track to play in Week 4, but his workload will be worth monitoring.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Ribs
Evans did not practice Thursday for the second consecutive day as he continues to recover from the rib injury he suffered in Week 3. His availability for Week 4 against the Broncos remains uncertain.
Tyjae Spears, Titans - Ankle
Spears was limited in practice Thursday as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. He returned to practice earlier in the week than he did before Week 3, but his status for Week 4 against the Ravens remains uncertain.
Tony Pollard, Titans - Ankle
Pollard was a full participant in practice Thursday after being limited by an ankle injury last week. The full session puts him on track to play in Week 4 against the Ravens.
Travis Etienne Jr., Saints - Hamstring
Etienne has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 3. He will miss at least four games and, with the Saints' Week 8 bye, will be eligible to return in Week 9.
Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks - Knee/ACL
Charbonnet has been designated to return from the PUP list and will practice Thursday for the first time since tearing his ACL in the playoffs. He must miss one more game before becoming eligible to play, and the Seahawks now have a 21-day window to activate him to the 53-man roster.
Jaylen Wright, Dolphins - Foot
Wright was a full participant in practice Thursday as he continues to recover from a foot injury. The full session puts him on track to play in Week 4 against the Vikings.
Wednesday, September 30th
Jayden Daniels, Commanders - Left Elbow
Daniels will be limited in practice this week as he continues to recover from his left elbow dislocation. He returned to the practice field wearing a new brace on the injured elbow, marking progress toward a potential return.
Justin Jefferson, Vikings - Ankle
Jefferson will not practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from the ankle sprain he suffered in Week 3 against the Buccaneers. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said Jefferson is considered day-to-day.
Puka Nacua, Rams - Groin
Nacua will be limited in practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from the groin injury that has sidelined him since Week 1. Head coach Sean McVay said he expects Nacua to return for Week 4 against the Eagles.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens - Undisclosed
Jackson was limited in practice Wednesday, despite initial reports that he did not participate. Head coach Jesse Minter clarified Jackson’s practice status but did not provide additional details on the injury.
Nico Collins, Texans - Hamstring
Collins returned to practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from the hamstring injury that kept him out of Weeks 2 and 3. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said the Texans will see how Collins progresses throughout the week before determining his Week 4 availability.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Ribs
Evans did not practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from the rib injury he suffered in Week 3. He is considered day-to-day, while the hip injury he dealt with last week is no longer listed on the injury report.
Caleb Williams, Bears - Hamstring
Williams did not practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from his hamstring injury. Head coach Ben Johnson said Williams is “getting better every single day,” but has not decided who will start at quarterback in Week 4 against the Jets.
Jalen Coker, Panthers - Quad
Coker did not practice Wednesday after suffering a quad injury in Week 3 against the Browns. He is considered day-to-day as the Panthers prepare for Week 4 against the Lions.
Xavier Legette, Panthers - Knee
Legette did not practice Wednesday as he continues to deal with the knee injury that kept him out of Week 3. He is considered week-to-week.
Jayden Reed, Packers - Neck
Reed is being placed on injured reserve as he continues to recover from the neck injury he suffered in Week 2. Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur said Reed will undergo neck surgery and miss the remainder of the season.
Jalen McMillan, Buccaneers - Left Knee
McMillan has been placed on injured reserve after aggravating his left knee in Week 3 against the Vikings. He will miss at least four games.
