NFL Week 5 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 5 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, October 7th

Tee Higgins, Bengals - Adductor/Neck

Higgins did not practice Wednesday due to adductor and neck injuries after initially being expected to participate on a limited basis. The neck injury is a new addition, while Higgins suffered the adductor injury late in Week 4.

Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals - Concussion

Chase did not practice Wednesday as he remains in the concussion protocol. His status for Week 5 will depend on his progress through the protocol.

Malik Nabers, Giants - Knee

Nabers did not practice Wednesday and said his knee was “more sore than usual,” limiting him to rehab work. When asked about his Week 5 availability against the Commanders, Nabers said “we’ll see,” noting that the soreness typically improves as the week progresses.

Cam Skattebo, Giants - Shoulder

Skattebo was limited in practice Wednesday with a shoulder injury and wore a red non-contact jersey. His participation is a positive sign for his Week 5 availability against the Commanders.

Isaiah Likely, Ravens - Knee/Groin

Likely was limited in practice Wednesday with knee and groin injuries after handling 12 targets last week. His early-week participation is a positive sign for his Week 5 availability against the Commanders.

D’Andre Swift, Bears - Hip/Knee

Swift did not practice Wednesday due to hip and knee injuries after playing through the knee issue in Week 4. The hip injury is a new addition, making his practice participation worth monitoring ahead of Week 5.

Kyle Monangai, Bears - Thumb/Toe

Monangai did not practice Wednesday due to thumb and toe injuries suffered in Week 4. Head coach Ben Johnson has indicated that Monangai is expected to play in Week 5 against the Packers.

Jordan Addison, Vikings - Soreness

Addison did not practice Wednesday due to soreness, although head coach Kevin O’Connell described the issue as minor.

Justin Jefferson, Vikings - Ankle

Jefferson was limited in practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from the ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 4.

Jayden Daniels, Commanders - Left Elbow

Daniels was a full participant in practice Wednesday as he continues his recovery from a left elbow injury. The full practice is a positive sign for his Week 5 availability.

Stefon Diggs, Commanders - Hamstring

Diggs did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. His participation will be monitored throughout the week.

Terry McLaurin, Commanders - Hamstring

McLaurin did not practice Wednesday as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. His status for Week 5 remains uncertain. Missed week 4.

Rachaad White, Commanders - Shoulder

White was limited in practice Wednesday as he continues to manage a shoulder injury. His participation is a positive step after missing Week 4.

Ladd McConkey, Chargers - Foot

McConkey did not practice Wednesday due to a foot injury.

Joe Alt, Chargers - Neck

Alt is expected to miss Week 5 due to a neck injury.

Dallas Goedert, Eagles - Knee

Goedert was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice due to a knee injury.

Saquon Barkley, Eagles - Hamstring

Barkley did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

DeVonta Smith, Eagles - Hamstring

Smith did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. Smith missed Week 4.

Rico Dowdle, Steelers - Toe

Dowdle was limited in practice Wednesday due to a toe injury. His participation will be monitored throughout the week ahead of Week 5.

Michael Pittman Jr., Steelers - Foot

Pittman was limited in practice Wednesday due to a foot injury and was seen using a scooter with his foot elevated in the locker room. His status will be worth monitoring closely ahead of Week 5.

Breece Hall, Jets - Quad

Hall did not practice Wednesday due to a quad injury. His participation will be monitored throughout the week after missing Week 4.

Adonai Mitchell, Jets - Finger

Mitchell did not practice Wednesday due to a finger injury. His status for Week 5 will be monitored throughout the week.

Tony Pollard, Titans - Foot

Pollard did not practice Wednesday due to a foot injury. The Titans have given him Wednesdays off in each of the past two weeks before removing him from the injury report, so his status is not considered a significant concern at this point.