NFL Week 7 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.
SICscore.com is tracking the latest NFL Week 7 injuries, practice participation reports, player statuses and potential return timelines.
Friday, October 23rd
OUT
Rashee Rice, Chiefs - Hamstring/Knee
Rice has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Seahawks due to hamstring and knee injuries. He has not practiced this week and will miss his second consecutive game after sitting out Week 6.
Tyler Warren, Colts - Groin
Warren has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Vikings, according to head coach Shane Steichen. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as he continues recovering from a groin injury that sidelined him in Week 6. Warren will now miss his second consecutive game despite Steichen indicating earlier in the week that he was progressing well.
Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals - Ankle
Love has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Broncos as he continues recovering from an ankle injury suffered in Week 4. He has not practiced since October 9 and will miss his second consecutive game.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Achilles
Evans has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Falcons after aggravating a preexisting Achilles injury during Monday night's game against the Commanders. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, although his Achilles tendon reportedly remains intact.
Deebo Samuel, 49ers - Hamstring
Samuel has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Falcons as he continues recovering from a hamstring injury. He missed Week 6 and did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, with his absence now extending to a second consecutive game.
Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks - Knee
Charbonnet has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Chiefs as he continues recovering from ACL surgery. Despite returning to full practice participation, head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Charbonnet has not suffered a setback but is not yet ready to return to game action.
Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers - Concussion/Foot
Egbuka has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Panthers due to concussion and foot injuries. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday before returning Friday but was not cleared to play Sunday.
David Montgomery, Texans - Groin
Montgomery has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Giants due to a groin injury. He did not practice all week and will miss his second consecutive game after sitting out Week 6.
IN
Jordan Love, Packers - Back
Love was removed from the injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Lions. He was limited Wednesday with back soreness before returning to full practice Thursday.
Christian Watson, Packers - Ankle
Watson was removed from the final injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Lions. He was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday while dealing with an ankle injury.
Matthew Golden, Packers - Shoulder
Golden was removed from the final injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Lions. He was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday with a shoulder injury.
Bucky Irving, Buccaneers - Illness
Irving was removed from the injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Panthers. He missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness before returning as a limited participant Thursday.
Travis Kelce, Chiefs - Ankle
Kelce was removed from the injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Seahawks. He was limited in Thursday's practice while recovering from an ankle injury suffered in Week 6.
Quinshon Judkins, Browns - Ankle
Judkins was removed from the injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Titans. He missed Week 6 against the Ravens due to an ankle injury and was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before receiving clearance.
Brock Bowers, Raiders - Hamstring/Calf
Bowers was removed from the final injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Rams. He returned to full practice participation Thursday and Friday after dealing with hamstring and calf injuries earlier in the week.
Jaylen Waddle, Broncos - Chest
Waddle was removed from the final injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Cardinals. He was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before returning to full participation Friday.
Alvin Kamara, Saints - Back
Kamara was removed from the injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Steelers. He remained limited in Friday's practice while managing a back injury that has appeared on the injury report for several weeks. Despite the continued limitations, the Saints have no concerns about his availability for Sunday.
T.J. Hockenson, Vikings - Concussion
Hockenson was removed from the final injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Colts. He suffered a concussion in Week 5 against the Saints but benefited from the Vikings' Week 6 bye before returning to full practice this week.
Dalton Schultz, Texans - Quad
Schultz was removed from the final injury report Friday and is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Giants after dealing with a quad injury earlier in the week.
QUESTIONABLE
Lamar Jackson, Ravens - Ankle
Jackson is officially listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Bengals after returning to limited practice Wednesday and Thursday. Jackson said he is "heading in the right direction," while head coach Jesse Minter said the team is still working through his availability for Sunday. Jackson has missed the past two games with an ankle injury suffered in Week 4.
Puka Nacua, Rams - Calf
Nacua is questionable for Week 7 against the Raiders after missing Friday's practice with a calf injury that forced him to leave Thursday's session early. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport described the injury as relatively minor but indicated that Nacua's imaging was not merely precautionary. His availability for Sunday remains uncertain.
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers - Right Thumb
Mayfield is officially listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Panthers after missing the past three games with a dislocated right thumb. Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Mayfield "looks like he's ready to go" after returning to full practice earlier this week. He is expected to wear a protective glove on his throwing hand.
Jordan Mason, Vikings - Thumb
Mason is listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Colts despite practicing in full throughout the week. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said "things are looking positive" for Mason's availability Sunday, suggesting he is on track to return from his thumb injury.
Rico Dowdle, Steelers - Knee
Dowdle is listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Saints after being limited in practice throughout the week with a new knee injury. Despite the questionable designation, he is currently expected to play Sunday.
Breece Hall, Jets - Quad
Hall will be listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Dolphins, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. He returned to practice Thursday for the first time since suffering a quad injury in Week 4 and is expected to be limited again Friday. Hall has missed the past three games, and his availability for Sunday could come down to a game-time decision.
Mike Washington, Raiders - Foot/Back
Washington is questionable for Week 7 against the Rams after missing Thursday's practice and not being spotted at Friday's session. His lack of practice participation raises concerns about his availability for Sunday.
Christian Kirk, 49ers - Calf
Kirk is listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Falcons but is expected to be activated from injured reserve and play Sunday. His potential return would provide a boost to San Francisco's receiving corps with Mike Evans ruled out.
Thursday, October 22nd
Jordan Love, Packers - Back
Love was a full participant in Thursday's practice after being limited Wednesday due to back soreness following the Packers' Week 6 win over the Cowboys. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Love took several big hits during the game and received treatment from a chiropractor. His return to full participation is an encouraging sign for his availability in Week 7 against the Lions.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens - Ankle
Jackson was officially listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday as he continues recovering from a left ankle injury suffered in Week 4. He has missed the past two games, but his return to practice is an encouraging sign for his potential availability in Week 7 against the Bengals.
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers - Right Thumb
Mayfield returned to full practice Thursday after being a full participant Wednesday, appearing to throw normally while wearing a protective glove on his injured throwing hand. He said his thumb has "gotten to a place where it's strong enough to play" in Week 7 against the Panthers. Head coach Todd Bowles has not yet officially named a starter and is expected to make a decision Friday.
Puka Nacua, Rams - Calf
Nacua exited Thursday's practice after suffering a calf injury, according to a team spokesperson. He was officially listed as a limited participant on the injury report. The severity of the injury remains unclear, leaving his availability for Week 7 against the Raiders uncertain.
Travis Kelce, Chiefs - Ankle
Kelce was limited in Thursday's practice as he continues recovering from an ankle injury suffered in Week 6 against the Chargers. He returned to that game after having his ankle taped. His availability for Week 7 against the Seahawks appears promising, although his status has not yet been confirmed.
George Pickens, Cowboys - Shoulder
Pickens was limited in Thursday's practice as he continues dealing with a shoulder injury. His availability for Week 7 remains uncertain.
Rashee Rice, Chiefs - Hamstring
Rice did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as he continues recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 4. Head coach Andy Reid initially described the injury as a "tweak," but Rice has remained sidelined despite the team's Week 5 bye. His continued absence raises significant concerns about his availability for Week 7 against the Seahawks.
Quinshon Judkins, Browns - Ankle
Judkins was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday as he continues recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 6 against the Ravens. Head coach Todd Monken said Wednesday that he is optimistic about Judkins' availability for Week 7 against the Titans, although his status remains uncertain.
Tyler Warren, Colts - Groin
Warren did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as he continues recovering from a groin injury that sidelined him in Week 6. Head coach Shane Steichen said Warren is progressing well, but his continued absence from practice raises concerns about his availability for Week 7 against the Vikings.
Bucky Irving, Buccaneers - Illness
Irving returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant after sitting out Wednesday due to an illness. His return is an encouraging sign for his availability in Week 7 against the Panthers.
Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers - Concussion/Foot
Egbuka did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as he deals with a concussion and foot injury. He played throughout Tampa Bay's Week 6 game without undergoing a sideline concussion evaluation, leaving the timing of his symptoms unclear. His continued absence raises concerns about his availability for Week 7 against the Panthers.
Saquon Barkley, Eagles - Hamstring
Barkley returned to practice Thursday for the first time since suffering a hamstring strain in Week 4 against the Rams. He has missed the past two games but is trending toward returning for Monday night's Week 7 matchup against the Cowboys. He was limited.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles - Hamstring
Smith did not practice Thursday as he continues managing a hamstring injury that previously sidelined him for multiple weeks. He returned in Week 6 against the Panthers but was held out for several drives during the game. Smith is no longer dealing with the toe issue that also affected him, and his availability for Monday night's Week 7 matchup against the Cowboys remains uncertain.
Breece Hall, Jets - Quad
Hall returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant for the first time since suffering a quad injury in Week 4. He has missed the past three games, but his return to the field is an encouraging sign for his potential availability in Week 7 against the Dolphins.
Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks - Knee
Charbonnet has been activated from the reserve/physically unable to perform list and is available to make his 2026 season debut in Week 7 against the Chiefs. He underwent ACL reconstruction after suffering a season-ending knee injury during Seattle's Divisional Round win over the 49ers. His workload in his first game back remains uncertain.
Matthew Golden, Packers - Shoulder
Golden was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday as he continues dealing with a shoulder injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that he has no concerns about Golden's availability for Week 7 against the Lions.
Christian Watson, Packers - Ankle
Watson was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday due to an ankle injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated that he has no concerns about Watson's availability for Week 7 against the Lions.
Jaylen Waddle, Broncos - Chest
Waddle was limited in Thursday's practice due to a chest injury. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but he is currently expected to play in Week 7 against the Cardinals.
Brock Bowers, Raiders - Hamstring/Calf
Bowers returned to full participation in practice Wednesday after previously being limited due to hamstring and calf injuries. The timing and severity of the injuries remain unclear, but his return to full participation is an encouraging sign for his availability in Week 7 against the Rams.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Ribs/Achilles
Evans did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as he continues dealing with rib and Achilles injuries. He aggravated his preexisting Achilles issue during Monday night's game against the Commanders and is expected to miss some time. His availability for Week 7 remains in doubt.
Deebo Samuel, 49ers - Hamstring
Samuel did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as he continues recovering from a hamstring injury. He has already missed one game and is expected to remain sidelined for at least a couple of weeks.
Minnesota Vikings - Injury Update
Justin Jefferson (ankle), Jordan Addison (hamstring), T.J. Hockenson (concussion) and Jordan Mason (thumb) were all full participants in Thursday's practice. The participation levels are encouraging signs for their availability in Week 7 against the Colts, particularly Hockenson and Mason, who are working toward returning from their respective injuries.
Alvin Kamara, Saints - Back
Kamara was limited in Thursday's practice as he continues managing a back injury that has appeared on the injury report for several weeks. He has played through the issue despite occasionally being slowed during games. Kamara remains involved primarily in passing situations, while Kendre Miller has taken on a larger role in the backfield.
Rashod Bateman, Ravens - Shoulder
Bateman was a full participant in Thursday's practice after being limited Wednesday. He has been dealing with a shoulder injury for several weeks and was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Browns before halftime. His return to full participation is an encouraging sign for his availability in Week 7 against the Bengals.
David Montgomery, Texans - Groin
Montgomery is not expected to play in Week 7 against the Giants, according to NBC Houston's Aaron Wilson. He has not practiced Wednesday or Thursday as he continues recovering from a groin injury that sidelined him in Week 6.
Josh Simmons, Chiefs - Back
Simmons has been placed on injured reserve due to a herniated disc in his lumbar spine. According to Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder, Simmons initially reported calf discomfort on August 17 in the same leg that underwent patellar tendon repair in 2024. Further evaluation revealed that a bulging disc was causing the lower-leg symptoms. Burkholder noted that the disc issue is located unusually high in the lumbar spine, complicating the injury.
Wednesday, October 21st
Lamar Jackson, Ravens - Ankle
Jackson was not seen at the start of Wednesday's practice as he continues recovering from an ankle injury suffered in Week 4. He has not practiced since the injury and has missed the past two games. Head coach Jesse Minter said earlier this week that Jackson is making progress, but his availability for Week 7 remains uncertain.
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers - Right Thumb
Mayfield was a full participant in Wednesday's practice for the first time since dislocating his throwing-hand thumb against the Browns. He split snaps with backup Jalon Daniels, and head coach Todd Bowles said Mayfield looked "effective" during the session. Bowles hopes to decide Friday who will start against the Panthers in Week 7.
Josh Jacobs, Packers - Commissioner’s Exempt List
Jacobs was not listed on Wednesday's estimated injury report after being removed from the NFL's Commissioner's Exempt List on Monday. He missed the first six games of the season while on the list following an offseason domestic violence case. Jacobs is eligible to make his season debut in Week 7 against the Lions, although head coach Matt LaFleur has not confirmed whether he will play. The NFL's investigation remains ongoing.
Breece Hall, Jets - Quad
Hall will not practice Wednesday as he continues recovering from a quad injury that has sidelined him for the past three games.
Rashee Rice, Chiefs - Hamstring
Rice did not practice Wednesday as he continues recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 4. He remained sidelined in Week 6 despite the Chiefs' Week 5 bye. His continued absence from practice raises concerns about his availability for Week 7.
Tyler Warren, Colts - Groin
Warren did not practice Wednesday as he continues recovering from a groin injury suffered during Friday's practice last week. He was listed as questionable for Week 6 but was ultimately ruled out after reportedly being considered a game-time decision. His continued absence from practice raises concerns about his availability for Week 7.
David Montgomery, Texans - Groin
Montgomery was not seen at Wednesday's practice as he continues recovering from a groin injury that sidelined him in Week 6. He was previously considered week-to-week, and his continued absence raises concerns about his availability for Week 7.
T.J. Hockenson, Vikings - Concussion
Hockenson returned to practice Wednesday after missing Week 5 against the Saints due to a concussion. The Vikings' Week 6 bye provided additional recovery time, and his return to practice is an encouraging sign for his Week 7 availability. His participation level and concussion protocol status have not yet been confirmed.
Bucky Irving, Buccaneers - Illness
Irving did not practice Wednesday due to an illness. His availability for Week 7 remains uncertain.
Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers - Concussion/Foot
Egbuka did not practice Wednesday due to a concussion and foot injury. He played the entirety of Sunday's game without undergoing an in-game concussion evaluation, suggesting symptoms may have developed after the game. The exact timing of the injury remains unknown, and his availability for Week 7 is uncertain.
Jordan Addison, Vikings - Hamstring
Addison was a full participant in Wednesday's practice after the Vikings' Week 6 bye. He had been dealing with a hamstring injury but appears on track to play in Week 7 against the Colts.
Jordan Mason, Vikings - Thumb
Mason was a full participant in Wednesday's practice as he works toward returning from injured reserve following a thumb injury. His return could put him in position to handle lead carries in the Vikings' backfield moving forward.
Rashod Bateman, Ravens - Shoulder
Bateman was limited in Wednesday's practice after aggravating a preexisting shoulder injury during Sunday's loss to the Browns. He exited late in the second quarter and did not return. Head coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Bateman "should be OK," offering optimism about his availability for Week 7.
Mike Evans, 49ers - Achilles
Evans did not practice Wednesday after aggravating his Achilles tendinitis during Monday night's game against the Commanders. He is expected to miss some time, although his Achilles tendon remains intact. His availability for Week 7 remains uncertain, with the team's Week 8 bye potentially providing additional recovery time.
Quinshon Judkins, Browns - Ankle
Judkins was limited in Wednesday's practice as he continues recovering from an ankle injury suffered in Week 5. Head coach Todd Monken said earlier Wednesday that he is optimistic about Judkins' availability for Week 7 against the Titans.
Deebo Samuel, 49ers - Calf
Samuel did not practice Wednesday as he continues recovering from a calf injury. He has missed one game and is expected to remain sidelined for at least a couple of weeks.
Jordyn Tyson, Saints - Hamstring
Tyson will not practice this week as he continues recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in mid-August. General manager Mickey Loomis said Wednesday that the rookie is improving and getting closer to returning but declined to provide a specific timeline. With the Saints on a bye in Week 8, Tyson's earliest potential season debut would come in Week 9 against the Browns.
