The latest NFL injury report for the 2026 season, including player injuries, current availability, estimated return timelines, and expert analysis from Pro Football Doc. Updated throughout the day.
Saturday, August 22nd
Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars - Right Hand
Meyers jammed his right hand during Wednesday’s joint practice and was seen wearing a brace during Friday’s preseason game. Head coach Liam Coen said the team will evaluate Meyers on Tuesday and does not want to push his return.
Xavier Legette, Panthers - Ankle
Legette missed Friday night’s preseason game after having his ankle rolled up on during Wednesday’s practice. Head coach Dave Canales said Legette has soreness in his foot and will be brought back gradually. The Panthers hope to have him back by the end of the week, but his exact return timeline remains unclear.
Brandon Cisse, Packers - Knee
Cisse left Friday night’s game with a knee injury after feeling “a little something” on a double-team block while covering a punt. He said the injury is not serious and that he felt well enough to return, but the Packers held him out as a precaution.
Friday, August 21st
Tyler Biadasz, Chargers - ACL
Head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Biadasz's injury as an ACL tear. Harbaugh said the prognosis is “not promising,” but the Chargers have not yet put a definitive label on his status.
Parker Washington, Jaguars - Undisclosed
Washington remains sidelined with an undisclosed injury and will not play Friday night against the Panthers. He is expected to return to practice next week.
Jake Bobo, Seahawks - Right Knee
Bobo suffered an apparent right knee injury during Friday’s joint practice against the Titans and was carted off the field after being taken to the ground near the sideline. Head coach Mike Macdonald said the injury appears to be serious.
Thursday, August 20th
Sam LaPorta, Lions - Hip
LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury that leaves his status for Week 1 uncertain. Head coach Dan Campbell said the Lions will rest LaPorta to allow the injury to “calm down” and acknowledged he does not yet know whether LaPorta will be available for the regular-season opener against the Saints.
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs - Preseason
Mahomes will not play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Buccaneers after also sitting out the Chiefs’ preseason opener. Head coach Andy Reid previously said he was unsure whether Mahomes would play at all during the preseason.
Tyler Warren, Colts - Groin
Warren is expected to miss about a week with the groin injury he suffered during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Falcons. There is currently no concern that the injury will keep him out of Week 1.
Cole Van Lanen, Jaguars - Knee
Van Lanen has been activated from the PUP list after passing his physical. He injured his knee in Week 18 and is now set to return to the field.
Wednesday, August 19th
Tyler Warren, Colts - Groin
Warren suffered a groin injury during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Falcons and did not return. Head coach Shane Steichen did not provide details on the severity of the injury but said the Colts are expected to be cautious with Warren.
Alvin Kamara, Saints - MCL
Kamara is expected to be sidelined for at least the next month due to a sprained MCL.
Jer'Zhan Newton, Commanders - Pectoral
Newton suffered a pectoral injury during Washington's preseason game against Miami and is seeing a specialist in New York. Head coach Dan Quinn said the injury could be long-term.
Tyler Biadasz, Chargers - Knee
Biadasz is out indefinitely after suffering ACL damage and additional injuries to his knee during Tuesday’s joint practice against the 49ers. He will meet with additional doctors for more clarity. Based on the injury video, Pro Football Doc believes Biadasz also suffered an MCL injury and expects his season to be over before it starts.
Jayden Higgins, Texans - ACL
Higgins suffered a torn ACL during Tuesday’s joint practice against the Raiders and will miss the 2026 season.
Rachaad White, Commanders - Hamstring
White has missed the past few days after tweaking his hamstring during a joint practice with the Dolphins. He worked out before Friday’s preseason game, and the injury is not considered serious or long-term.
Tuesday, August 18th
Tyler Biadasz, Chargers - Leg
Biadasz was carted off the field during Tuesday’s joint practice with the 49ers after suffering an apparent leg injury when a defender fell on him during 11-on-11 work. The severity of the injury is not yet known.
Quentin Johnston, Chargers - Lower Body
Johnston is not expected to miss much, if any, practice time after limping off during Tuesday’s joint practice with the 49ers. A source described Johnston as “totally fine.”
Breece Hall, Jets - Groin
Hall is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with his groin injury. Head coach Aaron Glenn said he expects Hall to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Titans.
Josh Jacobs, Packers - Groin
Jacobs will return to practice Tuesday after being sidelined since Aug. 6 with a groin injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the running back is cleared to return to the practice field.
Keon Coleman, Bills - Right Foot
Coleman arrived at Tuesday's practice wearing a walking boot on his right foot after being banged up during the Bills' first preseason game against the Panthers. The third-year receiver was seen favoring his lower body after his third and final catch of the game.
Jalen McMillan, Buccaneers - Leg
McMillan returned to practice Tuesday after missing more than a week with a leg injury.
Parker Washington, Jaguars - Undisclosed
Washington is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury but is expected to return next week.
Monday, August 17th
Jordyn Tyson, WR - Right Hamstring
Tyson is expected to be sidelined for two months with a right hamstring injury and could begin the regular season on injured reserve. Read more on Tyson HERE
Breece Hall, Jets - Groin
Hall suffered a groin strain after slipping during Monday's practice and was taken to the medical tent for evaluation. Head coach Aaron Glenn said he doesn't believe the injury is “a big deal.” Hall underwent follow-up evaluation that confirmed his groin injury is minor. The Jets plan to be cautious with his recovery, but he is expected to be sidelined for weeks, not months.
Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers - Toe
Egbuka is considered “day-to-day, week-to-week” with the toe sprain he suffered during joint practices against the Jets last week. Head coach Todd Bowles said he is not sure at this time whether the injury will impact Egbuka’s Week 1 availability.
Puka Nacua, Rams - Lower Back
Nacua remains sidelined with soreness from the lower back injury he suffered during last Tuesday's joint practice against the Cowboys. Head coach Sean McVay said the Rams are taking his recovery day-to-day and do not want to rush him back. Nacua may not return to practice until next week.
Myles Garrett, Rams - Knee
Garrett did not practice while dealing with swelling in his knee and instead worked off to the side with a member of the Rams' training staff. Head coach Sean McVay said the team will wait to determine when Garrett can return to practice but indicated it will probably be next week.
Kyle Monangai, Bears - Right Knee
Monangai is expected to miss multiple weeks after hyperextending his right knee during Sunday's practice. An MRI confirmed the injury after he was forced to leave practice early.
Christian McCaffrey, 49ers - Tightness
McCaffrey remains sidelined nearly a week after initially missing practice due to what the 49ers described as “tightness.” Head coach Kyle Shanahan previously downplayed concern about the issue, but McCaffrey was again held out of practice Sunday. The team has not provided a more specific diagnosis or timetable for his return.
Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers - Hamstring
Wirfs returned to practice in full pads Monday after being sidelined by a hamstring strain suffered during a conditioning test at the start of training camp. Head coach Todd Bowles expressed optimism about his recovery, while the Buccaneers continue to take a cautious approach to ensure Wirfs is fully healthy for the regular season.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles - Hamstring
Smith returned to practice Monday after missing the last couple of weeks with a hamstring injury. The Eagles listed him as a limited participant as he works his way back onto the field.
Jamal Adams, Vikings - Right Quad
Adams has been diagnosed with a torn right quad after being carted to the locker room during Saturday's preseason game against the Giants. Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed the diagnosis, and Adams will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
Chris Bell, Dolphins - ACL
Bell has been activated from the active/non-football injury list as he continues his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered in December. The Dolphins' third-round pick is now cleared to make his training camp practice debut after previously being limited to working with trainers.
Sunday, August 17th
Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals - High ankle sprain
Love is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is unlikely to play for the remainder of the preseason, while his Week 1 availability remains uncertain. The ankle initially appeared to be a minor issue, but Love woke up more sore than expected the following day. Pro Football Doc believes the injury is a mild high ankle sprain and remains hopeful for a Week 1 return, but his status is still TBD.
George Kittle, 49ers - Achilles
Kittle continues to recover from the torn Achilles he suffered in January and appears to be trending in the right direction. Week 1 has not been ruled out, with Kubiak reporting “relentless positivity” surrounding his recovery. Kittle believes he “has a chance” to play and said he has been running, reaching top speeds and working toward a return to padded practice.
Ozzy Trapilo, Bears - Patellar Tendon
Trapilo has been activated from the physically unable to perform list seven months after rupturing his patellar tendon during the postseason. The Bears left tackle is now eligible to practice during training camp after progressing far sooner than initially expected. Chicago had previously questioned whether Trapilo would be able to return at all during the 2026 season, but head coach Ben Johnson said he continued to hit his rehabilitation hurdles.
Marcus Mariota, Commanders - Right MCL
Mariota suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee during Friday's preseason opener against the Dolphins and will miss the remainder of the preseason. The injury occurred in the first quarter, but Mariota is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener.
Jamal Adams, Vikings - Right Knee
Adams will miss the entire 2026 season due to the right knee injury he suffered during Saturday's preseason game against the Giants. Head coach Kevin O'Connell had expressed significant concern following the injury, saying he was “crushed” for Adams and that the Vikings were “going to miss him.”
Kyle Monangai, Bears - Right Knee
Monangai exited Sunday's non-padded practice early after injuring his right knee in a tangle with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. He was able to walk off under his own power, and initial tests reportedly showed the knee is structurally sound. Monangai is believed to be fine, though an MRI is planned for further evaluation.
