As NFL training camps move closer to the preseason and Week 1, injuries are increasingly affecting roster decisions and player availability. Several key players are dealing with new injuries, while others are progressing toward returns from offseason and long-term recoveries. Here's the latest NFL training camp injury news, recovery timelines and Week 1 outlooks from around the league.
Saturday, August 15th
Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals - Ankle
Love will miss the next week due to the ankle injury he suffered during Thursday night's preseason game against the Raiders. Head coach Mike LaFleur said Love was more sore than anticipated on Friday. The Cardinals will keep him out of practice this week and reevaluate the ankle next week before determining a plan for the remainder of the preseason. Love will not play in Saturday night's preseason game against the Cowboys.
Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers - Toe
Egbuka underwent additional testing with a specialist, confirming a sprained toe that was determined to be stable. The Buccaneers are reportedly very optimistic about his availability for Week 1 against the Bengals.
DJ Moore, Bills - Lower Leg
Moore exited the preseason game after suffering an apparent lower-leg injury late in the first quarter. He was evaluated by the Bills' medical staff and was later seen moving around well on the sideline, an encouraging sign that he may have avoided a major injury.
Christian Gonzalez, Patriots - Undisclosed
Gonzalez remains sidelined after suffering an undisclosed injury during a workout last week. The injury kept him out of Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts, and he was again held out of practice Saturday. Head coach Mike Vrabel did not reveal the nature or severity of the injury but said Gonzalez is currently conditioning and working toward a return to the field.
Friday, August 14th
Geno Smith, Jets - Ankle
Smith is considered day-to-day with a sore ankle suffered during Wednesday's joint practice against the Buccaneers. He did not miss any reps during the practice but was scratched from Friday night's preseason opener. Head coach Aaron Glenn said the injury is “nothing to be alarmed about” and declined to provide a more specific diagnosis beyond describing the ankle as sore.
Jordyn Tyson, Saints - Right Hamstring
Tyson suffered a right hamstring injury during Thursday's joint practice against the Jaguars and could be in danger of missing the start of the regular season. Head coach Kellen Moore declined to provide a specific return timeline and acknowledged the injury could linger into Week 1, though he said it is unrelated to Tyson's previous hamstring issue.
Pro Football Doc expressed concern given Tyson's hamstring history and the decision to seek multiple medical opinions. He believes the latest injury could be similar to Tyson's previous hamstring issues and noted that while hamstring surgery is rare, it may now be a consideration. Pro Football Doc said the start of the season appears to be in doubt.
Chase Bisontis, G - Left Knee
Bisontis suffered a potentially significant left knee injury during Thursday night's preseason game against the Raiders when a defensive lineman fell into the side of his knee. The Cardinals' second-round pick was carted to the locker room, and head coach Mike LaFleur described the injury afterward as “not good.” Bisontis will undergo further medical evaluation to determine the full extent of the damage, but early indications suggest he could be facing an extended absence.
Jeremiyah Love, RB - Ankle
Love suffered a minor ankle injury during Thursday night's preseason win over the Raiders after handling 14 first-half touches. Head coach Mike LaFleur said the injury is not believed to be serious and that Love could have returned to the game if Arizona needed him. LaFleur is hopeful Love will practice next week.
Carson Beck, QB - Rib
Beck was held out of Thursday night's preseason game against the Raiders due to lingering discomfort from a rib injury suffered the previous week. Beck was able to practice throughout the week before Arizona ultimately decided to sit him as a precaution. Head coach Mike LaFleur said there is no real concern about the injury, noting that Beck was capable of throwing and could have played in a non-contact setting. The Cardinals simply did not want to risk aggravating the issue during a preseason game, and Beck is expected to be fine moving forward.
Thursday, August 13th
Puka Nacua, Rams - Psoas/Groin
Nacua missed Thursday's practice as he continues to deal with soreness in his psoas/groin area after exiting Tuesday's joint practice against the Cowboys. Nacua worked off to the side with the Rams' training staff Thursday, with head coach Sean McVay emphasizing that the team is being cautious with a minor issue. McVay said Nacua is doing well and expects him to be back at practice next week "ready to go."
Carson Beck, Cardinals - Ribs
Beck will not play in Thursday night's preseason game against the Raiders due to a rib injury suffered in last week's Hall of Fame Game. The Cardinals quarterback practiced through soreness throughout the week, and the injury is not considered serious. Arizona is holding Beck out as a precaution to give the ribs additional time to heal.
Ricky Pearsall, 49ers - Right PCL
Pearsall has undergone surgery to repair the PCL in his right knee, officially beginning what is expected to be a roughly nine-month recovery. The 49ers wide receiver had been dealing with the PCL injury since last season before renewed swelling during training camp ultimately led to surgery. Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 season.
Chuba Hubbard, Panthers - Hamstring
Hubbard is considered week-to-week after an MRI confirmed a hamstring injury suffered during Panthers practice. Head coach Dave Canales described it as a “legit hamstring” injury but said he is very confident Hubbard will be ready for Week 1.
Jordyn Tyson, Saints - Hamstring
Tyson exited Thursday's joint practice against the Jaguars early with a hamstring injury. Head coach Kellen Moore initially described the issue as a leg injury, while subsequent reports indicated it was Tyson's hamstring and is hopefully minor. The injury is worth monitoring given Tyson's previous hamstring issues during the pre-draft process and offseason.
Wednesday, August 12th
Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers - Toe
Egbuka exited Wednesday's joint practice against the Jets after suffering a toe injury. The Buccaneers wide receiver limped off with trainers and underwent an extended evaluation before returning to the sideline without his cleats. A source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo that the toe issue is considered minor, while teammate Bucky Irving said Egbuka "just got rolled over on" during the play. Egbuka was not expected to play in Tampa's first preseason game this week.
Josh Jacobs, Packers - Groin
Jacobs remains sidelined with the groin injury that has kept him out of Packers practice since last Thursday. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Jacobs will be out at least through this week. The injury is still not believed to be serious or long-term, but Green Bay has not provided a firm timetable for his return to practice.
Michael Penix, Falcons - ACL
Penix Jr. remains limited as he continues recovering from the torn ACL that ended his 2025 season. The third-year Falcons quarterback has not yet been fully cleared for 11-on-11 team drills, while Tua Tagovailoa has progressed enough to start Atlanta's preseason opener Friday against Denver. Head coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized that the Falcons have not named a Week 1 starter, leaving Penix time to continue his recovery and compete for the job once fully cleared.
Skylar Thompson, Ravens - Undisclosed
Thompson has been placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, effectively ending his 2026 season before it began. Unless the Ravens release the quarterback with an injury settlement, Thompson will be ineligible to return this season.
Tuesday, August 11th
Nick Bosa, 49ers - Right Knee
Bosa is considered week-to-week due to tendinitis and soreness in his surgically repaired right knee. The 49ers pass rusher is continuing his recovery from the torn ACL that ended his 2025 season after three games. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said this type of tendinitis occurs in approximately 90 percent of the team's ACL recoveries and presented the issue as a normal part of the rehabilitation process rather than a sign of new structural damage. Bosa will remain sidelined until the soreness improves.
Jonathan Greenard, Eagles - Pectoral
Greenard remains sidelined as he continues recovering from a pectoral strain suffered while lifting before training camp. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Tuesday that Greenard is still at least a couple of weeks away from returning. The veteran outside linebacker remains on the physically unable to perform list, though Philadelphia has maintained that the injury is not expected to be a long-term issue.
Alec Pierce, Colts - Left Ankle
Pierce remains sidelined as he continues recovering from offseason surgery on his left ankle, with the Colts still not providing a firm timetable for his return. General manager Chris Ballard had indicated two weeks ago that Pierce could be another one to two weeks away, but that timeline has passed without him returning to the field. Ballard emphasized that Pierce has not suffered a setback, describing the process as the normal ups and downs of rehabilitation and saying the team feels good about his progress. Ballard also clarified that Pierce's reported PRP treatment occurred in January and was not a recent procedure.
Zay Flowers, Ravens - Quadriceps
Flowers returned to Ravens practice Tuesday after suffering a quad contusion during Saturday's workout. Head coach Jesse Minter initially described Flowers as day-to-day and did not expect him to miss significant time.
Cam Jordan, Saints - Hamstring
Jordan is expected to miss time after suffering a hamstring injury during Saints training camp last week. Head coach Kellen Moore said the veteran defensive end will be sidelined for “a little bit of time,” but did not provide a specific timetable for his return. Moore also did not rule out the possibility that the injury could linger into the regular season, putting Jordan's Week 1 availability in question as he prepares for his final NFL season.
Nate Wiggins, Ravens - Left Leg/Knee
Wiggins underwent an MRI after being carted off the field with a left leg/knee injury during Tuesday's Ravens practice. Reports indicate Baltimore believes Wiggins avoided a major injury, providing encouraging news after he was initially unable to put weight on the leg. Wiggins could still be sidelined for some time, but the expectation is that he will return sooner rather than later. A specific diagnosis and timetable have not yet been announced.
Coby Bryant, Bears- Left Knee
Bryant will be sidelined for four to six months after undergoing surgery on his injured left knee. The Bears safety initially hyperextended the knee during training camp on Aug. 3, suffering a bone bruise and small fracture before undergoing surgery on Aug. 7. Head coach Ben Johnson confirmed the extended recovery timeline Tuesday, putting Bryant's availability for the entire 2026 regular season in serious doubt.
Puka Nacua, Rams - Undisclosed
Nacua is dealing with minor groin soreness after leaving Tuesday's Rams practice early with a trainer. Reports indicate the injury is not considered serious, with Los Angeles simply taking a cautious approach with its star wide receiver.
Monday, August 10th
J.K. Dobbins, Broncos - Soft Tissue
J.K. Dobbins exited Monday's practice with trainers after suffering what Broncos head coach Sean Payton described as a soft-tissue injury. Payton downplayed the severity of the issue and said he expects Dobbins to be fine. No specific diagnosis or timetable has been announced, but early indications suggest the injury is minor and not expected to result in an extended absence.
Luther Burden III, Bears- Groin
Luther Burden III is expected to miss the remainder of the preseason due to the strained groin he suffered during Saturday's Bears training camp practice. Chicago is optimistic the second-year wide receiver will recover in time for the regular-season opener against the Panthers. The Bears will take a cautious approach over the next several weeks, with the goal of having Burden fully healthy for Week 1.
Laremy Tunsil, Commanders - Triceps
Laremy Tunsil will undergo surgery to repair the torn triceps he suffered during Commanders training camp. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the procedure, with a more definitive recovery timeline expected after surgery. Washington has acknowledged that Tunsil will miss significant time and could be sidelined for the entire season. Pro Football Doc expects the injury and required surgery to effectively end Tunsil's 2026 season, making a return this year unlikely.
Isiah Pacheco, Lions - MCL
Isiah Pacheco suffered an MCL sprain during Lions training camp, but the injury is not expected to threaten his availability for the start of the regular season. Head coach Dan Campbell expressed optimism that Pacheco will be ready for Week 1. Detroit is expected to manage the running back cautiously through the remainder of camp as he allows the knee to heal.
Cade Mays, Lions - Wrist
Cade Mays is expected to miss approximately eight to 10 weeks after suffering a small fracture in his wrist. Lions head coach Dan Campbell described the injury as "significant," but the current recovery timeline gives Mays a chance to return around the middle of the regular season. He will now begin rehabilitation with his availability dependent on how quickly the fracture heals.
Dillon Radunz, Saints - ACL
Dillon Radunz will miss the entire 2026 season after suffering a torn ACL during Saints practice on Saturday. The veteran guard sustained the knee injury during individual drills, dealing another significant injury blow to New Orleans early in training camp. Radunz will undergo surgery and begin a lengthy rehabilitation process with his focus shifting toward returning for the 2027 season.
