NFL Week 9 injuries: Corey Davis, Quenton Nelson’s statuses for Thursday in question; Aaron Rodgers ruled out

We’re on the halfway level of the common season with Week 9 within the NFL set to kick off on Thursday when the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts sq. off at Lucas Oil Stadium. This upcoming slate has quite a few intriguing matchups in retailer for us, together with a few divisional matchups between the Bengals and Browns and Cardinals and 49ers. 

As these groups start the week of follow, we’ll use this area to cowl the damage angles that this week has to supply. We’ll additionally dive into the ultimate damage experiences of the Jets and Colts main into Thursday evening. Beneath, you can see who’s in and who’s out within the Week 9 opener in addition to a breakdown of the preliminary damage experiences for each different membership. 

All odds come courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.

New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts (-10.5) (Thursday)

Davis didn’t follow all week for the Jets, so it will look like it would be most unlikely that he’s capable of see the sector on a brief week. In the meantime, Fant was capable of return to the sector on a restricted foundation on Wednesday, so it will look like he’s trending in a extra constructive course. 

It was already anticipated that Hilton and Willis could be dominated out for this recreation, however Nelson is a reputation to observe fastidiously main as much as Thursday evening. He was again on the sector on a restricted foundation on Wednesday after lacking Tuesday’s session, so that’s encouraging for his potential to swimsuit up in Week 9. 

Danny Amendola and Brandin Cooks each didn’t follow to start the week for Houston, however the crew notes their absences weren’t damage associated. Nonetheless, the crew was additionally with out linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis (sickness), tight finish Pharaoh Brown (thigh) and linebacker Christian Kirksey (thumb). Operating again Rex Burkhead (hip) was amongst these restricted. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor was additionally practising at this time, however his degree of participation is unclear as he has but to be activated off of IR. 

As for the Dolphins, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs, left finger), receiver DeVante Parker (shoulder, hamstring), security Brandon Jones (ankle), and linebacker Jerome Baker (knee) had been all restricted. 

Coming off the Week 8 bye, the Raiders had good attendance to start the week of follow. Defensive sort out Johnathan Hankins (neck) and guard John Simpson (knee) had been the one gamers listed on the damage report, however each had been full individuals throughout Wednesday’s session. 

The Giants had quite a few gamers lacking from follow on Wednesday as a result of a possible COVID-19 outbreak. Operating again Saquon Barkley, who’s vaccinated, was amongst those that examined constructive, however is being retested. Joe Choose mentioned that there have been 13 whole constructive checks on Tuesday, however just one participant. Defensive again Xavier McKinney and offensive lineman Matt Skura had been additionally not practising as a result of COVID-19 protocols. In the meantime, receivers Kenny Golladay (knee) and Sterling Shepard (quad) had been additionally not practising whereas Kadarius Toney (thumb) was restricted. 

New England has one participant lacking from follow on Wednesday: J.C. Jackson, who’s coping with an sickness. Whereas he might have been the one Patriot absent, the crew did have quite a few gamers restricted, together with linebackers Kyle Van Noy (groin), Josh Uche (shoulder), Dont’a Hightower (ankle), and Ja’Whaun Bentley (ribs). Defensive sort out Christian Barmore (foot), kicker Nick Folk (left knee), and tight finish Jonnu Smith had been additionally amongst these restricted. 

In the meantime, Carolina did designate operating again Christian McCaffrey to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, giving him an opportunity to play on Sunday. Quarterback Sam Darnold (concussion, proper shoulder) was restricted in follow as was cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quad). 

Minnesota was solely lacking two gamers as a result of damage to start the week of follow: Linebacker Anthony Barr and cornerback Cameron Dantzler are coping with knee and ankle accidents, respectfully. Defensive finish Everson Griffen was additionally sidelined on Wednesday, however the crew famous it was not injury-related. Security Harrison Smith was additionally given a veteran relaxation day and was restricted in follow.

Coming off a Week 8 bye, the Ravens had six gamers listed as non-participants on Wednesday. That mentioned, linebacker Justin Houston‘s absence was non-injury-related. In the meantime, quarterback Tyler Huntley (sickness), offensive lineman Patrick Mekari (ankle), operating again Latavius Murray (ankle), vast receiver Sammy Watkins (thigh), and defensive sort out Brandon Williams (shoulder) had been all coping with completely different illnesses. 

The large story final week for the Falcons is that they’re going to be with out star receiver Calvin Ridley for the foreseeable future as he works on his psychological well-being. As they transfer ahead, fellow receiver Russell Gage started the week as a restricted participant in follow as a result of a groin damage. In the meantime, defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard missed the session as he is within the league’s concussion protocol. 

Jameis Winston was listed as a non-participant on the crew’s preliminary damage report, however he’ll doubtless be moved to IR briefly order after struggling a torn ACL final week. Star Receiver Michael Thomas — who has been on IR all season with an ankle damage — introduced on Wednesday that he’ll miss the complete 12 months after struggling one other damage. In the meantime, security Malcolm Jenkins (knee), defensive finish Carl Granderson (shoulder), and receiver Ty Montgomery (hamstring) additionally didn’t follow. The excellent news for New Orleans, nonetheless, is that quarterback Taysom Hill (concussion) was capable of follow on a restricted foundation. 

Denver positioned cornerback Bryce Callahan on injured reserve on Wednesday after struggling a knee damage in opposition to Washington. Vic Fangio mentioned that Callahan is not going to bear surgical procedure however will miss a couple of weeks. Deal with Garett Bolles additionally didn’t follow after struggling an ankle damage final week and didn’t return to the sport. Fangio famous that the crew is getting ready for backup Calvin Anderson to play at left sort out if Bolles is actually dominated out. 

Dak Prescott practiced on a restricted foundation to start the week after being a game-time resolution to play in opposition to Minnesota in Week 8, so there does appear to be optimism that he’ll make his return in opposition to Denver. In the meantime, the membership was with out tight finish Blake Jarwin (hip) and sort out Tyron Smith (ankle) for the opening session, whereas receiver Amari Cooper (hamstring) and CeeDee Lamb (ankle) had been restricted. 

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals (-2.5)

Odell Beckham Jr. was excused from follow on Wednesday and CBS Sports NFL insider Jason La Canfora reports the Browns might inform the star receiver to avoid the crew for the rest of the 2021 season after failing to discover a commerce companion for him on Tuesday. Exterior of Beckham, seven Browns gamers didn’t follow, together with Jadeveon Clowney (ankle, hip, knee), Jack Conklin (elbow), and Jarvis Landry (knee), Baker Mayfield (left shoulder) practiced in full. 

Cincinnati was with out heart Trey Hopkins (knee) and defensive finish Cameron Sample (knee) on Wednesday, however coach Zac Taylor did say that Pattern would return to follow on Thursday. In the meantime operating again Chris Evans (hamstring) and Auden Tate (thigh) had been restricted.

Defensive finish Mario Addison was given a veteran relaxation day by the Payments, however there have been 4 different gamers who missed the opening follow as a result of damage. Large receiver Cole Beasley (ribs), tight finish Dawson Knox (hand), and offensive linemen Spencer Brown (again) and Jon Feliciano (calf) all had been sidelined. 

As for the Jaguars, operating again James Robinson (heel) didn’t follow together with linebacker Dakota Allen (ankle) and offensive lineman Ben Bartch (sickness). Operating again Carlos Hyde (calf) was restricted. 

The Chargers had been lacking 4 gamers from follow to start the week as operating again Justin Jackson (quad), security Alohi Gilman (ankle) and corners Asante Samuel Jr. (concussion) and Michael Davis (hamstring) had been held out. Quarterback Justin Herbert was restricted to start out the week as a result of a proper hand damage he suffered in Week 8 in opposition to New England. 

The Eagle had been lacking 4 gamers to start the week: receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (ankle), defensive sort out Fletcher Cox (relaxation, knee), defensive sort out Javon Hargrave (shoulder), and vast receiver Jalen Reagor (ankle). Deal with Jordan Mailata (elbow) was amongst these restricted. 

The large story out of Inexperienced Bay on Wednesday was that Aaron Rodgers has examined constructive for COVID-19 and — as a result of he’s not vaccinated — has been dominated out for this matchup with the Chiefs on Sunday. Meaning, second-year quarterback Jordan Love will begin for the Packers in Week 9. In the meantime, defensive linemen Dean Lowry (hamstring), Kingsley Keke (concussion), and Jack Heflin (sickness) didn’t follow. 

As for the Chiefs, offensive lineman Mike Remmers (knee) was the one participant lacking from follow as a result of damage. Defensive lineman Chris Jones (again, wrist) was restricted. 

Arizona Cardinals (-1.5) at San Francisco 49ers

Kyler Murray (ankle) didn’t follow on Wednesday, however Kliff Kingsbury did notice that the quarterback’s standing is daily and could be OK with him enjoying in opposition to the 49ers even when he did not follow in any respect this week. Large receiver DeAndre Hopkins was one other notable Cardinals participant who was held off form as he continues to handle via a hamstring damage. Operating again Chase Edmonds (shoulder) was amongst these restricted. Exterior of the damage report, Arizona did place veteran receiver A.J. Inexperienced on the reserve/COVID record. As a result of he’s vaccinated, he would want two unfavorable checks separated by 24 hours to be activated. 

In the meantime, San Francisco opened the follow home windows for tight finish George Kittle, kicker Robbie Gould, and operating again Jeff Wilson Jr. on Wednesday. At follow, the crew was with out operating again Elijah Mitchell (ribs), receiver Deebo Samuel (calf), security Jimmie Ward (quad), defensive lineman Maurice Hurst (calf), and sort out Trent Williams (ankle). 

Tennessee is, after all, trying to transfer ahead after shedding star operating again Derrick Henry for the season as a result of a foot damage he suffered final week. The Titans started with the week of follow with six gamers lacking from the session: fullback Khari Blasingame (knee), guard Nate Davis (concussion), linebacker Rashaan Evans (ankle), defensive sort out Jeffery Simmons (ankle), and corners Chris Jackson (foot) and Greg Mabin (ankle). Large receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) was amongst these restricted. 

The Rams gave quite a few gamers a relaxation day to start the week of follow, together with receiver Cooper Kupp, defensive lineman Bobby Brown, nook Jalen Ramsey, and offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth. In the meantime, quarterback Matthew Stafford (again), receiver Robert Woods (foot) and cross rusher Von Miller (ankle) had been amongst those that additionally did not follow. 

To be introduced.

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