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Cardinals won’t open Kyler Murray’s (foot) practice window this week

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Despite being on injured reserve for the minimum of four games, Kyler Murray’s practice window will not open this week, Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Monday.

Out since Oct. 5 with a foot injury, Murray was eligible this week to begin a 21-day practice window to start the process to be elevated from injured reserve.

“He’s not quite there yet,” Gannon said of Murray.

Murray last played in a 22-21 Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans. He was not placed on IR until Nov. 5, exactly a month later, after attempting to practice through the injury.

With Murray out once again, Jacoby Brissett will be the Cardinals’ starting quarterback this week as Arizona (3-9) takes on the Los Angeles Rams (9-3).

Brissett, 32, is 1-6 as the Cardinals’ starter this season, throwing for 2,188 yards, 13 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Kedon Slovis will continue to serve as the backup.

–Field Level Media

Colts CB Sauce Gardner out after two snaps vs. Texans

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner exited the game against the Houston Texans after two defensive snaps with a left calf injury on Sunday.

As the final seconds ticked off the clock in the first quarter with Houston ahead 3-0, the Colts officially ruled Gardner out for the remainder of the game.

He returned to the sideline with a walking boot on his left foot.

Gardner went to the locker room with each arm draped over the shoulder of medical staff as the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback was unable to put weight on his left leg.

Gardner, acquired from the New York Jets in a trade deadline deal that cost Indianapolis two first-round picks, hobbled away from a pass completion on Houston’s second play from scrimmage.

The Texans had a significant injury of their own in the opening quarter. Starting running back Woody Marks shuffled to the blue medical tent with a left foot injury before being taken the locker room. He was listed as questionable to return.

Since adding Gardner, the Colts lead the NFL in percentage of snaps in man-to-man coverage, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

–Field Level Media

Patriots LT Will Campbell (leg) carted off field vs. Bengals

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New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell was carted off the field after sustaining an apparent leg injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Campbell appeared despondent after the injury. He draped a towel over his head as he rode in the back of a cart toward the visitors’ locker room in Cincinnati.

The 21-year-old is in his rookie season with New England. He has started 12 games this season protecting quarterback Drake Maye’s blind side.

Vederian Lowe replaced Campbell at left tackle following the injury.

–Field Level Media

Titans’ Calvin Ridley (ankle) questionable to return

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who missed the team’s previous three games with a hamstring injury, was activated for Sunday’s game with the Houston Texans but left after his team’s first offensive play.

Ridley caught a 13-yard pass from rookie quarterback Cam Ward, but was slow to get up. Grabbing at his ankle, Ridley was able to walk off the field under his own power and limped to the medical tent. Moments later, he rode a cart to the Tennessee locker room.

Ridley injured his hamstring in an Oct. 12 loss at Las Vegas. He has 17 catches for 303 yards, second on the team.

The Titans said Ridley is questionable to return for the game’s remainder.

–Field Level Media

Nov 2, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes the ball as Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) chases in the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels exits with left elbow injury in loss to Seahawks

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sustained a left arm injury and exited in the fourth quarter of the 38-14 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night.

On second-and-goal at the 2 with 7:39 left in regulation, Daniels was sacked by Drake Thomas for a 2-yard loss and sustained what Washington coach Dan Quinn confirmed after the game is a left elbow injury. The training staff immobilized the arm and Daniels was able to walk off the field.

Daniels completed 16 of 22 passes for 153 yards and one interception in his return after missing one game with a hamstring injury. He also rushed 10 times for 51 yards, including a 1-yard touchdown run near the end of the second quarter.

Following an official timeout due to the injury, the Commanders scored on the next play when Chris Rodriguez ran in from 4 yards for a touchdown, but the Seahawks still led 38-14.

Seattle, winners of three straight, improved to 6-2 while Washington fell to 3-6 with its fourth consecutive loss.

Daniels, 24, missed Washington’s 28-7 loss last Monday night to the Kansas City Chiefs because of a right hamstring strain.

The second-year quarterback suffered that injury in the third quarter of a 44-22 road loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 19. He also sat out two games earlier this season with a knee sprain sustained in a 27-18 Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Daniels entered Sunday having thrown for 1,031 yards, eight touchdowns and one interception in five games (all starts) this season with 211 rushing yards and one rushing score.

–Field Level Media

Nov 2, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) is assisted off the field after getting injured against the Carolina Panthers during their football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Reports: Packers believe TE Tucker Kraft tore ACL

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Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is feared to have torn his ACL on Sunday, ESPN and NFL Network reported.

Kraft will undergo more testing Monday and would be out the rest of this season and potentially longer if a tear is confirmed.

“It doesn’t look good,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur told reporters after his team’s 16-13 loss to the visiting Carolina Panthers.

Kraft went down with a right knee injury while blocking on a running play in the third quarter. He was helped off the field and soon carted to the locker room.

Kraft, who turns 25 Monday, entered the game as the Packers’ leading receiver with 30 receptions for 469 yards and six touchdowns. He added two catches for 20 yards before his exit Sunday.

The Packers will also await word from their medical team about rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden, who also left in the third quarter after injuring his shoulder.

–Field Level Media

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) attempts to leap over Lions defense at Soldier Field during a game against the Chicago Bears at in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Bears RB D’Andre Swift (groin) ruled out vs. Bengals

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Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift will miss Sunday’s game at Cincinnati due to a groin injury.

Swift, who started the first seven games this season, missed practice for the third straight day on Friday.

Swift, 26, has rushed for 464 yards and four touchdowns and added 18 catches for 192 yards and one TD this season.

With running back Roschon Johnson (back) also sidelined, the Bears (4-3) will rely on rookie Kyle Monangai to carry the load against the Bengals (3-5).

A seventh-round draft pick, Monangai has carried 42 times for 186 yards and one touchdown in seven games.

Rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III (concussion) and defensive end Dominique Robinson (ankle) were also ruled out Friday.

–Field Level Media

Oct 26, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) reacts during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Pats RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) won’t play vs. Falcons

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New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson will miss Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a toe injury.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed the news on Friday after Stevenson missed practice for the third consecutive day.

Rookie TreVeyon Henderson is expected to handle the rushing duties for the Patriots (6-2) against the visiting Falcons (3-4). The Patriots also signed veteran running back D’Ernest Johnson to the practice squad on Wednesday.

Stevenson, 27, has rushed for 279 yards and three touchdowns and has 16 catches for 169 yards through eight games (all starts) this season, his fifth with the Patriots. His average of 3.4 yards per carry is a career low.

A fourth-round pick by New England in 2021, Stevenson has contributed 4,464 yards from scrimmage with 26 scores in 64 career games (43 starts). He rushed for a career-high 1,040 yards in 2022.

–Field Level Media

Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) looks on before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Report: Skattebo sustained multiple leg injuries vs. Eagles

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New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo’s season-ending injuries included not only a dislocated ankle but also a fibula fracture and deltoid ligament rupture, NFL Network reported Wednesday.

Skattebo sustained the injuries to his lower right leg midway through the second quarter in Sunday’s 28-20 road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

He was transported to a Philadelphia-area hospital and underwent surgery before being discharged on Monday. The team placed him on injured reserve on Tuesday, and Giants coach Brian Daboll declined to speculate on a timeline for Skattebo’s return to the field.

“He’s a couple days out of surgery. … He’s got a road ahead of him to rehab,” Daboll said Wednesday.

According to Wednesday’s report, Skattebo’s injuries have a six-month recovery period, meaning he could still be ready for team OTAs and minicamp.

“I couldn’t answer that. You have to ask the doctors,” Daboll responded when asked about the possibility of Skattebo playing next season. “I don’t think they can give me a six-month or eight-month prognostication. He’s just getting done with surgery. He’s got his leg all wrapped up.

“We’re just going to help him rehab and he’ll be out here as soon as he can.”

Skattebo, 23, posted on X on Monday afternoon, expressing gratitude to those who reached out and helped him.

“Thank you everyone for the support,” Skattebo posted. “Surgery went well. I just want to thank the city of Philly for taking the best care of me. Every moment I spent in the hospital with family and friends I felt loved and supported in every way. Thank you to the doctors, surgeons, and staff that did their best work on me. This is just the beginning of my journey and I can’t wait to show you guys all about it!!! GOD has a plan for me, stick the course and it will all work itself out. BRB (be right back).”

New York selected Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Arizona State.

He had 101 carries for 410 yards and five touchdowns in eight games (five starts). He also caught 24 passes for 207 yards and two TDs.

Daboll said Skattebo was in the building taking part in meetings on Wednesday.

“He’s been in, I’ve seen him wheeling around,” Daboll said.

–Field Level Media

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam (52) walks the sidelines Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

Report: Colts DE Samson Ebukam (MCL) out multiple weeks

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Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam will miss “multiple weeks” with an MCL injury, ESPN reported Monday.

Ebukam suffered the knee injury during a collision with teammate DeForest Buckner in Sunday’s 38-24 win over the host Los Angeles Chargers.

After missing the entire 2024 season with a torn Achilles suffered in training camp, Ebukam appeared in seven games this season, recording two sacks and 14 tackles (three for loss) along with seven quarterback hits.

Ebukam started all 17 games and led the Colts with a career-high 9.5 sacks in 2023. He also set career highs with 57 tackles (10 for loss) and 17 quarterback hits for Indianapolis in 2023.

Ebukam, 30, was entering his eighth NFL season and second with Indianapolis when he got hurt in 2024, having previously played with the Los Angeles Rams (2017-20) and San Francisco 49ers (2021-22).

Selected in the fourth round by Los Angeles in 2017, Ebukam has tallied 295 tackles, 35 sacks and 76 quarterback hits over 120 games (79 starts).

Ebukam also has 11 forced fumbles and five career fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown. He returned his lone career interception 25 yards for a touchdown in 2018.

Also in Sunday’s game, the Colts lost defensive end Tyquan Lewis, who left the game with a groin injury in the first half, before Ebukam’s injury. The Colts have not released any further information about the status of Lewis’ injury.

–Field Level Media