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Oct 20, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) throws a pass during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images

Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell (thumb) exits game vs. Rams

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell departed Sunday’s road game against the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter with a right thumb injury.

O’Connell’s throwing hand was hit by Rams safety Kamren Curl, who was blitzing on a pass attempt in the first quarter. O’Connell was replaced by Gardner Minshew II to begin a Raiders drive with 2:33 remaining in the period.

O’Connell, 26, was listed as questionable to return.

On his first drive in a scoreless game, Minshew took the Raiders 56 yards on nine plays before Daniel Carlson made a 38-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead early in the second quarter.

O’Connell was 6-of-10 passing for 52 yards in the early going against the Rams. He took over the starting spot from Minshew in Week 6 and entered after completing 63.9 percent of his passes for 403 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in three games (one start).

Minshew, 28, who won the starting job in the preseason, started the first five games when he completed 70.7 percent of his passes for 1,014 yards, four TDs and five interceptions.

–Field Level Media

Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Commanders CB Emmanuel Forbes has surgery, out vs. Giants

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Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. will not be placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery on his right thumb Friday, coach Dan Quinn said.

Forbes posted on his Instagram account that “surgery went well” to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament.

The injury occurred in the Commanders’ 37-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Forbes made four tackles.

Quinn said Forbes will miss the team’s home opener against the New York Giants (0-1) on Sunday. If Forbes was to go on injured reserve, he is required to miss at least four games.

He was a full participant on Wednesday and limited at practice on Thursday. Quinn said earlier this week that Forbes will wear a splint to protect the thumb.

The Commanders selected Forbes with the No. 16 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State.

Forbes, 23, made 38 tackles, defended 11 passes and had one interception in 14 games (six starts) in his rookie season.

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Nov 12, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) reacts after being ejected for a personal foul during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Thumb surgery to sideline Commanders CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr.

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Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. has a torn UCL in his thumb and will undergo surgery Friday, NFL Network reported.

The injury occurred in the Commanders’ 37-20 Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Forbes made four tackles.

How long he will be out was not disclosed.

The Commanders selected Forbes with the No. 16 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Forbes, 23, made 38 tackles, defended 11 passes and intercepted one pass in 14 games (six starts) in his rookie season.

The Commanders (0-1) host the New York Giants (0-1) on Sunday.

–Field Level Media

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs the ball for a first down against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.

QB Baker Mayfield ‘fine’ for Week 11 despite thumb injury

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Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield injured his right thumb on Sunday but is not expected to miss time as the Buccaneers prepare to play the San Francisco 49ers this week.

“Yeah, Baker is good,” Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday.

Mayfield threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns and Tampa Bay snapped a four-game losing streak with a 20-6 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Mayfield completed 18 of 29 passes with an interception as the Buccaneers improved to 4-5 and moved within a half-game of first-place New Orleans in the NFC South after the Saints (5-5) lost at Minnesota.

Up next is a matchup with the 49ers (6-3), a team that beat the Buccaneers 35-7 last season.

“We’ve got some things to work on offensively,” Mayfield said, noting the interception was on him for throwing the ball over the middle. “I think we took advantage of different looks (vs. Tennessee).”

Mayfield has 14 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He won the starting job in a training camp competition with Kyle Trask and has been embraced by Bowles, who noted the progress of pass protection and skill position players producing explosive plays.

“In the last few weeks, even in the losses, we’ve been fighting,” Mayfield said. “It’s a one-game-at-a-time mentality from here on out.

“Guys are really locked in.”

–Field Level Media

Oct 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Bears QB Justin Fields out, Tyson Bagent to start vs. Raiders

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A dislocated right thumb will keep Chicago quarterback Justin Fields from playing Sunday against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders.

Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent will start for the Bears (1-5), whose coach Matt Eberflus said Friday that the team does not see Fields needing surgery or time on injured reserve at this time.

“We are not on that path right now. We are trending in the right direction,” Eberflus said.

“He’s improving. Mobility is getting better, swelling going down. Grip strength is better. … He’ll be week-to-week. We’ll know more on Monday.”

Fields dislocated his right thumb during last Sunday’s 19-13 loss to the visiting Minnesota Vikings. He left the game in the third quarter after being tackled face-down with his body weight landing on the thumb beneath him.

X-rays and an MRI exam showed no long-term damage, but Eberflus said Fields experienced significant swelling that weakens his grip on the ball. Fields, 24, had been listed as doubtful this week to face the Raiders (3-3).

In six games this season, Fields has completed 61.7 percent of his passes for 1,201 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions. He has also rushed 47 times for 237 yards and a score.

Bagent, 23, was one of the remarkable stories of the preseason for the Bears. The rookie from Division II Shepherd University beat out PJ Walker to back up Fields. Bagent scored a rushing touchdown in his NFL debut but lost a fumble and threw a game-ending interception against Minnesota. He finished 10 of 14 for 83 yards.

“I know the guys have a lot of confidence in him,” Eberflus said. “He’s a very confident guy. And again, he’s got good arm talent. He’s got good poise and pocket presence and we’re excited to see where it goes.”

Nathan Peterman is the other quarterback on the active roster. Peterman, 29, has 13 interceptions in 13 career games, including five starts. He entered the NFL in 2017 with the Buffalo Bills and also played for the Raiders.

–Field Level Media

Aug 3, 2023; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick during practice at Novacare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Eagles LB Haason Reddick to have thumb surgery

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Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Haason Reddick will have thumb surgery, multiple outlets reported Thursday.

The Pro Bowl linebacker, who was injured in practice on Monday, is expected to be back on the field by Week 1.

Reddick, 28, collected a team- and career-high 16 sacks in 17 starts in his first season with the Eagles in 2022.

He has registered 372 tackles, 47 sacks and 16 forced fumbles in 97 games (64 starts) with the Arizona Cardinals (2017-20), Carolina Panthers (2021) and Eagles. Arizona drafted him 13th overall in 2017.

Rookie linebacker Nolan Smith, a 2023 first-round pick from Georgia, is expected to receive the majority of the first-team reps in Reddick’s absence.

The Eagles host the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night for their second preseason game. The defending NFC champions open the regular season at New England on Sept. 10.

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Oct 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys coach: Dak Prescott to work on ‘rhythm and timing’

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott appears to be in prime position to return to action this weekend against the visiting Detroit Lions.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Prescott would be “in the lead chair as far as reps” on Thursday. Prescott, and his surgically repaired right thumb, were no worse for wear after he threw 40 passes during a reduced practice session on Wednesday.

Prescott received full clearance to return from his thumb injury this week. He is bidding to make his first start since sustaining the injury in Dallas’ 19-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 11.

McCarthy on Thursday also noted that Prescott has two obstacles in his return from a lengthy absence.

“Rhythm and timing,” McCarthy said. “That’s the biggest thing, and it’s a challenge to grab that in this short a period of time. There’s no question, but really putting a ceiling on the workload is important, because Lord knows he’d throw a 140 (passes on Wednesday) if you let him.”

With Prescott sidelined, Cooper Rush led the Cowboys to four straight victories before throwing three interceptions in a 26-17 loss to the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

In 2021, Prescott completed a career-high 68.8 percent of his passes and threw for 4,449 yards and a team-record 37 touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

Oct 9, 2022; Tottenham, ENG; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) flips the ball to tight end Robert Tonyan during the second quarter of their game against the New York Giants at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb) returns to practice

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was back at practice Thursday, participating in drills with tape wrapped around his right thumb.

Rodgers missed practice Wednesday due to the injury sustained on a Hail Mary pass during the last play of the Packers’ 27-22 loss to the New York Giants at London on Sunday.

The two-time reigning NFL MVP and four-time winner of the award said on “The Pat McAfee Show” earlier this week that he is “a little banged up” but doesn’t think the injury will affect his throwing.

Rodgers, 38, has thrown for 1,157 yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions in five games this season for the Packers (3-2).

Jordan Love would get the start in Week 6 should Rodgers have to sit out against the visiting New York Jets (3-2).

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Oct 9, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws the ball in the first quarter against the New York Giants during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers (thumb) sits out practice

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not participate in practice on Wednesday to rest his ailing thumb.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur wasn’t interested in sounding the alarm, however.

“I don’t think we have much concern as far as gameday,” LaFleur said of Rodgers’ availability for Green Bay’s game against the visiting New York Jets on Sunday.

Rodgers injured his thumb on a Hail Mary attempt during the last play of the game in the Packers’ 27-22 loss to the New York Giants in London. The two-time reigning NFL MVP and four-time winner of the award said on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he is “a little banged up” but doesn’t think the injury will affect his throwing this week.

Rodgers, 38, has thrown for 1,157 yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions in five games this season for the Packers (3-2).

Quarterback Jordan Love would get the start should Rodgers sit out against the Jets (3-2).

–Field Level Media

August 14, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warm up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo likely out, needs thumb surgery

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is likely out for Sunday’s game with the Houston Texans — and possibly well beyond.

The 49ers (8-7) are in the thick of the NFC playoff race but Garoppolo is not expected to be available Sunday due to a torn thumb ligament in his throwing hand. He was injured last week.

Per multiple reports Sunday, Garoppolo needs surgery and his availability for the rest of the season is a question mark. NFL Network reported the 49ers are hopeful Garoppolo could be available if the team makes the playoffs.

He was listed as doubtful through Saturday, but the 49ers prepared rookie Trey Lance to start against Houston.

“He’s not out, so I’m holding out hope,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said.

ESPN reported Garoppolo was planning to delay any surgery to the offseason.

The 49ers can’t afford a loss or their playoff position becomes tenuous and help from other teams would be needed to reach the postseason.

–Field Level Media