NFL Week 1 Injury Report: Flowers, Murray, McConkey and Cooper
Updated: Sep 20
Da’Shawn Hand: torn quadriceps confirmed, out for season
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed September 14 that defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand tore his quadriceps, will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the 2026 season. Reuters updated its report after the coach’s announcement. The earlier “believed torn” framing is no longer current.
What changes: Hand played seven defensive snaps in his Falcons debut. His confirmed season-ending absence further reduces an Atlanta front already missing Jalon Walker for the season and James Pearce Jr. during his suspension. NBC Sports also relayed Stefanski’s confirmation. Atlanta placed Hand on injured reserve September 16, promoted tight end Nick Muse to the active roster and added defensive end Drake Jackson to the practice squad. The next checkpoints are surgery and the replacement rotation; there is no longer a return-to-play question for 2026.
Zay Flowers: reported day-to-day, MRI pending
NFL Network reported September 14 that Flowers’ hamstring injury is not considered serious and that he is viewed as day-to-day. NBC Sports relayed the report. Baltimore has not announced the MRI result, a strain grade or Week 2 clearance.
Fantasy impact: the report improves Flowers’ outlook and supports holding him, but managers still need the MRI and practice participation before treating him as available against New Orleans. The full Zay Flowers injury analysis preserves the distinction between the sourced prognosis and team-confirmed status.
Sunday night and late-window confirmations
The Giants made Malik Nabers active for Sunday Night Football after his recovery from ACL and meniscus surgery; no snap limit was announced. Najee Harris is inactive, leaving Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary as New York’s available running backs.
Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey left the 26–14 loss to Arizona with a chest injury after catching a touchdown pass. Los Angeles announced him questionable to return during the game, but no diagnosis or Week 2 timetable has been confirmed.
Minnesota’s Kyler Murray did not return from his concussion. Carson Wentz finished the 39–22 win with 133 passing yards and three touchdowns. Murray’s next status remains governed by concussion protocol rather than the game result.
Official Giants inactive list
Reuters: Nabers active and Harris inactive
Reuters: Cardinals beat Chargers; McConkey exits
Football Nation Cowboys–Giants preview
Football Nation Packers–Vikings recap update
Football Nation Cam Skattebo fantasy outlook
September 14 update: Murray remains in protocol; Wentz likely for Week 2
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Monday that Kyler Murray remains in the NFL concussion protocol after leaving the Week 1 win over Green Bay. O’Connell said Murray felt “pretty good” and that Minnesota will proceed day by day with its medical staff. That is an encouraging symptom update, not clearance to practice or play against Chicago.
Week 2 impact: independent reporting says Carson Wentz is expected to start if Murray does not clear the protocol. Minnesota has not formally ruled Murray out, and concussion recovery cannot be projected from a Monday check-in. Fantasy managers should prepare a replacement for Murray and treat Wentz as the contingency starter, with the first practice report and each completed protocol stage serving as the next reliable checkpoints.
Football Nation Packers–Vikings canonical game article
Week 1 game-day status update — September 13, 2026
Late-window and in-game update — Arizona’s official inactive announcement confirms Jeremiyah Love is active for his NFL debut. Reuters’ game report confirms Zay Flowers produced five catches for 150 yards and a touchdown before leaving with a hamstring injury and being listed questionable to return. Neither active status nor an in-game designation establishes Love’s workload or Flowers’ recovery timeline.
Confirmed Sunday statuses: Arizona activated Jeremiyah Love for his NFL debut against the Chargers. Baltimore listed Zay Flowers questionable to return against Indianapolis after a hamstring injury; he had five receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown before leaving. Love’s workload is unannounced, and Flowers has no confirmed diagnosis or recovery timetable.
Sources: Arizona Cardinals inactive announcement and Reuters’ Zay Flowers injury report.
Game-day confirmation (September 13, 2026): Official inactive lists confirm Alvin Kamara and Joey Porter Jr. are out, while Rome Odunze and Alec Pierce are active. Cooper Rush started for Atlanta. Jeremiyah Love is active for Arizona. Zay Flowers left Baltimore’s game with a hamstring injury after five catches for 150 yards and a touchdown and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game. Cleveland running back Dylan Sampson sustained a knee injury in the first quarter at Jacksonville and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
Live injury update — Dylan Sampson: The Browns officially announced that Sampson hurt his knee early in the first quarter against Jacksonville, was initially questionable and then was downgraded to out. Independent game coverage also recorded the downgrade. The team has not announced a diagnosis or recovery timetable, so the next reliable checkpoint is Cleveland's postgame medical update. For fantasy managers, Sampson should be treated as unavailable until the Browns clarify the severity; do not infer injured reserve or a multiweek absence from the in-game ruling alone.
Friday’s final Week 1 reports are now incorporated. Atlanta ruled out Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., making Cooper Rush the confirmed starter at Pittsburgh. Rush experienced back spasms Saturday but remains expected to start, with Jack Strand as the only other available quarterback. Breece Hall, Alec Pierce and Jonathon Brooks carry no Week 1 injury designation. Zay Flowers entered without a designation but left Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury. Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze and Jeremiyah Love are questionable, Sean Tucker is doubtful, and Cedric Gray is out. Jonathan Greenard is out for Philadelphia, and the Eagles placed rookie tight end Eli Stowers on injured reserve after listing him questionable Friday. Kansas City cleared Chris Jones from its final report ahead of Monday night. George Kittle and Puka Nacua carry no Week 1 designation, and Brock Bowers is out.
Sunday morning availability update (September 13): Alvin Kamara is inactive, while Rome Odunze and Alec Pierce are active. Cooper Rush started for Atlanta and Joey Porter Jr. is inactive. Jeremiyah Love is active for Arizona. Read the detailed Kamara update, Odunze update and Love update. RotoWire's live player-news pages relay the Sunday reports. Love is active, though Arizona has not announced a snap or touch limit.
Updated September 13, 2026. Saturday roster moves and Kansas City’s final report are incorporated. Jeremiyah Love is active; remaining later-window decisions should follow official inactive lists.
Start with the live schedule: Football Nation’s complete 2026 Week 1 dates, times and viewing guide.
Week 1 final status update
The Rams and 49ers issued final Week 1 designations: Kittle, Bosa and Nacua will play without injury labels. Alfred Collins remains out, and James Thompson Jr. is questionable. The official NFL injury report remains the controlling late-week source.
NFL Week 1 injury snapshot
The table uses the latest confirmed team or league information available at publication preparation time. “Next checkpoint” identifies the next factual update, not a projected return date.
Dylan Sampson
Team / Pos.: Browns / RB
Confirmed status and replacement: Knee injury in the first quarter at Jacksonville; downgraded from questionable to OUT for the remainder.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Unavailable for the rest of Week 1. Await Cleveland's postgame diagnosis and Week 2 practice report before assigning a return window.
Tyler Smith
Team / Pos.: Cowboys / LG
Confirmed status and replacement: Placed on injured reserve after thumb surgery; out at least four games. Nick Leverett was promoted and Laken Tomlinson joined the practice squad.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Do not bench Dallas stars solely for this loss, but lower the protection and run-blocking floor. Recheck the line before Smith becomes eligible to return.
TreVeyon Henderson
Team / Pos.: Patriots / RB
Confirmed status and replacement: Ankle; OUT for Wednesday. Rhamondre Stevenson is the likely lead back.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Bench Henderson. Evaluate Stevenson for a larger role, with reserve usage still uncertain.
Ben Brown
Team / Pos.: Patriots / reserve OL
Confirmed status and replacement: Knee; OUT. The starting offensive line remains intact.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: This affects interior depth. Do not treat Brown as a missing starting center.
Malik Nabers
Team / Pos.: Giants / WR
Confirmed status and replacement: Knee; QUESTIONABLE. Full participant Wednesday through Friday.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Start only with a late window pivot available. Confirm Sunday active status and any workload note.
Ja’Marr Chase
Team / Pos.: Bengals / WR
Confirmed status and replacement: Knee; full participation and cleared for Week 1.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Start as usual unless an unexpected late setback occurs.
Tee Higgins
Team / Pos.: Bengals / WR
Confirmed status and replacement: Heel; full participation and cleared for Week 1.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Start in most leagues.
Alec Pierce
Team / Pos.: Colts / WR
Confirmed status and replacement: Heel; no Week 1 injury designation after limited practices. Expected to play.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Boom or bust flex. He is active, but route volume after offseason surgery still carries risk.
Jonathon Brooks
Team / Pos.: Panthers / RB
Confirmed status and replacement: Groin; full Friday with no Week 1 injury designation.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Available for Week 1. Chuba Hubbard remains the steadier fantasy option until Brooks’ workload is clear.
Jeremiyah Love
Team / Pos.: Cardinals / RB
Confirmed status and replacement: ACTIVE for Week 1 after limited practices during ankle recovery.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Available, but treat as a high-variance flex until his opening-series role and third-down usage are clear.
Sean Tucker
Team / Pos.: Buccaneers / RB
Confirmed status and replacement: Hamstring; DOUBTFUL after limited Friday practice.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Bench. Bucky Irving remains the primary fantasy back.
Nick Bosa
Team / Pos.: 49ers / DE
Confirmed status and replacement: No Week 1 designation after ACL recovery; limited Wednesday and cleared to play.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: IDP managers can use him. The inactive list remains the final game-day checkpoint.
Nick Emmanwori / Ty Okada
Team / Pos.: Seahawks / S
Confirmed status and replacement: Emmanwori QUESTIONABLE with an ankle issue; Okada OUT with a hamstring injury.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Confirm Emmanwori on Wednesday's active list. Seattle must replace Okada.
Alfred Collins
Team / Pos.: 49ers / DT
Confirmed status and replacement: Torn patellar tendon in Melbourne practice; OUT for the 2026 season. Replacement rotation not yet confirmed.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Modest downgrade to 49ers D/ST and IDP front. Watch the roster move, inactive list and Week 1 snap rotation.
Breece Hall
Team / Pos.: Jets / RB
Confirmed status and replacement: Groin; full participation and no Week 1 injury designation. Cleared for normal usage.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Start in fantasy lineups. Only a late setback or inactive listing would change the call.
Zay Flowers
Team / Pos.: Ravens / WR
Confirmed status and replacement: Hamstring; left Week 1 after five catches for 150 yards and one touchdown; QUESTIONABLE to return.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Do not infer a multiweek absence. Await Baltimore’s postgame update and first Week 2 practice report.
Brock Bowers
Team / Pos.: Raiders / TE
Confirmed status and replacement: Underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday; expected to miss one or two games and is out for Week 1.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Bench for Week 1. Michael Mayer is the replacement tight end; the return window remains approximate.
Rome Odunze
Team / Pos.: Bears / WR
Confirmed status and replacement: Calf; QUESTIONABLE after limited practice. He says he expects to play.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Conditional start. Confirm Sunday active status and keep a replacement ready.
Cedric Gray
Team / Pos.: Titans / LB
Confirmed status and replacement: Concussion; OUT for Week 1.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Unavailable. Tennessee must replace his linebacker snaps.
George Kittle
Team / Pos.: 49ers / TE
Confirmed status and replacement: No Week 1 designation after right Achilles rehabilitation; will play vs. Rams.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Start in most leagues, but lower the projection until his route share is visible.
Puka Nacua
Team / Pos.: Rams / WR
Confirmed status and replacement: No Week 1 designation after August psoas soreness; expected to play.
Fantasy call / next checkpoint: Start as a WR1. Recheck the inactive list; no snap restriction is confirmed.
Quarterbacks: no surprise label should replace an official report
Tua Tagovailoa is out with an oblique injury, Michael Penix Jr. is also out, and Cooper Rush remains expected to start Atlanta's Week 1 opener at Pittsburgh despite Saturday back spasms. Jack Strand is the only other available quarterback. Rush's warmup and the inactive list are the immediate checkpoints; Tagovailoa's Week 2 practice participation is the next recovery checkpoint.
Andy Reid said Tuesday that Patrick Mahomes is most likely to start Monday against Denver. That moves the outlook beyond Mahomes' own preseason target. Fantasy managers can plan around his return while retaining a late window alternative until Kansas City's final report. See the updated Mahomes outlook for the distinction between expected availability and performance after knee rehabilitation.
Running backs: Henderson is the first lineup deadline
The Patriots' final report rules Henderson out with an ankle injury. Wednesday availability is settled. Stevenson is positioned for the central backfield role, while Corey Kiner supplies active roster depth. Any practice squad elevation and the division of reserve work still require confirmation.
Actionable call: remove Henderson from Week 1 starting lineups. Stevenson becomes a stronger volume option, but a larger opportunity is not a guarantee of efficiency or a fixed touch total against Seattle. Our dedicated Henderson update explains the backfield implications. Do not carry an earlier possible availability scenario into Wednesday's lineup decision.
Breece Hall’s outlook is now materially clearer: he received an estimated full listing Wednesday, participated fully Thursday, said he will be available Sunday and described himself as fresh after the cautious recovery period. Frank Reich said the plan is normal usage unless Aaron Glenn or the medical staff orders otherwise. Hall is a Week 1 fantasy starter unless Sunday inactives reveal a late setback. See the canonical Breece Hall update and Rome Odunze report.
Arizona rookie Jeremiyah Love is active after limited work all week. The ankle recovery and expected shared workload still make him a high-variance flex; his opening-series role and third-down usage are the next checkpoints.
Carolina cleared Jonathon Brooks after a full Friday practice, and he carries no Week 1 injury designation. Chuba Hubbard remains the steadier fantasy option until Brooks’ game workload is established. Tampa Bay listed Sean Tucker as doubtful with a hamstring injury, leaving Bucky Irving as the only Buccaneers back who belongs in standard starting plans.
Las Vegas has also expressed optimism that Ashton Jeanty’s ankle will be ready. He remains a start if active because of his projected role, but managers should be prepared for a managed workload. A final decision should follow the Raiders’ official participation sequence, not a platform’s early week label.
Related player checks: Football Nation’s Ashton Jeanty Week 1 injury plan and the broader Week 1 fantasy injury backup plan.
Receivers and tight ends: Chase trends up, Nabers still needs the report
Cincinnati’s first Week 1 report gave Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins full-participation listings. That is stronger than the earlier return-to-practice signal and supports keeping both in fantasy lineups. A full Wednesday line still does not prevent a later setback, and both receivers are cleared for Week 1.
Read the dedicated update: Ja’Marr Chase’s Week 1 outlook after returning to practice.
Malik Nabers is questionable with a knee designation despite practicing fully all week. His target ceiling keeps him in starting consideration, but the Sunday night kickoff requires a viable late window replacement. Confirm his active status and any workload guidance before locking him in.
Deeper Nabers context: why his Week 1 volume still cannot be assumed after ACL surgery.
Indianapolis removed Alec Pierce from the final injury report, so he is cleared to play after limited practices during his return from offseason ankle surgery. His vertical role still carries workload risk, making him a deeper league flex. The Colts’ official practice notebook provides the earlier practice context.
Baltimore removed Zay Flowers from the final game report, but he left Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury after five catches for 150 yards and a touchdown. He was later ruled out for the remainder of the game; no diagnosis or Week 2 timetable is confirmed. The Ravens’ official report documents the earlier practice progression. Walker’s availability also affects the depth behind Flowers.
Brock Bowers is the clearest new fantasy absence. The Raiders tight end underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday and is expected to miss one or two games. That rules him out for Week 1 against Miami and moves Michael Mayer into the starting role, while the second-week return remains an estimate rather than a promise. See Football Nation’s canonical Bowers update.
Philadelphia placed rookie tight end Eli Stowers on injured reserve Saturday with hamstring and quadriceps injuries after listing him questionable Friday. He is out for Week 1 against Washington and must miss at least four games. Dallas Goedert remains the lead tight end, while Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins provide active depth. Stowers belongs in an injured-reserve slot in dynasty leagues and can be dropped in most redraft formats unless benches are unusually deep. The next checkpoint is Philadelphia’s first practice week after the minimum absence.
Eagles offensive line: Landon Dickerson placed on IR
Philadelphia placed three-time Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson on injured reserve Tuesday because of a lingering knee injury. He will miss at least four games. The Eagles announced the roster move Tuesday. Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion identified Drew Kendall, Willie Lampkin and other versatile linemen as options to fill the vacancy. Dickerson’s absence materially affects protection and interior run blocking entering Week 2. The Eagles–Commanders recap carries the game-specific follow-up.
George Kittle has no Week 1 game designation and will play against the Rams. The final status resolves availability after his Achilles rehabilitation, but it does not establish a normal snap or route share. Football Nation’s canonical Kittle update explains why managers can start him while lowering the workload projection.
Puka Nacua also has no Week 1 injury designation for Los Angeles. The final report removes the immediate psoas-availability concern; absent a late transaction or setback, he remains a fantasy WR1. Football Nation’s canonical Nacua update carries the full fantasy and matchup analysis.
Tampa Bay’s Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan both practiced Monday after toe and knee issues. Their official practice levels still matter, especially for Egbuka’s expected role. Managers can keep Egbuka in flex plans if he continues to participate, while McMillan remains a wait and see depth option.
Latest Buccaneers context: Emeka Egbuka’s Week 1 injury trend and fantasy verdict.
Offensive line: Tyler Smith changes Dallas immediately
Smith’s injury is now a completed roster transaction, not merely an expected move. Dallas placed the All-Pro left guard on injured reserve after thumb surgery, making him unavailable for at least four games within the reported four-to-six-week recovery window. The Cowboys promoted Nick Leverett and signed Laken Tomlinson to the practice squad. The dedicated Tyler Smith update tracks the replacement plan and return window.
The fantasy effect is not a reason to bench Dallas stars, but it is a real downgrade to the offense’s margin for error. Interior pressure can disrupt Dak Prescott’s timing and can reduce the cleanest lanes in the run game. Bass now faces immediate starter level assignments, and Dallas’ protection communication will be tested from the opener.
Ben Brown is out, but his absence is a loss of reserve offensive line depth. New England's starting five remains intact. Jared Wilson's center assignment should not be described as a new replacement forced by this injury. Greg Van Roten is part of the interior depth picture. Henderson's absence changes the backfield; it does not establish a separate injury to the starting center.
Defense: Bosa trends toward active; Seattle’s safety depth is the concern
San Francisco defensive coordinator Raheem Morris said Nick Bosa is going to play against the Rams after his ACL recovery and recent knee management. That is a strong, attributable update. The official 49ers practice report and game designation still control the formal label. Bosa’s return changes the pass rush matchup and gives IDP managers a viable start, with some conditioning uncertainty after the long rehabilitation.
The full timeline is in Football Nation’s Nick Bosa Week 1 injury update.
San Francisco also lost starting defensive tackle Alfred Collins for the season after he tore his patellar tendon during Tuesday's practice in Melbourne. The official NFL roundup confirms Kyle Shanahan's announcement, and Football Nation's dedicated Collins report explains the replacement options and the Week 1 Rams impact. The 49ers D/ST remains usable, but its run-defense and interior-depth risk has increased.
Seattle's final Tuesday report lists Ty Okada out with a hamstring injury and Nick Emmanwori questionable with an ankle issue. Those are different statuses. Okada needs replacing for the opener, while Emmanwori remains a game day active list check. Avoid treating both safeties as confirmed absences or both as unresolved practice concerns.
Tennessee linebacker Cedric Gray is out for Week 1 while he remains in the concussion protocol. The Titans must replace his linebacker snaps against the Jets, and no return date should be projected before he completes the league protocol.
Aaron Donald did not play in Week 1, as Los Angeles confirmed before the opener. His next step is now clearer: McVay said Donald practiced fully Thursday and Donald said Friday that he plans to play Monday night against the Giants, although he has not been formally confirmed active. The official Rams press conference and ESPN’s September 17 report identify Friday recovery, the final injury designation and Monday’s inactive list as the next checkpoints. Football Nation’s Aaron Donald tracker will carry the final decision. Myles Garrett, meanwhile, has completed knee surgery and is on injured reserve for at least four games; he is off crutches but still has no announced return timetable. The canonical Garrett update has been synchronized.
Full analysis: what Donald's confirmed absence changes for the Rams.
NFL Network's September 13 report says Garrett will miss at least four games, making Week 6 against Arizona his first possible return. That is eligibility, not a guaranteed recovery date. Football Nation's canonical Myles Garrett injury update explains the Rams' pass-rush and IDP consequences.
Actionable fantasy recommendations
Eli Stowers: INJURED RESERVE. Move him to an IR slot in dynasty formats; Dallas Goedert remains Philadelphia’s lead fantasy tight end.
Brock Bowers: OUT for Week 1 after a meniscus trim. Bench him; Michael Mayer is the replacement, while the Week 2 return remains uncertain.
Breece Hall: no Week 1 injury designation after full participation. Start him unless Sunday brings a late setback.
Malik Nabers: QUESTIONABLE despite full participation all week. Start only with a viable Sunday night pivot.
Zay Flowers: no Week 1 injury designation after full practices Thursday and Friday. Start in most leagues.
Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins: both listed full Wednesday. Keep both in starting lineups barring a setback.
Alec Pierce: removed from the final injury report and expected to play. Use as a deeper flex while his post surgery workload settles.
Rome Odunze: QUESTIONABLE with a calf issue but says he expects to play. Confirm Sunday active status.
Cowboys skill players: do not bench stars solely because Tyler Smith is on injured reserve, but lower confidence in the offense’s blocking floor.
What happens next
New England and Seattle have completed Week 1, so those injuries now belong in postgame and Week 2 coverage. For Sunday games, the final designations are set; Stowers’ injured-reserve placement is settled, while active lists 90 minutes before kickoff remain decisive for questionable players. Kansas City still has Saturday reporting before Monday night.
A.J. Brown: injured reserve minimum is now a six-week expectation
New England placed A.J. Brown on injured reserve after the right high-ankle sprain he suffered against Seattle. NFL Network reported September 13 that Brown is expected to miss about six weeks. That is longer than the four-game roster minimum and makes Week 6 only his first eligible return, not the expected comeback date.
Fantasy managers should move Brown into an IR slot where eligible and plan for a replacement beyond the minimum. Football Nation’s canonical Brown injury update separates the roster and medical timelines. Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Hunter Henry can gain opportunity, but New England has not declared one direct replacement.
The public ESPN injury tracker was checked at 8:14 a.m. Central on September 10. CBS and Yahoo public fantasy injury pages were not accessible in this check, so no claim is attributed to them. Platform labels are aggregation and projection layers; the official NFL and club reports govern participation and game status.
Football Nation conclusion
React to confirmed absences and separate final game status from practice participation. Bowers, Smith, Collins and Cedric Gray are out, and Stowers is on injured reserve. Breece Hall, Zay Flowers, Alec Pierce and Jonathon Brooks are cleared without Week 1 designations. Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze and Jeremiyah Love are questionable, while Sean Tucker is doubtful. Football Nation’s conclusion: lock in replacements for confirmed absences and preserve late window pivots for questionable players.
For comparison, review last week’s baseline: the September 1 Football Nation NFL injury report.
Related Football Nation files: Breece Hall; Brock Bowers; Tyler Smith; Malik Nabers; Nick Bosa; and Cedric Gray.
For lineup replacements after these Week 1 injuries, use Football Nation’s Week 2 waiver-wire guide alongside the official practice reports that begin Wednesday.
Verified sources
NFL.com official Week 1 injury report, checked September 10, 2026 at 8:14 a.m. Central
BaltimoreRavens.com: Zay Flowers, Nnamdi Madubuike and two teammates limited, September 9, 2026
Colts.com: Alec Pierce and A.J. Haulcy Week 1 practice update, September 9, 2026
Reuters: Cowboys place Tyler Smith on injured reserve, September 9, 2026
Reuters: Brock Bowers expected to miss one or two games after knee procedure, September 9, 2026
Reuters: Breece Hall says he will play and Frank Reich expects normal usage, September 10, 2026
ESPN public NFL injury tracker, checked September 10, 2026 at 8:14 a.m. Central
PhiladelphiaEagles.com official transaction log: Eli Stowers placed on injured reserve, September 12, 2026
Bleeding Green Nation: Eagles place Eli Stowers on injured reserve, September 12, 2026
September 11 Flowers update: full participation Thursday and Friday left Zay Flowers without a Week 1 game designation.
Jets: Omar Cooper Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick exit the opener
Rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was ruled out of New York's 23–10 win over Tennessee with an ankle injury after turning his first NFL catch into a 30-yard gain. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick injured his groin and did not return. The Jets' official game recap confirms both injuries; Reuters reported Cooper was ruled out and Fitzpatrick was downgraded to doubtful during the game.
Why it matters: NFL.com reported September 19, citing Ian Rapoport, that the Jets will place Cooper on injured reserve. That requires the first-round rookie to miss at least four games. Rapoport reported that Cooper is expected back shortly after the minimum window, but the Jets have not announced a return date. Fitzpatrick remains a separate secondary concern. Official game source: https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-titans-game-recap-green-white-stifle-tennessee-in-23-10-week-1-victory | September 19 report: https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-saturday-sept-19
September 19 update: NFL.com reported, citing Ian Rapoport, that the Jets will place Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve after the ankle injury he sustained against Tennessee. The designation requires at least four missed games and rules him out against Green Bay. Rapoport reported that Cooper is expected back shortly after the minimum window, but that is reporting rather than a Jets-confirmed return date. The next checkpoints are the official transaction notice, rehabilitation updates and eventual activation eligibility.
Baltimore placed rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane on injured reserve Wednesday after he underwent surgery that morning for the wrist injury from the Week 1 win at Indianapolis. The roster designation guarantees at least four missed games. Head coach Jesse Minter said Lane has a strong chance to return relatively quickly, but the Ravens did not announce a firm return date. Baltimore promoted veteran receiver Chris Moore to the 53-man roster, while Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker, Elijah Sarratt and LaJohntay Wester remain part of the receiving contingency. For fantasy managers, Lane is an injured-reserve stash in dynasty and deep formats rather than a short-bench hold.
September 14 update: Baltimore officially ruled rookie receiver Ja’Kobi Lane out with a wrist injury during the 41–23 win at Indianapolis. The Ravens said Head Coach Jesse Minter had no postgame diagnosis.
Subsequent reporting cited by the team says Lane’s initial diagnosis is a fractured wrist and that he is expected to miss several weeks. Further testing, including an MRI, is the next checkpoint, so Football Nation is not treating the length of the absence as final.
The timing matters because Zay Flowers also left the opener with a hamstring injury. Baltimore finished the game with Rashod Bateman, LaJohntay Wester and Chris Moore as its available wide receivers; Flowers’ testing and Lane’s MRI will determine the Week 2 hierarchy.
Cowboys secondary: Malik Hooker forearm fracture reported
September 14 update: Dallas said after Sunday night’s 28–20 loss that safety Malik Hooker may have fractured his forearm and would receive additional testing Monday. A subsequent ESPN report, relayed by Reuters, says Hooker fractured a bone in the forearm and is consulting a specialist.
The distinction matters: the Cowboys’ public postgame update described a suspected fracture, while Monday’s diagnosis comes through independent reporting. Dallas has not announced the specific bone, treatment plan, injured-reserve decision or recovery timetable, so Football Nation is not assigning a Week 2 status or return date.
Hooker is a starting veteran in the middle of Dallas’ secondary. If he misses time, the Cowboys must redistribute deep-safety and communication responsibilities before their Week 2 game. The specialist consultation and the club’s first Week 2 practice report are the next reliable checkpoints.
Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o expected to miss time
September 15 update: Houston officially placed linebacker Henry To’oTo’o on the reserve/injured list because of the shoulder injury he sustained late in the Texans’ 36–31 loss to Buffalo. He must miss at least four games. Houston now has to redistribute his linebacker work, and his absence matters most in IDP leagues and when evaluating the middle of the Texans’ defense.
That wording confirms an absence is expected but does not establish a diagnosis, surgery plan or number of games. Football Nation is therefore not assigning a return date. Houston’s first Week 2 practice report and any injured-reserve transaction are the next authoritative checkpoints.
The personnel consequence is immediate because Houston entered the week with other linebacker health questions. Jake Hansen is a leading replacement candidate, but the Texans have not announced the Week 2 starting alignment.
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