News Summary
As NFL Week 7 approaches, several teams face significant challenges with key players ruled out due to injuries. The Washington Commanders will be without Deebo Samuel against the Dallas Cowboys, while the Arizona Cardinals will miss quarterback Kyler Murray. Other notable absences include Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka from the Buccaneers, as well as Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall from the 49ers. Teams are closely monitoring their rosters as injuries impact matchups throughout the league, setting the stage for strategic adjustments ahead of the weekend’s games.
Washington, D.C. – As the NFL enters Week 7, several key players have been ruled out due to injuries, significantly impacting matchups across the league. The Washington Commanders have announced that wide receiver Deebo Samuel will not play against the Dallas Cowboys due to a heel injury. In another significant development, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has also been ruled out of their home game against the Green Bay Packers due to a foot injury, with Jacoby Brissett expected to start in his place.
Other notable injuries include Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka, both wide receivers for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are officially listed as questionable for their Monday night game against the Detroit Lions due to hamstring injuries. The San Francisco 49ers will be without quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) for their Sunday game against the Atlanta Falcons. However, tight end George Kittle is set to return following a hamstring issue.
In addition to these players, the Commanders will also miss wide receiver Terry McLaurin due to a quadriceps injury. Dallas will be down cornerback Trevon Diggs, who suffered a concussion from an accident at home and will not participate in the game against Washington. The Los Angeles Rams will not have wide receiver Puka Nacua, who did not practice all week due to an ankle injury.
Week 7 will also see the Jacksonville Jaguars without linebackers Devin Lloyd (calf) and Ventrell Miller (shoulder) during their London matchup against the Rams. The Kansas City Chiefs will be without left tackle Josh Simmons, who is away from the team for personal reasons. The Falcons will also miss rookie defensive linemen Walker and Bowman due to soft tissue injuries.
The New England Patriots have listed tight end David Njoku as a nonparticipant for Week 7 due to a knee issue. The Green Bay Packers have seven players listed as questionable leading up to their game against Arizona, including running back Josh Jacobs. The New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
In further injury updates, the Baltimore Ravens confirmed that wide receiver Calvin Ridley will not be playing this week due to a hamstring injury. The Los Angeles Chargers have opened the practice window for linebacker Khalil Mack (elbow), although he has been practicing in a limited capacity. Both Dodson and Duck from the Miami Dolphins have practiced fully and do not carry injury designations despite being initially listed as questionable.
The Dallas Cowboys are expecting wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to play after limited practices earlier last week. The Chicago Bears can breathe easy as running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) has practiced fully and carries no injury designation heading into their next game. Conversely, Darius Slayton (hamstring) from the New York Giants hasn’t practiced and is likely to be sidelined for their upcoming matchup.
As teams prepare for Sunday and Monday’s games, the injury report will continue to influence coaching strategies and player performance across the league. Fans and teams will be watching closely for any updates as they know the outcome may hinge on the availability of these key players.
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Additional Resources
- NFL.com: Week 7 Injury Report
- CBS Sports: Week 7 Injury Report Updates
- NY Times: Fantasy Football Injuries Cheat Sheet
- CBS Sports: Key Injuries for Bettors – Week 2
- CBS Sports: Live Updates on NFL Injuries – Week 7
- Wikipedia: National Football League
- Google Search: NFL Injury Report
- Google Scholar: NFL Injuries
- Encyclopedia Britannica: NFL Injury Report
- Google News: NFL Injuries
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