As the NFL heads into Week 9, several teams are dealing with significant injury questions. The 2025 NFL season is wrapping up October and heading into November, so teams are facing crunch time when it comes to healthy bodies.
For NFL fans and fantasy managers, the injury list is critical for understanding who might be out or limited in the upcoming games. Here’s a breakdown of the notable injuries and what you need to know about them.
Week 9 NFL Injury Report
Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders
Heading into their Week 9 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on “Sunday Night Football,” Commanders head coach Dan Quinn had hoped to have wide receiver Terry McLaurin available.
On Wednesday, though, Quinn announced that McLaurin, who has been dealing with a quad injury, has been ruled out. The NFL’s X account shared the news on Wednesday afternoon.
Commanders HC Dan Quinn says WR Terry McLaurin (quad) is out for Sunday. pic.twitter.com/RzEqrCu6Dd
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2025
According to the PFSN NFL Offense Impact metrics, the Commanders have a 79.9 Impact Score and grade out at a C+. With Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returning to practice on Wednesday, he’ll be without one of his key receivers on Sunday night.
Bucky Irving, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has been out of action for a bit. Irving, who has been dealing with foot and shoulder injuries, did not play in last Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.
The Buccaneers have their bye week this week, so Irving will have more time to heal. It’s not known if he’ll be ready for Tampa Bay’s next game.
In the PFSN NFL RB Impact metrics, Irving has a 65.3 RB Impact Score and grades out with a D. In four games for the Buccaneers this season, he has 71 carries for 237 yards and no touchdowns. In the PFSN NFL Offense Impact metrics, Tampa Bay has a 73.0 Offense Impact Score behind quarterback Baker Mayfield and grades out with a C.
Travis Hunter, WR-CB, Jacksonville Jaguars
On Friday, Jacksonville Jaguars rookie two-way star Travis Hunter was placed on Injured Reserve after injuring his knee in practice on Thursday. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Friday, “Initial testing revealed that Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter’s ACL is intact, per source. Hunter is going through additional testing to determine the extent of the injury and how long he’ll be sidelined, and no answers are expected before next week.”
Joe Mixon, RB, Houston Texans
Joe Mixon remains on the Texans’ injured reserve list. He has been dealing with a foot injury since before the season started.
On Monday, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said he had no update on Mixon’s status, according to Aaron Wilson of Houston TV station KPRC.
#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said he has no update at this time on status of injured running back Joe Mixon @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 27, 2025
There is no timetable for Mixon’s return. The Texans have turned to Nick Chubb and rookie Woody Marks to take up the slack.
Trey Benson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported more than three weeks ago that Trey Benson, the Arizona Cardinals’ RB2 to open the season, is on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury. Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus.
Right now it’s difficult to project when the following RBs are returning;
Bucky Irving
Omarion Hampton
Trey Benson
Joe Mixon
Braelon Allen
MarShawn Lloyd
Phil MafahI expect Mixon to miss the entire season.
I expect Saquon and Judkins to return after their byes. Pacheco…
— Jesse Morse, M.D. (@DrJesseMorse) October 29, 2025
There has been no timetable released by the Cardinals regarding his return
Dr. Jesse Morse, in a post on X on Wednesday, included Benson among players that he wrote it is “difficult to project” when Benson and a few other NFL running backs would be returning to their teams.
JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz, QBs, Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, is cleared for a full week of practice.
O’Connell: JJ McCarthy (ankle) is “healthy”; expected to have full week of practice.
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) October 29, 2025
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell made the announcement about McCarthy’s return on Wednesday. McCarthy suffered a high ankle sprain in the team’s Week 2 contest.
That’s good news, as backup Carson Wentz has been lost for the rest of the 2025 NFL season due to an injury in his non-throwing left shoulder.
Carson Wentz talking about his injury, the end of his season, and last Thursday’s game.
“I’m not an idiot. I knew what I was signing up for.” pic.twitter.com/cjO8EASnlq
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) October 29, 2025
Wentz gutted it out last week but eventually had to come out of Minnesota’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. In the PFSN NFL QB Impact metrics, Wentz finished his season with a score of 72.3 and graded out at C-.
Joe Flacco, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Update 10/31: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco addressed reporters about his injury status and said that he feels pretty good right now. Flacco has been dealing with a shoulder injury.
“I feel good. Listen, I’ve never really talked about injuries before, so I don’t know what to say, but I feel good.”
90 seconds of Joe Flacco talking about his injury, his work this week and what sounds like a QB ready to give it a shot on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/M438BGnXMO
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) October 31, 2025
Update 10/30: Flacco was a limited participant in his return to the Bengals’ practice field on Thursday, according to Rapoport.
Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals
Update 10/31: On Friday, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was a limited participant in the team’s practice due to his foot injury. Also, QB Jacoby Brissett was working out with the first team. Update 10/30: On Thursday, Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that quarterback Kyler Murray is practicing and getting ready to start on Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys.
Andy Dalton, QB, Carolina Panthers
Update 10/31: Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton is listed as questionable for the team due to a thumb injury. But Panthers head coach Dave Canales said he expects Dalton will be available as the backup to Bryce Young. “Andy will be the backup; he demonstrated the ability to control the ball, throw it, really amazing, unbelievable,” Canales said. “I’m very grateful that he’s able to play through stuff.”
Update 10/30: Dalton is currently dealing with a thumb injury. On Thursday, the team signed QB Mike White to their active roster, according to Schefter.
D.J. Moore, WR, Chicago Bears
Update 10/30: On Thursday, wide receiver D.J. Moore, who has been dealing with hip and groin injuries, along with fellow WRs Rome Odunze (heel) and Olamide Zaccheaus (knee) were limited in practice. WR Luther Burden III (concussion) did not practice on Thursday. On Wednesday, Moore, Odunze, Zaccheaus, and Burden III did not practice Wednesday, according to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.
Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, New England Patriots
Update 10/31: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a toe injury. Update 10/30: Stevenson did not practice on Thursday. He also didn’t practice on Wednesday, according to Schefter.
Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Update 10/31: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned on Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins, leading the Ravens to a 28-6 win at Hard Rock Stadium. On Wednesday, Jackson, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, was officially removed from the Ravens’ injury report, according to Pelissero. He should be good to go in Week 9.
Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers
Update 10/31: San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy, who has been dealing with a toe injury, is questionable for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Purdy “has got a chance to be available” but Mac Jones will start. Update 10/30: Purdy was limited in practice on Thursday. He was seen throwing passes on the field next to Jones. On Wednesday, Purdy was listed as limited in practice, according to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo.
Here are a few shots of both Brock Purdy and Mac Jones practicing on Wednesday. Purdy was limited. #49ers | #FTTB pic.twitter.com/UVHpPDG0lc
— Matt Lively (@mattblively) October 29, 2025
But video from the 49ers practice on Wednesday showed Purdy participating for at least part of the session, with backup Mac Jones also on the field.
Ollie Gordon II, RB, Miami Dolphins
On Friday, Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II is considered day-to-day after suffering an ankle injury in Thursday night’s 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Miami has a mini-bye on its schedule, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, so he should miss just limited time.
Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
Update 10/30: Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, who has been dealing with a knee injury, was a full participant in the team’s practice on Thursday. On Wednesday, according to Pelissero, Bowers returned as a full participant at the Raiders’ practice field.
L’Jarius Sneed, CB, Tennessee Titans
Schefter reported last week that the Tennessee Titans had placed starting cornerback L’Jarius Sneed on the injured reserve list due to a quad injury. He will miss a minimum of four games.
Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said last Thursday that wide receiver Malik Nabers hasn’t had surgery on his torn ACL yet. According to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, Nabers will have the procedure done once swelling goes down around his knee.
Darren Waller, TE, Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller, who has been dealing with a pec injury, was placed on injured reserve by the team last Wednesday. Waller came out of retirement this season to play for the Dolphins.
Mike Gesicki, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Mike Gesicki remains on injured reserve with a pectoral injury.
Charvarius Ward Sr., CB, Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr., who suffered a concussion, remains on injured reserve.
Omarion Hampton, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
Omarion Hampton of the Los Angeles Chargers suffered an ankle injury in Week 5 during a 27-10 loss to the Commanders at SoFi Stadium. He is now on injured reserve.
Braelon Allen, RB, New York Jets
Braelon Allen of the New York Jets remains on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Antonio Gibson, RB, New England Patriots
Antonio Gibson of the New England Patriots, who tore his ACL, remains on injured reserve.
Out for the Year
- James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals (Foot)
- Miles Sanders, RB, Dallas Cowboys (Ankle/Knee)
- Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants (Knee)
- Antonio Gibson, RB, New England Patriots (Knee)
- Spencer Shrader, K, Indianapolis Colts (Knee)
- Patrick Jones II, OLB, Carolina Panthers (Back)
- Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins (Knee)
- Trishton Jackson, WR, Arizona Cardinals (Thumb)
- Emory Jones, QB, Atlanta Falcons (Concussion)
- Dayton Wade, WR, Baltimore Ravens (Rib)
- Jonathon Brooks, RB, Carolina Panthers (Knee)
- Deion Hankins, RB, Chicago Bears (Shoulder)
- Cade McDonald, WR, Cleveland Browns (Undisclosed)
- Kye Robichaux, RB, Detroit Lions (Undisclosed)
- Irv Smith, TE, Houston Texans (Ankle)
- Brevin Jordan, TE, Houston Texans (Knee)
- D.J. Montgomery, WR, Indianapolis Colts (Undisclosed)
- Joshua Cephus, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (Undisclosed)
- Keaontay Ingram, RB, Kansas City Chiefs (Undisclosed)
- Najee Harris, RB, Los Angeles Chargers (Achilles)
- Alexander Mattison, RB, Miami Dolphins (Neck)
- Jalin Conyers, TE, Miami Dolphins (Leg)
- Rondale Moore, WR, Minnesota Vikings (Knee)
- Lan Larison, RB, New England Patriots (Foot)
- Deneric Prince, RB, New England Patriots (Undisclosed)
- Bub Means, WR, New Orleans Saints (Leg)
- Bryce Ford-Wheaton, WR, New York Giants (Achilles)
- Johnny Wilson, WR, Philadelphia Eagles (Knee)
- Donald Parham Jr, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers (Achilles)
- Trent Taylor, WR, San Francisco 49ers (Undisclosed)
- Kenny McIntosh, RB, Seattle Seahawks (Knee)
- Jaden Smith, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Undisclosed)
- Will Levis, QB, Tennessee Titans (Shoulder)
- Austin Ekeler, RB, Washington Commanders (Achilles)
- Tyree Jackson, TE, Washington Commanders (Undisclosed)
