With the NFL now entering Week 15 and fully into the final weeks of the 2025 regular season, teams are focusing on ensuring their players’ health and well-being. Yet, several players will be spending time on the sidelines.
Knowing about injuries to key players is an essential piece for NFL fans and fantasy managers at this time, too. They will want to know who might be out or limited in upcoming games. Here’s a breakdown of notable injuries and what you need to know.
De’Von Achane, RB, Miami Dolphins
Update 12/13: On Saturday, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that running back De’Von Achane is expected to play on Monday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques, Dolphins reporter for ESPN Nation.
Dolphins running back De’Von Achane suffered a rib injury when he fell on the football during Sunday’s victory over the New York Jets. An MRI was done on Achane’s injured ribs, and it didn’t indicate that he’d suffered a fracture.
While no official word on Achane’s condition was released on Tuesday, Achane may sit out a few of this week’s practices ahead of Miami’s game on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
If Achane is unavailable for the Monday night game, look for Jaylen Wright to get a few more touches.
According to the PFSN NFL RB Impact metrics, Achane has an impact score of 87.7 and grades out to a B+. For the season, Achane has 193 carries for 1,126 yards and seven touchdowns.
CeeDee Lamb, WR, Trevon Diggs, CB, Jake Ferguson, TE, and Jadaveon Clowney, DE, Dallas Cowboys
Update 12/13: On Saturday, Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo. Diggs will stay on the team’s Injured Reserve/DFR list.
The #Cowboys announce CB Trevon Diggs will remain on the IR/DFR list today. He’s officially out for tomorrow vs. the #Vikings.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 13, 2025
On Friday, the Cowboys listed tight end Jake Ferguson, who is dealing with a calf injury, and defensive end Jadaveon Clowney, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, as questionable for Sunday’s game, according to NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo.
Update 12/12: Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has cleared concussion protocol. Lamb was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, according to Cowboys reporter Jon Machota for The Athletic.
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb has cleared concussion protocol. He was a full participant in practice yesterday. He is expected to play Sunday night against the Vikings.
“The process has been cool,” Lamb said yesterday. “Obviously it’s been a lot of eye work and eye discipline and…
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 12, 2025
“The process has been cool,” Lamb said on Thursday. “Obviously it’s been a lot of eye work and eye discipline and trying to, I guess, frustrate myself essentially to see if I have any more residuals of the concussion and if I had any type of symptoms.
“As for me now, it’s been heavy on rest, to be honest,” Lamb said. “Doing everything, me knowing my requirements, kind of getting ahead of everything, especially with the extra 2-3 days that we had off, I feel like that was big.”
Update 12/10: Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was on the practice field on Wednesday, but has still not fully cleared concussion protocol to return to a game. ESPN NFL Nation Cowboys reporter Todd Archer said that Lamb is trending in the right direction.
Lamb suffered a concussion in Dallas’ loss to the Detroit Lions. No update on Lamb’s condition was available on Tuesday.
Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones, though, did offer an update on Monday. “He’s doing a good job,” Jones said. “He’s meeting all the thresholds that you need to meet that will get him to where he can play this week. So far, he’s had no setbacks.”
According to the PFSN NFL WR Impact metrics, Lamb has an impact score of 85.2 and grades out to a B. For the season, Lamb has 57 catches for 865 yards and three touchdown receptions.
Terrell Jennings, RB, New England Patriots
Update 12/13: On Saturday, Patriots running back Terrell Jennings was placed on injured reserve and signed running back D’Ernest Johnson to their 53-man roster from their practice squad.
Tutu Atwell, WR, Los Angeles Rams
Update 12/13: On Saturday, Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell was taken off Injured Reserve, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
T.J. Watt, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Update 12/12: On Friday, Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, who underwent a surgical procedure to deal with a collapsed lung, has been ruled out of Sunday’s game, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Josh Jacobs and Emmanuel Wilson, RBs, Green Bay Packers
Update 12/13: On Saturday, Packers running back Emmanuel Wilson was placed on Injured Reserve due to an illness, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Packers elevated running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad on Saturday, too.
Packers RB Emanuel Wilson also has been added to the injury report and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Broncos due to an illness. https://t.co/0rPwjkL4Ug
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 13, 2025
Update 12/12: On Friday, Packers running back Josh Jacobs, who has been dealing with swelling in his knee, has been listed as questionable for the Packers’ game against the Denver Broncos, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan, WRs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Update 12/10: On Wednesday, Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan were activated from Injured Reserve, and both players will be available on Thursday night, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported.
The Buccaneers go up against the Atlanta Falcons this week.
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, and Trey Benson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
Update 12/12: On Friday, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will not play on Sunday. Other Cardinals players ruled out by Gannon include left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., safeties Rabbit Taylor-Demerson and Jalen Thompson, and cornerback Max Melton, according to Cardinals reporter Darren Urban.
Updated 12/10: Cardinals running back Trey Benson was not activated by the team on Wednesday. Therefore, his NFL season for 2025 is now over, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Benson has been dealing with a meniscus injury. Benson has not played since Week 4. He will have to be activated this week or will miss the rest of the 2025 season.
On Tuesday, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon offered an update on Benson’s situation in an interview with a Phoenix sports radio station.
“I know he’s doing everything he can to get back out there,” Gannon said. “You know, we opened his window a little bit ago. The return to play, like all return to plays, is not linear. Every guy’s a little bit different. But he’s working at it, and we’re, we got a good plan for him and hopefully can get back out there.”
Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints
Update 12/12: Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who has been dealing with knee and ankle injuries, has been ruled out of Sunday’s game, Saints head coach Kellen Moore announced on Friday.
Kellen Moore said Alvin Kamara (Knee/Ankle) is OUT for Sunday’s game
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 12, 2025
Update 12/10: Saints running back Alvin Kamara did not practice with the team.
Kamara has missed the last two games with knee and ankle injuries. No update was given on Tuesday regarding Kamara’s status.
On Monday, however, Saints head coach Kellen Moore said, “We’ll see” regarding a return this coming Sunday and considered him “questionable.” The Saints will release their first injury report on Wednesday, at which time further details about Kamara will be available.
According to the PFSN NFL RB Impact metrics, Kamara has an impact score of 70.9 and grades out to a C-. For the season, Kamara has 131 carries for 471 yards and one touchdown.
David Njoku, TE, and Dylan Sampson, RB, Cleveland Browns
Update 12/12: On Friday, the Browns have ruled out tight end David Njoku, who has been dealing with a knee injury, and running back Dylan Sampson, who has been dealing with calf and hand injuries, from Sunday’s game on the road against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Browns have ruled out TE David Njoku and RB Dylan Sampson for Sunday’s game at Chicago against the Bears. pic.twitter.com/xFUPD9GsrH
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 12, 2025
The Browns’ update comes from ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Update 12/12: On Friday, Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is still dealing with a concussion, has been ruled out of this week’s game, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
The #Bengals rule out WR Tee Higgins for this week’s game, as he continues to deal with a concussion.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 12, 2025
Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders
Update 12/10: On Wednesday, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is dealing with his injured left elbow, will not be cleared by doctors to play this week.
Marcus Mariota gets the start against the New York Giants on Sunday, according to Pelissero.
Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons
Update 12/10: On Wednesday, Falcons wide receiver Drake London was ruled out of Thursday night’s game against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Pelissero.
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Update 12/12: Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes participated in Friday’s practice and was not given an injury designation by the team. It looks like Mahomes will play this week.
Update 12/10: On Wednesday, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was a full participant in the Chiefs’ practice. Mahomes was hobbled late in Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans with a left knee issue, according to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.
Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Update 12/12: On Friday, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is off the team’s injury report and appears to be good to go on Sunday against the New York Jets, according to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.
Update 12/10: On Wednesday, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was limited in practice due to an ankle injury, Pelissero reported.
Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Update 12/13: Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson appears to be good to go on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Update 12/12: On Friday, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was a full participant at Friday’s practice.
Game status at Bengals pic.twitter.com/k26AzVSAS6
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 12, 2025
Additionally, tight end Mark Andrews, who has been dealing with a glute injury, also was a full participant at practice. Neither player is listed as questionable heading into Sunday’s game at Cincinnati.
Update 12/10: On Wednesday, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had a non-injury-related rest day. Pelissero reported, “So Lamar’s ankle (and everything else) is apparently healthy. He’s just still not practicing in full ahead of Sunday’s game at Cincinnati.”
Jalen Carter, DT, and Lane Johnson, OT, Philadelphia Eagles
Update 12/12: On Friday, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter and offensive tackle Lane Johnson did not participate in the Eagles’ practice, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Carter and Johnson have been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Woody Marks and Nick Chubb, RBs, Houston Texans
Update 12/12: On Friday, Texans running back Woody Marks was not listed on the team’s injury report. Running back Nick Chubb, who has been dealing with injured ribs, was listed as questionable for Week 15.
Update 12/10: On Wednesday, Texans running backs Woody Marks and Nick Chubb did not practice with the team. Marks is dealing with a knee injury, while Chubb has injured ribs, according to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.
Riley Leonard, Brett Rypien, and Daniel Jones, QBs, and Chris Lammons, CB, Indianapolis Colts
Update 12/13: On Saturday, the Colts reported that quarterback Daniel Jones underwent surgery on Tuesday in New York and he’s due to be sidelined between six to eight months. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter posted the news on X.
Daniel Jones underwent surgery Tuesday in New York that is expected to sideline him for six to eight months, giving the Indianapolis Colts quarterback the ability to be fully cleared for the start of next summer’s training camp, per sources.https://t.co/5cnxvKd1FU
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 13, 2025
“Daniel Jones underwent surgery Tuesday in New York that is expected to sideline him for six to eight months, giving the Indianapolis Colts quarterback the ability to be fully cleared for the start of next summer’s training camp, per sources,” Schefter wrote.
In additional Colts news from Saturday, the team signed quarterback Philip Rivers to their 53-man roster from the practice squad and he’ll start on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Also, tackle Braden Smith was placed on Injured Reserve, and wide receiver Coleman Owen and defensive tackle Chris Wormley were elevated from the practice squad.
Update 12/12: Colts quarterback Riley Leonard, who has been dealing with a PCL injury, was off the team’s injury report on Friday, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Riley Leonard, dealing with a PCL sprain, is off the injury report. https://t.co/6HAY1FXZE8
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 12, 2025
Update 12/10: On Wednesday, Colts quarterback Riley Leonard, who has been dealing with a knee injury, was listed as a full participant at Colts practice, according to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero and ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Also on Wednesday, the Colts signed quarterback Brett Rypien to the 53-man roster along with kicker Blake Grupe from the team’s practice squad, Schefter reported. Cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. was put on Injured Reserve because of another concussion.
Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who suffered a torn Achilles on Sunday, has been placed on injured reserve, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
Also on Tuesday, the Colts signed veteran quarterback Philip Rivers to the practice squad, with the possibility of his promotion to the main roster. Meanwhile, cornerback Chris Lammons, who has a foot injury, was also placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
According to the PFSN NFL QB Impact metrics, Jones finished the 2025 season with an impact score of 86.5 and graded out to a B. He had 3,101 passing yards, 19 touchdown passes, and eight interceptions.
Geno Smith, QB, Las Vegas Raiders
Update 12/12: On Friday, Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said that Kenny Pickett will start on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Starting quarterback Geno Smith is dealing with a shoulder injury and will not be available.
Out for the Year
- James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals (Foot)
- Daniel Jones, QB, Indianapolis Colts (Achilles)
- Joe Mixon, RB, Houston Texans (Foot)
- Chandler Martin, LB, Baltimore Ravens (Knee)
- Michael Penix Jr., QB, Atlanta Falcons (ACL)
- Miles Sanders, RB, Dallas Cowboys (Ankle/Knee)
- Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants (Ankle)
- Travis Hunter, WR-CB, Jacksonville Jaguars (Knee)
- Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants (Knee)
- Antonio Gibson, RB, New England Patriots (Knee)
- Carson Wentz, QB, Minnesota Vikings (Non-throwing shoulder)
- 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 Jr., 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)