With the NFL now moving into Week 15 and fully into the final weeks of the 2025 regular season, teams are looking to make sure their players are healthy. Yet there are several players who are going to be spending time on the sidelines.
Knowing about injuries to key players is an important 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
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 Tuesday, Achane might sit out a few of this week’s practices ahead of Miami’s game Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
#Dolphins RB De’Von Achane on the ground this season:
– 90.7 PFF run grade (1st)
– 4.10 yards after contact per attempt (1st)
– 42 missed tackles forced (8th)
– 35 runs of 10+ yards (1st)
– 20 runs of 15+ yards (1st)#PhinsUp pic.twitter.com/2ZnLe3lBrB— Ryan Smith (@PFF_RyanSmith) December 9, 2025
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, Dallas Cowboys
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.
CeeDee Lamb was on the field during open part of practice to the media but he still has to fully clear the concussion protocol before he can return to play in a game. Seems to be trending in right direction. pic.twitter.com/2Y4IuyBvzv
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) December 10, 2025
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.
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.
Buccaneers now have activated WRs Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from Injured Reserve and both can play Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/1KHiuuJPUQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 10, 2025
The Buccaneers go up against the Atlanta Falcons this week.
Trey Benson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
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.
Cardinals are not activating RB Trey Benson; his season is over.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 10, 2025
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.
HC Jonathan Gannon on RB Trey Benson:
“He’s doing everything that he can to get back out there.”
(via @BurnsAndGambo) pic.twitter.com/g6ppa7U8mk
— SleeperCardinals (@SleeperAZCards) December 9, 2025
“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 12/10: Saints running back Alvin Kamara did not practice with the team.
Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) doesn’t practice Wednesday.
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) December 10, 2025
Kamara has missed the last two games with knee and ankle injuries. No update was given on Tuesday regarding Kamara’s status.
On Monday, though, Saints head coach Kellen Moore said “we’ll see” regarding any return this coming Sunday and considered him “questionable.” The Saints will release their first injury report on Wednesday, so further details about Kamara will be available then.
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.
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.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow) won’t be cleared by doctors this week, so Marcus Mariota will start Sunday vs. the Giants, Dan Quinn said.
No structural damage and nothing long term. But he did aggravate the injury on his fall last week so they’re proceeding carefully. pic.twitter.com/WHVBu3tFa4
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 10, 2025
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 12/10: 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 12/10: On Wednesday, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was limited in practice due to an ankle injury, Pelissero reported.
Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Update 12/10: 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.”
Woody Marks and Nick Chubb, RBs, Houston Texans
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 12/10: 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.
Colts listed QB Riley Leonard, who has a strained knee ligament, as a full participant in today’s practice. It looks as if the Colts need him Sunday at Seattle, he would be available. pic.twitter.com/9h2OvRCATI
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 10, 2025
Also on Wednesday, the Colts signed quarterback Brett Rypien onto 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.
The #Colts have placed QB Daniel Jones and CB Chris Lammons on injured reserve. https://t.co/ufTR4Pen4U
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 9, 2025
Also on Tuesday, the Colts signed veteran quarterback Philip Rivers to the practice squad, with a chance for him to be brought up 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.
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, 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)
