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Injuries are part of every sport, especially football, where it seems like no team can escape at least one notable injury on a weekly basis. That was the case for several teams during the NFL’s opening weekend.
Most notably, the Packers suffered a scare when starting quarterback Jordan Love went down with an injury near the end of Green Bay’s season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles this past Friday night. Fortunately, it appears that Love avoided a major knee injury and is expected to miss several weeks.
Several more teams sustained injuries to key players on Sunday. Let’s take a look at each of the notable injuries that took place during the NFL’s opening weekend.
Quarterback
Jordan Love (Packers): Love reportedly sustained a MCL sprain and is expected to miss at least two weeks. Backup and Titans 2022 third-round pick Malik Willis is expected to start in Love’s place.
Receiver
Jordan Addison (Vikings): Addison exited Minnesota’s Week 1 game against the Giants with an ankle injury. He is slated to undergo more tests on Monday but the injury is believed to be minor, according to NFL Media.
Gunner Olszewski (Giants): The wideout/special teams gunner did not play on Sunday after injuring his groin during warmups.
Running back
Ty Johnson (Bills): Johnson did not return to Sunday’s game against Arizona after injuring his knee. Johnson had two carries for 7 yards in Buffalo’s six-point win over the Cardinals. Jared Cook led the way for Buffalo with 71 yards on 19 carries.
Tight end
David Njoku (Browns): Njoku exited Sunday’s game against the Cowboys after sustaining an ankle injury. He was initially slated as questionable to return.
Jack Ferguson (Cowboys): Ferguson exited late in the third quarter after injuring his knee against the Browns following a 2-yard reception.
Offensive line
Jonah Williams (Cardinals): Williams exited Arizona’s game against the…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-09-08 23:05:23
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