2024 NFL Week 2 injuries: Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa heading to IR; wideouts Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel sidelined

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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 in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. 

Several teams sustained injuries to key players in Week 2. Let’s take a look at each of the notable injuries that took place during the second weekend of play. 

Quarterback

Tua Tagovailoa (concussion, injured reserve): The Dolphins QB suffered a concussion on Thursday, at least the third confirmed such brain injury of his career. The team decided to place Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday, keeping him sidelined until at least Week 8.

Running back

Tyjae Spears (ankle, day to day): The Titans running back suffered an ankle injury in the second half against the Jets. Spears was seen walking to the locker room with his shoe off and with a trainer (per ESPN). Titans coach Brian Callahan described Spears’ status as day to day.MarShawn Lloyd (ankle, injured reserve): The Packers running back left with an ankle injury against the Colts, and did not return. The team placed Lloyd on injured reserve Tuesday, per ESPN.Tank Bigsby (shoulder): The Jaguars running back left the game against the Browns with a shoulder injury. He was questionable to return, though never did.Isiah Pacheco (placed on IR): The Chiefs running back injured his ankle in the second half of the eventual win over the Bengals, and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and in a walking boot, per ESPN. Set to miss at least four games after being placed on IR.Joe Mixon (ankle injury): Left Sunday night’s game with an ankle injury, but escaped a more serious, long-term injury after undergoing an MRI Monday, per KPRC2 in Houston.

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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-09-17 20:32:57

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