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As is the case every week, NFL Week 3 had its fair share of injuries across the league. From the Eagles dealing with concussions to their star players to the Chargers’ Justin Herbert exiting the game against the Steelers, many clubs are dealing with injuries they’ll have to addresses during the upcoming week and beyond.
Here’s a rundown of everything we know so far through the 4 p.m. ET games:
QB
Justin Herbert (ankle): Herbert was originally listed as questionable to play Sunday due to an ankle injury, and he appeared to aggravate the ankle in the third quarter vs. the Steelers (he confirmed as much afterwards). Taylor Heinicke replaced him under center.
WR
DeVonta Smith (concussion): The Eagles’ new No. 1 WR took a nasty hit in the second half, where his helmet popped off. He was ruled out with a concussion. Britain Covey (shoulder): The Eagles are already down A.J. Brown this week, and now Covey has been ruled out with a shoulder injury. Van Jefferson (eye): Steelers pass-catcher Van Jefferson suffered an eye injury.
TE
Sam LaPorta (ankle): The Lions star suffered a low-ankle sprain, per ESPN. He will undergo more tests to determine the severity.
OL
Lane Johnson (concussion): The Eagles’ right tackle was seen losing his lunch on the sideline in the first half vs. the Saints, and shortly after ruled out with a concussion. Mekhi Becton (finger): Another Eagles starter on the offensive line was injured in the first half.Rashawn Slater (pectoral): It’s been a rough injury day for the Chargers, as star offensive tackle Rashawn Slater who suffered an injuryJedrick Wills Jr. (knee): The Browns left tackle was making his season debut this week, but he went down in the second half.Wyatt Teller (knee): The Browns…
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2024-09-23 01:28:16
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