The NFL is preparing for the opening weekend of the 2023 playoffs. Starting Saturday, there will be three consecutive days of postseason football for us to enjoy as 12 clubs try to survive and recover. qualify for the divisional round.
As has been the case all season, injuries will be one of the main storylines on this playoff-opening roster, especially at quarterback. One team has already ruled out its starting flagger for this weekend, and another also appears to be outside watching the playoffs. As these clubs enter the week of training, let’s take stock of where they stand on the injury front.
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After being a full participant in Tuesday’s practice, the Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. With Walker, guard Phil Haynes (ankle), running back Dee Jay Dallas (ankle, quad), cornerback Xavier Crawford (hamstrings) and defensive end Shelby Harris (knee) were kept out of practice. Keep Gabe Jackson and nose tackle Al Woods were given rest days, while a tight end Noah Fan (knee) and safety Ryan Neal (knee) were limited.
San Francisco didn’t have a quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) and corner AmbryThomas (ankle) in practice as they continue to prepare for the Seahawks. However, the team is largely healthy. They are rated defensive lineman Arik Armstead (foot, ankle), offensive lineman Aaron Banks (ankle, knee), linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (neck), linebacker Dr Greenlaw (back), defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (knee) and run backwards Christian McCaffrey (knee) as limited participants.
Los Angeles Listed Wide Receiver mike williams (back) as a non-participant for the second day in a row, casting doubt on his status for Saturday’s game. Meanwhile, the injury report was largely the same as Tuesday’s, with everyone on the list full participants in training, including the pass rusher. Joey Bosa (elder). However, it should be noted that the security Raheem Layne (thumb) was added to the injury report, but fully practiced.
Jacksonville saw the return of the kicker Riley Patterson after missing Tuesday’s session with a right knee injury. He was a full participant on Wednesday. Meanwhile, a long snapper Ross Matiscik (rear) stayed outside. Strategist Trevor Lawrence (toe), catcher Kendrick Prior (Shoulder), receiver Jamal Agnew (shoulder) and offensive lineman Brandon Scherff (abdomen) were limited.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Wednesday that Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has still not been cleared by doctors and will not be playing this weekend. Naturally, he didn’t take part in Wednesday’s training, nor did he tackle Terron Armstead (toe, pec, knee, hip), linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle, hand), offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg (hand), tackle Kendall Lamm (ankle), running back Rahim Mostert (thumb) and tackle Brandon shell (knee, ankle). linebacker Melvin Ingram also missed practice but was simply given a day off. Meanwhile, Teddy Bridgewater (knee, finger) was limited. He supported Skylar Thompson in week 18, but the rookie is expected to start with Tagovailoa still out. back Alec Ingold (thumb), linebacker Jaelan Phillips (toe, wrist), receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle), receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr.. (hip, groin) and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (illness) were also limited.
Jordan Phillips was the only Bills player absent from practice due to injury as the defensive tackle dealt with a shoulder ailment. Security Jordan Boyer and keep Rodger Saffold both received rest days. wide Isaiah McKenzie (hamstrings) was limited, while the quarterback Josh Allen (ankle, right elbow) and corner Cam Lewis (forearm) were listed on the injury report, but were full participants.
New York had perfect practice attendance on Wednesday, which included the defensive back Xavier McKinney, who was a full participant. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Jean Feliciano (back), defensive back i love jackson (knee), linebacker Azeez Ojulari (ankle), defensive back Jason Pinnock (shoulder) and defensive lineman Leonard Williams (neck) were all limited.
Cornerback Cam Dantzler (ankle, personal) did not practice Wednesday. He was the Vikings lineman absent from the session, while linebacker Brian Asamoah II (knee), center Garrett Bradbury (back) and safety Harrison Smith (knee) were limited.
lamar jackson (knee) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday as Baltimore begins on-field preparations for the start of the playoffs. Jackson has been sidelined since injuring his knee in Week 13 against Denver. To come back Gus Edwards (concussion), long snapper Nick Moore (illness) and corner Brandon Stephen (illness) also did not train due to injury. Corner Marlon Humphrey (shoulder), quarterback Tyler Huntley (right shoulder, wrist) and corner Marcus Peters (calf) were all limited. Meanwhile, defensive end Calais-Campbelllinebacker justin houstonlinebacker Jason Pierre-Paulkeep Ben Powers and tackle Ronnie Stanley all received rest days.
Cincinnati was largely missing Higgins t-shirt (illness) and care Alex Cappa (ankle) practice to start the week. Meanwhile, corner Cam Taylor Britt (groin) was limited.
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