NFL Monday Injury Report — Week 6 Updates — October 12, 2026

Monday’s updates include uncertain returns for Lamar Jackson and Caleb Williams, encouraging news on Michael Penix Jr., and significant losses for San Francisco, Green Bay and Detroit. Buffalo’s final injury-related inactives are confirmed for tonight against the Rams.

Most teams have not issued their first Week 6 practice reports. Unless specifically noted, a player’s absence last week does not mean he has been ruled out for this week.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

G Isaiah Adams is on injured reserve with an ankle injury, joining LT Paris Johnson Jr., who is out for the season with a torn biceps. S Andrew Wingard missed Sunday with a knee injury; his availability against the Rams remains unresolved.

ATLANTA FALCONS

QB Michael Penix Jr. injured his ribs late Sunday and could not finish the game. Monday’s reporting indicates he avoided a serious injury and has a chance to play against Chicago. Atlanta has not confirmed his availability. Tua Tagovailoa replaced him Sunday.

BALTIMORE RAVENS

QB Lamar Jackson is improving from his ankle injury, but coach Jesse Minter could not confirm Monday whether he will practice Wednesday.

C Cam Jurgens is nearing the end of concussion protocol. EDGE Trey Hendrickson could return from his finger injury, while WR Ja’Kobi Lane could begin his return from injured reserve following a wrist injury. None of those returns is confirmed.

BUFFALO BILLS

WR DJ Moore is inactive tonight with a shoulder injury. WR Joshua Palmer is also out with a shoulder injury, along with DT Ed Oliver and DE Landon Jackson because of knee injuries. CB Dee Alford is inactive with an ankle injury.

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Carolina plans to open the practice windows for OT Taylor Moton and DT Tershawn Wharton this week. Moton has been sidelined by blood clots, while Wharton has been recovering from surgery.

OT Monroe Freeling’s knee injury remains under evaluation. EDGE Jaelan Phillips and WR Jalen Coker are also being monitored coming out of the bye. RB Trevor Etienne is expected to be activated from injured reserve, but that move still needs to be completed.

CHICAGO BEARS

QB Caleb Williams continues progressing from his hamstring injury, but Chicago has not confirmed a starter against Atlanta. Ben Johnson also has not selected between Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum if Williams cannot return.

LB T.J. Edwards and CB Tyrique Stevenson left Sunday with hamstring injuries. DL Dayo Odeyingbo departed with a quad injury. RB Kyle Monangai missed the game with a toe injury.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

LB Swayze Bozeman is headed to injured reserve after breaking his forearm Sunday. TE Tanner Hudson is undergoing evaluation for a pectoral injury that could also require an IR move.

S Kyle Dugger remains week-to-week with a quad injury as Cincinnati enters its bye.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

RB Quinshon Judkins and LB Carson Schwesinger are considered day-to-day following ankle injuries. Both left Sunday’s game wearing walking boots, but neither has been ruled out against Baltimore.

OT Tytus Howard is being evaluated for a knee injury, and WR KC Concepcion left with a head injury. Cleveland could also open RB Dylan Sampson’s practice window following his knee injury.

DALLAS COWBOYS

WR CeeDee Lamb’s quad injury and LT Tyler Guyton’s back injury remain the main offensive concerns entering the Green Bay game. Initial testing was encouraging, but their Week 6 availability has not been finalized.

CB Cobie Durant and LB DeMarvion Overshown missed Thursday with hamstring injuries. Their return status remains pending.

DENVER BRONCOS

CB Patrick Surtain II and S Talanoa Hufanga were estimated as nonparticipants Monday because of ankle injuries. CB Riley Moss was estimated as limited with a ribs injury, as was DE Sai’vion Jones with a shoulder injury.

Denver did not practice Monday. These were estimated participation levels ahead of Thursday’s game against Seattle.

DETROIT LIONS

WR/RET Tom Kennedy suffered a significant MCL injury that is expected to require season-ending surgery.

LB Devin White fractured his forearm and is expected to need surgery and an extended recovery. Detroit has not announced a firm return date. The Lions are on bye this week.

GREEN BAY PACKERS

Testing confirmed Monday that DT Javon Hargrave tore his Achilles Sunday. He is out for the season, joining LB Edgerrin Cooper, who suffered the same injury the previous week.

G Aaron Banks and G Jacob Monk missed Sunday while dealing with knee/toe and quad injuries, respectively. Their availability against Dallas remains unsettled.

HOUSTON TEXANS

RB David Montgomery is week-to-week with a groin injury. S Jalen Pitre is also week-to-week after injuring his shoulder Sunday.

Both remain uncertain for the London game against Jacksonville. WR Tank Dell missed Sunday with a knee injury and has not received a new game designation.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

DE Arden Key is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. WR Ashton Dulin, WR Darius Slayton and LB Jaylon Carlies missed Sunday with hamstring, knee and ribs injuries, respectively.

Their availability against Tennessee will need to be established during this week’s practices.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

LT Anton Harrison underwent an MRI Monday after leaving Sunday with a knee injury. Jacksonville was awaiting the results when coach Liam Coen addressed reporters.

LS Ross Matiscik injured his shoulder, and the Jaguars are preparing to add a replacement for their second London game. CB Montaric Brown also left Sunday with a hamstring injury.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

WR Rashee Rice’s hamstring injury and LT Josh Simmons’ back injury remain unresolved coming out of the bye. Andy Reid said Monday that he expects a better assessment when the players return Tuesday.

WR Tyquan Thornton remains unavailable following a dislocated ankle.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

WR Jalen Nailor is expected to return to practice this week after missing Sunday with a concussion. He still needs to clear protocol before playing against Buffalo.

WR Dont’e Thornton remains in the return process from injured reserve following a hamstring injury. His activation has not been confirmed.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

WR Ladd McConkey was active Sunday but played no snaps because of his foot injury. WR Tre’ Harris then left with a hamstring injury, adding to a receiving group already missing WR Quentin Johnston and WR Brenen Thompson.

RT Joe Alt’s neck injury remains unresolved. LT Rashawn Slater is on injured reserve following ankle surgery. S Derwin James and CB Donte Jackson missed Sunday with hamstring injuries.

LOS ANGELES RAMS

EDGE Myles Garrett remains on injured reserve following knee surgery. His earliest eligibility does not guarantee a Week 6 return, and recent comments from Sean McVay indicate the Rams are unlikely to open his practice window this week.

TE Terrance Ferguson remains on injured reserve with an ankle injury.

MIAMI DOLPHINS

G Jonah Savaiinaea injured his ankle Sunday. Coach Jeff Hafley said Monday that he is doing OK, but a return timetable has not been established.

RB De’Von Achane remains out for the season following a torn ACL. Miami enters its bye this week.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

TE T.J. Hockenson suffered a concussion early Sunday and will need to clear protocol before returning. LT Christian Darrisaw also missed the game with a concussion, while WR Jordan Addison was inactive with a hamstring injury.

Minnesota has a bye this week. G Donovan Jackson remains on injured reserve following a meniscus injury.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

RB TreVeyon Henderson’s ankle injury and LT Will Campbell’s knee injury remain under evaluation after both left Sunday’s game. Mike Vrabel did not provide a firm return timetable Monday.

WR A.J. Brown is eligible to begin his return from injured reserve following a high ankle sprain. Vrabel said there is a chance Brown returns to practice Wednesday, but his availability against the Jets is not confirmed.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

WR Jordyn Tyson is progressing from his hamstring injury, but coach Kellen Moore said Monday that he is not expected to return to practice this week.

LB Kaden Elliss missed Sunday with a calf injury, and EDGE Anfernee Jennings was out with a knee injury. Their Week 6 statuses remain pending.

NEW YORK GIANTS

RT Jermaine Eluemunor underwent evaluation Monday after leaving Sunday with a calf injury. CB Colton Hood entered concussion protocol, while S Tyler Nubin left with a neck injury.

S Jason Pinnock also missed Sunday with a concussion. QB Jaxson Dart remains on injured reserve following knee surgery.

NEW YORK JETS

TE Kenyon Sadiq is in concussion protocol after leaving Sunday’s game. He will need clearance before facing New England.

RB Breece Hall and WR Adonai Mitchell missed Sunday with quad and finger injuries, respectively. Their potential returns remain unconfirmed.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

RB Will Shipley reportedly suffered a partial plantar-fascia tear Sunday and could miss multiple weeks. RB Tank Bigsby remains on injured reserve following core surgery.

Nick Sirianni said Monday that he is hopeful RB Saquon Barkley and WR DeVonta Smith can return from their hamstring injuries against Carolina. Neither has been cleared. G Tyler Steen’s shoulder injury and EDGE Jalyx Hunt’s ankle/knee injury also require follow-up after Sunday.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

WR Roman Wilson will miss Sunday against Tampa Bay with a finger injury. WR Ben Skowronek will also be unavailable because of a calf injury. WR Michael Pittman Jr. remains on injured reserve with a foot injury.

Pittsburgh anticipates RB Rico Dowdle returning from his toe injury, although his practice participation still needs to confirm that progress.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

WR Deebo Samuel is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks after straining his hamstring Sunday. LB Garret Wallow is also expected to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury.

WR Christian Kirk is unlikely to return to practice this week because of his calf injury. DE Nick Bosa and FB Kyle Juszczyk have a chance to return against Washington from calf and knee injuries, respectively, but neither return is confirmed.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba was estimated as limited Monday with an ankle injury. QB Drew Lock, DT Leonard Williams and G Beau Stephens were also estimated as limited with forearm, ankle and shoulder injuries.

LB Drake Thomas and LB Chazz Surratt were estimated as nonparticipants with ankle and calf injuries. RB Zach Charbonnet remains in his return process following a knee injury, and Mike Macdonald said Monday that a Thursday return is unlikely. Seattle did not hold a practice Monday.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

QB Baker Mayfield continues recovering from his right-thumb injury. His return against Pittsburgh has not been confirmed.

S Antoine Winfield Jr. remains in recovery from a rib fracture. CB Benjamin Morrison and LB SirVocea Dennis missed Thursday with quad and ankle/foot injuries, respectively; their Week 6 availability remains unresolved.

TENNESSEE TITANS

S Amani Hooker remains a concussion-protocol concern after missing Sunday. CB Cordale Flott left the Houston game with a chest injury, and S Kevin Winston Jr. suffered a quad injury.

TE David Martin-Robinson is also dealing with a hamstring injury. Tennessee has not finalized their availability against Indianapolis.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

QB Marcus Mariota continues recovering from an MCL sprain. WR Stefon Diggs missed Sunday with a hamstring injury.

DE Charles Omenihu and safeties Percy Butler and Tyler Owens also missed the game with groin/ankle and hamstring injuries. Their availability against San Francisco will be determined during this week’s practices.