NFL Week 4 Injury Report: Key Players Out Across League

All 32 NFL teams are dealing with injuries as Week 4 kicks off. The Carolina Panthers were just forced to place their top two cornerbacks on injured reserve, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will miss several weeks with a dislocated thumb and the Miami Dolphins lost star running back De'Von Achane for the rest of the season due to a torn ACL.

There is some good news around the league on the injury front. San Francisco 49ers wideout Mike Evans is not expected to miss much time with a rib strain, while Nico Collins of the Houston Texans returned to practice after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury. C.J. Stroud desperately needs him back, as Houston has dropped to 0-3.

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Pittsburgh Steelers (-2.5) at Cleveland Browns

Steelers: CB Joey Porter Jr. (NIR/conditioning/back), RB Rico Dowdle (toe) OUT; CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist), CB Brandin Echols (concussion) QUESTIONABLE

Browns: C Elgton Jenkins (concussion), OG Teven Jenkins (back), WR Tylan Wallace (knee) OUT

It appears Joey Porter Jr.'s back/conditioning/contract saga is continuing to roll on, as he has been ruled out for "Thursday Night Football" despite being a full participant in practice on Monday and Tuesday before being limited on Wednesday. He still has not suited up this year. Running back Rico Dowdle has also been ruled out after missing practice all week with a toe injury. Jalen Ramsey is listed as questionable despite telling reporters that he broke his wrist. He was limited in practice all week, as was Brandin Echols, who was out with a concussion.

Deshaun Watson will be without two starting offensive linemen on Thursday, as Elgton Jenkins (concussion) and Teven Jenkins (back) have been ruled out. Jenkins was limited in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Indianapolis Colts (-3.5) vs. Washington Commanders (London)

Tight end Mo Alie-Cox (illness) and wide receiver Ashton Dulin (ankle) were the only two members of the Indianapolis Colts to miss practice on Wednesday. Linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) was the only limited participant who had a medical designation.

As for the Washington Commanders, offensive guard Sam Cosmi (concussion/throat), safety Nick Cross (illness) and running back Rachaad White (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday. Offensive lineman Nick Allegretti (hip), safety Percy Butler (concussion), quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow), defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (shoulder), linebacker Frankie Luvu (groin), tight end Chig Okonkwo (hamstring), defensive end Charles Omenihu (ankle), offensive lineman Lucas Patrick (foot), cornerback Amik Robertson (knee) and tight end Ben Sinnott (rib) were all limited participants.

Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens (-11.5)

For the Tennessee Titans, defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (back), running back Tony Pollard (foot) and running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday.

Baltimore Ravens pass rusher Trey Hendrickson (finger) missed practice on Wednesday, as did centers Jovaughn Gwyn (ankle) and Ethan Pocic (knee), which was expected. Wide receiver Zay Flowers (hamstring), cornerback Marlon Humphrey (hamstring), wide receiver Chris Moore (ankle), offensive guard John Simpson (groin), tight end Durham Smythe (heel) and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (toe) were limited participants. Quarterback Lamar Jackson was also limited with a back injury.

New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (-6.5)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (shoulder), cornerback Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) and offensive tackle Morgan Moses (foot) did not practice on Wednesday. Linebacker Christian Elliss (chest), pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones (shoulder), tight end Eli Raridon (thigh) and safety Craig Woodson (shoulder) were limited participants. Quarterback Drake Maye was also listed on the injury report with a right shoulder injury, but he was a full participant.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen (knee), cornerback Christian Benford (toe), wide receiver Keon Coleman (ankle) and defensive lineman T.J. Sanders (illness) all missed practice on Wednesday. Safety Damar Hamlin (ribs), wide receiver DJ Moore (shoulder) and defensive lineman Deone Walker (quad) were limited participants.

Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans (-2.5)

For the Texans, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (groin), running back British Brooks (hamstring) and offensive tackle Trent Brown (illness/knee/wrist) missed practice on Wednesday. Pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney (knee), wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring), defensive end Logan Hall (knee), linebacker Jake Hansen (knee), offensive guard Ed Ingram (groin) and safety M.J. Stewart (knee) were limited participants.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. (knee/ankle), linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) and cornerback Cobie Durant (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday. Safety Malik Hooker was limited with a forearm injury.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals (-2.5)

For the Jacksonville Jaguars, running back LeQuint Allen Jr. (hip), cornerback Christian Braswell (knee), cornerback Montaric Brown (hamstring), defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (back), wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (thumb), defensive tackle Albert Regis (elbow) and offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen (knee) were all limited participants Wednesday in practice.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (Achilles), safety Kyle Dugger (quadricep), offensive guard Dalton Risner (knee) and wide receiver Colbie Young (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Safeties Jordan Battle (hamstring) and Bryan Cook (ankle) were limited participants.

Los Angeles Rams (-3) at Philadelphia Eagles

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald (back), cornerback Jaylen Watson (shoulder), tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle) and tight end Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) missed practice Wednesday. Linebacker Nate Landman (shoulder), cornerback Josh Wallace (shoulder), wide receiver Puka Nacua (hip) and safety Kam Kinchens (hamstring) were limited participants.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), running back Will Shipley (foot), offensive tackle Fred Johnson (knee), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) and linebacker Zack Baun (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. Linebacker Jihaad Campbell (knee), defensive tackle Jordan Davis (calf) and defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (calf/elbow) were limited.

New York Jets at Chicago Bears (-3.5)

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (quad), linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (quad), wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger), offensive guard Dylan Parham (knee) and tight end Mason Taylor (thumb) missed practice Wednesday. Pass rusher Kingsley Enagbare (knee), safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin), tight end Jeremy Ruckert (knee) and tight end Kenyon Sadiq (back) were limited participants.

Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones (knee), quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring) and offensive lineman Jonah Jackson (personal) missed practice Wednesday. Defensive back Cam Lewis (hip), linebacker Noah Sewell (Achilles) and defensive lineman Shemar Turner (knee) were limited.

Green Bay Packers (-3.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs are battered and bruised. Rookie pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. (groin/shoulder), pass rusher Yaya Diaby (calf/shoulder), wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (ankle), tight end Ko Kieft (elbow), quarterback Baker Mayfield (right thumb), defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle/foot) and cornerback Jacob Parrish (personal) missed practice on Wednesday. Linebacker SirVocea Dennis (calf), running back Bucky Irving (glute), defensive back Keionte Scott (toe) and linebacker Josiah Trotter (shoulder) were all limited participants.

Green Bay Packers offensive guard Aaron Banks (knee/toe), defensive tackle Karl Brooks (illness), defensive tackle Anthony Campbell (ankle) and offensive guard Jacob Monk (quadricep) missed practice on Wednesday, while defensive tackle Warren Brinson (calf/groin), linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder/concussion) and linebacker Lukas Van Ness (shoulder) were limited.

Arizona Cardinals (-2.5) at New York Giants

New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (groin) and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (knee) missed practice on Wednesday. Cornerback Deonte Banks and safety Tyler Nubin were limited with calf injuries.

Safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (back) was the only injured player who sat out of practice Wednesday for the Arizona Cardinals. Offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (knee), defensive lineman Roy Lopez (groin), defensive lineman Walter Nolen (shoulder) and linebacker Mack Wilson (thumb) were limited participants.

Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings (-10.5)

For the Dolphins, pass rusher Robert Beal Jr. (hamstring) and wide receiver Caleb Douglas (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver Chris Bell (knee), cornerback Storm Duck (knee) and running back Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot) were limited participants.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (ankle), punter Brett Thorson (right hamstring) and cornerback Charles Demmings (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday. Linebacker Blake Cashman was limited with an elbow injury.

Kansas City Chiefs (-4.5) at Las Vegas Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons was the only player to miss practice on Wednesday with a back injury. Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed was limited with a knee injury. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) and defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf) were also on the injury report, but listed as full participants.

Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson missed practice on Wednesday with a groin issue. Running back Ashton Jeanty was listed on the injury report with his ankle injury, but was a full participant.

Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks (-7)

Los Angeles Chargers offensive guard Kayode Awosika (fibula), defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe (eye), cornerback Donte Jackson (concussion), tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm), wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quadricep) and defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring) all missed practice on Wednesday. Safety Derwin James (hamstring), wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) and defensive back Elijah Molden (hamstring) were all limited participants.

Ty Okada was the one Seattle Seahawks player to miss practice on Wednesday. He sat out with a hamstring injury. Offensive lineman Grey Zabel (groin), defensive tackle Jarran Reed (foot), running back Jadarian Price (chest), safety Julian Love (calf) and running back George Holani (rib) were limited participants.

Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers (-3)

Denver Broncos pass rusher Dondrea Tillman (hamstring) sat out of practice on Wednesday. Jaylen Waddle (foot), Marvin Mims Jr. (foot) and running back J.K. Dobbins (hip) were all FULL participants.

For the 49ers, wide receiver Mike Evans (ribs), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (quad), wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (knee), defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. (ankle) and defensive end Keion White (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday. Defensive ends Romello Height (hand) and Mykel Williams (knee) were limited participants. Star offensive tackle Trent Williams was also listed on the injury report with a neck issue, but had a "resting player" designation as well.

Detroit Lions (-3.5) at Carolina Panthers (SNF)

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Ben Bartch (foot) and pass rusher D.J. Wonnum (back) missed practice on Wednesday, while cornerback D.J. Reed (rib) was limited.