Week 15 Injury Report
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Jay Cutler said he will “absolutely” play in Week Fifteen “unless something drastic happens,” according to ESPN.
Nick Foles suffered a left elbow contusion during Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers but he was able to continue to play, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Robert Griffin has a mild sprain (Grade 1) of his LCL and might play in Week Fifteen, according to HC Mike Shanahan. Shanahan said Griffin will get as “much treatment as possible” and will “probably wear a brace for protection and support.” Griffin has no been ruled out for Week Fifteen, according to Shanahan.
Michael Bush took a shot that re-injured his ribs, which is why he didn’t play much in Week Fourteen, according to HC Lovie Smith.
Fred Jackson (knee) has been placed on the IR.
Jamaal Charles suffered a rib injury during Sunday’s game against the Browns, but was able to return, according to the Kansas City Star.
Donald Brown has been placed on the IR.
Lesean McCoy (head) has been ruled out for Week Fifteen, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Week 14 Injury Report
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Ben Rothlisberger will practice Wednesday and is expected to start in Week Fourteen, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Roethlisberger’s soreness has diminished and he’ll attempt to demonstrate he can make all the throws, which he was unable to do last week, according to ESPN. Byron Leftwich won’t be an option to start, according to HC Mike Tomlin.
Beanie Wells appears to be running at less than 100 percent, according to HC Ken Whisenhunt. Whisenhunt said, "I don't know if it was a setback, but you're always going to have some reactions when you come back to playing. We said a couple weeks ago we're not under any illusion that he's going to come back in and be perfect, and I think that's normal."
Donald Brown (ankle) left Sunday’s game against the Lions with an ankle injury, according to the Indianapolis Star.
DeMarco Murray (foot) came out of Week Thirteen without any setbacks, according to HC Jason Garrett said, "I really thought he handled the rigors of that game well.”
Lesean McCoy (concussion) was inactive for Week Thirteen, but has progressed to Phase 3 of his recovery, according to HC Andy Reid.
MJD (foot) was once again inactive in Week Thirteen and HC Mike Mularkey said Jones-Drew is “very questionable” to play in Week Fourteen.
James Starks (knee) may have a season-ending knee injury, according to ESPN.
Week 12 Injury Report
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Alex Smith (concussion) was not cleared for Monday’s game against the Bears and was held out. In regards to going through the concussion protocol, Smith said, “I’m still kind of in the middle of it.” With Colin Kaepernick playing well in Week Eleven, he could end up starting again in Week Twelve, according to the Sacramento Bee.
Jay Cutler (concussion) was held out of Week Eleven, but is “feeling a lot better” and his chances of returning in Week Twelve are “looking good,” according to HC Lovie Smith. Cutler said he “can’t say for sure” he’ll play Sunday and noted he still has a “few more hoops to jump through “ but “will play again this year.”
Michael Vick (concussion) is “improving” but hasn’t passed baseline tests, according to HC Andy Reid. Reid wouldn’t rule Vick out of playing in the team’s Monday Week Twelve game.
Blaine Gabbert (elbow) left Sunday’s game against the Texans with a right elbow contusion, according to ESPN’s John Clayton. Gabbert suffered two left shoulder injuries in four weeks coming into Sunday’s game. HC Mike Mularkey said he doesn’t know how bad Gabbert’s injury is.
Byron Leftwich (ribs) has multiple rib fractures and won’t play in Week Twelve, according to HC Mike Tomlin. Charlie Batch is expected to get the start and with Ben Roethlisberger also banged up, the team signed Brian Hoyer.
Week 13 Injury Report
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Peyton Manning (head) was tested for a concussion during Sunday’s win over the Chiefs, according to the Denver Post. Manning took a blow on his TD pass to TE Jacob Tamme late in the second quarter. He missed no time because of the hit.
Brandon Weeden (head) left Sunday’s game against the Steelers in the fourth quarter after he sustained a concussion, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. HC Pat Shurmur said Weeden was responsive when he talked to him after the game. On Monday, Shurmur said Weeden was “fine” and going through the concussion protocol.
Michael Vick (head) has advanced to Stage 4 of the concussion recovery protocol, according to CSN Philly. HC Andy Reid said on Monday Vick still hadn’t been medically cleared.
Eli Manning (arm) admitted his arm needed rest during the team’s bye week. He said, "I never felt like it in the last weeks. But after a week off and coming back to practice it felt good. It felt live," Manning said. "The ball seemed to be coming out with a little extra pop on it. It definitely needed a little rest."
Ben Roethlisberger (ribs, shoulder) has a 50-50 chance to start in Week Thirteen, according to ESPN. HC Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger wouldn’t be “allowed to play unless he shows us he’s capable.”
Week 11 Injury Report
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Alex Smith (head) is “doing much better” after suffering a concussion in Week Ten, according to HC Jim Harbaugh.
Jay Cutler (head) suffered a concussion in Week Ten and missed the entire 2nd half. He was replaced by Jason Campbell. HC Lovie Smith said Cutler’s symptoms were “clearing up” after halftime, but wasn’t sure if he’d be available for Week Eleven.
Brady Quinn (head) was held out in Week Ten due to a concussion, but said he was cleared to play for Week Eleven, according to the Kansas City Star.
Michael Vick (head) has a “pretty significant concussion” and won’t be able to practice Wednesday, according to HC Andy Reid. Yahoo reports says “it’s a pretty strong bet” Vick will be “rested” for the rest of the season with Foles starting, which would be Reid’s call after conferring with owner Jeff Lurie and GM Howie Roseman.
Robert Griffin (ribs) was able to go through practice Monday after the team’s Week Ten bye.
Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder) suffered a SC sprain in Week Ten and is being considered questionable for Week Eleven, according to HC Mike Tomlin.
