The injury report released Sunday for Week 7 of the NFL season has some big names at the top, as well as potentially season-altering injuries for several teams across the league. are. The most serious-looking situation of the weekend occurred during the Sunday Night Football game between the Jets and the Steelers, when New York guard Xavier Newman was carried off the field on the backboard and suffered a neck injury to Pittsburgh. He was taken to the hospital. Fortunately, initial reports said Newman was conscious and moving when he was taken from Acresure Stadium.
Other star players left the game early Sunday morning with injuries as well, including Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson, Washington’s Jaden Daniels and San Francisco’s Brandon Iuk. Here are some of the news and notes released during Week 7.
Xavier Newman released from Pittsburgh hospital
The horrifying scene that took place at Acresure Stadium ended up being a precautionary measure. Jets guard Xavier Newman was tested after suffering a neck injury, but the test came back negative for a serious injury. After the Jets lost 37-15 to the Steelers, he was able to return to New York with the team. The Jets confirmed the neck injury after the game, but the extent of the injury is not yet known.
Jeff Ulbrich provides an update on injuries, including Xavier Newman returning to the team from a neck injury. pic.twitter.com/GEJ8UDqz0a
— Jets Video (@snyjets) October 21, 2024
Deshaun Watson suffers Achilles tendon rupture
It’s another devastating injury for the Browns quarterback, whose career has been marred by scandals, suspensions and lengthy stints on injured reserve. Watson went down with a non-contact injury and was dragged off the field during Cleveland’s 21-14 loss to the Bengals.
On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that an MRI confirmed that Watson suffered a torn Achilles tendon, which will keep him out for at least the remainder of the 2024 season. After signing a five-year, $230 million contract during his three seasons in Cleveland, Watson has played in just six games in each of those three years.
49ers believe Brandon Aiyuk has possible anterior cruciate ligament injury
In another devastating blow to the 49ers’ offense, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a possible torn ACL in San Francisco’s 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s true. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the same thing after the game, in which Jauan Jennings was sidelined with a hip injury and Deebo Samuel appeared in just three games after falling ill on Sunday. The 49ers’ offense has been decimated by injuries this season, with George Kittle missing games and Christian McCaffrey unable to play at all in 2024 due to Achilles tendonitis.
Jaden Daniels leaves early with rib injury
The front-runner for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year left Washington’s 40-7 win over Carolina due to a rib injury. The team didn’t miss a beat without him, but with the injury report, it might not last long — that is, if his mother is to be believed. During the game, she posted to X, “He’s fine,” and Daniels finished the game on the sideline while warming up.
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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels “Every Week”
The Commanders’ rookie quarterback left early Sunday’s 40-7 win over the Panthers with a rib injury after taking several hard hits.
Daniels was initially ruled out after halftime as his return was questionable. After the game, his mother Regina Jackson posted on X that her son was “doing well.”
The Commanders will play the Bears on Sunday.
Jaden Daniels status updated weekly. Rib damage. “We hope he can play, but at the same time we’ll make sure to take every precaution,” Dan Quinn said.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024 2:13 p.m. EDT
NFL changes Sunday Night Football schedule for Week 9
Sunday Night Football in Week 9 will feature the Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars will be postponed to the afternoon.
flex! The Week 9 game between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings will be moved to Sunday Night Football on NBC. The Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Philadelphia Eagles game will be broadcast on CBS at 4:05 p.m. ET.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024, 1:40 p.m. (ET)
Tua Tagovailoa returns to Dolphins practice on Wednesday
If Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol, he will be available for Sunday’s game between the Dolphins and Cardinals.
Mike McDaniel said medical experts have deemed it safe for Tua Tagovailoa to return to play.
McDaniel said medical experts initially advised him to give it time. Tua’s return on Sunday will likely be six weeks after his concussion.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024 12:42 PM EDT
Giants don’t change QB
Daniel Jones will start again next Monday night against the Steelers.
Jones has passed for 1,442 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions in seven games this season.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said he will continue to keep QB Daniel Jones as the starter. “He gave us the best chance,” Daboll said.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024 11:03 AM EDT
Deshaun Watson’s season ends with ruptured Achilles tendon
An MRI test revealed that Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s Achilles tendon is indeed torn, as suspected, ending his 2024 season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024 10:56 AM EDT
Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell expected to miss 4-6 weeks
Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell is expected to miss four to six weeks with a broken thumb, according to officials. He is undergoing a second opinion today to confirm the initial diagnosis. pic.twitter.com/9Ag3lZko8k
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024 9:52 AM EDT
No news yet on QB Jayden Daniels’ health status after rib injury
The coaches are waiting to hear about Jaden Daniels’ health, as are we. He left Washington’s 40-7 win over the Panthers early with a rib injury. The Athletic’s Mike Jones reports that it may be several days before we know Daniels’ status for Sunday’s game against the Bears.
The coaches are waiting to learn more about Jaden Daniels’ health. I’m told we may not know if he’ll be available for the meeting with Caleb Williams and the Bears until Wednesday or Thursday.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024 8:47 AM EDT
Mike Tomlin happy with Russell Wilson’s decision
After the Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15 on Sunday night, head coach Mike Tomlin sat at the podium and made one of his boldest decisions to date: replacing veteran QB Russell Wilson with youngster Justin. He answered a question about starting the game instead of Fields.
Tomlin is probably the most professional coach in the entire NFL. He didn’t use the presser to soak in the compliments, he used it to honestly evaluate the game his team played. But when former NFL wide receiver and Pittsburgh native Brandon Marshall stopped by to ask him a question, he allowed a moment of levity to end the incident.
Brandon Marshall stopped by the postgame presser and asked Mike Tomlin if starting Russell Wilson was the boldest decision.
Tomlin: “That’s why I get paid so well.” pic.twitter.com/fQ5bdMsOtA
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) October 21, 2024
