The final injury reports for Week 7 came out earlier today, and there was a lot of news. Lots of key players will be missing their team’s games, while others will be returning after extended absence. One notable rule-out was the Patriots declaring that starting right tackle Marcus Cannon would miss their game against the Bears. It’s a big loss for New England, especially in a week where they have to go up against Khalil Mack. Mack will now be lining up across from a backup tackle, and could end up making life miserable for Tom Brady.
Here are more injury updates from around the league:
- The Colts have been the most injured team in recent memory the past few weeks, but are finally getting some good news. Star receiver T.Y. Hilton has missed the past two games with a hamstring injury, but is ready to make his return this week. Unfortunately for Indianapolis, they’ll still be without tight end Jack Doyle and receiver Ryan Grant as well as several key contributors on defense like safety Clayton Geathers and defensive tackle Denico Autry.
- The Lions will be without running back Theo Riddick, who went down during the team’s win over the Packers. Riddick has been operating as the Lions’ third down back, and rookie Kerryon Johnson should get more run with him out of the way. On the bright side, the team looks like it could be getting back pass-rusher Ezekiel Ansah, who hasn’t played since Detroit’s Week 1 loss. Ansah is listed as questionable but practiced all three days this week.
- The Redskins will be thin on pass-catchers, as Jamison Crowder has been ruled out for the team’s game against the Cowboys while Paul Richardson is listed as doubtful. Washington promoted Jehu Chesson from the practice squad yesterday, signaling they weren’t expecting Richardson to play. Tight end Jordan Reed should see a ton of looks as the Redskins’ receiving corp is completely depleted.
For a rundown of every team’s injury situation, you can view all 32 injury reports over at ProFootballTalk.com.
Good for both Lions players. We need Ziggy back but more importantly let Kerryon have the bulk of carries. Everyone’s talking about Sony and Chubb this kid looks legit too.
But sucks about Theo
Ziggy is the biggest waste of 18mil I can’t wait to get him off the roster and to use that money to replace him with someone who actually plays(upcoming free agent Jadeveon Clowney)
Pats should run a hurry up offense during their play against the Bears. Problem solved.
LoL.
This is a Bears team that couldn’t stop the 72 million dollar mistake, no way they’re gonna be able to stop Brady. Pats win BIG
Do you still have the “Pats win BIG” T-shirt you wore to SB XX?
When you have to go back more than 3 decades to reference your team’s championship, it might be best just to keep your trap shut.