NFL Week 7 Injury Report: Key Updates Across Teams

The NFL season is entering Week 7, with significant injury updates affecting several teams across the league. Among the notable developments is New York Jets‘ new wide receiver Davante Adams, who participated fully in practice on Wednesday after missing previous games. Additionally, the New Orleans Saints will be without receiver Rashid Shaheed for the season, as confirmed by coach Dennis Allen, due to a meniscus surgery.

In other news, the Denver Broncos have ruled out cornerback Patrick Surtain II following a concussion sustained during a home loss to an undisclosed opponent in Week 6. This absence serves as a considerable setback for Denver’s defense. Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots are showing relative strength, with most players active in some capacity. However, the Patriots’ running back position is under scrutiny as one player missed practice with a foot injury.

The Seattle Seahawks also face challenges ahead of their upcoming game, with cornerback Riq Woolen missing practice due to an ankle injury. On the other hand, defensive players and tackles were seen practicing with limitations, showing potential for a speedy recovery.

The Cleveland Browns received a boost as star running back Nick Chubb practiced fully for the first time since sustaining a severe knee injury. His return could enhance Cleveland’s performance following a trade involving another key player to the Buffalo Bills.

Concerning the Green Bay Packers, a host of offensive players, including wide receivers and a quarterback, were marked as either limited or non-participants in practice. However, the team’s starting quarterback participated fully after recovering from an oblique and hip injury.

Looking to the New Orleans Saints, their losing streak is pressing urgency for victory as they face off against the Denver Broncos, now coached by former Saints head coach Sean Payton. Notably, both teams will start rookie quarterbacks for the match-up, with the Saints hoping to capitalize on a strong defensive strategy to disrupt Denver’s Bo Nix.

Each of these injuries and strategic personnel updates underscore the ongoing challenges and dynamics faced by NFL teams mid-season, which will continue to influence game outcomes in the coming weeks.