NFL Injury Report 2024 - Fantasy Football Week 9: Jordan Love & More
After a no bye week Week 8, we turn the page to Week 9 NFL injuries where we have a lot of situations to take note of.
We’ll also see more players added to this fantasy football injury report list when official reports for teams are first released on Wednesday.
NFL Injury Report For Week 9: Fantasy Football Injuries
Until then though, we’ll have to listen to a lot of coaches speak about how their players are doing.
Let's dive into the Week 9 NFL injury report for 2024.
NFL Week 9 Injury Report: Quarterbacks
Jordan Love Injury Update - Groin
After initial concern, Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that the crisis was averted and it’s just a minor groin strain. Love is considered day-to-day and has a chance at suiting up in Week 9.
Derek Carr Injury Update - Oblique
Head coach Dennis Allen told the media on Monday that he expects Derek Carr to return to practice on Wednesday and is very likely to return in Week 9.
Drake Maye Injury Update - Concussion
Drake Maye left the Patriots’ Week 8 contest with a concussion. He’ll have an uphill battle to play in Week 9. If he doesn’t, Jacoby Brissett will be the starting quarterback.
NFL Week 9 Injury Report: Running Backs
Christian McCaffrey Injury Update - Achilles
ESPN’s Adam Schefter went on the Pat McAfee show on Monday and gave some very important updates on Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers expect to have him activated and back at practice this week, which is their bye. They also expect him to return in Week 10 against the Bucs.
Jordan Mason Injury Update - Shoulder
The 49ers will give Mason the week and will reevaluate him and his shoulder after their Week 9 bye. When he’s healthy, he’s back to being the backup running back.
Dameon Pierce Injury Update - Groin
With the Texans slated to play on Thursday night, their estimated practice report listed Dameon Pierce as a DNP. That’s definitely concerning as he only has two more days to get his groin right.
NFL Week 9 Injury Report: Wide Receivers
Tee Higgins Injury Update - Quad
Higgins’ injury happened so late in the week there was nothing they could do about it in Week 8. Head coach Zac Taylor even told the media it was “unfortunate” on Monday. He’s day-to-day according to the Bengals.
DK Metcalf Injury Update - Knee
After missing the Seahawks Week 7 contest against the Bills, DK Metcalf is trending in the right direction for Week 8. Head coach Mike Macdonald spoke with the media on Monday and said as much.
Stefon Diggs Injury Update - Knee
Although the Texans are still having tests on Stefon Diggs’ knee, it looks unlikely that he will play on a short week. He was a DNP on the team’s estimated practice report on Monday.
Brian Thomas Injury Update - Chest
After reports came out early Monday about a potential two-to-four-week absence, head coach Doug Pederson deemed Thomas day-to-day, and Thomas himself hopes to practice by the end of the week. He could possibly play in Week 9 depending on how he feels at the end of the week.
Deebo Samuel Injury Update - Ribs
The 49ers don’t seem overly concerned about Deebo Samuel’s status but they do have a bye week to fall back on. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that Samuel is day-to-day and will be reevaluated after the bye.
Jauan Jennings Injury Update - Hip
Head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked by reporters on Monday if he expects to have Jauan Jennings back after the bye week and Kyle Shanahan’s simple response was “yes”
Christian Kirk Injury Update - Shoulder
A hot commodity at the trade deadline no more as Christian Kirk’s season is completely over due to a fractured collarbone.
Gabe Davis Injury Update - Shoulder
There has been no update on Gabe Davis at this point, but after leaving Sunday’s game with another shoulder issue, his Week 9 status is definitely in question.
Allen Lazard Injury Update - Chest
The Jets play on a short week and their estimated practice report had Allen Lazard as a DNP and is still listed week-to-week with a chest injury.
NFL Week 9 Injury Report: Tight Ends
Juwan Johnson Injury Update - Concussion
After being checked for a concussion in the Saints’ Week 8 game, he has been cleared concussion protocol already. He’s good to go for Week 9.
Player News
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Chargers RB Najee Harris is expected to be back on the field “sooner rather than later.”
Speaking on The Insiders on NFL Network, Rapoport relayed words from Harris’ agent that backed up previous reports that said the eye injury sustained by the veteran running back were superficial, adding that Harris is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season and should be back on the field “sooner rather than later.” Rapoport also stated that Harris is not expected to miss significant time. Even so, any missed time in camp could widen the expected snap rate gap between he and rookie first-round selection Omarion Hampton to start the regular season, something fantasy managers will want to keep an attentive eye on as the following weeks play out.
Chargers placed WR Mike Williams on the PUP list.
Players placed on the PUP list ahead of camp can come off at any time. Williams was dealing with an unspecified injury before the start of camp and was believed to be on track toward playing once camp kicked off. Clearly needing more time to recover, Williams will join WR Jaylen Johnson, S Elijah Molden, LB Del’Shawn Phillips, and OT Savion Washington on the PUP list as they continue to ready themselves for camp.
Jets signed WR Garrett Wilson to a four-year, $130 million contract extension.
Wilson’s deal includes $90 million in guaranteed money and will keep him with the Jets through the 2030 season. The former No. 10 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft has churned out three-straight seasons of 1,000-plus yards to start his career and posted career-highs in receptions (101), yards, (1,104), and touchdowns (7) last season. Now reunited with former college teammate Justin Fields, Wilson hopes the Jets can put together his first winning season as a pro and the Jets’ first winning season since 2015. Wilson profiles as a fringe WR1/WR2, but will likely settle more in the WR2 range in 2025 due to the Jets’ emphasis on the run and Fields’ ability to take off and scramble on passing downs.
Raiders waived QB Carter Bradley.
Bradley joined the Raiders last offseason as a rookie UDFA and spent all of last season on the practice squad before being promoted to the 53-man roster in December. The former South Alabama Jaguar didn’t attempt a pass in his rookie season and will now look to catch on with another team ahead of training camp in hopes of battling for a roster spot. Bradley may be better suited for a spring football league where he would have an opportunity for more playing time.
The Athletic’s Chad Graff believes Stefon Diggs (knee) will “likely open camp by working on the side until he’s cleared from his injury.
Diggs suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 of last season, but surprised during spring practices when he took the field in a limited capacity with the team. While he’s yet to be cleared for full football activities, Graff believes the encouraging spring we saw from Diggs may lead to some limited work to the side in camp while leaving the door open for Diggs to eventually participate in full closer to the end of camp. While opening the season on the PUP list, which would require him to miss a minimum of four games, remains a possibility, Diggs’ involvement in camp will be worth monitoring as the Patriots aim to get their WR1 back on the field.
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department released a report detailing additional information regarding Quinshon Judkins’ arrest for domestic battery over the weekend.
The full report can be found at the link provided at the end of the blurb, but the details are quite disturbing. Arresting officer Steven Pohorence reported that the victim of Judkins’ alleged assault reported the incident the day after it occurred, alleging Judkins “punched her in the mouth/chin area with a closed fist” while adding he later struck her in the arm and thigh. The victim also showed pictures of her chin/lip area, with officer Pohorence noting in the report “the bruising was clearly evident.” Bruises could also be found on her arm and thigh. This situation is far from resolved and could have a direct impact on Judkins’ availability for training camp as he remains unsigned at this time.