NFL Week 17 injury updates: News on Jimmy Garoppolo, Derek Carr, Carson Wentz and more
Week 17 of the NFL season is here. Six teams have already clinched a postseason berth, which leaves eight remaining playoff spots. As squads try to make a late-season push, they have to deal with injuries and players in COVID-19 protocols.
The Minnesota Vikings won't have receiver Adam Thielen for the rest of the season, as he was placed on the injured reserve list after undergoing ankle surgery. QuarterbackKirk Cousins will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. On a positive note, running back Dalvin Cook returned to the team this week after being on the list.
Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Coltsactivated quarterback Carson Wentzfrom the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday. He still needs to show "resolved or improved" symptoms before he is allowed to play against the visitingLas Vegas Raiderson Sunday, per the NFL's new policy. He had been in the league's coronavirus protocols for most of the week after testing positive for COVID-19.
The Baltimore Ravens saw quarterback Lamar Jackson return to practice on Wednesday, but his status for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams is still questionableafter missing practice on Thursday and Friday. He's missed the last two games because of an ankle injury he suffered in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns. The Kansas City Chiefs got tight end Travis Kelce back from the reserve/COVID-19 list this week, but running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is out Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a shoulder injury.
Our NFL reporters have the latest injury and COVID-19 updates for big-name players heading into the 16-game slate.
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Fabian Moreau, CB, Atlanta Falcons
Injury: Ribs
