Injuries impact NFL teams during preseason training camps over the years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Various NFL teams have faced significant injuries during preseason training camps that altered their seasons. Notable players such as Darryl Stingley, Jamal Lewis, and LeCharles Bentley suffered serious injuries that not only ended their seasons before they began but also had lasting effects on their teams. Stingley's injury in 1978 sparked discussions on player safety, while Lewis's ACL injury in 2001 hindered the Ravens’ ability to defend their Super Bowl title. These events serve as reminders of the precarious nature of player health during preseason preparations.
- •Darryl Stingley suffered a life-changing injury in 1978, leading to paralysis.
- •Jamal Lewis tore his ACL in 2001, impacting Ravens' Super Bowl defense.
- •LeCharles Bentley signed with the Browns but never played a snap due to injury.
- •Ki-Jana Carter's ACL injury in 1995 erased a promising rookie season.
- •Preseason injuries often force teams to reevaluate their game plans.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — 8 most memorable injuries that ruined NFL teams’ preseasons
"Take a look back at these devastating preseason setbacks that changed seasons, careers and franchise histories.
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