NFL teams finalize injury reports for week 1 Sunday games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

NFL teams are issuing final injury designations as they prepare for the 13 games scheduled for Sunday. Among players with uncertain status, wide receiver Malik Nabers remains under evaluation after back-to-back practices. Alec Pierce is trending toward a designation following limited practice sessions due to a heel injury. Tua Tagovailoa missed practice on Friday after suffering an oblique injury, leaving his availability for Sunday in doubt. Meanwhile, Ashton Jeanty has participated in full practice sessions and is expected to play. Other players, including A.J. Brown, Brock Bowers, and Sam Darnold, have been confirmed to miss time due to their respective injuries.
- •A.J. Brown is expected to miss at least four weeks with a high-ankle sprain.
- •Brock Bowers is set to miss one or two games following a meniscus procedure.
- •Tua Tagovailoa's status for Sunday is uncertain after missing Friday's practice session.
- •Ashton Jeanty is expected to play following consecutive full practice sessions.
- •Sam Darnold is projected to miss time with a hip injury.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Nabers, Ashton Jeanty, Alec Pierce and more Week 1 injury updates, game designations for fantasy football
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