NFL preseason riddled with injuries. Here are latest updates - from Rondale Moore to Jordan Love

The main highlight of the NFL preseason so far is the several injuries key players sustained, some of them being ruled out for the entire 2025 season

Updated on: Aug 13, 2025, 01:55:29 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The main highlight of the NFL preseason so far is the several injuries key players sustained, some of them being ruled out for the entire 2025 season. Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris, who was taken off the field in an ambulance, is in concussion protocol and doing well, coach Dan Campbell said Monday.

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love talks to New York Jets' Justin Fields after a preseason NFL game (AP)

The Green Bay Packers received some bad news, with starting quarterback Jordan Love undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament in his left, non-throwing thumb, general manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed. He ‘shouldn’t miss any regular-season game'.

Full list of injuries sustained during the NFL preseason so far

AJ Brown (Eagles, WR) - Hamstring: Out of practice since August 1, cautious approach expected with no set return date.

Rondale Moore (Vikings, WR): Minnesota confirmed that wide receiver Moore suffered a season-ending knee injury in preseason.

Alexander Mattison (Dolphins, RB) - Neck: Underwent season-ending surgery after a preseason game injury on August 10.

Anthony Richardson (Colts, QB) - Finger: Day-to-day after dislocating his pinky in the preseason opener, returned to practice on August 9.

Arik Armstead (Jaguars, DL) - Back: Indefinitely out after sitting out camp, concerns of extended absence linger.

Bilhal Kone (Ravens, CB) - Knee: Season-ending ligament tear from the preseason opener, sidelining the rookie.

Brandon Aiyuk (49ers, WR) - Knee: On PUP list with no Week 1 return, targeting Week 6 recovery.

Chris Godwin (Buccaneers, WR) - Ankle: On PUP list, uncertain for Week 1 despite steady recovery progress.

CJ Gardner-Johnson (Texans, S) - Knee: Initial ACL tear fears eased, exact injury unclear but not season-ending.

Dak Prescott (Cowboys, QB) - Undisclosed: No specific update, but expected to manage workload cautiously.

Darnell Mooney (Falcons, WR) - Shoulder: Week-to-week, no firm Week 1 timeline from coach Raheem Morris.

Isaiah Likely (Ravens, TE) - Foot: Post-surgery recovery timeline of six weeks, possible for Week 1.

Jauan Jennings (49ers, WR) - Calf: Missed time after re-aggravation, no clear return schedule.

Jaycee Horn (Panthers, CB) - Thumb: Day-to-day after a car accident injury, played 15 games last year.

Jaydon Blue (Cowboys, RB) - Ankle: “Fine” after MRI revealed a bone bruise, not expected to miss extended time.

Joe Mixon (Texans, RB) - Foot: Out for an extended period, re-evaluation pending closer to season start.

Justin Jefferson (Vikings, WR) - Hamstring: Mild strain, re-evaluation next week after missing Friday practice.

Khalil Shakir (Bills, WR) - Ankle: Week-to-week with a high-ankle sprain, expected back for Week 1.

Matthew Stafford (Rams, QB) - Back: Could return to practice next week if Saturday workout succeeds.

Morice Norris (Lions, S) - Concussion: In protocol, doing well and expected back in 10-14 days.

Najee Harris (Chargers, RB) - Eye: On NFI list after a fireworks injury, chance to return for Week 1.

Nate Hobbs (Packers, CB) - Knee: Post-meniscus surgery, could return for Week 1 despite uncertainty.

Rashawn Slater (Chargers, OT) - Patellar Tendon: Season-ending tear, surgery scheduled after practice injury.

Taylor Rapp (Bills, S) - Knee: Expected to miss a week after aggravating a prior injury.

Tyjae Spears (Titans, RB) - Ankle: Week-to-week with a high-ankle sprain from the preseason opener.

Will Howard (Steelers, QB) - Finger: Out for at least three weeks after breaking his pinky in camp.

Jordan Love (Packers, QB) - Thumb: Underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament in his left, non-throwing thumb.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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