Quarterbacks across the NFL have been absolutely hammered by injuries this season, and our guy, Sam Darnold, has already missed time because of it. Seriously, this early season has been brutal, stacked with high-profile injuries that just keep piling up through Week 4. It’s a stark reminder that health can be the single biggest factor in this rugged 17-game, 18-week schedule.
The QB Casualty Ward Is Packed
This isn’t just a few bumps and bruises, folks. We’re talking about a full-on quarterback bloodbath. Jaxson Dart is done for the season already, and legends like Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and yeah, our own Sam Darnold, have all been sidelined at some point with injuries suffered this season. These are the guys who make or break games, and the fact so many are already missing time tells you everything you need to know about the intensity of this league right now.
Who Else Is Hurting For Week 5?
It’s not just QBs getting hammered, either. This Week 5 injury report is a laundry list of key players around the league, with several stars uncertain for Sunday.
* The **Buccaneers** are in a tough spot against one of the league’s best passing attacks. Not only is starting QB Baker Mayfield OUT with a thumb injury, meaning Jalon Daniels will step in for the second straight week, but they’re also missing two key secondary pieces. CB Benjamin Morrison (quad) is OUT after getting hurt in Week 3, and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib) is OUT after fracturing a rib in Week 4. On the brighter side, Rueben Bain Jr. (groin, shoulder) carries no injury designation after missing Week 4.
* The **Cowboys** are also dealing with defensive injuries. CB Cobie Durant (hamstring), LB DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring), and T Drew Shelton (hamstring) are all OUT. But the big news is the potential season debut of top offensive lineman Tyler Smith, who is officially questionable with a thumb injury. WR Jonathan Mingo (illness) is also questionable.
* Over in London, the **Eagles** are missing several notable players. RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring), LB Jihaad Campbell (knee), OLB Jonathan Greenard (ankle), WR Marquise Browns (ankle), S Marcus Epps (groin), and C/G Drew Kendall all did not participate in practice Wednesday. LB Zack Baun (concussion), TE Dallas Goedert (knee), T Fred Johnson (knee), and CB Quinyen Mitchell (knee) were limited.
* The **Jaguars** also have some key names on their report, with S Eric Murray (concussion) not practicing. CB Montaric Brown (hamstring), DT DaVon Hamilton (foot), T Anton Harrison (elbow), DE Josh Hines-Allen (groin), CB Jarrian Jones (foot), CB Jourdan Lewis (hamstring), and G Cole Van Lanen (knee) were all limited.
The hits just keep coming across the league. While the Chiefs and Panthers get a chance to heal up with their bye weeks, and the Rams and Bills square off on Monday Night Football, the rest of the league is just trying to hold it together. This 17-game gauntlet is no joke, and how teams manage these early injuries will define their season. Stay strong, Emerald City, and here’s hoping our guys navigate this minefield!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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