These are the biggest NFL preseason injuries that will impact the regular season
Aug 24, 2026
You can’t win regular season games in the summer, but you can potentially lose them.
Injuries are an unfortunate reality of training camp and preseason football. This year has been no different, with many teams already losing key players for short-term or extended time periods.
So, who are t
he key players that have gotten hurt so far? What are the return timelines looking like? And which players are already lost for the season?
Here’s a look at some of the most notable injuries from training camp and the preseason:
Biggest injuries of the NFL preseason
Ashton Jeanty, Raiders RB
One of the latest names added to this list, the second-year running back suffered an ankle sprain at practice on Aug. 23. Jeanty was helped off the field, and reports say the Raiders still aren’t sure how long he’ll be sidelined. An ankle injury isn’t ideal for a running back, especially one who struggled behind a weak offensive line as a rookie. With the Raiders’ opener less than three weeks away, Jeanty’s status is worth monitoring.
Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals RB
Speaking of highly-drafted young running backs with ankle injuries … look no further than Love. The third overall pick suffered a high ankle sprain in the Cardinals’ preseason game against the Raiders on Aug. 13. At the time of the injury, that team essentially ruled him out for the preseason and reports suggested he could miss the start of the regular season. The injury occurred exactly one month before Arizona’s opener.
Jonathan Greenard, Eagles LB
The Eagles’ prized offseason acquisition didn’t even make it to training camp before going down. Greenard suffered a pec strain while lifting just days before practices began. After trading for Greenard from the Vikings in April, the Eagles gave him a four-year, $98 million contract to be an elite pass-rusher. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said on Aug. 19 there’s concern that Greenard will miss the start of the regular season.
Coby Bryant, Bears S
Bryant is another offseason addition who was injured before preseason games. The Bears safety went down with a knee injury at training camp on Aug. 3. He had surgery on Aug. 7 after suffering a hyperextended left knee, bone bruise and small fracture, which will rule him out for four-to-six months. Bryant was a key contributor during the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run last season and signed a three-year, $40 million contract in March.
Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers WR
The second-year wideout is dealing with a toe injury, which he suffered during joint practices with the Jets on Aug. 12. It’s unclear what the exact diagnosis is, whether it’s a toe sprain or turf toe. Either way, the Bucs reportedly are optimistic that Egbuka will be available for Week 1. Tampa Bay needs a healthy season out of Egbuka after losing Mike Evans in free agency, so we’ll see if they are cautious with him.
Players already ruled out for the season
The following five players have already been placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering injuries this summer.
Jayden Higgins, Texans WR: The second-year receiver suffered a torn ACL in a joint practice on Aug. 18.
Tyler Biadasz, Chargers C: The Chargers’ starting center, signed in the offseason, suffered damage to his ACL and additional injuries to his left knee in a joint practice on Aug. 18.
Ricky Pearsall, 49ers WR: After participating in a few training camp practices, the starting wideout underwent surgery for a nagging PCL injury that dated back to last season.
Jalon Walker, Falcons DE: The Atlanta pass-rusher, a first-round pick in 2025, suffered a torn ACL in practice on Aug. 4.
Laremy Tunsil, Commanders LT: While technically not on IR yet, the Commanders’ left tackle is expected to miss most of, if not all of the regular season with a torn triceps suffered on Aug. 8 at practice.
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The following five players are dealing with injuries. Return timelines are mixed, with several still expected to be healthy for Week 1.
Breece Hall, Jets RB: The Jets’ starting running back suffered a groin strain on Aug. 17 at practice. He is expected to miss two-to-three weeks, but head coach Aaron Glenn expects him back for Week 1.
Sam LaPorta, Lions TE: The Lions’ starting tight end suffered a hip injury at practice last week and his status for Detroit’s opener is unclear.
Luther Burden III, Bears WR: Chicago’s second-year receiver suffered a strained groin on Aug. 8 at practice. At the time, he was ruled out for about a month, but the team was hopeful he’d return for the opener.
Jordyn Tyson, Saints WR: The rookie receiver suffered a hamstring injury on Aug. 13 at a joint practice, and he’s expected to miss about two months.
Tyler Warren, Colts TE: The Colts’ second-year tight end suffered a groin injury on Aug. 19, but he’s only expected to miss a week and his Week 1 status isn’t in danger.
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