Key injuries following 2017 NFL Week 2

Week 2 featured some major injuries to notable players in the NFL. A certain tight end in Carolina, big issues under center, promising playmakers and reliable linemen all went down.

The following injury update follows Sunday's games in Week 2, noting some of the biggest, high-impact injuries.

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Kwon Alexander, ILB, Buccaneers

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Tampa Bay's leading tackler last season left Sunday's game with a hamstring injury. His status for next week is unknown.

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Joe Barksdale, RT, Chargers

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Barksdale was injured in the fourth quarter on Sunday with a left foot injury. His status for next week against the Chiefs is uncertain.

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Vic Beasley, OLB, Falcons

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Beasley was questionable to return to Sunday night's game after leaving with a hamstring injury. He emerged as a star last season, finishing with 15.5 sacks, and his status is uncertain for next week.

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Garett Bolles, LT, Broncos

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First-round rookie Bolles was carted off the field on Sunday against the Cowboys with a fractured ankle. It's a huge loss for the Broncos, who struggled to block last season.

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Sam Bradford, QB, Vikings

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Bradford had an MRI on his left knee late this week and was ruled inactive on Sunday. He's had two ACL surgeries on the knee in the past. Case Keenum started in his place.

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Corey Coleman, WR, Browns

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Coleman injured a bone in his hand, and the Browns' worst fears have been realized. Coleman fractured his hand for the second time in two seasons.

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Jamie Collins, OLB, Browns

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Collins suffered a concussion on Sunday. His status is uncertain for next week's game against the Colts.

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Mike Daniels, DT, Packers

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Daniels didn't return to Sunday night's game after suffering a hamstring injury. It's a costly injury for one of the Packers' defensive leaders.

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Corey Davis, WR, Titans

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The Titans had an impressive blowout win against Jacksonville, but their first-round pick left with a hamstring injury. The severity is to be determined.

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Cordy Glenn, LT, Bills

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Glenn suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game and didn't return. His status for Week 3 is uncertain.

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Trumaine Johnson, CB, Rams

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The Rams lost their top corner in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game with a right leg injury. He didn't return following the injury.

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Rob Kelley, RB, Redskins

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Washington's starting running back left in the first half of Sunday's game against the Rams with a rib injury. Coach Jay Gruden said after the game that it could be a fracture. Rookie Samaje Perine is the favorite for early-down carries if Kelley misses time.

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Marshon Lattimore, CB, Saints

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A bad day for New Orleans got worse than Lattimore suffered a concussion against the Patriots. The first-round pick will be in the concussion protocol this week.

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Mitch Morse, C, Chiefs

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Morse left Sunday's game against the Eagles with a sprained foot. Zach Fulton came on to replace him.

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Jordy Nelson, WR, Packers

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Aaron Rodgers' top receiver left early in Sunday's game with a quad injury. Green Bay struggled to generate offense for much of the night without him.

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Greg Olsen, TE, Panthers

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Olsen left Sunday's win early with a broken right foot. The Panthers haven't provided a timetable for his return, but he's likely to miss several weeks, at best.

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Ryan Schraeder, RT, Falcons

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Schraeder left early in Sunday night's game with a concussion. His status for next week is uncertain.

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Josh Sitton, OG, Bears

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Sitton suffered a rib injury in Sunday's game and didn't return. Chicago's offensive line has suffered several injuries this season, so another could be costly.

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T.J. Watt, OLB, Steelers

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J.J.'s younger brother has been dominant early in his NFL career, but he left Sunday's game with a groin injury and didn't return.

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Marshal Yanda, OG, Ravens

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Baltimore's Pro Bowl guard is out for the year with a fractured ankle. It's a huge loss for the Ravens.

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