NFL Week 16 injury report
As we roll up on Week 16, some teams are already looking toward the offseason. The result has been several significant injury-related roster moves early this week, including Aaron Rodgers.
Davante Adams, WR, Packers
Adams remains in the concussion protocol after taking a hit from Thomas Davis on Sunday. Davis is suspended for Carolina's Week 16 game, as a result.
Antonio Brown, WR, Steelers
Brown is officially out for Week 16 due to a "significant contusion to his lower leg," according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers hope to have him back for the playoffs.
Rex Burkhead, RB, Patriots
Burkhead is confirmed to have a sprained knee. He will miss this week's game, and the Patriots hope to have him back for the playoffs.
Landon Collins, S, Giants
Collins sat out Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury after leaving Sunday's game. However, he insisted that he will be ready to play this week.
James Conner, RB, Steelers
Conner has been played on injured reserve by the Steelers with a torn MCL. He's expected to have surgery this week. The Steelers signed veteran Stevan Ridley to replace him.
E.J. Gaines, CB, Bills
Gaines sat out Wednesday's practice with a knee injury and is considered day-to-day. He left Sunday's game with the injury.
Hunter Henry, TE, Chargers
Henry has a small kidney laceration, and has been placed on injured reserve, as a result. Antonio Gates will finish out the year as LA's primary tight end.
O.J. Howard, TE, Buccaneers
Howard was placed on injured reserve following Monday night's game with an ankle injury. Cameron Brate will be looking at more targets going forward.
George Iloka, S, Bengals
Iloka sat out Wednesday's practice after leaving Sunday with a shoulder injury. He could miss the final two games of the season.
DeSean Jackson, WR, Buccaneers
Jackson injured his ankle in Monday night's game and didn't practice on Wednesday. He seems unlikely to play on the short week.
Marqise Lee, WR, Jaguars
Lee hurt his right ankle on Sunday and could miss Week 16. However, the Jags expect him back by the playoffs.
Corey Liuget, DL, Chargers
Liuget left Saturday night's game with a grade 2 PCL sprain. He's been ruled out for Week 16.
Jeremy Maclin, RB, Ravens
Maclin missed Wednesday's practice with a knee injury. He's unlikely to play vs. the Colts in Week 16.
Donald Penn, LT, Raiders
One of football's most durable offensive linemen, Penn will miss the final two games of the season with a foot injury. He's set to have surgery.
Denzel Perryman, LB, Chargers
Perryman left Saturday's game with a hamstring injury and has already been ruled out for Sunday's game.
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
Rodgers was able to return from collarbone surgery in Week 15. However, the Packers have been eliminated from playoff contention, so the team has decided to shut him down for the rest of the season. Brett Hundley will get the starting quarterback job back over the last two weeks.
Logan Ryan, CB, Titans
Ryan sat out Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, though the team is optimistic he will play in Week 16.
Larry Warford, OG, Saints
Warford is still out after suffering a concussion on Sunday. His status for this week's game is up in the air.
Tyron Smith, LT, Cowboys
Smith was diagnosed with a sprained lateral collateral ligament following Sunday night's game. His status for this week is uncertain.
Leonard Williams, DL, Jets
Williams got a limited practice in on Wednesday but remains in the concussion protocol. It's not clear if he will play on Sunday.
Greg Zuerlein, K, Rams
Zuerlein will miss the remainder of the season with a herniated disc in his back that will require surgery. The Rams have signed Sam Ficken to replace him.
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