Major NFL Injuries 2026: Season-Enders, QBs and the IR List
The 2026 NFL season is nine weeks old, and the quarterback injury list keeps growing. Lamar Jackson is on injured reserve and needs surgery on his right thumb, Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the season with blood clots, and Sam Darnold is out for Week 10.
Three more passers are in doubt. Kyler Murray has a Grade 2 hamstring strain, Gardner Minshew is feared to have a torn elbow ligament, and J.J. McCarthy is limited by a hip injury but expected to play Thursday. Every status below is checked as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The biggest NFL injuries of 2026 so far
Every player below suffered a season-ending injury, or is expected to miss the season, during the 2026 regular season. Statuses come from team announcements and at least two major outlets. Lamar Jackson is not on this list because the Ravens have not ruled him out for the year.
| Player | Team | Pos | Injury | When | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | Eagles | QB | Blood clots (DVT, clots in both lungs) | Disclosed Oct 19 | Expected out for season, on IR |
| Jaxson Dart | Giants | QB | Left knee: MCL, PCL, meniscus | Week 2 at Rams, Sep 21 | Season-ending surgery |
| De'Von Achane | Dolphins | RB | Torn left ACL | Week 3 vs Chiefs, Sep 27 | Out for season |
| Terry McLaurin | Commanders | WR | Torn left patellar tendon | Week 6 at 49ers, Oct 19 | Out for season, on IR |
| Cole Kmet | Bears | TE | Right knee | Week 7 vs Patriots, Oct 22 | Out for season, on IR |
| Anton Harrison | Jaguars | LT | Torn ACL | Announced Oct 23 | Out for season |
| Taylor Moton | Panthers | RT | Fractured fibula, ankle surgery | Week 7 vs Buccaneers, Oct 25 | Out for season, on IR |
| Kendrick Bourne | Cardinals | WR | Fractured right tibia | Week 8 at Cowboys, Nov 1 | Out for season |
| Jayden Reed | Packers | WR | Neck, surgery | Week 2 at Jets, Sep 20 | Out for season, on IR |
| Brian Burns | Giants | Edge | Torn ACL | Week 3 vs Titans, Sep 27 | Out for season |
| Edgerrin Cooper | Packers | LB | Torn Achilles | Week 4 vs Buccaneers, Oct 4 | Out for season |
| Javon Hargrave | Packers | DT | Torn Achilles | Week 5 vs Bears | Out for season |
| Durham Smythe | Ravens | TE | Torn Achilles | Week 4 vs Titans, Oct 4 | Out for season |
| Arian Smith | Jets | WR | Torn ACL | Week 2 vs Packers, Sep 20 | Out for season, on IR |
Quarterback injuries in 2026: four starters have missed games
No position moves a point spread like quarterback. Two starters are on injured reserve with no return date, a third had season-ending knee surgery, and three more are hurt heading into Week 10.
Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles: blood clots
Jalen Hurts first dealt with a blood clot in his calf before the Eagles' Week 5 game in London and still played. He went on injured reserve on October 17, and on October 19 the Eagles and his agent disclosed deep vein thrombosis and clots in both lungs.
He is on blood thinners and is expected to miss the rest of the season, while the team says it expects a full recovery. Tanner McKee has started since. Philadelphia is 2-7 after a 19-11 loss to the Giants and is on bye in Week 10.
Jaxson Dart, New York Giants: season-ending knee surgery
Jaxson Dart was hurt on the first drive of the Giants' Week 2 Monday night loss to the Rams on September 21. The damage was to his left MCL, PCL and meniscus, and surgery ended his regular season.
The Giants traded a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota for J.J. McCarthy on September 28. McCarthy hurt his hip in Sunday's win over the Eagles and was limited on Monday's estimated report, but John Harbaugh expects him to play Thursday against Washington.
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: thumb surgery, on injured reserve
Lamar Jackson sprained his left ankle against Tennessee on October 4 and missed Weeks 5 through 7. He returned at Buffalo on November 1 and hurt his right thumb on Baltimore's first offensive snap of a 36-10 loss.
Coach Jesse Minter said Jackson needs surgery and called the injury potentially season-ending. The Ravens placed Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley (turf toe) on injured reserve on November 5, which rules both out for at least four games.
Baltimore lost 33-10 to Jacksonville in Week 9 and is 4-5. Jacoby Brissett, acquired from Arizona, is expected to start Monday night against the Chargers, where the Ravens are 4.5 to 5.5-point favorites.
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: back from a dislocated thumb
Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb late in the Week 3 loss to Minnesota on September 27 and missed Weeks 4 through 6, with rookie Jalon Daniels starting. He returned in Week 7 wearing a protective glove in a 43-13 win over Carolina. Tampa Bay is 3-6 and on bye in Week 10.
Week 10 quarterback watch: Darnold, Murray and Minshew
Sam Darnold (quad, ribs) is out for Seattle at Las Vegas, per coach Mike Macdonald. Drew Lock is the planned starter if his oblique holds up in practice, with Jalen Milroe next.
Kyler Murray has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and is week to week after missing Monday night, when Carson Wentz started for Minnesota. Arizona's Gardner Minshew is feared to have a torn UCL in his right elbow, and rookie Carson Beck is in line to start against the Rams.
Patrick Mahomes (elbow) had a clean MRI and is expected to play at Atlanta. Every Week 10 status and line is in our NFL Week 10 odds and injury report.
Season-ending injuries beyond the quarterbacks
De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
De'Von Achane tore the ACL in his left knee on a non-contact play in the first quarter of Miami's 24-10 loss to Kansas City on September 27. The Dolphins lost their most explosive skill player three games into the season and are 1-7.
Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders
Terry McLaurin went down in the first quarter of the Week 6 loss in San Francisco, and Dan Quinn confirmed on October 20 that he tore the patellar tendon in his left knee. Washington placed him on injured reserve on October 28. The Commanders are 2-5-1.
Brian Burns, New York Giants
Brian Burns tore his ACL in the fourth quarter of the Giants' 12-7 win over Tennessee on September 27, the same weekend New York was already without Dart. John Harbaugh confirmed the tear the next day.
Green Bay Packers: two Achilles tears in two weeks
Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper tore his Achilles against Tampa Bay on October 4, and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave tore his in the Week 5 win over Chicago. Receiver Jayden Reed needed season-ending neck surgery after a Week 2 injury against the Jets.
Micah Parsons returned to practice on November 4 for the first time since tearing his ACL last December. That opened a 21-day window to activate him, and reports point to the November 25 game against the Rams as the target.
Week 7 added three. Chicago tight end Cole Kmet was carted off with a right knee injury on October 22, Jacksonville left tackle Anton Harrison was ruled out with a torn ACL on October 23, and Carolina right tackle Taylor Moton fractured his fibula on October 25.
Arizona receiver Kendrick Bourne fractured his right tibia in the Week 8 overtime win at Dallas on November 1. He does not need surgery but is expected to miss about three months. Baltimore tight end Durham Smythe and Jets receiver Arian Smith round out the in-season list.
NFL players on injured reserve with a return in view
These players are out for weeks, not the season, or have no firm return date. Return windows are team or reported estimates as of November 10, 2026, and they slip often (Myles Garrett was first expected back after four games and missed seven).
| Player | Team, pos | Injury | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | Ravens QB | Right thumb, needs surgery | On IR since Nov 5; out at least 4 games, no return date |
| Tyler Huntley | Ravens QB | Turf toe, Nov 1 | On IR since Nov 5 |
| Davante Adams | Rams WR | Hamstring, cleanup surgery | 6 to 10 weeks from Oct 18; McVay projects the shorter end |
| Puka Nacua | Rams WR | MCL and PCL sprains, turf toe | Expected to go on IR, per Sean McVay |
| Kyler Murray | Vikings QB | Grade 2 hamstring strain | Week to week |
| Gardner Minshew | Cardinals QB | Right elbow, feared torn UCL | Awaiting test results |
| Jeremiyah Love | Cardinals RB | Right high-ankle sprain, Nov 1 | On IR; 4 to 5 weeks |
| Micah Parsons | Packers edge | Torn ACL, December 2025 | Practicing since Nov 4; Nov 25 targeted |
| Tyquan Thornton | Chiefs WR | Dislocated ankle, torn ligaments, Oct 4 | 12 to 16 weeks |
| Mike Evans | 49ers WR | Achilles | Not expected to be ready for Dallas in Week 10 |
Myles Garrett came off injured reserve on November 7 and had two sacks and a forced fumble in the Rams' 20-13 win at Washington. Josh Jacobs has a fractured finger with no timeline from Green Bay, and X-rays on Justin Herbert's left middle finger were negative.
Preseason injuries that changed 2026 before it started
- Jayden Higgins, Texans WR: torn ACL in an August practice, out for the season.
- Jalon Walker, Falcons LB: torn ACL in training camp, out for the season.
- Bryan Bresee, Saints DT: torn ACL on the first day of camp, season-ending surgery.
- Danny Pinter, Ravens C: torn patellar tendon in a joint practice with Minnesota, on IR.
- Alex Wright, Browns DE: torn Achilles in a joint practice with Buffalo, on IR.
- Ricky Pearsall, 49ers WR: PCL surgery on his right knee, announced August 1, out for the season.
Which NFL teams have been hit hardest by injuries in 2026?
How the 2026 injuries moved the betting market
The cleanest way to measure an injury is the price before and after it. These moves come from the Super Bowl board and the Week 10 lines we track, using SportsbookReview and VegasInsider snapshots as of November 10, 2026 (lines move, so check before you bet). For more on why prices react this way, see how line movement works.
| Market | Before | Now | Injury news |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles to win Super Bowl | +2,500 to +4,000 (Oct 12) | +100,000 | Hurts out for season |
| Rams to win Super Bowl | +650 (Oct 12) | +1,000 to +1,300 | Adams and Nacua out, Garrett back |
| Rams at Cardinals total, Week 10 | 47.5 | 39.5 to 40.5 | Minshew elbow, Nacua to IR |
| Vikings at Packers, Week 10 | Packers -3 | Packers -4.5 | Murray week to week |
| Chargers at Ravens, Week 10 | Ravens -2.5 | Ravens -4.5 to -5.5 | Brissett expected to start |
The Philadelphia number is still the biggest swing on the board: the Eagles were +2,500 to +4,000 to win the Super Bowl on October 12 and are +100,000 now. In Week 10, the Rams-Cardinals total fell from 47.5 to 39.5 to 40.5 after Minshew's elbow injury and the Nacua news. Super Bowl prices are from Monday, November 9.
When a status is still open, books tend to hold a smaller adjustment and finish the move once the inactive list comes out about 90 minutes before kickoff. Shop the number at more than one book in injury weeks: sportsbook comparison lists where to look, and live betting odds show where each line sits now.
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