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Week 4 NFL Injury Update: George Kittle Set to Return, A.J. Brown and Justin Herbert Questionable, DeVonta Smith Ruled Out | Injuries

September 27, 2024

Week 4 kicked off Thursday evening with the Dallas Cowboys persevering with their dominance over the New York Giants with a 20-15 win.

Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers suffered a concussion in the course of the sport After a catch try on fourth down late within the sport, Nabers stayed down on the sideline for some time as athletic trainers tended to him. Shortly afterward, he was again to the locker room too.

Nabers posted on Instagram early Friday morning with an image of himself and the caption, “All good. Thanks for the prayers.”

Giants head coach Brian Daboll mentioned Friday that Nabers has entered concussion protocol.

In different damage information from Thursday evening, Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons was helped off the sphere late within the fourth quarter. He went to the medical tent, then got here out along with his left shoe and sock off, obtained onto a cart and was taken to the locker room.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Parsons has been identified with a excessive ankle sprain and may very well be out via Dallas' Week 7 bye.

Same goes for defensive finish DeMarcus Lawrence, who suffered a foot damage. According to Tom Pelissero, he's anticipated to miss “multiple” weeks.

Kittle ‘feeling unbelievable' about Week 4 return

The San Francisco 49ers had a optimistic signal on Thursday. George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams all took half in follow. For Kittle, it was the second straight day he was on the sphere after lacking their Week 3 sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams.

As of Friday, Kittle seems prepared to return in opposition to the New England Patriots on Sunday.

“I'm very excited to play football,” Kittle mentioned. “I think there have been some circumstances that have happened this year, so we're just trying to cover our bases and be as honest as possible. But no, I am feeling fantastic.”

Another attainable return for the 49ers this week is Samuel, who missed final week due to a calf damage. General supervisor John Lynch mentioned Friday's follow will give them a greater concept if he'll find a way to go well with up on Sunday.

“The best athletes seem to heal at a little better rate,” Lynch said. “The reason he's on the field is because he hit all the markers.”

Lions to be with out Ragnow

The Detroit Lions get an additional day to heal up as they play Monday evening in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks. But regardless of extra relaxation, they are going to be with out Pro Bowl middle Frank Ragnow, who suffered {a partially} torn pectoral muscle in Week 3.

There was an opportunity Ragnow can be accessible to play in opposition to the Seahawks, however head coach Dan Campbell mentioned they didn't need to threat any additional injury.

“We're not going to mess with that,” Campbell mentioned. “Look, Frank's tough. He's as tough as nails. If anybody can play through it, it's him. I think we've got to be smart. It's early in the year. We've got a lot of football left.”

Packers' Love questionable for Sunday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love stays restricted in follow, however he continues to take each day reps in hopes of returning quickly.

How quickly? Love said he was “close” to playing Week 3 in opposition to the Tennessee Titans. His pregame exercise went high quality, however whereas he didn't play, the staff is inspired by his progress and he'll strive once more on Sunday forward of their matchup in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings.

Head coach Matt LaFleur mentioned on Friday that Love is being listed as questionable.

Eagles could also be with out Brown, Smith dominated out

The Philadelphia Eagles may very well be with out their prime two wideouts on Sunday in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DeVonta Smith has been dominated out and A.J. Brown is being listed as questionable.

A hamstring damage has stored Brown out the final two weeks and Smith suffered a concussion throughout their Week 3 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Justin Herbert nonetheless questionable

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is questionable for Sunday's sport in opposition to the Kansas City Chiefs. Herbert was energetic forward of Week 3 regardless of a excessive ankle sprain, however left the loss in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers early, and was seen after the sport carrying a strolling boot. Herbert has been restricted in follow all through this week.

Here's the remainder of the Week 4 damage report (this will probably be up to date as groups disclose accidents):