#ankle-injury

#ankle-injury

"If J.J. is healthy, J.J. will play," O'Connell said. "That's been the case since the injury. That's always been kind of my mindset, and I believe we're right -- hopefully -- around the corner from seeing him be healthy, have a week of preparation and go compete." McCarthy started the Vikings' first two games of the season but reported significant soreness in his right ankle the morning after a 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 14.

Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith is going to play on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, per ESPN's Todd Archer. Smith, who signed a long-term extension with the Cowboys a few weeks back, missed last Sunday's game on the road against the New York Jets. Technically speaking he suited up, but he has been dealing with an ankle issue and was only dressed for emergency purposes as the Cowboys have been down a number of offensive linemen to date.

Gafford missed the final two months of the Mavs' injury-ravaged 2024-25 season after suffering a Grade 3 sprain of the MCL in his right knee on Feb. 10. Since arriving in Dallas before the 2023 trade deadline, Gafford has averaged 11.9 points on 72.7% shooting, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while splitting the starting center role with Dereck Lively II. He signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension this summer.

Lamb suffered the injury with 8:34 left in the first quarter on a carry as a running back when linebacker Noah Sewell landed on the back of Lamb's legs, causing the ankle to twist. Lamb missed the next 14 snaps over two series. He returned for the first play of the second quarter and looked to be lumbering when he went in motion.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris hurt his left ankle on a non-contact play in the second quarter Sunday against the Denver Broncos. The ex-Antioch High and Alabama star took a step forward from the backfield as the play began and immediately went down with 5:02 remaining. He had to be helped off the field and was ruled out by the Chargers.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner was ruled out of the rest of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers after getting carted off the field with a right ankle injury. Trainers quickly attended to Conner after he went down following a 9-yard carry with 12:26 remaining in the third quarter. Editor's Picks Players from both teams took a knee while Conner was looked at.

Arsenal have been dealt a major injury blow with defender William Saliba sidelined for three to four weeks now. The French international picked up an ankle injury before the Premier League clash against Liverpool, and the 24-year-old will now miss matches against Nottingham Forest, Manchester City and Newcastle United in the Premier League. He is also set to miss the Champions League clash against Athletic Club Bilbao, as per L'Equipe.