Eagles standout wide receiver A.J. Brown has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the New York Giants with a hamstring injury. Brown finished last week's game against the Minnesota Vikings and sealed the 28-22 win with a 45-yard reception from Jalen Hurts on a third-and-9 with 1:45 remaining. He caught four passes for a season-high 121 yards and two touchdowns. But he was sidelined from all three of the Eagles' practices this week.
Depending on the severity of the injury and the extent of the surgical procedure, Branthwaite could be sidelined for a number of months. Typically, athletes undergoing major surgery on that part of the body will spend up to six weeks with the aid of crutches, to limit the load-bearing effect on the recovering muscle tissue. Only then, are they able to make a return to more rigorous activity in a gradual, carefully-managed manner.
Jayden Daniels has already missed time this season. The signal-caller was absent for two games with a knee injury, which was far from ideal. With the Commanders missing so many of his pass-catchers, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft was being relied upon more than ever. Just when it looked like the Commanders might be gaining some momentum to begin the second half, disaster struck.
Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots after suffering a left hamstring injury in the second quarter. The Titans' training staff took him into the blue medical tent, where he remained for a while before emerging and trying to run it off on the sideline. After two attempts to sprint, Simmons stood in front of a heater on the sideline before putting a baseball hat on and sitting on the bench
According to SPORT journalist Carlos Monfort, Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has informed manager Hansi Flick that he continues to experience discomfort in his hamstring. The situation means that his availability for the upcoming Girona clash remains uncertain and will be determined after tomorrow's training session. It must be noted that the Blaugrana star had to leave the Spanish national team camp earl y due to "strained hamstring muscles in his left leg, with no associated injury,"
LAS VEGAS -- Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders and was ruled out before the start of the third quarter. Ridley finished the day having played six snaps. The veteran receiver caught one pass for 18 yards on two targets from quarterback Cam Ward.
Indiana Pacers backup point guard T.J. McConnell will miss at least a month due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Indiana's first preseason game, coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday. "Not as bad as it could have been but it's going to take some time," Carlisle said. McConnell sustained his injury during Tuesday night's preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In his seventh professional season, Darius Slayton is one of the longest tenured Giants. He was a sixth-round pick in the 2019 draft out of Auburn. Over his career, Slayton has played in 97 games and made 70 starts for the Giants. For the first time, he was voted a captain on New York's roster. Darius Slayton is well-respected in New York's locker room.
"I definitely won't be playing in the preseason, that's for sure," Fox said. "I don't think I'll be ready for opening night. But we're going to play it by ear. I feel like I can play right now. But I don't have that [medical] expertise. I'm not going to lie to you: I was running 15 miles per hour already [on a treadmill]. I think that's probably faster than most of the guys that are here. So, when I say I think I'm ready, I for real think I'm ready."
ATLANTA -- Darnell Mooney's injury issues continued Sunday, as the Atlanta Falcons ruled out the wide receiver late in the third quarter due to a hamstring issue. Mooney came out of the game against the Washington Commanders due to the injury earlier in the quarter. He had one catch for 15 yards in the first half. Mooney missed all of training camp with a shoulder injury.
DETROIT -- Cleveland Browns starting wide receiver Cedric Tillman has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Lions because of a hamstring injury. During the second quarter, Tillman entered the medical tent for several minutes. He tested his hamstring along the sideline and reentered the game for a few snaps before leaving again.
It marks a third time Yates has been on the injured list this season and seemingly puts his availability for the playoffs in jeopardy. At minimum, he is guaranteed to miss when the Dodgers likely start the postseason in the Wild Card Series. Yates previously missed time from the middle of May into the first week of June because of a right hamstring strain.