NFL injury tracker Week 4: George Kittle ready to return, Jordan Love active, Justin Herbert likely to play

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

Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers suffered a concussion during the game After a catch attempt on fourth down late in the game, Nabers stayed down on the sideline for a while as athletic trainers tended to him. Shortly afterward, he was back to the locker room too.

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

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

In other injury news from Thursday night, Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons was helped off the field late in the fourth quarter. He went to the medical tent, then came out with his left shoe and sock off, got onto a cart and was taken to the locker room.

Cowboys executive vice president and director of player personnel Stephen Jones said on Friday that Parsons is considered “week to week.”

For defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, however, Jones said he is “probably a little bit longer.”

Packers’ Love will be active on Sunday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was limited in practice, but according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, he will be active for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Love said this week he was “close” to playing Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, but he did not end up playing. The team had been encouraged by his progress and he is expected to return after missing two weeks with an MCL injury.

Justin Herbert expected to play

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is reportedly expected to start against the Chiefs, barring a pregame setback, according to NFL media. He’s officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Herbert was active ahead of Week 3 despite a high ankle sprain, but left the loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers early, and was seen after the game wearing a walking boot. Herbert has been limited in practice throughout this…

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Publish date : 2024-09-27 12:44:58

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