It's officially Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season, which means that it's time for each team's initial injury report. Per usual, there are a myriad of players to keep an eye on between now and their team's first game.
Every NFL team is required to issue three injury reports throughout the week. The week's final injury report includes game designations for players who are dealing with injuries. Teams are then required to submit a release of their inactive players 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Wednesday reports are especially important because they allow fans to see their team's initial injury status at the start of their work week. By following injury reports daily, fans can see how players are progressing or regressing throughout the week.
Below is a rundown of every team's Wednesday injury report. Be sure to check back periodically as we'll be continuously providing updates throughout the day.
Wednesday, September 9
Patriots at Seahawks (8:20 p.m. ET)
Patriots: C Ben Brown (knee), RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle)
Seahawks: S Ty Okada (hamstring) OUT; S Nick Emmanwori (ankle), WR Tory Horton (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE
Brown's status for Wednesday night was expected, as he did not travel with the team to Seattle. His absence would create an issue for the Patriots if starting center Jared Wilson sustains an injury at any point. New England doesn't have any other centers on their active roster, so the assumption would be that one of its backup guards (Greg Van Roten or Walter Rouse) would fill in if Wilson were to get injured.
Henderson was ruled out after not taking part in Tuesday's practice. His absence will likely lead to a heavier workload for Rhamondre Stevenson, who is no stranger to being New England's bell cow. Stevenson has started the bulk of the Patriots' games since 2023.
For Seattle, coach Mike Macdonald said earlier this week that Emmanwori -- who is coming back from ankle surgery -- was able to do more in Monday's practice than he had previously. If Okada and/or Emmanwori can't go, Seattle will tap into their practice squad for reinforcements. Rodney Thomas II, D'Anthony Bell, AJ Finley and Maxen Hook are candidates to be activated.
Thursday, September 10
49ers at Rams (8:35 p.m. ET)
Sunday, September 13
Falcons at Steelers (1 p.m. ET)
Falcons: QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) FULL; CB Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles), WR Zachariah Branch (hamstring), DL Brandon Dorlus (groin), OL Kyle Hamilton (knee), DE Za'Darius Smith (shoulder) LIMITED
Steelers: CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) LIMITED
Despite being a full practice participant, Penix will not start in Atlanta's season opener. Instead, leading the Falcons offense will be veteran Tua Tagovailoa, whose last start for Miami was a loss against the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
For the Steelers, Porter recently returned to practice after missing the duration of training camp. Regarding his possible status for Sunday, Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said he expects "everyone to play."
If Porter can't play, veteran cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is slated to start in his place. Samuel, who signed with the Steelers last season, is actually listed as a starter on Pittsburgh's depth chart alongside Porter.
Ravens at Colts (1 p.m. ET)
Ravens: LB Teddye Buchanan (knee), WR Zay Flowers (hamstring), DT Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) LIMITED
Colts: S AJ Haulcy (ankle), TE Drew Ogletree (neck), WR Alec Pierce (heel), C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (illness) LIMITED
Flowers told reporters following practice that he hopes to be a full participant during Baltimore's last two practices ahead of Sunday's game. Madubuike and Buchanan are working their way back from injuries that prematurely ended their 2025 seasons.
In Indianapolis, Haulcy returned to practice after missing the last few weeks. Pierce is continuing to work his way back from offseason surgery that kept him out of training camp. It appears that he is on track to face Baltimore.
Bills at Texans (1 p.m. ET)
Bills: DB Jordan Hancock (quad), RB Ty Johnson (hamstring) DNP; DL T.J. Sanders (knee) LIMITED
Texans: LB Wade Woodaz (thumb), OT Trent Brown (wrist) FULL; DT Kayden McDonald (ankle) LIMITED
Both Buffalo and Houston are relatively healthy heading into Week 1. Johnson, however, would be a significant loss for Buffalo if he is unable to play, especially in terms of what he provides in pass protection. Veteran Ray Davis would be in line to get more reps if Johnson can't go.
Bears at Panthers (1 p.m. ET)
Bears: QB Tyson Bagnet (back) DNP; WR Rome Odunze (calf), OL Ozzy Trapilo (knee) LIMITED
Panthers: OLB Patrick Jones II (back) DNP; RB Jonathon Brooks (groin), DT Bobby Brown III (back) LIMITED
It appears Odunze is trending toward playing in Sunday's game. He used Monday and Tuesday as rehab days before getting through Wednesday without a setback. Trapilo, meanwhile, is not expected to suit up against the Panthers.
In Carolina, Jones missed another practice after he sat out Monday's bonus practice. Brooks returned to practice in a limited capacity after working with the team's athletic training staff last week.
Browns at Jaguars (1 p.m. ET)
Browns: LB Carson Schwesinger (shoulder) FULL; C Parker Brailsford (thumb), DT Maliek Collins (quad), G Teven Jenkins (back) LIMITED
Jaguars: RB Lequint Allen (hip) DNP; WR Jakobi Meyers (thumb), OL Cole Van Lanen (knee) LIMITED
Browns coach Todd Monken said that Collins is "good to go" for the season opener despite his limited status on Wednesday. If Jenkins (who sustained his injury during Wednesday's practice) can't go, Austin Barber, a third-round pick who had an impressive summer, would be in line to make his first career start.
Allen was the only player who did not practice Wednesday for either team. He missed the later portions of the Jaguars' training camp after he sustained a soft tissue injury.
Saints at Lions (1 p.m. ET)
Jets at Titans (1 p.m. ET)
Jets: EDGE Joseph Ossai (foot), WR Tim Patrick (groin) DNP; CB D'Angelo Ponds (calf) LIMITED; RB Isaiah Davis (knee), RB Breece Hall (groin), TE Kenyon Sadiq (groin) FULL
Titans: DE Keldric Faulk (shoulder) FULL; LB Cedric Gray (concussion) DNP
The big news in the Big Apple is Hall being a full practice participant. The Jets' starting running back has been progressing since he sustained the injury during the later portion of training camp.
For the Titans, Gray suffered a concussion and other minor injuries over Labor Day weekend while being away from the team's facility. While he didn't practice on Wednesday, coach Robert Saleh reiterated that Gray has a chance to clear concussion protocol by the end of the week. He did not reveal any specifics regarding how Gray sustained the injuries.
"He's obviously apologetic," Saleh said of Gray. " Obviously frustrated with himself. ... He's good, he's healthy, he's got a chance. It could have been a lot worse."
Buccaneers at Bengals (1 p.m. ET)
Buccaneers: RB Sean Tucker (hamstring) DNP; OLB Rueben Bain Jr. (shoulder), WR Jalen McMillan (knee), LB Christian Rozeboom (foot), T Justin Skule (oblique) LIMITED; WR Emeka Egbuka (toe), G Billy Schrauth (knee) FULL
Bengals: WR Ja'Marr Chase (knee), WR Tee Higgins (foot), DE Shemar Stewart (knee) FULL
One of the league's most injury-plagued teams in 2025, the Buccaneers are dealing with multiple injuries once again. Regarding Tucker, Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said he is currently a game-time decision.
Chase's appearance on the Bengals' injury report isn't surprising after he suffered an injury scare during practice late last month. Like Chase, Higgins was also a full practice participant despite having an injury of his own.
Cardinals at Chargers (4:25 p.m. ET)
Packers at Vikings (4:25 p.m. ET)
Dolphins at Raiders (4:25 p.m. ET)
Commanders at Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET)
Commanders: TBA
Raiders: TBA
Cowboys at Giants (8:20 p.m. ET)
Cowboys: OL Ajani Cornelius (knee) LIMITED; DT Jonathan Bullard (groin) FULL
Giants: DL Shelby Harris (Achilles), OL Bryan Hudson (knee), TE Theo Johnson (shoulder), WR Malik Nabers (knee), T Andrew Thomas (knee) FULL
The big news here was Nabers being a full practice participant. Giants coach John Harbaugh said he thinks Nabers is "ready to go" regarding Sunday night's game. In Week 2 last season, Nabers torched Dallas to the tune of nine receptions for 167 yards and two scores. He hasn't played since he tore his ACL in Week 4 of last season.
