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Sprains, strains and acl tears: What to know about some of nfl players' most common injuries
Some of the most important players on NFL teams are those that might not necessarily start the season on the field. Depth is crucial during a rigorous 17-game regular-season schedule that's preceded by a month of training camp practices in hot conditions as players try to make teams' 53-man active rosters. Injuries can play as big a role in an NFL teams' successes or failures as the best game plans. So being able to navigate injuries and ailments to key players could make all the difference between a team seeing its season sink or making the playoffs. Here's a look at some of the most common injuries suffered by NFL players throughout the season: Achilles tendon tears: The Achilles is the longest and strongest tendon in the body and stretches from the heel to the calf. It's a springy band located behind the ankle and just above the heel that helps players push off their feet, jump, and accelerate. Due to overuse or excessive force placed on the tendon, it can tear or rupture. Surgery is typically necessary to reconnect the ends, sidelining a player for several months because of the extensive rehabilitation needed. ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL tears: The anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate, medial collateral, and lateral collateral ligaments are all located in the knee and serve different purposes. The ACL connects the thigh bone to the shin bone in the front of the knee. While a sprain could sideline a player for a few weeks, a tear can end a season. The PCL is located behind the ACL, crisscrossing it to form an X in the center of the knee. The MCL connects the thigh bone to the shin bone on the inner side of the knee while the LCL connects the thigh bone to the top of the lower leg or fibula and is located on the outer side of the knee. Concussions: A concussion is a brain injury caused by a hit to the head or a sudden movement that causes the head and brain to shake violently. Symptoms may include headaches, neck pain, nausea, dizziness, and feeling sluggish. The NFL has been regularly testing and upgrading helmets for players to help reduce the risk of concussions. Eight position-specific helmets for quarterbacks and linemen were approved by the NFL and the NFL Players Association last year. Several players also have worn Guardian Caps, soft protective helmet covers that the NFL authorized players to use during games last season in an effort to reduce head injuries. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a degenerative brain disease that has been linked to concussions and can only be diagnosed posthumously. It can cause memory loss, depression, and violent mood swings. Hamstring injuries: The hamstring is a group of four muscles that run along the back of the thigh stretching from the hip to the knee and they help a person bend their leg at the knee. These injuries vary in severity and in turn their timetable in sidelining a player. A mild pull of one of the muscles commonly referred to as a Grade I injury can sideline a player for a few days to a couple of weeks and can be a lingering condition if not sufficiently rested and healed. A Grade II hamstring injury involves a partial tear, while a Grade III injury is a complete tear of the hamstring that could require surgery and is likely season-ending. High ankle sprains: When a player suffers a high ankle sprain, the ligaments above the ankle – which connect the tibia to the fibula – are affected rather than the ligaments outside the ankle in a low ankle sprain. High ankle sprains take much longer to recover from – six to eight weeks and sometimes longer – than a classic ankle sprain, which might sideline a player for several days to a couple of weeks. Hip pointers: The injury could sideline a player for a week or a couple of months depending on the severity. A hip pointer is bruising in the pelvis and abdomen area usually caused by blunt force such as a hard tackle. The bleeding can affect several other muscles in the area making it difficult to run or even walk. Lisfranc injuries: A serious foot injury that can be career-threatening because of its complexity. A Lisfranc sprain or fracture is an injury in the middle of the foot in which at least one (or sometimes all) of the small bones (or metatarsals) is broken or the ligaments that support the foot in that area are torn. Even a minor sprain not requiring surgical repair could take six to eight weeks to heal. Meniscus tears: The meniscus is a crescent-shaped rubbery disk of cartilage that serves as a shock absorber on the inside and outer edges of the knee. Both help a person balance weight across the knee. When a meniscus is torn, the knee can lock up and swell. A minor tear can be treated with rest but a severe tear could require surgery that may sideline a player for several weeks or months. Oblique strains: An oblique strain involves the muscles on the side of the body between the ribs and pelvis. This type of injury can occur when a player takes a hard hit to the waist area or from overuse or sudden use of the muscles – for instance, a quarterback throwing a pass or a defensive back turning to defend a receiver. Oblique strains are usually treated with rest and could take a few weeks to heal or could become a lingering issue otherwise. Patellar tendon injuries: The patellar tendon allows a person to straighten a leg by acting with the quadriceps. Technically it's a ligament because it connects the kneecap to the shin bone. Complete tears or ruptures often need to be surgically sewn back together and recovery is typically at least four to six months. Plantar fasciitis: An injury that affects the bottom of the foot and can lead to intense heel pain. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ligament supporting the arch of the foot – the plantar fascia – is strained and worsens when small tears develop in the ligament. The injury can sap players of speed while they deal with it. Rest, icing of the arch, and finding new footwear are among typical treatments. It can linger for months. Turf toe: An extremely painful injury that can sideline players for months. It occurs when the ligaments under the joint of the big toe are sprained or ruptured as a result of the toe being hyperextended. The injury makes it extremely difficult to push off and cut while running.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL training camps 2025: Top storylines, report dates, locations for all 32 teams, starting with Chargers rookies July 12
The NFL offseason has big moments — from the draft and free agency to the combine and OTAs — and the final sign we're nearing the regular season is training camp. When does your team report? When can we expect the star rookies like Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty and more to get back on the field? Where will training camp practices be held? Here's your guide to all the training camp information you need. Advertisement Top storylines AFC East: Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots | New York Jets AFC North: Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers AFC South: Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts | Jacksonville Jaguars | Tennessee Titans AFC West: Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs | Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Chargers NFC East: Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders NFC North: Chicago Bears | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings NFC South: Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Advertisement NFC West: Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams | San Francisco 49ers | Seattle Seahawks Top NFL training camp storylines How will Browns' quarterback competition end? Joe Flacco appears to be the favorite, Kenny Pickett is a veteran with a shot, Dillon Gabriel was the higher of the two draft picks this past spring, and Shedeur Sanders is, well, Shedeur Sanders. Whoever wins, it'll be buzzy. Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey join up with Steelers Two of the biggest offseason additions happened in June, and the Steelers are counting on them to help lift the franchise higher than a first-round exit and into genuine Super Bowl contention. What's up with contract extensions for Micah Parsons, T.J. Watt and Trey Hendrickson? All three star pass rushers are in line for new paydays, and none of the deals are resolved yet. The Cowboys notoriously slow-play retaining their star talent, so while it feels like a Parsons deal will get done, the fact it hasn't is notable. Watt, meanwhile, might be starting the downside of his career, which makes it tricky for the Steelers. And the Bengals and Hendrickson are talking again, so there's that. Advertisement How will George Pickens incorporate with Cowboys? Dak Prescott is hyped to throw to newly acquired wide receiver George Pickens, especially with CeeDee Lamb already in the same offense. Will we see early fireworks at camp and in preseason from this connection? How will J.J. McCarthy look as Vikings QB? After missing last year (on-field, at least) due to injury, J.J. McCarthy takes the reins as QB1 in Minnesota. Will the 2024 10th overall pick reward the faith of head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who let Sam Darnold walk this offseason? And if he doesn't, could a Kirk Cousins reunion be in line? Advertisement Saints have a QB competition of their own Tyler Shough was taken in the second round this past draft. Spencer Rattler has a year of NFL experience under his belt, albeit under a different regime. Jake Haener has two, but hasn't done much to impress. Who will first-year head coach Kellen Moore hand the keys to? How will Jaguars use Travis Hunter? The second overall pick of the draft has spent a majority of his time on offense this offseason, and has gotten defensive snaps when the daily plan called for it. We'll get more information on how the Jaguars will use him this month. How soon can Jaxson Dart start? Russell Wilson is QB1 with the Giants to start training camp. But first-round pick Jaxson Dart has prototype physical traits, and could push to begin his inevitable takeover of the job sooner than later. Advertisement Ben Johnson's first year with Bears, Caleb Williams Chicago wanted an offensive mastermind to pair with its first overall pick from 2024. Ben Johnson is that guy, having helmed the Lions' prolific offense the past few seasons. What will he look like as a head coach with a talent like Williams? Raiders' new-look offense gets installed Geno Smith is the quarterback. Ashton Jeanty is the running back. Brock Bowers is arguably TE1 leaguewide already. Chip Kelly is the new offensive coordinator. The Raiders should be entertaining as hell on offense. We get our first true glimpses very soon. Advertisement When will Anthony Richardson return for Colts? Head coach Shane Steichen hopes Anthony Richardson can be ready to resume on-field activities "at some point" during camp, while Richardson said he was "all good" at the end of June. If so, his camp battle with Daniel Jones for the starting job could be entertaining. Sam Darnold takes over in Seattle The Seahawks' $100(.5) million QB is the centerpiece of an overhaul that took place this offseason. Klint Kubiak will be calling plays, DK Metcalf is gone, and the offense as a whole will look different. The biggest piece will be Darnold, who can either prove the first 16 games last year were his real self — and not the last two. NFL training camp leaguewide report schedule Full squad reports in bold Saturday, July 12 Chargers (rookies) Advertisement Tuesday, July 15 Bills (rookies), Dolphins (rookies), Ravens (rookies), Giants (rookies), 49ers (rookies), Seahawks (rookies) Thursday, July 17 Chargers, Raiders (rookies), Lions (rookies) Friday, July 18 Browns (rookies), Commanders (rookies), Packers (rookies) Saturday, July 19 Lions, Jets (rookies), Patriots (rookies), Jaguars (rookies), Bears (rookies) Sunday, July 20 Vikings (rookies) Monday, July 21 Chiefs, Cowboys, Colts (rookies), Bucs (rookies), Panthers (rookies) Tuesday, July 22 Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots, Bengals, Browns, Ravens, Colts, Jaguars, Texans, Titans, Raiders, Commanders, Eagles, Giants, Bears, Packers, Vikings, Panthers, Bucs, Saints, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks Wednesday, July 23 Steelers, Falcons NFL team training camp info Buffalo Bills St. John Fisher University, Rochester, N.Y. Advertisement Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22 Miami Dolphins Baptist Health Training Complex, Miami Gardens, Fla. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22 New England Patriots Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. Rookies: July 19 Full squad: July 22 New York Jets Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, Florham Park, N.J. Rookies: July 19 Full squad: July 22 Baltimore Ravens Under Armour Performance Center, Owings Mills, Md. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22 Cincinnati Bengals Kettering Health Practice Fields, Cincinnati, Ohio Rookies: July 19 Full squad: July 22 Cleveland Browns CrossCountry Mortgage Campus, Berea, Ohio Rookies: July 18 Advertisement Full squad: July 22 Pittsburgh Steelers Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa. Rookies and full squad: July 23 Houston Texans Houston Methodist Training Center, Houston, Texas Rookies and full squad: July 22 Indianapolis Colts Grand Park, Westfield, Ind. Rookies: July 21 Full squad: July 22 Jacksonville Jaguars Miller Electric Center, Jacksonville, Fla. Rookies: July 19 Full squad: July 22 Tennessee Titans Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park, Nashville, Tenn. Rookies and full squad: July 22 Denver Broncos Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit, Englewood, Colo. Rookies: July 16 Full squad: July 22 Kansas City Chiefs Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo. Advertisement Rookies and full squad: July 21 Las Vegas Raiders Intermountain Health Performance Center, Henderson, Nev. Rookies: July 17 Full squad: July 22 Los Angeles Chargers The Bolt, El Segundo, Calif. Rookies: July 12 Full squad: July 16 Dallas Cowboys Staybridge Suites, Oxnard, Calif. Rookies and full squad: July 21 New York Giants Quest Diagnostics Training Facility, East Rutherford, N.J. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22 Philadelphia Eagles NovaCare Complex, Philadelphia, Pa. Rookies and full squad: July 22 Washington Commanders OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park, Ashburn, Va. Rookies: July 18 Full squad: July 22 Advertisement Chicago Bears Halas Hall, Lake Forest, Ill. Rookies: July 19 Full squad: July 22 Detroit Lions Detroit Lions Training Facility, Allen Park, Mich. Rookies: July 16 Full squad: July 19 Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisc. Rookies: July 18 Full squad: July 22 Minnesota Vikings TCO Performance Center, Eagan, Minn. Rookies: July 20 Full squad: July 22 Atlanta Falcons IBM Performance Field, Flowery Branch, Ga. Rookies and full squad: July 23 Carolina Panthers Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. Rookies: July 21 Full squad: July 22 New Orleans Saints Ochsner Sports Performance Center, Metairie, La. Rookies and full squad: July 22 Advertisement Tampa Bay Buccaneers AdventHealth Training Center, Tampa, Fla. Rookies: July 21 Full squad: July 22 Arizona Cardinals State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Airz. Rookies and full squad: July 22 Los Angeles Rams Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, Calif. Rookies and full squad: July 22 San Francisco 49ers SAP Performance Facility, Santa Clara, Calif. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22 Seattle Seahawks Virginia Mason Athletic Center, Renton, Wash. Rookies: July 15 Full squad: July 22
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eagles 12 most intriguing players in 2025: The countdown from No. 12 to 1 for training camp
The Eagles are getting ready to begin their second-ever training camp as defending Super Bowl champions. Unlike the last time, this Eagles team is built to sustain their status as perennial contenders, much like the Kansas City Chiefs have done over the past several seasons. The Eagles have much of their core intact from the 2022 season, when they last reached the Super Bowl. Advertisement But for that to happen, several things have to break the Eagles' way. At the same time, it's extremely difficult to keep the same team together two seasons in a row. And the Eagles certainly experienced that, having to let some key players leave, especially on defense. The Philadelphia Eagles hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. So how the Eagles retool could determine whether they become a Chiefs-like dynasty, or like the previous Eagles Super Bowl winner in 2017, a team struggling just to reach the playoffs. Here, then, are the 12 most intriguing players to a Super Bowl repeat as training camp opens July 22. We've been counting them down from No. 12 beginning on July 7, to No. 1 on July 22nd. Advertisement Keep in mind, these aren't necessarily the best players, or the most important. Rather, the most intriguing. Here is the list, with links to each story: No. 12: LB Jihaad Campbell No. 11: S Sydney Brown No. 10: DT Moro Ojomo Contact Martin Frank at mfrank@ Follow on X @Mfranknfl. Read his coverage of the Eagles' championship season in 'Flying High,' a new hardcover coffee-table book from Delaware Online/The News Journal. Details at This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Eagles most intriguing players of 2025: Counting down from No. 12 to 1
New York Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Cowboys fan survey: Can the most underrated player also be the most overrated?
Our annual Dallas Cowboys fan survey was posted last week and it received a total of 1,231 responses. Not everyone provided an answer for all 20 questions, but the 18 multiple-choice questions received at least 1,163 votes and the two write-in responses received at least 848. Here's a good idea of how fans are feeling entering training camp. Advertisement Over half of the fan base expects a double-digit win season. That could be asking for a lot with a new head coach and mostly new coaching staff. But if key players like Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb stay healthy, 10 wins is certainly possible. Of course, if they have the injuries they did a year ago, double-digit wins is unrealistic. I would fall in with the group of 280 who said 'making the playoffs.' It's a good roster, but the coaching changes could include some bumps along the way. It would be a good Year 1 for Brian Schottenheimer if the Cowboys make the playoffs. Not sure how anyone could give him anything other than an A or B up to this point. That can quickly change if there are poor results during the season, but Schottenheimer has nailed everything so far. Every Cowboys head coach has been given at least two years. Chan Gailey got only two, and Jerry Jones has said several times since that he regrets that decision. Expect at least three for Schottenheimer. In January, I thought it would be done by the start of training camp. It's best for the new coaching staff to have its most talented player on the field for all of camp, learning the ways of his new coordinator. But, it's the Cowboys and it's a prime-time player, so don't be surprised if this thing drags into camp. Parsons is expected to be in California regardless; it's just highly unlikely that he will be participating until that new deal is done. When it comes to how they manage the contracts of their top players, it's difficult to disagree with the fans on this one. In the end, the elite players have always come out with a better deal by waiting. And the Cowboys have eventually signed all of them. The Schottenheimer hire was surprising. It remains to be seen if that was the right move. They could've done more at running back, defensive tackle and cornerback, but they addressed all of their other needs, including a bold move to add George Pickens. A B-grade seems about right. This was one of the most interesting responses because the four choices each received a similar percentage of the vote. Over 75 percent believe the Cowboys will do something in the next 10 years that they haven't in the last 29. This was the most surprising result. I figured that DaRon Bland and Pickens would be a good battle. But it wasn't close at all. Bland was clearly the player fans would like to see remain in a Cowboys uniform. Cornerback was No. 1 for me, but third among the fans. If Dallas was able to make one move to upgrade a position, veteran corner would make a lot of sense because of the knee injuries to Trevon Diggs and Shavon Revel Jr. Maybe they both work back quickly and one is ready to start Week 1 and the other isn't far away. But if neither is ready to contribute early in the season, that position group is a huge question mark. Advertisement After finishing third last year behind Jake Ferguson and DeMarcus Lawrence, Prescott gets the top spot, which is interesting when seeing who also clearly got the most votes for most overrated player. Of the 845 total votes, 47 players were named, 37 received more than one vote and 17 received at least 10 votes. Prescott and Diggs were by far the most popular choices. A total of 874 votes were received for this one with 27 players named. (Jerry Jones got two votes.) Twenty players received more than one vote and 10 had at least 10 votes. If the offensive line looks much improved, there will be a lot of Conor Riley fans in Dallas, but it makes sense that the two new coordinators would get the most love. Tyler Booker is the obvious choice because he is the first-round pick, but Jaydon Blue is the sleeper to watch if he's able to have a big training camp and preseason. The running back workload is wide open, and he could be their biggest impact player in that area. If Sam Williams can stay healthy, he has a chance to be the correct answer. He has the size and athletic ability to be a game wrecker if he can put it all together and stay healthy. There was a really good balance among the top five most popular responses, which is why the expectations should be extremely high for the defensive end room. Considering all of the injuries at cornerback, Bland is the clear favorite. But it's interesting that Diggs was the clear No. 2 when he might miss the early portion of the season. A lot of questions will be answered during training camp and the preseason, but there's no clear favorite with the uncertainty of when DeMarvion Overshown will return. Marist Liufau worked with the second-team defense in organized team activities and minicamp, but he would be a good bet. Javonte Williams got most of the first-team work in OTAs and minicamp. He's probably the favorite right now. But Blue has the type of big-play ability that will likely make it difficult to keep him off the field. Somewhat surprising to see the gap between Lamb and Pickens. While Lamb is the obvious favorite, the 815-vote margin was more than I expected. In his three previous healthy seasons, Prescott has thrown for at least 4,449 yards, so 4,500 seems like a good over/under for him this season. If they don't have much of a running game, it could lead to a career year, which might not be the best thing for the win column. The Cowboys were 8-8 during the 2019 season when Prescott threw for a career-high 4,902 yards.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inside 49ers' Must-Watch Training Camp Battles
Inside 49ers' Must-Watch Training Camp Battles originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a 6-11 season that failed to meet the team's Super Bowl expectations from the season before. Last year was plagued by injury just as much as the disappointing results, so this offseason's focus has been on rehabilitation and retainment of the franchise's brightest stars. Advertisement Quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, and linebacker Fred Warner each got new high-paying contracts. They won't be in any competition at this year's training camp, but some key performances could decide who lines up next to them come Week 1. Take a look at the three key position battles this summer that have serious implications on the 49ers starting lineup. Left Guard Starting lineman Aaron Banks signed with the Green Bay Packers, leaving an opening next to tackle Trent Williams on the offensive line. Pro Football Network names this spot as the most important competition of the offseason to solidify Purdy's blindside. The Niners didn't pick a guard until the seventh round of this year's NFL Draft, leaving many to assume Kyle Shanahan is fine with promoting Ben Bartch up the depth chart to a starter. Advertisement "Bartch only has 10 starts since 2022, though," PFN noted. "In his lone year as a starter, he allowed three sacks and 24 pressures for Jacksonville in 2021. Spencer Burford started at guard for San Francisco in 2022 and 2023 before getting demoted last year." San Francisco might be moving Burford to the edge to back up Williams with last year's second-string signing elsewhere in free agency. Other members of the 49ers O-line were once backups before being awarded the starting job. The same fate could lie with Bartch if he rises to the occasion at camp. Linebacker Warner will need a running mate as versatile linebacker Dre Greenlaw signed a new contract with the Denver Broncos. Advertisement This competition will come down to Dee Winters, a third-year player who saw 10 starts last season, and Nick Martin, an exciting and physical rookie. Winters has a clear opportunity to step into a full-time role this season. The former sixth-round pick had 44 tackles and four pass deflections in 2024. Martin, a four-year at Oklahoma State, dealt with injury last season, but profiles as a force to be reckoned with. In his last full year in 2023, Martin led the Big 12 with 83 tackles. He was one of San Francisco's third-round picks this offseason. Nickel Cornerback The Niners defense saw another major free agency departure in cornerback Charvarius Ward. At the nickel cornerback position, there is expected to be a battle between Tre Brown and rookie Upton Stout to be Ward's replacement. Advertisement Brown comes to the 49ers after having spent four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, however, that time didn't yield much on-field experience. The former fourth-rounder has just 13 career starts. Stout was picked No. 100 overall in the third round of the 2025 Draft out of Western Kentucky. The 5-9 prospect is an aggressive playmaker with an impressive reaction time and knack for forcing turnovers. There isn't a ton of experience here, which also pins the cornerback position as one most likely to see an addition via free agency or a trade if Shanahan and staff want to make it a larger competition pool. The 49ers will host training camp at SAP Performance in Santa Clara. Rookies will report on July 15 and veterans will attend starting on July 22. Advertisement Related: 49ers' CB Search Should Include These 3 Free Agents Related: Analysts Are Quickly Changing Their Minds About 49ers' Season in 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
