6:39 p.m.: It’s not looking good for Jay Cutler.
Dolphins believe QB Jay Cutler suffered two cracked ribs today that could sideline him two to three weeks, per source. More tests coming.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 22, 2017
4:40 p.m.: Carson Palmer reportedly is going to be out a while.
Carson Palmer will have surgery on his broken left arm and miss eight weeks.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 22, 2017
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3:01 p.m.: Not only did Joe Thomas end his consecutive snap streak, he’s also out for the rest of the game.
#Browns Joe Thomas triceps injury, will not return
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) October 22, 2017
3 p.m.: The inactives for the late afternoon games are out. A couple notables: Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise is active, while New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard and Cincinnati Bengals wideout John Ross are inactive.
2:57 p.m.: We have another quarterback down. Jay Cutler is heading to the locker room in Miami.
Jay Cutler has been knocked out of the game after taking another big hit. Matt Moore is in now for Dolphins
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) October 22, 2017
2:54 p.m.: You know it’s been a rough year for injuries when a player who literally never has missed an NFL snap goes down. Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas has left Sunday’s game with an elbow injury.
Joe Thomas consecutive snap streak is over. Writhing in pain, holding left elbow.
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) October 22, 2017
2:16 p.m.: The Arizona Cardinals are without their starting quarterback in London. Carson Palmer has headed to the locker room with an undisclosed injury, and Drew Stanton has taken over under center.
#AZCardinals have Drew Stanton in at QB now. Carson Palmer headed to the locker room.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2017
1:42 p.m.: Mike Wallace officially has been ruled out.
WR Mike Wallace (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of the game.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 22, 2017
1:25 p.m.: The Baltimore Ravens’ decimated receiving corps just got thinner.
WR Mike Wallace is in concussion protocol.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 22, 2017
11:36 a.m.: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews will give it a go today despite a broken thumb.
Wearing a glove with extra padding on his broken thumb and a splint https://t.co/mUIV3oTRri
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2017
11:34 a.m.: The inactives for the 1 p.m. ET games have been released. Here’s Field Yates’ always-helpful roundup of notable actives and inactives:
Official:
Leonard Fournette: Out
Kelvin Benjamin: In
Andre Ellington: Out
Jeremy Maclin: Out
Mike Wallace: In
DeMarco Murray: In
Jameis: In— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 22, 2017
Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker, who was listed as doubtful, also is out.
11:30 a.m.: There’s been no positive change on the status of Leonard Fournette, who officially is out.
Fournette is inactive today against the Colts.
Today's @SWP_Pharmacy Inactives ⤵️
MORE – https://t.co/2o9ZnHa5rL pic.twitter.com/QoPBUQNcwP— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) October 22, 2017
11:03 a.m.: An update on Jeremy Maclin: It appears the Baltimore Ravens wideout won’t play Sunday.
Initially, the #Ravens believed WR Jeremy Maclin was going to play today. After testing his shoulder, he’s now out for today. Back for TNF.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2017
10:49 a.m.: Willie Snead will be inactive for the second time in three games with a hamstring injury, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini.
Saints wide receiver Willie Snead will be inactive in Saints/Packers game per source #fantasy
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 22, 2017
9:48 a.m.: Even if C.J. Prosise does play today, he’ll likely be limited for the Seattle Seahawks, Ian Rapoport reports.
#Seahawks RB CJ Prosise (ankle) may have to wait another week before he’s back. Expected to be inactive or have minimal snaps today
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2017
8:51 a.m.: The Tennessee Titans should have both running back DeMarco Murray and tight end Delanie Walker against the Cleveland Browns, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon also should be good to go, per Schefter.
8:48 a.m.: It’s a good morning for wide receivers. Jeremy Maclin, Jordan Matthews, Kelvin Benjamin and Keenan Allen all are expected to play Sunday, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard also is expected to return, while Kenny Britt and Marqise Lee should suit up, as well.
8:43 a.m.: Tough blow for the Jacksonville Jaguars: Rookie running back Leonard Fournette is expected to sit against the Indianapolis Colts with an ankle injury. Chris Ivory likely will start in his place.
A surprise: The #Jaguars are not expecting to have star RB Leonard Fournette (ankle) vs. #Colts, sources say. Sunday, then bye week to rest.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2017
8:40 a.m. ET: Can we make it through an NFL weekend without a catastrophic injury?
Injuries have reared their ugly heads over the past several weeks, with marquee players like Aaron Rodgers and Odell Beckham Jr. getting lost for the season. A handful of other stars are dealing with more minor ailments, and that’s who we’ll be focusing on entering Week 7’s Sunday slate.
Keep it here throughout the day for pregame updates on the status of injured stars, as well as developing injury situations during play.
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