Week 2 NFL injury roundup highlights several key players out or doubtful
Multiple NFL teams entered Week 2 with notable injuries, including Houston Texans wideout Nico Collins (hamstring) and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (concussion) ruled out, while Chargers tight end Brock Bowers remains a game-time decision.
The NFL’s second week of the season began with a slew of injury updates affecting several teams. Houston’s wide receiver Nico Collins was ruled out after sustaining a Grade 1 hamstring strain in practice, and the Texans also listed linebacker Jake Hummel and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney as out with groin and knee issues respectively.
In Minnesota, quarterback Kyler Murray was declared out following a concussion suffered in the Vikings’ Week 1 loss, prompting the team to start Carson Wentz against the Chicago Bears.
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Brock Bowers, who underwent meniscus surgery, was listed as doubtful but expected to participate in pre-game warmups, leaving his status for Sunday’s game uncertain.
Other notable absences include Baltimore Ravens wideout Zay Flowers, who remains doubtful with a hamstring injury, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is still recovering from an oblique strain.
The injury list also saw several players designated as out or questionable across the league, such as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (Achilles), Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (forearm), and New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle). Teams continue to monitor these reports as they finalize rosters for the weekend’s matchups.