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2024 NFL Week 2 injuries: Cooper Kupp in walking boot, Isiah Pacheco to IR, Joe Mixon getting MRI
By Jeff Kerr,
1 days ago
Injuries are part of every sport, especially football, where it seems like no team can escape at least one notable injury on a weekly basis. That was the case for several teams in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season.
Several teams sustained injuries to key players in Week 2. Let's take a look at each of the notable injuries that took place during the second weekend of play.
Running back
Tyjae Spears : The Titans running back suffered an ankle injury in the second half against the Jets. Spears was seen walking to the locker room with his shoe off and with a trainer ( per ESPN ).
MarShawn Lloyd : The Packers running back left with an ankle injury against the Colts, and did not return.
Isiah Pacheco : The Chiefs running back injured his ankle in the second half of the eventual win over the Bengals, and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and in a walking boot, per ESPN . Set to miss at least four games after being placed on IR.
Joe Mixon : Left Sunday night's game with an ankle injury and will get an MRI on Monday.
Wide receiver
Justin Jefferson : The Vikings wide receiver left the game against the 49ers with what he called a thigh bruise/contusion, and did not return. Jefferson, who needed assistance walking off the field, said afterward he'll be fine.
Cooper Kupp : Matthew Stafford entered this matchup without Puka Nacua , and now he may have lost Kupp. He suffered an ankle injury in the first half vs. the Cardinals , and never returned. The vet was spotted after the game wearing a walking boot on his left foot/lower leg.
David Bell : Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that Bell dislocated his hip and will require surgery.
DeForest Buckner : The Colts defensive lineman was carted off with an apparent leg/ankle injury against the Packers. Buckner was down holding his lower leg and helped off the field, per the Indy Star . Buckner suffered an ankle sprain and is a reach to play next week against the Bears , per the NFL Network . His X-Rays were negative and he will have an MRI to determine the severity of the sprain, though it is not believed to be severe.
B.J. Hill : The Bengals ' defensive tackle injured his hamstring in the first half of Cincy's matchup with Kansas City, and he will not return.
Linebacker
C.J. Mosley : The Jets linebacker left against the Titans with a foot injury. Mosley rode a cart to the locker room.
Jermaine Johnson II : The Jets pass rusher/linebacker suffered an injury in the win over Tennessee. After the game, Jets coach Robert Saleh says "it's looking like" Johnson tore his Achilles .
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