NFL Week 16 injury tracker, inactives: Latest player news, updates for early games

All the latest injury news and inactives for Week 16

Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season is a busy one, with games being played on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Many teams are looking to clinch playoff spots or improve their standings in the conference, while others will watch their postseason hopes go away this week. With so much on the line, who is playing and who is out will be crucial to these matchups.

Every team is dealing with injuries to some capacity, though some more than others.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion against the Washington Commanders and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. 

A.J. Brown is active after being limited on Thursday and Friday with a knee issue. Also active Sunday: Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (hamstring), Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard, New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz.

Jameis Winston is inactive, but stands as the Browns' emergency third quarterback. Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and Titans kicker are also inactive. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) is also good to go vs. the 49ers. 

Stay up to date below with our live updates as we keep track of who's in and who's out, along with any notable injuries throughout Sunday's slate:

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:06 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Hurts ruled out with concussion

The Eagles starter is officially out with a concussion. 

[Dec 22, 2024 at 6:52 pm ET · Cody Benjamin]

Josh Allen nursing a hand injury

The Bills star came into Sunday's game playing through a fracture in his left hand, but is now receiving attention on the sidelines with the rival New England Patriots up 10 points on Buffalo.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 5:19 pm ET · Cody Benjamin]

Pickett also banged up after Eagles loss

Kenny Pickett replaced Jalen Hurts (concussion) in Philly's defeat to the Washington Commanders, but he was in pain after the game, telling reporters he had to undergo X-rays for his ribs. Tanner McKee is the Eagles' No. 3 quarterback and could be pressed into action if Hurts is unable to go in Week 16.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 3:32 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Olu Fashanu ruled out

[Dec 22, 2024 at 3:32 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Joey Blount ruled out

[Dec 22, 2024 at 3:15 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

James Conner to medical tent, questionable to return

The Cardinals running back is headed to the medical tent to evaluate his knee. He is questionable to return.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 3:06 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Sauce Gardner questionable to return

Sauce Gardner and Tony Adams are questionable to return.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 3:02 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Amarius Mims questionable to return

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:38 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Patriots inactives

CB Marcus Jones (hip) was ruled out ahead of Sunday. S Kyle Dugger (ankle, illness), S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) and DE Keion White (groin) were all questionable.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:59 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Raiders inactives

CB Sam Webb (back, illness), ILB Kana'i Mauga (illness) and CB Nate Hobbs (illness) were all questionable.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:58 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Dolphins inactives: Tyreek Hill active

T Terron Armstead (knee) and WR Tyreek Hill (wrist, rest) were both questionable and are both active.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:57 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

49ers inactives: Nick Bosa active

DL Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) and LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles, knee) were both questionable ahead of Sunday.

• QB Joshua Dobbs
• LT Trent Williams
• RB Isaac Guerendo
• TE Jake Tonges
• DL Khalil Davis
• CB Rock Ya-Sin
• DL Robert Beal Jr.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:56 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jaguars inactives

The Jags had no players with injury designations this week.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:56 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Bills inactives

WR Curtis Samuel (rib), LB Matt Milano (groin) and S Damar Hamlin (rib) were all questionable and are all inactive.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:47 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jordan Davis was slow to get off the field.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:45 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Micah McFadden to the medical tent

Giants linebacker Micah McFadden is questionable to return.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:43 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Myles Garrett injury update

According to Browns radio, Myles Garrett is having his hand looked at. 

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:37 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Seahawks inactives

LB Trevis Gipson (ankle), TE Brady Russell (foot) and S K'Von Wallace (ankle) were the only three Seahawks players with game designations and they were all ruled out ahead of Sunday.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:37 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Vikings inactives

FB C.J. Ham (ankle) and S Harrison Smith (foot) were Minnesota's questionable players. Smith is inactive.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:21 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Josh Sweat questionable to return

Eagles outside linebacker Josh Sweat is questionable to return with an ankle injury.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:20 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Kenneth Murray questionable to return

Titans linebacker Kenneth Murray is in the locker room getting an X-Ray on his wrist.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:19 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Otis Reese questionable to return

Titans' Otis Reese is questionable to return with an ankle injury.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 2:07 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Will Shipley is out with a concussion

[Dec 22, 2024 at 1:58 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Teven Jenkins is doubtful to return

[Dec 22, 2024 at 1:57 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Will Shipley being evaluated for a concussion

[Dec 22, 2024 at 1:40 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jalen Hurts being evaluated for a concussion

Kenny Pickett is in as Hurts' replacement.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 1:38 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Antonio Hamilton Sr.

The Falcons cornerback is questionable to return with a quad injury.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 1:37 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Malik Nabers returns

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is back after leaving the game with an apparent injury.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 1:36 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

T'Vondre Sweat appeared to be poked in the eye

Titans T'Vondre Sweat appeared to be poked in the eye and was being looked at by trainers. He is now receiving eye drops.

[Dec 22, 2024 at 1:34 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jalen Hurts evaluated for a concussion

Per the team, Jalen Hurts is being evaluated for a concussion.