NFL Week 4 inactives, injury tracker: Vikings' Justin Jefferson out

All the latest injury news and inactives for Week 4

Week 4 of the NFL season is here, and we already have some injuries that will affect Sunday's slate of games.

Heading into Sunday, we have a number of key players already ruled out, and that list includes receiver Justin Jefferson of the Vikings, Rams star defensive lineman Aaron Donald, and Patriots All-Pro corner Christian Gonzalez. Commanders star receiver Terry McLaurin was inactive for the game in London. The Colts' Keenan Allen and Darius Slayton were also ruled out for the game in London.

Keep it locked here for the latest injury news, full inactives for Sunday's games and injury updates as the games begin.

Key inactives:

• Eagles OT Lane Johnson
• Eagles WR Devonta Smith
• Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield
• Jets RB Breece Hall
• Jets WR Adonai Mitchell
• Bears QB Caleb Williams
• Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez

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The Broncos now have two starting cornerbacks out. CB Pat Surtain (ankle) and Riley Moss (ribs) are both ruled out against the 49ers. 

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Broncos WR Pat Bryant was carted off with a leg injury.

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Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (foot) is ruled out.

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Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw is being evaluated for a concussion and his return is questionable.

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Raiders WR Jalen Nailor was evaluated for a concussion and won't return against the Chiefs. 

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Chargers OT Joe Alt is questionable to return with a neck injury.

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Broncos CB Patrick Surtain was downgraded from questionable to out with an ankle injury.

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Dolphins CB Reese Taylor was downgraded to out with a quad injury.

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Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (neck) is questionable to return.

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Dolphins S Dante Trader Jr. has a knee injury and is questionable to return.

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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) downgraded to doubtful to return against the Raiders.

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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is considered to be day-to-day with an ankle injury. It will be monitored and treated this week.

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Vikings G Donovan Jackson was downgraded to out with a knee injury.

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Dolphins LB Jackson Woodard is questionable to return with an ankle injury.

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Bears EB Kyle Monangai exited the game late with a thumb injury.

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Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has returned to Sunday's game after going to the medical tent.

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Jets DB Jarvis Brownlee has been downgraded to out after being evaluated for a concussion.

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Texans LB Kenneth Murray is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return.

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Eagles OLB Jonathan Greenard (ankle) was downgraded from questionable to out.

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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson exited with an ankle injury and Tyler Huntley took over against the Titans.

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Giants DL Chauncey Golston (neck), S Jason Pinnock (concussion) and WR Braxton Berrios (foot) have all been ruled out.

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Ravens TE Durham Smythe has been ruled out with a Achilles injury.

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Bills DL Ed Oliver (knee) and CB Dee Alford (ankle) are questionable to return.

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Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell is questionable to return with a knee injury.

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Texans DT Jaden Crumedy is questionable with a shoulder injury.

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Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper has been ruled out with an Achilles injury.

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RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) and RB Jadarian Price (chest) were ruled out ahead of the game.

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The only Chiefs player with an injury designation this week was OT Josh Simmons who was out with a back injury.

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Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has been downgraded to out with a concussion.

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DL Nick Bosa is once again out with a calf injury. WR Mike Evans (rib) was questionable and is active.