Week 12 of the NFL season is just about complete, and while several of the league’s top teams picked up big wins on Sunday — the Chiefs, Eagles, Lions, Packers and Vikings all kept winning — there were some big losses on the injury front on Sunday. Two key veteran members of the Philadelphia defense left the Eagles’ 37-20 Sunday Night Football win — also known as The Saquon Barkley Show— with one of them saying he’s done for the year. Also, the Las Vegas Raiders will need some help in their quarterback room after their starting QB was lost for the remainder of the season.
Brandon Graham out for the year with torn tricep, Darius Slay exits with concussion
The 14-year veteran defensive end was having a great game against the Rams when he exited after having moved into third place on the Eagles’ all-time sack list. After the game he said he’d been dealing with some tendonitis in his left triceps, and confirmed the tear. He’ll miss the rest of the season — one that could be his last, after signing a one-year, $4 million contract this past offseason. He’s one of just three players on the team, alongside tackle Lane Johnson and kicker Jake Elliott, who won Super Bowl LII at the end of the 2017 season.
Gardner Minshew to miss the rest of the season with broken collarbone
The Raiders’ signal caller suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the team’s 29-19 loss to the Broncos. He finishes the season with 2,013 passing yards and nine touchdown passes with 10 interceptions in 10 games played. Desmond Ridder finished the game in his place. The Raiders have a short week and take on the Chiefs on Black Friday, and could welcome back Aidan O’Connell — he’s been on IR since October with a fractured thumb, and could be activated this week.
Dave Canales still won’t commit to Bryce Young long term
After the Panthers’ excellent showing against the Chiefs in a 30-27 loss on Sunday, head coach Dave Canales was asked whether he’ll take the week-to-week label off starting QB Bryce Young.
Canales didn’t say no, but he also didn’t say yes. He did at least commit to starting Young against the Buccaneers in Week 13.
Bucs S Jordan Whitehead may. have torn his pec vs. Giants
Sunday was an unlucky day for pectoral muscles. Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead may have torn his pec against the Giants, which would end his season.
#Bucs S Jordan Whitehead is feared to have torn his pec, an injury that would end his season, sources say. He’s getting an MRI to confirm the diagnosis.
Last week, Tampa claimed S Mike Edwards, who won a Super Bowl ring with them. Now, he’ll provide key help in the secondary. pic.twitter.com/ziU7VmV7Tp
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