NFL Week 11: Latest Injury Updates for Every Team

Injuries rock the balance of power in the NFL and fantasy leagues on a weekly basis, and it is nearly impossible to keep track of them all.

After all, football fans like me have to try and keep an eye on this while trying to watch our favorite team, tracking fantasy players, looking for upsets, eating chips with the right amount of dip and possibly going outside or doing something with the family. 

We are here to help. Consider this one-stop shopping for Sunday's injuries. We're not going to cover minor injuries, where players are only temporarily out of the game, but anything that looks like it might linger will be covered. 

Atlanta Falcons

Julio Jones

Jones was trying to play through an ankle injury, and he may have re-injured that same ankle. 

AtlantaFalcons.com's Jay Adams:

"

No word yet on if it’s the same ankle that kept him out of practice all week, but we’ll have an update when available. - via Adams

"

Jones was not able to return. 

Baltimore Ravens

UPDATE: Sunday, Nov. 18, at 10:05 p.m. ET by Ben Chodos

Dennis Pitta 

The Baltimore Ravens lost one of their most potent offensive weapons early in their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Pitta has rapidly improved and has nearly equaled his totals in receptions and yardage from a season ago, but only managed one catch for five yards against Pittsburgh before being knocked out of game with a concussion, as the Ravens noted via their Twitter. 

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TE Dennis Pitta (concussion) ruled out for the remainder of tonight's game.

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 19, 2012"

With Pitta out, Baltimore will look to Ed Dickson for increased production at the tight end position. 

---End of Update---

Carolina Panthers

Steve Smith

The Charlotte Observer's Joe Person tweeted out some disturbing news for the Panthers.

"

Smith to the locker room. Left arm.

— Joe Person (@josephperson) November 18, 2012"

However, Smith is a tough dude. So this tweet by Michael Fabiano of the NFL Network is no surprise. 

"

Steve Smith back in the game...

— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) November 18, 2012"

Jonathan Stewart

The Panthers' official Twitter account hit us with this update:

"

RB Jonathan Stewart is questionable to return to the game with an ankle injury. #TBvsCAR

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 18, 2012"

Stewart has battled injuries, but he was able to reenter the game. 

Cincinnati Bengals

Terrence Newman

Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson let us know that Newman picked up a concussion on Sunday. 

"

Newman concussion out for rest of game for #Bengals

— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) November 18, 2012"

If the official ruling is indeed that he has a concussion, he will have to go through the NFL's concussion protocol before returning to the field. 

Dallas Cowboys

Tyron Smith

UPDATE: Monday, November 19, 8:30 a.m. ET by Donald Wood 

The bad news for Dallas Cowboys star offensive lineman Tyron Smith continues as Calvin Watkins of ESPN Dallas is reporting that Smith’s ankle injury was in fact the dreaded high ankle sprain. No timetable for a return to the lineup has been set, but the star is very questionable for the Thanksgiving game on Thursday.

---End of Update---

Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith suffered an ankle injury, as ESPN's Matt Mosley reported.

"

Tyron Smith has an ankle injury and he MAY return.

— Matt Mosley (@mattmosley) November 18, 2012"

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram Jimmy Burch filled us in on how the Cowboys handled his departure. 

"

Jermey Parnell in at LT in place of Tyron Smith. Smith apparently in locker room. Not spotted on sideline

— Jimmy Burch (@Jimmy_Burch) November 18, 2012"

Kevin Ogletree

After sustaining a concussion in the team’s Sunday matchup against the Cleveland Browns (h/t Calvin Watkins of ESPNDallas.com), young receiver Kevin Ogletree did not return to the game. His status for the team’s Thanksgiving game is in question.

DeMarcus Ware

There was another key injury for the Cowboys in this game, as ESPN's John Clayton reported.

"

DeMarcus Ware of the Cowboys is getting tested for a concussion.

— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) November 18, 2012"

Ware must have checked out all right because, as The Cleveland Plain Dealers' Mary Kay Cabot reports, Ware was back in and terrorizing the quarterback.

"

#Cowboys Demarcus Ware back in game, pressured Weeden onpass that was batted down.

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) November 18, 2012"

Denver Broncos

Omar Bolden

Rookie corner Omar Bolden is yet another player go down with concussion concerns. 

CBS' Clark Judge shared the news. 

"

Denver's Omar Bolden out with a concussion.

— Clark Judge (@ClarkJudgeCBS) November 18, 2012"

Bolden will now have to clear the concussion protocol before returning to the field. 

Willis McGahee

ESPN's John Clayton tweeted out this update on the running back. 

"

Broncos announced Willis McGahee has a knee injury and his return is questionable.

— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) November 18, 2012"

At least it is a good sing that the knee was not bad enough for him to be immediately ruled out. However, he was eventually ruled out, as ESPN's Bill Williamson points out. 

"

#Broncos Willis McGahee will not return with knee injury. Derek Wolfe is questionable with a thigh injury.

— Bill Williamson (@espn_afcwest) November 18, 2012"

That would be defensive end Derek Wolfe, and he has yet to return. 

Detroit Lions

Jeff Backus

The Lions picked up a painful loss to the Packers on Sunday, and they lost their left tackle in the process. CBS tweeted out the news.

"

Reiff back in at LT. Backus off.

— Lions RapidReports (@CBSLions) November 18, 2012"

The Oakland Press' Paula Pasche tweeted out the nature of the injury.

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#Lions Jeff Backus has hamstring injury and return questionable. That's the official word.

— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) November 18, 2012"

Meanwhile, the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett reminds us all that Backus is having a rough time staying healthy. 

"

Backus can't put pressure on his right leg right now. Remember, had a torn biceps and pec in last 18 months

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) November 18, 2012"

He was not able to return. 

Green Bay Packers

B.J. Raji

While the Green Bay Packers came out of this divisional matchup pretty healthy, star defensive tackle B.J. Raji aggravated an ankle injury, left the game and did not return, according to Mike Spofford of Packers.com.

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The only injury reported after the game was to nose tackle B.J. Raji, who left the contest late with an ankle injury. Raji has dealt with an ankle injury previously this season. A further update should be coming Monday.

"

This is a huge blow for the Packers, but the team must play this injury smart going forward. As they have found out with Greg Jennings, it’s better to sit the star and get them healthy than try and start them too early and re-aggravate the injury.

Houston Texans

Johnathan Joseph

Star Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph suffered a hamstring injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars, did not return to the game after the first quarter and has been listed as questionable for Thursday’s Thanksgiving game, according to HoustonTexans.com’s Nick Scurfield:

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Johnathan Joseph (hamstring) said he had a "slight pull" in today's game. Doesn't know if he'll play Thurs at DET #Texans

— Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) November 18, 2012"

Indianapolis Colts

Donnie Avery

The concussions are mounting. The USA Today's Mike Garafolo reported on one sustained by Donnie Avery. 

"

Donnie Avery out for the Colts with a concussion after getting whacked late in the 1st half.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 18, 2012"

I can't say with 100 percent certainty, but there is a good chance the concussion occurred on the pictured helmet-to-helmet contact. 

Jacksonville Jaguars

Blaine Gabbert

The Jaguars tweeted out this update on their battered quarterback.

"

Blaine Gabbert has elbow contusion on right arm and is probable to return.#Jaguars

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@jaguars) November 18, 2012"

Gabbert's elbow must have gotten worse while he was out of the game. How else could you explain this update by Eugene Frenette he Florida Times-Union? 

"

Gabbert downgraded to questionable, wonder if the TD drive had anything to do with it.

— Eugene Frenette (@GeneFrenette) November 18, 2012"

Gabbert did not return to the game.

Aaron Ross

The Jaguars tweeted out an injury woe that did not involve a quarterback as well. 

"

Aaron Ross was injured at end of Foster run but walked off on his own.#Jaguars

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@jaguars) November 18, 2012"

The Houston Chronicle's Tania Ganguli tweeted more on this injury. 

"

Jaguars CB Aaron Ross's return is questionable with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, #Texans leave Marcedes Lewis wide open for a big gain.

— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) November 18, 2012"

Kansas City Chiefs

Dwayne Bowe

The Associated Press' Dave Skretta brought us up to speed on injury the Chiefs could ill afford. 

"

Dwayne Bowe looks like he's getting check for possible head injury on #Chiefs sideline. Landed hard on head trying to make catch.

— Dave Skretta (@APdaveskretta) November 18, 2012"

Skretta also added this:

"

And now Bowe has reappeared on sideline, but his helmet's been taken away. Which seems to indicate he's done for day. No official word yet.

— Dave Skretta (@APdaveskretta) November 18, 2012"

While CBS brought us up to speed on the nature of the injury. 

"

#Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe suffering from neck injury ... bit.ly/opKpW7

— CBSFantasyFootball (@CBSFantasyFB) November 18, 2012"

Bowe was not able to return. 

New England Patriots

UPDATE: Sunday, Nov. 18, at 10:05 p.m. ET by Ben Chodos

Rob Gronkowski

The New England Patriots trounced the Indianapolis Colts 59-24 and their star tight end chipped in with two touchdowns. However, he left the game in the fourth quarter win an arm injury, and Pats fans feared the worst. 

Their worries are now realities, and NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported the following on Gronk's injury. 

"

Early word: Gronk has been informed that the initial timetable is 4-6 weeks with his broken forearm. Not good, could be worse.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 19, 2012"

The 23-year-old is currently leading the Patriots with 10 touchdown catches, and this is a massive blow to the New England offense. 

---End of Update---

New York Jets

Aaron Berry

The Jets tweeted out yet another injury concern. 

"

#RL Jets CB Aaron Berry has a quadriceps injury. His return to this game is questionable.

— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 18, 2012"

The Jets' already thin defense must hope this is a minor quad concern. 

Philadelphia Eagles

LeSean McCoy

The Washington Times Rich Campbell tweeted out some injury news that makes a sinking Eagles' season even more miserable. 

"

The cart and stretcher are coming out for McCoy.

— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) November 18, 2012"

However, the injury does not appear to be as serious as the stretcher suggested. Eagles Insider tweeted out this post-game news. 

"

Andy Reid: McCoy suffered concussion. Celek was hit in head, but test out okay.

— Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) November 18, 2012"

So add McCoy to the list of players who have to go through the concussion protocol. 

Pittsburgh Steelers

UPDATE: Sunday, Nov. 18, at 10:05 p.m. ET by Ben Chodos

Isaac Redman

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had poor luck when it comes to the health of their running backs this season, and this trend continued as Isaac Redman was unable to finish the team's AFC North showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. 

Redman had just one carry for five yards before suffering a concussion, as noted by NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala.

"

Steelers RB Isaac Redman DOES have a concussion and is out.

— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) November 19, 2012"

Jonathan Dwyer and Rashard Mendenhall are the other running backs who will receive increased opportunities with Redman on the sidelines. 

---End of Update---

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Eric Wright

The Buccaneers tweeted out some serious defensive injury problems. 

"

Bucs CB Eric Wright has an ankle injury and his return is questionable to return. DE Aaron Morgan, shoulder injury, is out.

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) November 18, 2012"

Wright did not return. 

Washington Redskins

Brandon Meriweather

UPDATE: Monday, November 19, 8:40 a.m. ET by Donald Wood

After not returning to the team’s game Sunday, Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather claims that he could have returned to the game, but the team was playing it safe with his knee injury, according to Mike Jones of the Washington Post.

---End of Update---

In a terrible bit of injury news, it appears as if Brandon Meriweather re-injured the knee that has kept him out all season. 

106.7 THE FAN's Grant Paulsen hit us with the news. 

"

Brandon Meriweather is down on field grabbing right knee. Non-contact injury. To say the least, this doesn't look good. He was balling out.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) November 18, 2012"

The NFL Network's Kimberly Jones added this.

"

S Brandon Meriweather (right knee sprain) return questionable. Made Redskins debut today; missed first 9 games w/left knee issues. #PHIvsWAS

— Kimberly Jones (@KimJonesSports) November 18, 2012"

Meriweather was playing great before his injury, too.