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2025 NFL Week 8 Injury News – Mike Evans to Be Out for Long, 2 Saints Players Out for the Season, Jayden Daniels Questionable, and More

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As we come closer to the halfway mark of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the list of injuries continues to grow. The physical nature of this sport has already seen quite a few players face season-ending injuries, but the week 7 matchups brought with them a fresh set of injuries, which we will monitor here.

Notable Injuries to Monitor Ahead of Week 8

Looking ahead to week 8, there were a few injuries that will see players spend some time on the sidelines. With the season nearing the midway point of the regular season, having a healthy team from now onwards will be crucial for success. That said, here are some of the notable injuries from last week to keep an eye out for.

Mike Evans – WR – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

An unfortunate injury to the Buccaneers’ wide receiver Mike Evans means he is set to miss anywhere between 6 to 8 weeks of the season. Evans suffered a broken collarbone during the Bucs’ Monday Night Football (MNF) game against the Lions. Evans has just made his return after missing three weeks due to a hamstring injury.

Bucs HC Todd Bowles says WR Mike Evans suffered a broken clavicle and will miss most of the season. pic.twitter.com/qMPnq4ETeq
— NFL (@NFL) October 21, 2025

Bryce Young – QB – Carolina Panthers

Panthers’ quarterback Bryce Young had to leave the game early on Sunday against the Jets after sustaining a high ankle sprain. Backup quarterback Andy Dalton managed to finish the game as the Panthers went on to record their first 3-game win streak of Young’s career. The former number one overall pick is slated to miss at least the upcoming week 8 game against the Bills.

Panthers QB Bryce Young expected to miss Week 8 vs. Bills with high ankle sprain. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/N2YtGPtjvk
— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2025

Jayden Daniels – QB – Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders’ signal caller Jayden Daniels suffered a lower body injury in the week 7 game against the Cowboys. Grabbing the back of his leg, Daniels jogged his way back to the locker room, but did not return.

The Commanders are hopeful Daniels can take the field for the week 8 clash against the Chiefs, but his status remains questionable for now.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels had an MRI on his hamstring and it is not considered a long term injury, per HC Dan Quinn. But his status for next Monday night vs. KC won’t be revealed until later this week. pic.twitter.com/rixhhjAcvV
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 20, 2025

Nico Collins – WR – Houston Texans

Texans’ wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a concussion in their week 7 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Whether or not Collins can suit up for the upcoming game this week will depend on his clearing the concussion protocol.

Darren Waller – TE – Miami Dolphins

Things in Miami are just going from bad to worse. Tight end Darren Waller suffered a pectoral injury late in the Dolphins’ week 7 game against the Browns. Waller had been one of the few bright spots on the team ever since he was activated in week 4. However, his status for the game against the Falcons in week 8 remains unclear.

Dontavyion Wicks – WR – Green Bay Packers

Packers’ wide receiver Dontavyion Wicks could end up missing some time after he suffered a calf injury in Green Bay’s win over the Arizona Cardinals last week.

Brian Thomas Jr., – WR – Jacksonville Jaguars

Sticking to wide receivers, Brian Thomas Jr. left the game late in the fourth quarter in the Jaguars’ week 7 clash against the Rams due to a shoulder injury. Jacksonville has yet to provide any updates on the injury, but he will get additional time to deal with it since the Jaguars will be on their bye week this week.

Potential Player Returns

There are a few players who could make their return this week, including Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who missed multiple games due to a hamstring injury. Vikings’ running back Aaron Jones has been on the sidelines since week 2 with a hamstring injury, but Minnesota has opened his 21-day return window.

New York Jets’ head coach Aaron Glenn is hoping to have his best wide receiver, Garrett Wilson, back in the mix. Wilson did not play in the team’s loss to the Panthers in week 7 due to a knee injury he suffered against Denver the previous week.

Players Carrying Injuries

Here is a list of notable players carrying injuries ahead of week 8 of the 2025-26 NFL season.

J.J. McCarthy – Vikings – ankle
Michael Penix Jr. – Falcons – foot
Brock Purdy – 49ers – turf toe/shoulder
Bucky Irving – Bucs – foot
Josh Jacobs – Packers – calf
Trey Benson – Cardinals – knee
Puka Nacua – Rams – ankle (bye week)
Emeka Egbuka – Bucs – hamstring
Deebo Samuel Sr. – Commanders – heel
Terry McLaurin – Commanders – quad
Jakobi Meyers – Raiders – knee (bye week)
Calvin Ridley – Titans – hamstring
Chris Godwin Jr. – Bucs – leg
Josh Downs – Colts – concussion
Christian Kirk – Texans – hamstring
Darius Slayton – Giants – hamstring
Christian Watson – Packers – knee
Dontayvion Wicks – Packers – calf
Ricky Pearsall – 49ers – knee
Brock Bowers – Raiders – knee
Dalton Kincaid – Bills – oblique
David Njoku – Browns – knee
Cole Kmet – Bears – back
Divine Deablo – Falcons – forearm
Tyrique Stevenson – Bears – shoulder
Adin Huntington – Browns – concussion
Tyquan Lewis – Colts – groin
Samson Ebukam – Colts – knee
Eric Murray – Jaguars – neck
Trey Smith – Chiefs – back
Jawaan Taylor – Chiefs – shoulder
Omarr Norman-Lott – Chiefs – knee
Maxx Crosby – Raiders – knee/back
Adam Butler – Raiders – back
Jevon Holland – Giants – knee
Paulson Adebo – Giants – knee
Kene Nwangwu – Jets – concussion
Sauce Gardner – Jets – concussion
Cam Jurgens – Eagles – knee
Azeez Ojulari – Eagles – hamstring
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. – Eagles – ankle
Adoree’ Jackson – Eagles – concussion
Renardo Green – 49ers – toe
Jake Brendel – 49ers – hamstring
Jeffery Simmons – Titans – hamstring
L’Jarius Sneed – Titans – quad

Players Out for the Season

Among all the players to be out for the season, the New Orleans Saints will add running back Kendre Miller and center Erik McCoy to that list. Miller suffered an ACL tear in the game against the Bears, while McCoy tore his biceps in the same game. Both players will now miss the rest of the season.

Other players who are also out for the season are as follows:

Tyreek Hill – Miami Dolphins
Malik Nabers – New York Giants
Najee Harris – Los Angeles Chargers
Austin Ekeler – Washington Commanders
Miles Sanders – Dallas Cowboys
James Conner – Arizona Cardinals
Antonio Gibson – New England Patriots

With up to 6 teams having their bye week this week, plenty of players will get the chance to restore their health and overcome any minor injuries that may be troubling them. For others, though, it is back to the grind.

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