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NFL Sunday Week 5 Injuries- Lamar Jackson, J.J. McCarthy, Ceedee Lamb, Terry McLaurin Among Top Stars Missing Out- See Complete list

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NFL Week 5 is here and injuries have drastically altered the outlook for numerous NFL teams vying for playoff spots, turning promising campaign into uphill battles. Key absences like Lamar Jackson’s hamstring issue for the Ravens, which risks dropping them to 1-4 and potentially spoiling their 2025 playoffs, have forced reliance on backups and exposed vulnerabilities. Similarly, Tyreek Hill’s season-ending knee injury has weakened the Dolphins’ explosive offense, making defenses easier to navigate and dimming their contention hopes.

Week 5 arrives with all these different injuries with just five weeks in. Numerous injuries already have derailed squads through piled-up defensive woes and star sidelining that may reshape strategies and standings for many teams. As teams are trying to adapt swiftly to these circumstances, let’s take a look at all the players that will not play in Week 5 due to injuries.

List of all the Players that Will Not Play in Week 5

Minnesota Vikings

G Donovan Jackson (wrist): OUT
C Ryan Kelly (concussion): OUT
C Michael Jurgens (hamstring): OUT
QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle): OUT
Andrew Van Ginkel (neck): OUT
T Brian O’Neill (knee): OUT

Cleveland Browns

DT Mike Hall (knee): OUT

Baltimore Ravens

CB Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring): OUT
CB Malon Humphrey (calf): OUT
QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring): OUT
T Emery Jones Jr. (shoulder): OUT
FB Patrick RIcard (calf): OUT
ILB Roquan Smith: OUT

#LamarJackson questionable due to hamstring
By video, not severe
More score and prevention of worse strain pic.twitter.com/Q8Qq0eeHUN
— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) September 28, 2025

Houston Texans

S Jaylen Reed (knee): OUT
DT Folorunso Fatukasi (shoulder): OUT
DE Denico Autry (Knee): OUT

Miami Dolphins

WR Cedrick Wilson (knee): OUT
CB Storm Duck (ankle): OUT

Carolina Panther

RB Chuba Hubbard (calf): OUT
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders (ankle): OUT
DT Tershawn Wharton (toe): OUT
CB Chau Smith-Wade (chest): OUT

Denver Broncos

TE Lucas Krull (foot): OUT

Philadelphia Eagles

LB Nakobe Dean (knee):OUT

Dallas Cowboys

G Tyler Booker (ankle): OUT
T Tyler Guyton (concussion): OUT
S Malik Hooker (Toe): OUT
WE CeeDee Lamb (ankle): OUT
WR KaVontae Turpin (foot): OUT

New York Giants

WR Malik Nabers (torn ACL): OUT

Giants WR Malik Nabers is expected to undergo surgery this week for a torn ACL and a torn meniscus while also allowing a partially torn labrum and turf toe to heal, per sources.https://t.co/7LVwGDEjKa
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 4, 2025

New York Jets

CB Michael Carter II (concussion): OUT

New Orleans Saints

DE Chase Young (calf): OUT
G Cesar Ruiz (ankle): OUT
WR Trey Palmer (ankle)): OUT
CB Isaac Yiadom (hamstring): OUT

Seattle Seahawks

T Josh Jones (ankle): OUT
DE DeMarcus Lawrence (quad): OUT
S Julian Love (hamstring): OUT
CB Devon Witherspoon (knee): OUT

Indianapolis Colts

RB Tyler Goodson (groin): OUT
WR Alec Pierce (concussion): OUT
CB Kenny Moore II (achilles): OUT
S Daniel Scott (knee): OUT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

RB Bucky Irving (foot): OUT
WR Mike Evans (hamstring): OUT
CB Jamel Dean (hip): OUT
CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring): OUT
DB Christian Izien (quad): OUT

Tennessee Titans

OT JC Latham (hip): OUT
S Mike Brown (knee): OUT
OL Blake Hance (shoulder): OUT
T JC Latham (hip): OUT

Arizona Cardinals

RB Trey Benson (knee): OUT
DL Darius Robinson (pectoral): OUT

Washington Commanders

WR Terry McLaurin (quad): OUT
WR Noah Brown (groin, knee): OUT
G Sam Cosmi (knee): OUT

Los Angeles Chargers

T Joe Alt (ankle): OUT
WR Derius Davis (knee): OUT

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Detroit Lions

LB Zach Cunningham (hamstring): OUT
CB Khalil Dorsey (concussion, wrist): OUT
DL Alim McNeil (knee): OUT
RB Sione Vaki (groin): OUT

Cincinnati Bengals

QB Joe Burrow (toe): OUT
DE Shemar Stewart (ankle): OUT

Buffalo Bills

LB Dorian Williams (knee): OUT
CB Dorian Strong (neck): OUT

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