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NFL Week 9 Injury Report – Cam Skattebo, Carson Wentz Out for the Season, Isiah Pacheco Week-to-Week, Saquon Barkley Questionable, and More

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Heading into Week 9 of the 2025-26 NFL season, the injuries keep on piling. Multiple players will be on watch ahead of the games this week, while week 8 saw another devastating season-ending injury in the form of the New York Giants’ rookie Cam Skattebo.

Cam Skattebo’s Season-Ending Ankle Injury

Running back Cam Skattebo underwent surgery in Philadelphia after he was carted off the field during a pass play against the Eagles. Skattebo, while trying to go for the catch, landed awkwardly and dislocated his ankle. The Giants’ rookie sensation will now miss the rest of the season as he begins his recovery process.

Cam Skattebo has been discharged from the hospital and will begin rehab immediately. He underwent surgery Sunday night for a dislocated ankle, per @JordanRaanan pic.twitter.com/cjHepm1vee
— SleeperGiants (@SleeperGiants) October 27, 2025

Notable Injuries to Monitor Ahead of Week 9

As we get closer to the Week 9 games, here are some of the more notable injuries to monitor as the week progresses.

Puka Nacua – WR – Los Angeles Rams

Rams’ wide receiver Puka Nacua missed the team’s week 7 game against the Jaguars due to an ankle injury he suffered in the game against the Baltimore Ravens in week 6. Luckily, though, the Rams had their bye week last week, and head coach Sean McVay believes that Nacua will be ready to play in the upcoming game against the 49ers.

Saquon Barkley – RB – Philadelphia Eagles

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a groin injury late in the third quarter in last week’s game against the Giants. He was left out for the remainder of the game as a precaution, but Barkley himself has stated that the injury is nothing serious.

Isiah Pacheco – RB – Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs’ running back Isiah Pacheco left the week 8 game early against the Commanders on Monday Night Football with what was apparently a knee injury. Reports have confirmed that he suffered an MCL sprain and is now considered week-to-week.

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, who left Monday night’s win with a knee injury, is considered week-to-week with an MCL sprain, per sources. pic.twitter.com/VGLRaJQl54
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 28, 2025

Brock Bowers – TE – Las Vegas Raiders

Tight end Brock Bowers has not played since week 4 after suffering a knee injury. There is optimism that he could return this week against the Jaguars. Bowers’ return will be a welcome addition for the Raiders’ offense, which has struggled consistently in the past few games.

Terry McClurin – WR- Washington Commanders

Terry McClaurin’s injury woes continue to trouble him this season. The Commanders’ top wide receiver injured his quad in Week 3 and ended up missing the next 4 games. After a return last week against the Chiefs, McClaurin is once again out for Sunday’s Week 9 game against the Seahawks.

Players Carrying Injuries

Here is a list of notable players carrying injuries ahead of week 9 of the 2025-26 NFL season.

Michael Penix Jr. – Falcons – foot
Kyler Murray – Cardinals – foot
J.J. McCarthy – Vikings – ankle
Lamar Jackson – Ravens – hamstring
Jayden Daniels – Commanders – hamstring
Brock Purdy – 49ers – turf toe/shoulder
Bryce Young – Panthers – ankle
Bucky Irving – Bucs – foot
Trey Benson – Cardinals – knee
Emeka Egbuka – Bucs – hamstring
Nico Collins – Texans – concussion
Drake London – Falcons – hip
Jakobi Meyers – Raiders – knee
Brian Thomas Jr. – Jaguars – shoulder
Matthew Golden – Packers – hip
Ricky Pearsall – 49ers – knee
Calvin Ridley – Titans – hamstring
Christian Kirk – Texans – hamstring
Luther Burden III – Bears – concussion
Darren Waller – Dolphins – pectoral
Cole Kmet – Bears – back

Players Out for the Season

Week 8 saw two key players whose seasons have come to an end. Apart from Cam Skattebo, whom we already discussed earlier, Minnesota Vikings’ backup quarterback Carson Wentz is another addition to the list of players whose 2025-26 NFL campaigns are over.

Wentz suffered a shoulder injury to his non-throwing arm a few weeks ago, but continued to play with a brace as the Vikings’ starter, J.J. McCarthy, was recovering from his injury. Now, Wentz’s season is officially over as he has opted for surgery that will take time to heal.

Vikings QB Carson Wentz to undergo shoulder surgery, will miss rest of season. (via @rapsheet, @tompelissero, @mikegarafolo) pic.twitter.com/3COM2EBjAj
— NFL (@NFL) October 27, 2025

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
Kendre Miller – New Orleans Saints
Erik McCoy – New Orleans Saints
Cam Skattebo – New York Giants
Carson Wentz – Minnesota Vikings

This week, the Browns, Jets, Eagles, and Buccaneers all have their bye weeks. That means players from these teams will get an additional week to rest and recover as they look to make a return by Week 10.

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