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Teams head into NFL training camp simply hoping to come out of the summer healthy. Unfortunately, this week of practices and preseason games alone has demonstrated that simply doesn’t happen. Looking around the NFL injury news heading into the weekend, teams are already taking significant hits.
Let’s dive into some of the latest NFL injury news on stars, like Rashawn Slater and Jared Verse, along with several rookies and other players who got hurt.
The second-most important player to the Los Angeles Chargers is left tackle Rashawn Slater. Unfortunately, quarterback Justin Herbert will now be without his top protector for the entire 2025 NFL season. Slater, an All-Pro left tackle, suffered a torn patellar tendon during Thursday’s practice and will undergo surgery; he is expected to miss the whole season. While rookie Joe Alt should be able to hold his own at left tackle, the injury forces Trey Pipkins back into the starting lineup at right tackle. With free-agent signee Mekhi Becton also dealing with an injury, the Chargers’ offensive line is once again a major concern.
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Already without left tackle Alaric Jackson (blood clots), Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has missed significant time during training camp due to a back issue. While Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports the Rams aren’t concerned about Stafford’s back injury and the team always planned to limit his reps this summer, an aggravated disc is concerning for a 37-year-old quarterback. It’s a situation to monitor, especially for a quarterback who played through an injury last season (cracked ribs) and hasn’t started all 17 regular-season games since 2021.
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Already without top cornerback Nate Hobbs (knee) for the remainder of the summer, the Green Bay Packers secondary is now dealing with another notable injury. As reported by Rob Demovsky of ESPN, All-Pro safety Xavier McKinney had a calf injury flare-up this week. The Packers’ top defensive back said he could miss the rest of training camp and the preseason but hopes to be on the field for the regular-season opener.
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The Indianapolis Colts made upgrading their secondary a priority this offseason. Along with signing cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Cam Bynum, the Colts used the 80th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on cornerback Justin Walley. Unfortunately, Walley suffered a season-ending ACL tear this week during training camp, as confirmed by Colts.com. This is a significant blow to the Colts’ defense and will greatly impact their depth at cornerback going into the season.
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