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The NFL suffered several major injuries during week 4 of the 2025 season. Various star players suffered season-ending injuries. Meanwhile, key quarterbacks dealt with a variety of issues that could alter playoff races. Teams will need to find a way to advance without some major figures now.
New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers tore his ACL against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The injury happened in the second quarter when Nabers landed awkwardly while attempting to catch a deep pass along the right sideline. He was immediately carted off the field.
The complete tear injury was confirmed with an MRI on Monday, ending his 2025 season. Through three games, Nabers was New York’s leading target with 16 catches for 251 yards. Last season, the rookie set a franchise record for receptions (109) as a second-year receiver.
Monday Night Football added more bad news when Tyreek Hill dislocated his knee against the New York Jets. The injury occurred in the third quarter after Hill caught a 10-yard pass, and his left leg got trapped underneath a defender during the tackle.
Medical staff from both teams rushed to Hill’s aid, cutting off his cleat and stabilizing his leg in an air cast. Players from both sidelines took a knee as Hill was carted off and transported to a hospital. The 31-year-old likely faces a season-ending recovery.
Chargers left tackle Joe Alt was carted off in the first quarter against the New York Giants with a high ankle sprain. An MRI on Monday confirmed the injury, and Alt may miss several weeks. The second-year tackle was playing at left tackle after Rashawn Slater went down with a season-ending injury in training camp.
Alt wanted to return to the game, but the team ruled him out. Los Angeles is now down to backup Austin Deculus at left tackle, making their offensive line situation even worse. The Chargers dropped their first game of the season 21-18 to the Giants, with Justin Herbert taking multiple hits throughout the game.
The quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson, had a hamstring strain against the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter. Head coach John Harbaugh noted that, no matter the score, he could not come back in the game. “The injury precluded it,” he noted. Right now, Jackson is questionable for Week 5 against the Houston Texans.
If Jackson can’t play, backup Cooper Rush will make his first Baltimore start. The Ravens’ injury problems extended well beyond their quarterback in Week 4.
Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith left the game against Kansas City with a hamstring injury and is expected to miss multiple weeks. The All-Pro linebacker has been a cornerstone of the defense since joining the team. Losing Smith will be a big problem for...
