Injuries are part of every sport, especially football, where it seems like no team can escape at least one notable injury on a weekly basis. That was the case for several teams in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season.
Several teams sustained injuries to key players in Week 2. Let’s take a look at each of the notable injuries that took place during the second weekend of play.
Running back
Tyjae Spears: The Titans running back suffered an ankle injury in the second half against the Jets. Spears was seen walking to the locker room with his shoe off and with a trainer (per ESPN).
MarShawn Lloyd: The Packers running back left with an ankle injury against the Colts, and did not return.
Tank Bigsby: The Jaguars running back left the game against the Browns with a shoulder injury.
Isiah Pacheco: The Chiefs running back injured his ankle in the second half of the eventual win over the Bengals, and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches and in a walking boot, per ESPN.
Wide receiver
- Justin Jefferson: The Vikings wide receiver left the game against the 49ers with what he called a thigh bruise/contusion, and did not return. Jefferson, who needed assistance walking off the field, said afterward he’ll be fine.
- Cooper Kupp: Matthew Stafford entered this matchup without Puka Nacua, and now he may have lost Kupp. He suffered an ankle injury in the first half vs. the Cardinals, and never returned. The vet was spotted after the game wearing a walking boot on his left foot/lower leg.
Tight end
Defensive end
Defensive tackle
- Vita Vea: The Buccaneers defensive lineman was ruled out against the Lions with a knee injury. It appeared as if Yaya Diaby fell onto his knee on this play here. NFL Media reports that he has received an initial diagnosis of an MCL sprain. An MRI is scheduled for Monday.
- DeForest Buckner: The Colts defensive lineman was carted off with an apparent leg/ankle injury against the Packers. Buckner was down holding his lower leg and helped off the field, per the Indy Star.
- B.J. Hill: The Bengals‘ defensive tackle injured his hamstring in the first half of Cincy’s matchup with Kansas City, and he will not return.
Linebacker
- C.J. Mosley: The Jets linebacker left against the Titans with a foot injury. Mosley rode a cart to the locker room.
- Jerome Baker: The Seahawks linebacker left with a hamstring injury against the Patriots.
- Jermaine Johnson II: The Jets pass rusher/linebacker suffered an injury in the win over Tennessee. After the game, Jets coach Robert Saleh says “it’s looking like” Johnson tore his Achilles.
Kicker
Graham Gano: The Giants kicker left against the Commanders after aggravating a hamstring injury. Punter Jamie Gillan took over handling kickoffs.
