We have the latest NFL injury updates on wide receivers listed on the injury report heading into Week 10. Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s the status of those who are game-time decisions? Let’s take a look across the league.
Are you looking for other positions? Check out our final Week 10 injury report, which covers every skill player at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end.
A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
A.J. Brown went down in the first half of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 9 win over the Jaguars, but the club received good news on Monday.
Per NFL Network, Brown did not suffer a significant knee injury on Sunday. He doesn’t have any structural issues and is dealing with more of a contusion.
Brown practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday before logging full practices on Thursday and Friday. He was officially removed form the Eagles’ injury report on Friday and is good to go for Week 10.
Brown had been targeted four times before departing in Week 9, catching two Jalen Hurts passes for 36 scoreless yards.
The 27-year-old has already dealt with injury problems this season. Before Week 2, Brown suffered a hamstring injury that cost him three games.
Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills rookie WR Keon Coleman will not suit up in Week 10 while dealing with a wrist injury. The second-round pick did not practice at all during the week.
Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that the second-round rookie could be sidelined for more than one week while the Bills continue to evaluate Coleman’s return.
Coleman was injured while trying to haul in a deep pass from Josh Allen with 54 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. He went to Buffalo’s locker room before the game was over. After Buffalo’s victory, he had a brace on his right wrist.
Despite Amari Cooper’s absence (wrist), Coleman wasn’t heavily involved in Week 9. The Florida State product had managed just one 21-yard reception on two targets versus the Dolphins before departing.
Nico Collins, Houston Texans
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins was off to a scorching hot start before suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5 against Buffalo. Collins was well on his way to earning first-team All-Pro honors before being placed on IR in Week 6.
The Texans are eagerly awaiting Collins’ return, as Stefon Diggs suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 8. Collins is eligible to return for the Texans this week against the Lions.
Collins has “passed all the tests” for his hamstring injury and was officially designated for return on Friday. He logged a limited practice on Friday but remains questionable for Week 10.
With Nico Collins still not practicing today and not designated to return from IR, it makes him a long shot to play Sunday night vs. the Lions. https://t.co/JxBP6D46le
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 7, 2024
“Nico, he’s doing good,” Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday. “We’ll see where he ends up.”
The Texans have three weeks from Friday to activate Collins to their roster.
Brandin Cooks, Dallas Cowboys
Week 10 status: OUT
The Dallas Cowboys placed veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks on IR on Oct. 5 due to a knee infection. Cooks is eligible to return this week against the Eagles, and reports about his progress were encouraging last week.
Saw Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks walking on the practice field and said, I see you got those knees out.
He responded with a smile and said, “you know what that means.”
Cooks is ready to return but he has to miss four games due to being placed on injured reserve.
Two more games then… pic.twitter.com/sof4sa3FxR— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) October 24, 2024
However, he was still working off to the side as part of the rehab group as of Thursday, suggesting that he may need to ramp up his activity before returning. Because he’s on injured reserve, Dallas is not required to list a practice participation level for Cooks.
Cooks was initially expected to miss just one game due to a knee injury, but the procedure on his knee resulted in an infection. Thus, he was forced to undergo a clean-up procedure, which has sidelined Dallas’ second-best WR for at least four weeks.
Amari Cooper, Buffalo Bills
Amari Cooper was a surprise inactive for the Bills in Week 9 after suffering a wrist injury in Week 8 against the Seahawks. Although Cooper practiced in limited fashion earlier in the week, the wide receiver was ruled out on game day.
Cooper was limited all week ahead of Week 10 with the same wrist injury and is considered questionable for Sunday’s game. He was a limited participant all week entering Week 9, so this doesn’t guarantee that he’ll return Sunday vs. the Indianapolis Colts. But with Keon Coleman battling through a more serious injury that seems likely to keep him out, the Bills could use Cooper’s return to the lineup.
The 10-year pro has five receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown in two games with Buffalo since being traded from the Browns. Cooper was still ramping up his participation before this injury, playing only 43% of the snaps so far with the Bills.
Gabe Davis, Jacksonville Jaguars
Gabe Davis went down with a shoulder injury in the first half of the Jaguars’ Week 8 loss to the Packers and hasn’t played since. While he was limited in practice last week, Davis was eventually ruled out for Week 9.
Davis was limited again all throughout this week, which doesn’t exactly help us determine whether he’ll be ready to face the Vikings on Sunday. He may end up as a game-time decision for the second consecutive week.
When healthy, Davis has a clear path to opportunity in Jacksonville’s wide receiver hierarchy. Fellow Jags WR Christian Kirk is on IR with a broken collarbone, leaving Davis as the club’s WR2 behind first-round rookie Brian Thomas Jr.
Tank Dell, Houston Texans
A surprise wide receiver injury was the last thing the Houston Texans could afford in Week 10 — but that’s what they got.
Tank Dell popped up on the club’s Friday injury report with a back issue. He was limited during Friday’s practice and is now considered questionable for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
Houston is already without Stefon Diggs, who’s on IR after tearing his ACL last month. Texans WR1 Nico Collins is eligible to return from IR this week but is listed as questionable for Sunday.
If Dell and Collins both sit, C.J. Stroud will rely on Robert Woods, John Metchie III, and Xavier Hutchinson as his top receivers. As if that weren’t enough, Detroit’s defense ranks fourth in EPA per pass.
Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Evans exited the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens after three drives with a right hamstring injury. At the time, reports suggested he would be out through Tampa Bay’s Week 11 bye, meaning at least three games missed.
Thus, it was no surprise to see Evans log DNPs all week ahead in Week 10. The 31-year-old has yet to practice since his injury.
Check back on Evans in two weeks when the Bucs return from their bye. If he’s still not practicing at that point, fantasy managers and Bucs fans alike will have more reason for alarm.
Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill didn’t participate in Friday’s practice due to a wrist injury.
The Dolphins will face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, so Hill still has Saturday and Sunday to get healthy. As long as he logs at least a limited practice on Saturday, he should be ready to play in Week 10.
Hill has been on Miami’s injury report with a foot issue in previous weeks and even missed practices. However, he’s yet to be sidelined for a game this year.
The fact that Hill might’ve injured his wrist during practice could make this situation more severe than his prior injury problems. The Dolphins’ Saturday practice report will shed more light on his potential availability.
If Hill does sit, Jaylen Waddle could have a field day against a Los Angeles Rams defense than allows the ninth-most fantasy points to wide receivers. Waddle has averaged just 3.3 targets per game over the past three weeks but would soak up many of Hill’s looks if the latter isn’t out there.
Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers are down numerous offensive weapons but could be getting healthy soon. After missing the team’s last two games before the bye week with a hip injury, wide receiver Jauan Jennings returned to practice on Monday.
Jauan Jennings sighting 👀 pic.twitter.com/4GkM7rSGG8
— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) November 4, 2024
He was officially listed as limited both Wednesday and Thursday, a promising sign for his return to play. Jennings practiced again on Friday and was officially removed from the 49ers’ injury report. He’s good to go for Week 10.
Jennings is in line for San Fran’s No. 2 WR role with Brandon Aiyuk out for the season. He had a spectacular Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams, posting 11 catches for 175 yards and three touchdowns. However, in the three games combined before his injury, Jennings recorded only seven catches for 128 yards and no scores.
CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
CeeDee Lamb seemed to be battling a right shoulder issue throughout Sunday’s game. He received attention from trainers throughout the first half but never entered the medical tent or exited the contest. However, Lamb landed hard on that shoulder while trying to reel in an end-zone attempt from Cooper Rush at the start of the fourth quarter.
After the game, ESPN’s Todd Archer reported that Lamb “is dealing with a right AC joint issue with his shoulder” and added that he will have an MRI to evaluate the severity.
The good news is that Lamb spoke on Thursday and indicated that his condition had improved significantly. He noted that he didn’t even intend to wear a brace on his shoulder. Lamb was officially removed from Dallas’ injury report on Friday and will play in Week 10.
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb sounds like he’s good to go for Sunday against the Eagles. “My shoulder is much better than it was on Sunday, I’ll tell you that. I feel like I’ve taken a big step these last 2-3 days. I’m good. I was out there running today.”
He said the injury is more… pic.twitter.com/pS5Fnbhz8r
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 7, 2024
Lamb was limited during practice both Wednesday and Thursday. As long as he can play against Philadelphia, Lamb will still be a top-five fantasy wideout. But his upside might not be there with Rush at QB instead of Dak Prescott.
Drake London, Atlanta Falcons
Drake London caught a nine-yard touchdown on the second drive of the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 9 win over the Cowboys. However, he was seen talking to trainers after the play, which ended up being his final snap of the contest.
London was initially listed as questionable to return with a hip injury. However, the Falcons officially ruled him out for the remainder of the game at halftime.
The good news is that London was diagnosed with a hip pointer, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. It isn’t expected to be a long-term issue, and head coach Raheem Morris called his top receiver “day-to-day” on Monday.
#Falcons WR Drake London will have tests done, but the belief is he suffered a hip pointer, source said. While those can be frustrating, they are not long-term issues. pic.twitter.com/XDEp1Hxe1R
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2024
London was able to practice in limited fashion throughout the week. Morris said he’s still “feeling really good” about London’s ability against the Saints in Week 10, but Atlanta’s WR1 is officially questionable for Sunday. While participating in practice all week signals that London will be available, we’ll need to check back on Sunday morning to be sure.
London leads the Falcons this season with 50 receptions, and his 552 receiving yards are second on the team to Darnell Mooney. His six touchdown receptions are also already a career-high (and as many as he had his first two seasons combined).
Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in desperate need of wide receivers, with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin already out. Rookie Jalen McMillan looked like the new potential No. 1 target but missed Monday night’s game versus the Kansas City Chiefs with a hamstring injury suffered on Saturday.
McMillan sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting it may be at least another week before the rookie is ready to return. He returned to practice on Friday, but head coach Todd Bowles said McMillan will be a game-time decision.
It’s not the first time McMillan has missed time with a hamstring injury this season, as he was out Weeks 4-5 with the same injury. At the time, Bowles noted how missing practice time was especially damaging for the rookie.
McMillan ran a team-high 46 routes in Week 8, the first game without both Evans and Godwin. However, it’s unclear if that hierarchy would remain after Sterling Shepard recorded six touches for 69 yards as the team’s top receiver on Monday.
Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave stayed down on the field after taking a scary first-quarter hit from Panthers safety Xavier Woods, who was flagged for an unsportsmanlike penalty on the play. New Orleans’ medical staff immediately tended to Olave, placing him on a backboard before carting him off the field.
While Olave suffered a concussion, he thankfully had movement in all his extremities. After spending time at a local hospital, he was discharged and traveled home to New Orleans with the rest of his team.
Olave’s injury is especially concerning, given that he suffered a concussion in Week 6. He missed the Saints’ Week 7 loss to Denver before returning against the Chargers in Week 8. Olave was evaluated for a concussion vs. Los Angeles but was cleared to return to the game.
The former first-round pick has a lengthy concussion history. He missed Week 6 during his 2022 rookie campaign with a brain injury, then was sidelined for Week 12 in 2023. Olave also suffered a concussion during Ohio State’s season opener in 2020.
Olave told reporters that he considered wearing a Guardian Cap — a padded helmet covering that can help reduce brain injuries — after his Week 6 concussion. However, he did not don the Guardian Cap for Weeks 8 or 9.
Unsurprisingly, Olave did not practice this week and won’t play on Sunday. Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Olave is meeting with concussion specialists, adding that no decision has been made on a potential injured reserve stint.
Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts
Michael Pittman Jr. is still battling the back injury that the Indianapolis Colts initially thought would send him to injured reserve in Week 6. While he’d been able to fight through the issue, Pittman is now dealing with an additional finger injury and will not play in Week 10.
Indy had been managing his practice reps since. Pittman had gone DNP-Full on Wednesday and Thursday over the last three weeks but this week broke the trend with a DNP-DNP start on Wednesday and Thursday. Pittman didn’t participate on Friday; players that miss a full week of practice almost never suit up on Sunday.
Pittman has just two catches for 30 yards over his last two games combined. Josh Downs should receive plenty of targets as Joe Flacco’s default WR1 in Week 10, while Alec Pierce and second-round rookie Adonai Mitchell will be in for additional opportunities.
Demarcus Robinson, Los Angeles Rams
Ahead of the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 10 Monday night game, Demarcus Robinson was limited in Friday’s practice after being out with a toe injury on Thursday.
This was apparently a new injury suffered in last week’s win over the Seattle Seahawks, since Robinson was not on the injury report at all last week. Sean McVay didn’t sound particularly concerned, saying that they were being cautious with Robinson’s toe.
Sean McVay said Kam Curl (knee), Kevin Dotson (ankle), Demarcus Robinson (toe), Neville Gallimore (shoulder) and Rob Havenstein (ankle) won't practice today.
McVay said Dotson and Curl are expected to play vs. Dolphins. Didn't sound concerned about Robinson's toe injury
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) November 7, 2024
Robinson has been one of the few constants for an injury-riddled offense, playing 87.6% of the snaps this season. He caught the game-winning 39-yard touchdown in overtime last week, his team-leading fifth touchdown of the season.
Deebo Samuel Sr., San Francisco 49ers
Deebo Samuel Sr. was limited for practice both Wednesday and Thursday as he continues to battle rib and oblique injuries. Samuel practiced again on Friday (and was not wearing a non-contact jersey) and is considered questionable for Week 10. Nothing suggest Deebo won’t be ready for Sunday’s game against the Bucs.
Samuel, already banged up going into Week 8, suffered a rib injury late in the 49ers’ win over the Cowboys. While the 49ers labeled him questionable to return, Samuel never re-entered the game, finishing with eight touches for 86 scoreless yards. He appeared to score a long second-quarter touchdown, but it was called back due to offensive holding.
Samuel was active for Week 7 but played just four snaps while battling a wrist injury and pneumonia. Fellow 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk tore his ACL in that game, leaving Samuel as Brock Purdy’s clear WR1 for the remainder of the season.
San Francisco had a bye in Week 9, allowing Samuel to recover from his various maladies.
DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles
DeVonta Smith did not practice on Wednesday while battling a hamstring injury but returned in a limited capacity on Thursday. He logged a full session on Friday and was officially removed from the Philadelphia Eagles’ injury report.
Smith told reporters on Friday than he plans to play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10.
Smith played 96% of the Eagles’ snaps in Week 9, dominating with four catches for 87 yards and a touchdown after fellow WR A.J. Brown departed in the first half. Assuming he’s active, Smith could have a field day against the Cowboys on Sunday. Dallas ranks third-worst in pass defense efficiency and fourth-worst in DVOA against opposing No. 2 wide receivers.
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kansas City Chiefs
JuJu Smith-Schuster was a non-participant in practice all week. On Friday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid officially ruled JJSS out for Week 10.
The Chiefs wideout aggravated a pre-existing hamstring injury in Week 7 and has not practiced since. K.C. curiously chose not to place him on injured reserve, suggesting they believe he could return by next week’s pivotal game against the Buffalo Bills.
However, the lack of presence from Smith-Schuster at practice indicates this may be more than a four-week injury. NFL IR rules do not allow a player to be retroactively placed on injured reserve, so Kansas City may wait out the wide receiver’s recovery at this point.
Darius Slayton, New York Giants
Darius Slayton picked up a concussion during the New York Giants’ Week 9 loss to the Washington Commanders. With their Week 10 game in Germany, we got an early call about Slayton’s status from head coach Brian Daboll.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that Darius Slayton continues to remai in concussion protocol and he doesn’t expect Slayton to make the trip to Germany to play against the Panthers. pic.twitter.com/hfloSjI4fd
— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) November 7, 2024
Slayton did not practice Thursday, confirming that he’s on track to miss at least one game. The sixth-year pro ranks second on the Giants with 469 receiving yards this season. His absence suggests that tight end Theo Johnson and Wan’Dale Robinson will likely be the main complementary pieces to Malik Nabers on Sunday vs. the Carolina Panthers.
Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen was injured in Week 3 after hauling in a 31-yard touchdown from Andy Dalton. While Thielen appeared to be trending in the right direction with Dalton at quarterback, he landed on IR due to a hamstring injury.
While the Panthers have designated the veteran pass catcher to return from IR, Thielen never practiced this week and will not play in Germany on Sunday. Carolina must activate him by Week 11. Otherwise, Thielen will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the yar.
The 34-year-old demonstrated a strong rapport with Bryce Young last season, recording 103 catches for 1,014 yards. It was Thielen’s first 1,000-yard season since 2018, the year of his last Pro Bowl berth with the Vikings.
Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville’s rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) was a game-time decision for Week 9, but the first-round pick ended up playing in the club’s loss to the Eagles on Sunday. While he was on the field for 91% of the Jags’ offensive snaps, Thomas posted his worst game of the season, catching just two passes for 22 yards.
Thomas was limited for every practice leading up to Week 10. Barring a setback over the weekend, he should be good to go against the Vikings on Sunday.
Thomas ranks first among rookie receivers in yards (595), receiving touchdowns (five), and yards per route run (2.40); he’s second to Malik Nabers in receptions (35).