NFL QB Injuries Hit 6 Teams in 2 Weeks, Putting Jones and Garoppolo in Focus
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 23
NFL QB Injuries Hit 6 Teams in 2 Weeks, Putting Jones and Garoppolo in Focus
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 23
Summary
Six teams have lost starting quarterbacks in the season’s first two weeks, leaving the Bears, Commanders and Giants as the clearest candidates to seek outside help.
Washington will start Marcus Mariota after Jayden Daniels dislocated his elbow again, while New York expects Jameis Winston to replace Jaxson Dart, whose knee injury is now expected to end his season.
Chicago’s depth is also thin: Case Keenum is the only other quarterback on the active roster after Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury and Tyler Bagent’s move into concussion protocol.
Mac Jones, Jimmy Garoppolo and Josh Johnson headline the available reinforcements, with Will Levis, Anthony Richardson, J.J. McCarthy and Brandon Allen also possible trade or signing options.
Atlanta, Seattle and Minnesota have steadier outlooks for now, with Michael Penix Jr. returning Thursday, Tua Tagovailoa back at practice, and Sam Darnold and Kyler Murray progressing toward returns.