Sources: Texans’ Braden Smith avoids long-term injury

Report: Texans’ Braden Smith Escapes Serious Injury Houston Texans right tackle Braden Smith, carted off the practice field, has a plantar fascia injury but avoided a long-term setback. He may miss a few weeks, though the injury is not severe. Smith, a nine-year veteran who signed a two-year, $25 million contract, previously played for the … Read more

NFL Catchup: Patrick Mahomes Update, Ja’Marr Chase Injures Knee, More Injury News

NFL Roundup: Patrick Mahomes Update, Ja’Marr Chase Knee Injury, and Other Injury Headlines As the NFL preseason approaches its conclusion, health is a top concern for teams. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering well from his ACL tear, aiming to start Week 1. Cincinnati Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase calmed fears after a minor knee … Read more

Ja’Marr Chase injury scare: Bengals All-Pro goes down awkwardly in practice, OK after ‘hyperextension’

Ja’Marr Chase Injury Alert: Bengals All-Pro Takes Awkward Fall in Practice, Suffers ‘Hyperextension’ But Remains Fine Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase sustained a lower body injury during practice on Tuesday, limping off the field after an awkward landing while catching a pass from quarterback Joe Burrow. Chase reported a mild “hyperextension” but claimed he … Read more