Inside Injuries is showing a 4 week Optimal Recovery Time, so he shouldn’t return until week 16. Early reports are that his prognosis is good to return in 2019, but the Colts will certainly feel his absence the rest of this year. Gordon also hobbled through the end of the 2018 season with injuries to both knees. Gordon has ended two of his first four seasons in the NFL on the injured reserve due to knee issues, and only played one, 16-game season. Here's the full list of running back measurements at the Combine.
With a week off, Engram has a shot at suiting up in week 13, but Inside Injuries is showing a 2 week Optimal Recovery Time.Mack was ruled out late in the fourth quarter Sunday with a concussion. The issue for the Chargers is Gordon’s injury history, which affects his value.
If the Chargers truly believe they can make the Super Bowl, general manager Tom Telesco has to figure out how to get a deal done and get Gordon in camp sooner rather than later. Following the game, Coutee wasn’t confident that he could recover in time to play in 6 days.
When healthy, Mack has been the best runner for the Colts this season, but he always seems to be banged up. Michel will continue to be a high risk, high reward RB2.Once again, Coutee aggravated his hamstring Monday night and should be considered very questionable for week 13. His Injury Risk will continue to be very High.The Colts have placed Jack Doyle on I.R., ending his season. That’s very concerning as he has been a huge factor in the Patriots offense this year, and the playoffs are approaching quickly. Hamstring strains are highly recurrent, so that will also continue to be something to watch.Andy Dalton’s season is over after injuring his right thumb. Initial evaluations indicated a sprain, but scans revealed a more serious ligament tear. He is going to be playing at less than 100% for the rest of the season as he tries to work through the injury.Engram never saw the field on Sunday due to a hamstring strain suffered during warmups. We will need to watch his practice participation closely throughout the week to get a feel for how he is progressing.Gordon entered week 12 battling a recurring hamstring injury and a knee injury, and he left with a new MCL sprain. Gordon is in the final year of his rookie contract that will pay him $5.6 million in 2019. Inside Injuries is showing a new 4 week Optimal Recovery Time, meaning he shouldn’t return before week 16. He could still need to undergo surgery. Check out player highlights of Melvin Gordon in Week 9. Despite the poor production since his return, there’s no doubt that his age and the statistics amassed his first four seasons are coveted, but his injury history draws some concerns. While it doesn’t look like this will force him to miss week 13, he could miss some practice time and will continue to be playing at less than 100%. This injury shouldn’t be a long-term concern, but it could hurt his performance for the next week or two.Drake wasn’t able to finish the game on Sunday after aggravating a shoulder injury that has forced him to miss practice time over the last few weeks. TBD. Since the start of the 2016 season, Gordon is tied for second in the league in total touchdowns (38) and fourth in yards from scrimmage (4,372), so it’s understandable that the Wisconsin product wants a new deal.
Michel was already an Elevated Injury Risk, and now he is right on the border of being High Risk (23% risk of injury). After Melvin Gordon went down in Week 12, there was an obvious concern for his outlook moving forward.
Doyle briefly tried to return to the game after getting injury but lasted just a few plays. Now Mack must clear concussion protocol if he is going to suit up in week 13. The Texans have pulled off 8 straight wins and are in a good spot to make the playoffs. Melvin Gordon RB, Chargers: moderate MCL sprain Gordon entered week 12 battling a recurring hamstring injury and a knee injury, and he left with a new MCL sprain. Consider him on the probable side of questionable, but this injury will continue to bother him. I love having him.” Dalton was hurt attempting to dive on a ball that was snapped over his head.
He has already battled foot, ankle and hamstring injuries, and he also underwent offseason shoulder surgery.