NFL Injury Updates (September 22, 2023) Diggs, Young, Fitzpatrick, and More!
1) Dallas Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee during practice, a significant blow to the top-ranked NFL defense. Since 2020, Diggs had 18 interceptions, tied for most in the NFL. With Diggs out, the Cowboys will adjust their cornerback lineup, potentially relying on DaRon Bland and Stephon Gilmore. Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz also sustained an injury but is expected to recover.
2) Carolina Panthers' top draft pick, quarterback Bryce Young, is unlikely to play against the Seattle Seahawks due to an ankle injury that has caused him to miss consecutive practices. Veteran Andy Dalton is set to start, feeling excited about the opportunity. Young's injury occurred during a previous game but didn't affect his performance. The team is struggling at 0-2, and Dalton aims to lead them to victory with his experience. Despite Young's challenges, Dalton acknowledges that the offense's struggles are multifaceted and plans to push the team to improve their performance.
3) Pittsburgh Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick, responsible for a tackle leading to Nick Chubb's season-ending knee injury, defended himself against accusations of intentional harm. Fitzpatrick expressed regret for the unfortunate incident, emphasizing his competitiveness but denying any malicious intent. He cited the rapid nature of football decisions and urged understanding of the sport's inherent risks, receiving support from Browns safety Grant Delpit. Injuries like Chubb's, while unfortunate, are an unfortunate reality in a high-speed, full-contact sport.
4) Despite the Denver Broncos' 0 and 2 start, quarterback Russell Wilson shouldn't bear all the blame. Wilson, tarnished by the 2022 season, has shown improvement with impressive stats and familiar plays. Critics point to two turnovers in a close loss, but the bigger issue is Denver's struggling defense, which boasts top talent and must improve before faulting Wilson.
5) Colts running back Evan Hull, a fifth-round rookie, is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a torn meniscus, as reported by The Score's Jordan Schultz. With Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss also dealing with injuries, the Colts are facing ongoing challenges in their backfield. Taylor may be traded when eligible to return in Week 5, adding uncertainty to the team's future plans.
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