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A new football season unfortunately often means a new spate of injuries, and the worst NFL injuries of 2022 are further evidence of the dangerous game all football players suit up for. Whether they are missing just a few weeks or the injury turns out to be season-ending, no player, team, or fan wants to see a competitor get hurt.
The 2022 season saw a number of players go down with serious injuries in the first week of the season. Quarterback Dak Prescott got hurt in the Cowboys' first game. Wide Receivers Chris Godwin and Keenan Allen, plus Edge Rusher T.J. Watt are all star players who went down within the season's first week of action. Other players suffered injuries less serious but just as important to keep an eye on, particularly head injuries like a concussion to Wide Receiver Tee Higgins and a sprained MCL for Running Back Elijah Mitchell.
Every week sees new marquee players added to the 2022 NFL injury report, and this list will feature updates throughout the season with news of players going down and coming back. So check back throughout the year to see who's out and why as the season goes on. And check back to see when some of the injured players will return.
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Willimas suffered a back injury during the final game of the regular season against the Denver Broncos. Williams underwent X-Rays on his lower back, however, they came back negative. While it is still unclear what is wrong with Willimas's back, it is highly unlikely that he will play in the Charger's first playoff game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans missed the final game of the regular season against the Atlanta Falcons due to an undisclosed illness. With the Buccaneer's playoff spot locked, Evans should see a full and complete recovery by the time the post-season begins.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown suffered a knee injury during the final game of the regular season against the Minnesota Vikings. The severity of St. Brown's injury is still unknown, but with the Bears missing the playoffs, he will be able to rest and heal up immediately in the offseason.
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards suffered a head injury during the final game of the regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals. Edwards has entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and is at risk to miss the first game of the playoffs.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough suffered a concussion during the final game of the regular season against the San Francisco 49ers. Blough has been placed in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and is finished for the regular season.
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert was ruled out of the final game of the season against the New York Jets as he dealt with a thumb injury. Mostert has been dealing with knick-nack injuries all season and with the Jet's playoff matchup locked, this is more likely than not simple rest before the post-season begins.
