Colts lose Key defensive end to hamstring injury in London
Colts defensive end Arden Key sidelined 3-4 weeks with hamstring injury from London game.
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Coverage of the 2025-26 NFL season including player injuries, team performances, and notable events.
2026-09-10 to 2026-10-30 · UTC publication dates
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Lucas Patrick entered the NFL in 2016 as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers after playing college football at Duke. He subsequently played for the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals, and New York Giants. In 2025, he appeared in six games for the Bengals and made one start. He has made 113 career appearances and 65 starts throughout his career, primarily at center and guard positions.
Lucas Patrick suffered a calf injury in Week 1 of the 2025 season while serving as the Cincinnati Bengals' starting right guard, leading to his placement on injured reserve. Upon returning, he lost his starting position to Dalton Risner and appeared in five additional games without starting. This injury and subsequent loss of his job prompted his release after the preseason.
The Washington Commanders signed veteran offensive lineman Lucas Patrick ahead of their Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Patrick, 33, was released by the New York Giants at the end of training camp after suffering a knee injury. He provides experienced depth for the Commanders' offensive line, which includes center Nick Allegretti, guards Chris Paul and Sam Cosmi.
Before exiting the game due to injury, Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey caught 5 passes for 82 yards and one touchdown, serving as quarterback Justin Herbert's primary target.
The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Arizona Cardinals 26-14 in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season on Sunday.
Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey sustained a rib injury during the Week 1 game against Arizona. He was evaluated in the medical tent and ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh announced on Monday that wide receiver Ladd McConkey is considered day-to-day with a rib injury. McConkey's availability for Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders is uncertain, pending how he feels during the week.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald announced that X-rays ruled out a hip fracture for Sam Darnold following his injury. Macdonald stated additional tests would be needed and that Darnold would undergo an MRI on Thursday. The extent of the injury and timeline for return were not immediately known.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL's 2026 regular season opener played on Wednesday in Seattle. The game marked the Seahawks' first game after winning Super Bowl LX.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was sacked by New England Patriots defensive end Dre'Mont Jones on the opening drive of the 2026 NFL regular season, suffering a hip injury. Darnold completed 1 of 2 pass attempts for 13 yards before the injury occurred less than three minutes into the game. He limped off the field and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Backup quarterback Drew Lock entered the game for Seattle following Sam Darnold's injury. Lock completed 16 of 22 pass attempts for 187 yards and a touchdown, plus 13 rushing yards on two carries.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald ruled out Sam Darnold for the remainder of the game against the Patriots during the second quarter. Darnold was taken to the blue medical tent and then to the locker room after the injury on the opening drive.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was injured on the team's opening drive in a season-opening game against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field. Darnold was sacked by Patriots edge-rusher Dre'Mont Jones and landed awkwardly on his right knee/hip. He limped off the field and was ruled out for the rest of the game with a hip injury.
Backup quarterback Drew Lock took over for Sam Darnold after Darnold's injury. Lock completed 11 of 15 passes for 98 yards and a 90.4 passer rating, leading a scoring drive that cut New England's lead to 10-3 late in the third quarter.
Sports medicine physicians David J. Chao and Jesse Morse offered medical assessments of Darnold's injury based on the collision mechanism. Chao expressed concern about a possible posterior wall acetabular fracture, noting the worry meter is high. Morse identified possible hip labral tear, possible fracture, and possible right PCL sprain as possibilities. Both physicians noted that recovery timelines depend on imaging results not yet released by the team.
Colts defensive end Arden Key sidelined 3-4 weeks with hamstring injury from London game.
Falcons rout Saints 45-24 as New Orleans falls to 1-3 amid fan frustration and offensive struggles.
Colts beat Commanders 30-13 in London; Taylor sets international rushing record.
Commanders and Colts, both 1-2, meet in London for Week 4.
Steelers-Rodgers dysfunction surfaces as Pittsburgh loses to Browns 27-24 despite strong passing statistics.
Saquon Barkley sustains stinger with no structural damage in Week 2.
Caleb Williams' Grade 2 hamstring strain sidelines Bears QB for 3-4 weeks after Week 2 loss to Vikings.
Eagles sweep Week 2 with Titans victory, maintaining undefeated record at 2-0.
Packers address offensive line depth with signings of Tomlinson and Becton following season-ending injury.
Bears QB Caleb Williams sidelined 3-4 weeks with Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Eagles beat Bears 24-20 in Week 3 to remain undefeated at 3-0.
Commanders upset Seahawks 33-31; Raiders stay unbeaten; multiple Week 3 games decided by last-second plays.