NFL Week 13 injury tracker, inactives: Latest player news, updates for Eagles-Ravens, other late-window games

All the latest injury news and inactives for Week 13

It's Week 13 of the NFL season, and several teams are dealing with injuries that will affect the status of key players throughout the league.

A few key starting quarterbacks returned from injuries Sunday, namely the Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence. However, his return was short-lived, as he was carted off the field after a brutal hit that resulted in Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair getting ejected.

Among the late-window games, Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, is inactive against the Ravens. Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee/foot) was questionable, but he is active and good to go. 

Keep it locked here for the full list of Week 13 inactives and the latest injury updates in our live blog below.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:59 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Sauce Gardner questionable to return with hamstring injury

The New York Jets star cornerback is questionable to return with a hamstring injury, the team confirmed. 

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:39 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Rams top WR questionable to return

Rams wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who has 117 yards on nine receptions today against the Falcons, is questionable to return with a knee injury.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:36 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Roger McCreary questionable with shoulder injury

Titans cornerback Roger McCreary has a shoulder injury and is questionable to return, per the CBS broadcast.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:33 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Seahawks punter questionable to return

Seattle's punter Michael Dickson is questionable to return with a back injury. He is headed into the locker room.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:33 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jimmie Ward evaluated for concussion

Texans safety Jimmie Ward is in the locker room and is being evaluated for a concussion. He is questionable to return.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:31 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Noah Brown questionable to return

The Commanders announced that wide receiver Noah Brown is questionable to return with a rib injury. He had three receptions for 27 yards today against the Titans.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:27 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Darnell Savage questionable to return

Jaguars safety Darnell Savage is questionable to return with an ankle injury.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:25 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

DK Metcalf back in

A cart initially came out for Metcalf, but not only did he not use it, but he was back after missing just two plays.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:21 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

DK Metcalf limps off field, heads to medical tent

DK Metcalf limped off the field and was unable to put weight on his left leg. He was helped by trainers and went into the blue medical tent. Teammates surrounded him on one knee as he was on the field.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:19 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Tyson Campbell questionable to return

Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell is questionable to return with a thigh injury.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:16 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Dalton Schultz is questionable to return

The Texans offense took a hit, as tight end Dalton Shultz is questionable to return against the Jaguars with a shoulder injury. He had four catches for 39 yards before exiting.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:14 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Calvin Austin III ruled out

The Steelers wide receiver is ruled out with a head injury. He was hit in the head on Pittsburgh's first offensive play, but was able to remain in. He later took a second hit, after catching two passes for 29 yards and a touchdown. That second hit resulted in an evaluation for a head injury.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:03 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Rams inactives: Tyler Higbee out 

TE Tyler Higbee (knee) and OL KT Leveston (ankle) were both ruled out ahead of their game against the Saints. OL Alaric Jackson (foot) was questionable and is active. 

• Stetson Bennett (emergency 3rd QB)
• Cody Schrader
• Brennan Jackson
• Dylan McMahon
• Warren McClendon Jr.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 3:02 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Ravens inactives: Kyle Van Noy out

OLB Kyle Van Noy (hamstring/neck) was doubtful and will not play. NT Michael Pierce (calf) was questionable and is active.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 2:50 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Eagles inactives: DeVonta Smith out

CB Darius Slay was ruled out with a concussion ahead of their matchup against the Ravens. WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was questionable and will not play today.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 2:55 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Devonta Smith out

The Eagles offense will be without wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who is out with a hamstring injury, after being initially listed as questionable.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 2:50 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Buccaneers inactives: Tristan Wirfs good to go

S Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) is out. OT Tristan Wirfs (knee/foot) was questionable and is in.

Here's a look at the Bucs' inactives:

• DL Earnest Brown
• TE Devin Culp
• CB Tyrek Funderburk
• QB Michael Pratt
• OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
• S Tykee Smith

[Dec 1, 2024 at 2:49 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Saints inactives: Jamaal Williams active

RB Jamaal Williams (groin) was a full participant Friday, but was still listed as questionable. C Eric McCoy (groin) didn't practice this week and is inactive.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 2:44 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Panthers inactives: Jadeveon Clowney active

Bryce Young will be without WR Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck). OLB Jadeveon Clowney (knee) was questionable and is active. 

Here's a full list of Carolina's inactives:

• TE Ja'Tavion Sanders
• WR Jalen Coker
• S Jammie Robinson
• CB Shemar Bartholomew
• CB Akayleb Evans
• OL Jarrett Kingston
• DT Jaden Crumedy

[Dec 1, 2024 at 2:36 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Morgan Moses questionable to return

Carter Warren in for Morgan Moses at right tackle, as Moses is questionable to return for the Jets with a shoulder injury. 

[Dec 1, 2024 at 2:34 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Stephon Gilmore questionable to return

The Minnesota Vikings cornerback is questionable to return against the Arizona Cardinals with a hamstring injury.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 2:28 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Trevor Lawrence hit, carted off and ruled out

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off after he took a brutal hit from Texans linebacker Aziz Al-Shaair, who was ejected for the play. Shortly after the injury, the Jaguars confirmed that Lawrence is out for the remainder of the game.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 2:02 pm ET · Tyler Sullivan]

Hunter Henry returns

The Patriots tight end has returned the game after taking a hard hit to the helmet earlier in the first half. Henry missed a total of eight offensive snaps.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 1:40 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Hunter Henry on sideline after taking hit to helmet

Patriots tight end Hunter Henry was taken to the medial tent, but the Patriots say there is no injury update, per the CBS broadcast. He was pointing to his abdomen, not his head, after taking a hit to the helmet. 

[Dec 1, 2024 at 1:30 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Najee Harris getting oxygen

The Steelers running back has the medical staff around him and is getting oxygen. He was up walking around and soon after joined the offense on the bench. 

[Dec 1, 2024 at 11:59 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Commanders inactives: Austin Ekeler, Marshon Lattimore out

The Commanders are down a running back, with Austin Ekeler (concussion) out, but running back Brian Robinson Jr. didn't have a game designation. CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), who hasn't played for Washington since the trade, was doubtful and his Commanders debut will have to wait.

Here's a full list of the Commanders' inactives:

• QB Jeff Driskel (Emergency QB)
• CB Marshon Lattimore
• LB Dominique Hampton
•  T Andrew Wylie
• DT Phidarian Mathis

[Dec 1, 2024 at 11:49 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Cardinals inactives: Jalen Thompson active, Darius Robinson making debut

S Joey Blount (hip), RB Emari Demercardo (back), DL Darius Robinson (calf) and S Jalen Thompson (ankle) were all questionable after being limited in Friday's practice. First rounder Darius Robinson will make his NFL debut, after being on IR. 

Here is a full list of the team's inactives:

• OLB Julian Okwara
• OL Christian Jones
• TE Travis Vokolek
• WR Xavier Weaver
• DL Khyiris Tonga

[Dec 1, 2024 at 11:43 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jets inactives: Breece Hall good to go

OL Tyron Smith (neck) is once again out. RB Breece Hall (knee) and LB C.J. Mosley (neck) were among those questionable. Mosley is inactive and Hall is active.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 11:37 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Falcons inactives: Younghoe Koo active

K Younghoe Koo (right hip) was the only Falcons player who was questionable heading into the matchup. He is active.

[Dec 1, 2024 at 11:48 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Bengals inactives: Orlando Brown is back

Cincinnati had a short injury report. WR Charlie Jones (groin) was doubtful and OT Orlando Brown (fibula) was questionable. Brown is active.

Here's a full list of the team's inactives:

• WR Charlie Jones
• WR Trenton Irwin
• LB Logan Wilson
• TE Tanner McLachlan
• DT Sheldon Rankins