NFL injury tracker Week 4: George Kittle ready to return, Jordan Love active, Justin Herbert likely to play

Week 4 kicked off Thursday night as the Dallas Cowboys continued their dominance over the New York Giants with a 20-15 win.

Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers suffered a concussion during the game. After a catch attempt on fourth down late in the game, Nabers remained on the sideline for a while while athletic trainers tended to him. Shortly afterwards he was back in the dressing room.

Nabers posted a photo of himself on Instagram early Friday morning and the caption: “All good. Thanks for the prayers.”

Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Nabers has entered the concussion protocol.

In other injury news from Thursday night: Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons was helped off the field late in the fourth quarter. He went to the medical tent, then came out with his left shoe and sock off, got on a cart and was taken to the locker room.

Cowboys executive vice president and director of player personnel Stephen Jones said Friday that Parsons is considered “week-to-week.”

For defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, however, Jones said he’s “probably a little bit longer.”

Packers’ Love is active on Sundays

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been limited in practice, but he will be active for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Love said this week that he was “close” to playing Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, but ultimately didn’t play. The team was encouraged by his progress and he is expected to return after missing two weeks with an MCL injury.

Justin Herbert expected to play

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is reportedly expected to start against the Chiefs barring a setback before the game. according to NFL media. He is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Herbert was active prior to Week 3 despite a high ankle sprain, but left the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers early and was seen wearing a walking boot after the game. Herbert had limited practice all week.

Kittle is ‘feeling great’ about Week 4’s return

The San Francisco 49ers had a positive signal on Thursday. George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams all took part in the training. For Kittle, it was Kittle’s second straight day on the field after missing their Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams.

As of Friday, Kittle appears set to return on Sunday against the New England Patriots.

“I’m really excited to play football,” Kittle said. “I think some circumstances have happened this year, so we’re just trying to cover our bases and be as fair as we can. But no, I feel great.”

Another possible return for the 49ers this week is Samuel, who missed last week with a calf injury. He is currently listed as questionable.

“The best athletes seem to heal a little better,” Lynch said. “The reason he’s on the field is because he hit all the marks.”

Lions must be without Ragnow

The Detroit Lions will get an extra day to recover as they play the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. But despite more rest, they will be without Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, who suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle in Week 3.

There was a chance Ragnow would be available to play against the Seahawks, but head coach Dan Campbell said they didn’t want to risk further damage.

“We’re not going to get involved in that,” Campbell said. “Look, Frank is tough. He’s as strong as nails. If anyone can play through it, it’s him. I think we have to be smart. It’s still early in the year. We still have a lot of football left.”

Eagles will be without Brown, Smith

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without their top two wideouts on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DeVonta Smith and AJ Brown have both been ruled out.

A hamstring injury has kept Brown out the past two weeks and Smith suffered a concussion in their Week 3 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Here’s the rest of the Week 4 injury report (this will be updated as teams announce injuries):

NEW ORLEANS SAINT

• LB Demario Davis (hamstring): out

• C Cesar Ruiz (knee): out

• WR AT Perry (hamstring): Out

• RB Alvin Kamara (hips/ribs): Questionable

• WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (single): doubtful

• WR Chris Olave (hamstring): Questionable

ATLANTA FALKENS

CINCINNATI BENGALS

• DL Sheldon Rankins (hamstring): out

• OT Trent Brown (knee): out

• DT BJ Hill (hamstring): Questionable

• S Daiahn Anthony (illness): Doubtful

• TE Tanner Hudson (knee): Questionable

CAROLINA PANTERS

• LG Damien Lewis (elbow): out

• DT Shy Tuttle (foot): out

• CB Lonnie Johnson (hip): out

• WR Diontae Johnson (groin): Questionable

• RG Robert Hunt (hip): Questionable

• DE A’Shawn Robinson (knee): Questionable

LOS ANGELES RAMS

CHICAGO BEARS

• TE Stephen Carlson (collarbone): out

• DL Zacch Pickens (groin): out

• DB Terell Smith (hip): out

• WR Keenan Allen (heel): Questionable

• DL Andrew Billings (knee): Questionable

• DB Kevin Byard III (back): Questionable

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

GREEN BAY PACKERS

• T/G Jordan Morgan (shoulder): Out

• CB Carrington Valentine (ankle): Doubtful

• QB Jordan Love (knee): Questionable

• CB Jaire Alexander (quad/groin): Questionable

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

• TE Evan Engram (hamstring): out

• LB Foye Oluokun (foot): out

• S Darnell Savage (quad): out

• WR Gabe Davis (shoulder): Questionable

• CB Jarrian Jones (shoulder): Questionable

• LB Devin Lloyd (knee): Questionable

HOUSTON TEXAN

• RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring): out

• WR Tank Dell (chest): out

• S Jimmie Ward (groin): out

• RB Joe Mixon (ankle): Questionable

• DT Foley Fatukasi (shoulder): Questionable

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

• RB Jaylen Warren (knee): out

• TE MyCole Pruitt (knee): Out

• OLB Alex Highsmith (groin): out

• LG Isaac Seumalo (pectorals): out

• QB Russell Wilson (calf): Questionable

INDIANAPOLIS KOLTS

• CB Kenny Moore II (hip): out

• DE Kwity Paye (quad): out

• C Ryan Kelly (neck): Questionable

• CB Chris Lammons (knee/ankle): Questionable

• DE Tyquan Lewis (calf/wrist): Questionable

• T Braden Smith (knee): Questionable

DENVER BRONCOS

NEW YORK JETS

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

• WR Britain Covey (shoulder): Out

• WR DeVonta Smith (concussion): out

• WR AJ Brown (hamstring): out

• LB Devin White (personal): out

• T Lane Johnson (concussion): Questionable

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

• DT Calijah Kancey (calf): out

• S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot): off

• T Luke Goedeke (concussion): out

• WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring): Questionable

• RB Rachaad White (illness): Questionable

• RB Bucky Irving (hamstring): Questionable

• WR Kameron Johnson (ankle): Questionable

• TE Ko Kieft (ankle): doubtful

• DT Vita Vea (knee): doubtful

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

• RB Austin Ekeler (concussion): out

• DE Clelin Ferrell (knee): out

• WR Jamison Crowder (calf): out

CARDINALS OF ARIZONA

• TE Trey McBride (concussion): out

• DL Khyiris Tonga (knee): out

• G Isaiah Adams (thumb): doubtful

• T Kelvin Beachum (hamstring): Questionable

PATRIOTS OF NEW ENGLAND

• CB Alex Austin (single): out

• G Mike Jordan (ankle): out

• T Vederian Lowe (knee): out

• LB Anfernee Jennings (shoulder): Questionable

• CB Jonathan Jones (shoulder): Questionable

• G Sidy Sow (ankle): doubtful

• T Caedan Wallace (knee): Questionable

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

• DT Javon Hargave (triceps): out

• LB Curtis Robinson (knee): out

• DT Jordan Elliott (foot): Questionable

• S Talanoa Hufanga (ankle): Doubtful

• WR Deebo Samuel (calf): Questionable

• T Trent Williams (illness/toe): Questionable

• LB Dee Winters (ankle): Questionable

KANSAS CITY LEADERS

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

• DE Joey Bosa (hip): Out

• OT Rashawn Slater (pectorals): out

• LB Junior Colson (hamstring): out

• OT Joe Alt (knee): out

• QB Justin Herbert (ankle): Questionable

• WR Derius Davis (hamstring): Questionable

• CB Kristian Fulton (knee): Questionable

• CB Deane Leonard (hamstring): Questionable

• CB Ja’Sir Taylor (fibula): Doubtful

CLEVELAND BROWN

• TE David Njoku (ankle): out

• LT Jack Conklin (knee): out

• RT Jedrick Wills (knee): Out

• RB Pierre Strong (hamstring): out

• LB Jordan Hicks (ribs/elbow): Questionable

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

• WR Davante Adams (hamstring): out

• LB Divine Deablo (oblique): out

• DE Maxx Crosby (single): out

• TE Michael Mayer (personal): out

• CB Decamerion Richardson (hamstring): out

• OT Thayer Munford (knee/ankle): Questionable

• RB Ameer Abdullah (back): Doubtful

• LB Kana’i Mauga (calf): Questionable

BUFFALO BILLS

• OL Tylan Grable (groin): out

• LB Terrel Bernard (chest): out

• CB Taron Johnson (forearm): out

BALTIMORE RAVEN

• CB Jalyn Armor-Davis (hamstring): out

• LG Andrew Vorhees (ankle): Doubtful

• DT Michael Pierce (shoulder): Questionable

• C Tyler Linderbaum (knee): Questionable

TENNESSEE TITANS

• DT Jeffery Simmons (elbow): Questionable

• S Amani Hooker (main): Doubtful

• CB L’Jarius Sneed (hamstring): Questionable

DOLPHINS OF MIAMI

• OT Terron Armstead (concussion): out

• CB Kendall Fuller (concussion): out

• LB David Long (hamstring); doubtful

• RB Raheem Mostert (chest): Doubtful

• QB Skyler Thompson (ribs): Questionable

• WR Malik Washington (quad): Questionable

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

• LB Uchenna Nwosu (knee): out

• LB Boye Mafe (knee): out

• DE Leonard Williams (ribs): out

• DT Byron Murphy II (ribs): out

• LB Jerome Baker (hamstring): Questionable

DETROIT LIONS