{"id":122570,"date":"2021-10-01T10:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T14:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=122570"},"modified":"2021-10-01T07:00:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T11:00:32","slug":"nfl-rumors-joe-mixon-keenan-allen-deandre-hopkins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/10\/01\/nfl-rumors-joe-mixon-keenan-allen-deandre-hopkins\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Rumors: Joe Mixon, Keenan Allen, DeAndre Hopkins"},"content":{"rendered":"

Injuries are easily the worst part of the NFL, and even the biggest names in the sport are not immune to the injury bug. Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon suffered an injury late in Thursday night\u2019s contest and, according to the latest NFL rumors, the running back should be fine in the long run. In other news, Keenan Allen was limited in Thursday\u2019s practice, while DeAndre Hopkins returned to full participation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NFL Rumors: Joe Mixon, Keenan Allen, DeAndre Hopkins Injury Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was having a fantastic game throughout the early portion of Thursday Night Football. During the contest, the running back recorded 16 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown but was notably absent on the game\u2019s final drive.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the Bengals going for the game-winning score, Mixon remained on the sideline in evident pain. As it turns out, the running back suffered a minor ankle injury, and head coach Zac Taylor doesn\u2019t sound too worried about his long-term availability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a minor ankle injury<\/a>, I believe,\u201d Taylor said. \u201cI would have to confirm…I had no idea what the diagnosis or timeline was.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From the sound of it, Mixon should be on the field sooner rather than later. Seeing as this injury happened on Thursday Night Football, the running back will have a little more time to get ready for Week 5\u2019s slate of games. If he cannot go, then Samaje Perine should get the first shot at the starting job. The veteran played the majority of the snaps in Mixon\u2019s absence, although rookie Chris Evans<\/a> will still get some playing time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keenan Allen Limited<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Speaking of ankle injuries, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is battling one of his own. According to practice reports, the former third-round pick was limited in Thursday\u2019s practice due to an ankle injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As of this posting, it\u2019s safe to assume that Allen will take the field in Monday\u2019s showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders<\/a>. The fact he was able to practice at all usually means that the player will see the field, and the Chargers have an extra day to make sure Allen is ready for action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keenan Allen with the shake.pic.twitter.com\/alSmlVnpXF<\/a><\/p>\n

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 26, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n