{"id":3766,"date":"2016-10-11T11:36:07","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T15:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=3766"},"modified":"2016-10-11T11:36:07","modified_gmt":"2016-10-11T15:36:07","slug":"nfl-week-five-injury-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2016\/10\/11\/nfl-week-five-injury-update\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Week Five Injury Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0NFL<\/strong> week five injury update didn’t have any prominent names that ended up on the injury list, but the players who did play a vital role in their teams overall success. Two of those players include the\u00a0Minnesota Vikings<\/strong> right tackle,\u00a0Andre Smith<\/a><\/strong>, and\u00a0Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/strong> running back\u00a0Charles Sims<\/a><\/strong>. Below is a list of players from around the league who were injured during week five.<\/p>\n

NFL Week Five Injury Update<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Vikings – Andre Smith<\/h3>\n

On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings announced that right tackle, Andre Smith, will undergo surgery for a torn triceps, and was placed on the injured reserve, effectively ending Smith’s season.<\/p>\n

With the injury to Smith, as well as offensive tackle\u00a0Matt Kalil<\/a><\/strong> back in September, the Vikings signed former No. 1 overall pick,\u00a0Jake Long<\/a><\/strong>, to a one-year deal to help sure up the offensive line.<\/p>\n

Arizona Cardinals – Carson Palmer<\/a><\/h3>\n

Arizona<\/strong>\u00a0Cardinals<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>quarterback\u00a0Carson Palmer<\/strong>, who suffered a concussion in week four against the Los Angeles Rams<\/strong>, is on track to start for the Cardinals when they face the New York Jets<\/strong>\u00a0on Monday Night Football.<\/p>\n

On Monday, Cardinals head coach,\u00a0Bruce Arians<\/strong>, told reporters that he expects the veteran signal caller to pass the\u00a0NFL<\/strong>‘s concussion protocol on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers – Eddie Lacy<\/a><\/h3>\n

Running back\u00a0Eddie Lacy\u00a0<\/strong>of the\u00a0Green Bay Packers<\/strong> injured his ankle during the Packers 23-16 win against the New York Giants<\/strong> on Sunday night. Lacy did re-enter game against the Giants after having his ankle re-taped, but Packers head coach,\u00a0Mike McCarthy<\/strong>, told reporters on Monday that he wouldn’t know Lacy’s status for week six until they hit the practice field on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Charles Sims<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/strong> have placed running back Charles Sims\u00a0<\/strong>on the injured reserve with a knee injury. With the Buccaneers starting running back,\u00a0Doug Martin<\/a><\/strong>, still working through a hamstring injury, and backup Charles Sims on the IR,\u00a0Jacquizz Rodgers<\/a><\/strong> will serve as the primary back with undrafted free-agent\u00a0Peyton Barber<\/a><\/strong> serving as his backup until Martin is able to return.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns – Cody Kessler<\/a> and Josh McCown<\/a><\/h3>\n

According to Ian Rapoport<\/strong> of the NFL Network<\/strong>,\u00a0Cleveland Browns<\/strong> rookie quarterback,\u00a0Cody Kessler<\/strong>, will not miss anytime after injuring his ribs in their week five loss to the New England Patriots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After breaking his collarbone three weeks ago, Browns veteran quarterback\u00a0Josh McCown<\/strong> will return to practice this week. Head coach\u00a0Hue Jackson<\/strong>, however, has indicated that third-round pick, Cody Kessler, who is listed as day-to-day with a rib injury, is likely to start against the\u00a0Tennessee Titans<\/strong> in week six.<\/p>\n

Denver Broncos – Trevor Siemian<\/a><\/h3>\n

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network has reported that\u00a0Denver Broncos\u00a0<\/strong>quarterback, Trevor Siemian<\/strong>, will be back under center Thursday night when the Broncos take on the San Diego Chargers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Siemian injured his non-throwing shoulder in Denver’s week four win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.<\/p>\n

New York Giants – Eli Apple<\/a> and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie<\/a><\/h3>\n

Both cornerbacks,\u00a0Eli Apple<\/strong> and\u00a0Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie<\/strong> suffered groin injuries during the New York Giants<\/strong> 23-16 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. Their status heading into week six is still unclear. The Giants secondary has been besieged with injuries.<\/p>\n

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