There are injuries every single week in the NFL, as the sport of football is violent and physical. Most teams hope to go into games with a healthy roster, but that is mostly never the case. That said, here are the biggest active and not active players for Week 9.
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Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Dallas Cowboys: OUT
In a rather shocking development, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is a healthy scratch for Sunday’s game. Elliot has reportedly missed team meetings and has not been engaged with the team, resulting in his being held out for Week 9. The running back was also told not to travel with the team to Atlanta.
Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals: OUT
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has been ruled out due to a quad injury that he has not yet healed from. The hope was that Higgins would be ready to go, but that is not the case.
Jermaine Burton, WR, Cincinnati Bengals: OUT
To add insult to injury, the Bengals will also be without wide receiver Jermaine Burton. Burton is a surprisingly healthy scratch for the game. There is some drama going on behind the scenes, but Burton remains out.
Marlon Humphrey, CB, Baltimore Ravens: ACTIVE
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey missed Week 8 due to a knee injury that he suffered. He popped up on the injury report all this week as “questionable” but it appears he is healthy enough to take the field.
Amari Cooper, WR, Buffalo Bills: OUT
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper was just announced as inactive for the game against the Miami Dolphins. Cooper is apparently dealing with a wrist injury that is keeping him out of action. This is a huge loss for a big divisional game.
Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Washington Commanders: OUT
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson is officially out today for the New York Giants showdown. Robinson has been dealing with a hamstring injury that has led to his being sidelined. He attempted to give it a go during warmups, but reports indicated that the hamstring was not healed enough.
Tony Pollard, RB, Tennessee Titans: ACTIVE
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard is good to go against the New England Patriots. Pollard has been dealing with a foot injury that kept him out of practice on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Despite the injury, he will take the field.
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