Week 7 Updates on Derek Carr, Nick Chubb – NBC Los Angeles

The 2024 NFL regular season is one-third complete and injuries are surging across the league.

Between starting quarterbacks, top-notch running backs and rising stars on both sides of the ball, key players throughout the NFL could spend Week 7 on the sidelines.

Here's the latest on some notable injured players heading into Week 7.

Derek Carr, QB, Saints

The New Orleans Saints will be pretty shorthanded for their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Quarterback Derek Carr missed Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of an oblique injury and did not participate in Tuesday's practice. Wide receivers Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) also did not participate, while running back Alvin Kamara (hand) and tight end Taysom Hill (rib) were limited participants.

Russell Wilson, QB, Steelers

Russell Wilson could be about to make his team debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Wilson, who missed the start of the season with a calf injury, will be named to the first team with the Pittsburgh offense ahead of their Sunday Night Football showdown against the New York Jets. Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that Wilson is “considering” replacing Justin Fields as the team’s QB1.

Anthony Richardson, QB, Colts

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will start Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins after missing the last two games with an oblique injury, head coach Shane Steichen said Monday.

The second-year quarterback suffered the injury during a hard hit during the Colts' Week 4 win over the Steelers.

Nick Chubb, RB, Browns

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb will make his long-awaited return to the field in Sunday's AFC North matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The four-time Pro Bowler hasn't played in more than a year after suffering a serious knee injury in Week 2 of the 2023 season. He shared insight into his recovery in a Players' Tribune profile on Wednesday and said he is ready to return the favor to the Cleveland fans who have stood by him.

“These stones will not move on their own,” he wrote. “Let’s work.”

Jordan Mason, RB, 49ers

Running back Jordan Mason suffered a sprained ACL during the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Mason will be “day to day” and characterized it as “good news” with a Super Bowl LVIII rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs looming.

Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. suffered a concussion in the Arizona Cardinals' Week 6 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The rookie wide receiver must go through the NFL's concussion protocol in order to appear on Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Andrew Thomas, LT, Giants

The New York Giants are reportedly expected to be without left tackle Andrew Thomas for the remainder of the season. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported that the 2020 fourth overall draft pick underwent surgery Wednesday morning to repair a Lisfranc injury in his foot.

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson left the Lions' Week 6 game against the Cowboys after his leg collided with a teammate while sacking Dak Prescott.

Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Lions

The Detroit Lions suffered a devastating blow in their dominant win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6 when star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson suffered a broken leg.

The team placed Hutchinson, who leads the NFL with 7.5 sacks through six weeks, on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday.

Patrick Surtain II, CB, Broncos

Patrick Surtain II entered the NFL's concussion protocol after breaking up a pass in coverage during the Denver Broncos' loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

The Broncos listed the Pro Bowl cornerback as a non-participant in Monday's practice estimate ahead of the team's game Thursday night in New Orleans.

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II left the game against the Chargers to be evaluated for a concussion.