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Bears wide receiver
Kevin White was having his best game as a pro before going down with an injury.
The second-year wideout suffered an ankle injury and didn't return. He had six catches for 55 yards at the time of the injury. White didn't see the field for his entire rookie season after suffering a stress fracture.
Other injury news we are keeping an eye on Sunday:
1.
Cowboys wideout
Dez Bryant did not see the field Sunday, as he was inactive against the
49ers. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the receiver is expected to miss one to two weeks. Bryant was diagnosed with a hairline knee fracture, but Rapoport reported that the injury is commonly referred to as a bone bruise, per a source who has seen Bryant's test results. There is no long-term risk.
2.
Panthers quarterback
Cam Newtonis in
the concussion protocol after sitting out the majority of the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the
Falcons.
Panthers linebacker
Thomas Davissuffered a hamstring injury and didn't return.
3.
Jets cornerback
Darrelle Revis didn't return after suffering a thigh injury.
4.
Broncos quarterback
Trevor Siemian (shoulder) was
carted into the locker room, and did not return. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported preliminary tests revealed it's an AC joint sprain on his non-throwing shoulder, per a source. Cornerback
Kayvon Webster injured his hamstring in the game.
5.
Saints wide receiver
Willie Snead, who missed Monday's loss to the
Falcons with a toe injury, was active against the
Chargers.
6.
Rams wide receiver
Tavon Austin (shoulder) was active against the
Cardinals.
7.
Redskins linebacker
Ryan Kerrigan left and didn't return with an elbow injury. Rookie
Su'a Cravenssuffered a concussion and didn't return.
8.
Lions running back
Dwayne Washington suffered an ankle injury in the first half and did not return.
9.
Raiders tight end
Lee Smith left the game with an ankle injury and was later ruled out.
10. Baltimore tight end
Maxx Williams left the game against the
Raiders with a knee injury and didn't return.
11.
Falcons linebacker
Sean Weatherspoon left with a calf injury and didn't return.
12.
Buccaneers defensive tackle
Gerald McCoy left for the locker room against the
Broncos in the first half with a calf injury and did not return. Defensive end
Noah Spence (shoulder) and tight end
Brandon Myers (shoulder) were also ruled out of the game.
13. Niners linebacker
NaVorro Bowman was carted to the locker room late in the third quarter with a lower leg injury. He did not return to the game, and Rapoport reported the initial belief is
Bowman tore his Achilles.
14.
Cardinals safety
Tyvon Branch did not return after injuring his groin. Running back
Chris Johnsonlimped off the field and went to the locker room with a groin injury.
Quarterback
Carson Palmer is currently in the concussion protocol after getting knocked out of the fourth quarter of Arizona's loss to the
Rams. Coach Bruce Arians told reporters it will be tough for Palmer to play this Thursday against the Niners.
15.
Chargers offensive lineman
Orlando Franklin injured a knee in their loss to the
Saints.
16.
Steelers offensive lineman
Marcus Gilbert (ankle) was ruled out for
Sunday Night Football. Receiver
Darrius Heyward-Bey (shoulder) was ruled out, too. Linebackers
Anthony Chickillo (knee) and
Jarvis Jones (ankle) were also ruled out.
17.
Chiefs running back
Knile Davis was evaluated for a concussion, the team announced.