Multiple NFL Starters Miss Practice With Injuries Across Teams

Several NFL teams are facing injury challenges as they prepare for Week 2 games. The Los Angeles Rams have three starting offensive linemen—tackle Rob Havenstein and guards Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson—who missed practice due to ankle injuries, creating uncertainty about their availability against the Tennessee Titans. The Denver Broncos' defensive end John Franklin-Myers missed practice with a knee injury and remains unsigned beyond 2025, raising concerns about his contract situation; inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw and tight end Nate Adkins also did not practice. The Pittsburgh Steelers ruled out defensive tackle Derrick Harmon due to a knee injury and have linebacker Nick Herbig limited with a hamstring issue ahead of their game against the Seattle Seahawks. The Dallas Cowboys reported DaRon Bland out with a foot injury and Malik Hooker limited, while the New York Giants have multiple key players sidelined, including offensive tackle Andrew Thomas and linebacker Micah McFadden, both dealing with foot injuries. These injury reports highlight the physical challenges teams face early in the season and the impact on roster decisions.