2024 NFL training camp injury tracker: Justin Herbert, Puka Nacua, DeAndre Hopkins among major concerns

The 2024 NFL season is set to begin in just a month, and the preseason has already kicked off with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans a couple of days ago. The other teams will also play their first preseason games this week, allowing players to showcase their skills and compete for spots on the roster.

The training camp for all the NFL teams started over 20 days ago, and like every year, some players suffered injuries. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was one of the biggest names to get hurt in the camp, raising concerns about his status with the season starting next month.

In this article, I'll mention all the major injuries in this year's training camp and key updates on Herbert, DeAndre Hopkins, and Puka Nacua.

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NFL training camp injury tracker

Geno Smith: NFL: DEC 24 Seahawks at Titans - Source: Getty

List of players that have suffered injuries in the training camp:

Quarterbacks:

1. Geno Smith - Seahawks - Hip and Knee injuries
2. Justin Herbert - Chargers - Foot injury
3. Andy Dalton - Panthers - Quadriceps injury

Wide Receivers:

1. Puka Nacua - Rams - Knee
2. DeAndre Hopkins - Titans - Knee injury
3. Xavier Legette - Panthers - Lower leg injury
4. Elijah Moore - Browns - Concussion
5. Jermaine Burton - Bengals - Ankle
6. Kadarius Toney - Chiefs - Leg injury
7. Justin Watson - Chiefs - Foot injury
8. Rashod Bateman - Ribs

Running Backs:

1. Ty Johnson - Bills - Hamstring
2. Jonathan Brooks - Panthers - Recovering from ACL injury sustained in college
3. Kendre Miller - Saints - Hamstring

Offensive Linemen:

1. Sua Opeta - Buccaneers - ACL
2. Nate Davis - Bears - Muscle strain
3. Cam Robinson - Jaguars - Shoulder injury
4. Anton Harrison - Jaguars - Concussion protocol
5. Wanya Morris - Chiefs - Shoulder injury
6. Rob Havenstein - Rams - Foot injury
7. Jonah Jackson - Rams - Shoulder injury

Defensive Ends:

1. Sam Hubbard - Bengals - Knee injury
2. Samuel Williams - Cowboys - ACL
3. Samson Ebukam - Colts - Achilles
4. John Kaminsky - Lions - Torn MCL

Linebackers:

1. Nick Bolton - Chiefs - Arm injury
2. Demario Davis - Saints - Hamstring
3. YaYa Diaby - Buccaneers - High ankle sprain

Defensive backs:

1. Darius Williams - Rams - Hamstring strain
2. Derion Kendrick - Rams - Knee injury
3. Mekhi Blackmon - Vikings - ACL

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Justin Herbert injury update

Justin Herbert: NFL: JUL 24 Chargers Training Camp - Source: Getty

Justin Herbert suffered a fracture in the right index finger last season. He played only 13 games during the campaign and has now suffered a foot injury in this year's training camp.

The Chargers quarterback is diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot and will be in a boot for approximately two weeks. However, the injury is not considered to be serious, and Herbert should be ready to play in Week 1 barring other setbacks.

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Puka Nacua injury update

Puka Nacua - NFL: JUL 27 Rams Training Camp - Source: Getty

Puka Nacua is coming off an impressive rookie season in which he had 105 receptions for 1,486 yards and six touchdowns in 17 games. Unfortunately, he has suffered a knee injury during the training camp.

The Rams wide receiver dealt with inflammation in his right knee during his rookie season but was able to play all the games. As of now, Nacua is considered to be week-to-week, and it will be unlikely to see him play in the preseason games.

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DeAndre Hopkins injury update

DeAndre Hopkins - Tennessee Titans Mandatory Minicamp - Source: Getty

Despite all the doubts about his age, DeAndre Hopkins had a decent season with the Tennessee Titans in 2023. The 32-year-old wideout had 75 receptions for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games.

He was projected to have a big role alongside Calvin Ridley in new head coach Brian Callahan's system, but unfortunately, Hopkins has suffered a knee injury. Although he won't require surgery, the five-time Pro Bowler is set to miss four to six weeks and will be doubtful to play in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears.

In his absence, the Titans wide receiver depth chart will look like this:

1. Calvin Ridley
2. Tyler Boyd
3. Treylon Burks
4. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

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