The NFL injury report for Week 15 has players like LeGarrette Blount, Greg Olsen, Jonathan Stewart, Tyler Eifert, Marshawn Lynch, TJ Yeldon, CJ Anderson, Andrew Luck, Vincent Jackson and Julian Edelman banged up with injuries. Blount is out for the season for the Patriots, while Edelman has started practicing and could return for the playoffs.
The Patriots have been dealing with injuries on the offensive side of the ball all season and now Blount is done for the year with a hip injury. The Patriots have had Danny Amendola, Dion Lewis, Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski all miss time this season and Tom Brady now will have to try and get things done without his lead back. Blount was placed on injured reserve after going down with the injury and he ends the season after being the rushing leader for the Pats to this point with 703 yards.
The Patriots have worked out Steven Jackson and they will use a mix of Brandon Bolden and James White in Week 15, while Montee Ball also could factor in. Julian Edelman has been able to do some work in practice this week, but it's unlikely that he will be ready to play in Week 15. Jim McBride on Twitter reports that Edelman looked "crisp and quick" while working out and while there is a chance he could play, it's more likely he will return over the final two weeks of the season.
The Panthers are 13-0 coming into their game this week against the Giants, but the team is dealing with some injuries, as Jonathan Stewart and Greg Olsen are both banged up. Stewart has been ruled out this week already with a foot injury, according to Ron Rivera, while Olsen is expected to play. Stewart had tests on the foot and while they came back negative, the team said Stewart is dealing with some swelling and will be "smart" with the running back. Olsen is dealing with a knee injury and while he could be a bit limited on Sunday, he is expected to play for the Panthers.
Tyler Eifert is dealing with a concussion and likely will be out for the Bengals on Sunday, as he did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. Eifert has been one of the best tight ends in the league this season and has 12 touchdowns in 12 games, but he likely will not be available for AJ McCarron on Sunday. Vincent Jackson has been ruled out for the Buccaneers in Week 15 with a knee injury. Jackson has not practiced this week and there is a chance he may not play again for the rest of the season.
Andrew Luck has been able to return to practice for the Colts, but he is going to be out for Week 15 against the Texans. According to CBS Sports, the Colts are hoping that Luck can play in Week 16 against the Dolphins after dealing with multiple injuries. Matt Hasselbeck has been starting in place of Luck and he could be back if he can handle practice leading into Week 16.
TJ Yeldon is likely going to be out for Week 15 and the running back said to the Florida Times Union that he hopes he can return in Week 16. Marshawn Lynch is continuing to rehab and head coach Pete Carroll said that there is no set timetable for a return for Lynch.
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