We are now 21 weeks into the 2021 NFL season, and all four teams remaining in the playoff bracket are dealing with bumps and bruises. With it being conference championship week, however, it's going to take a lot for any player to forgo suiting up!
One headline to come out of Wednesday's practice sessions is that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is getting healthier. He was dealing with shoulder and thumb injuries, but it appears his sprained shoulder has healed, per NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
Below, we will break down the mid-week injury reports for the upcoming AFC and NFC championship games.
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Pass-rusher Cam Sample was the lone Bengal who did not practice on Wednesday, as he sat out with a groin injury. Wide receiver Stanley Morgan (hamstring) and defensive tackle Josh Tupou (knee) were limited participants. Quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (thumb) were listed on the injury report as well, but both were full participants.
Tyrann Mathieu was the only Chief not to practice on Wednesday, as the safety remains in concussion protocol. His status is something to keep an eye on, but Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that he's doing well and has a chance to suit up come Sunday, per NFL.com. Kansas City had several other notable names listed on the injury report such as running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder), wide receiver Tyreek Hill (heel) and defensive tackle Chris Jones (groin), but all were listed as full participants.
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