NFL News, Injury Updates: Losing Fred Warner’s Last Hit vs. 49ers; Lamar Jackson expected to return soon

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NFL News, Injury Updates: Losing Fred Warner’s Last Hit vs. 49ers; Lamar Jackson expected to return soon

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The injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers suffered another blow Sunday when linebacker Fred Warner suffered a season-ending ankle injury that forced the four-time All-Pro to be taken off the field in a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will require surgery.

The 49ers were already missing quarterback Brock Purdy, who is still recovering from a toe injury he aggravated in Week 4, as well as wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who is dealing with a knee injury that cost him the last two games. His compatriot Jauan Jennings told reporters after the match on Sunday that he had five broken ribs, among other injuries.

Fortunately for San Francisco, tight end George Kittle has a chance to return this week against the Atlanta Falcons.

The equally injury-riddled Baltimore Ravens fell uncharacteristically to 1-5 in Week 6, but head coach John Harbaugh said after the game that star quarterback Lamar Jackson was expected to return following the team’s Week 7 bye.

In Week 8, the Ravens should get back not only a two-time NFL MVP in Jackson, but also a five-time All-Pro linebacker in Roquan Smith.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has been sidelined in Indianapolis due to a foot issue, believed to be a midfoot sprain that is a version of a Lisfranc injury. Backup Jacoby Brissett filled in and threw for more than 300 yards in the Cardinals’ latest heartbreaking loss. Additionally, Arizona lost wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to a concussion in the second quarter.

Another young Ohio State receiver, Emeka Egbuka, suffered a hamstring injury against the 49ers that cut short his NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign.

Los Angeles Rams player Puka Nacua injured his ankle in a win over the Ravens, and although Nacua returned to the field to finish the game, head coach Sean McVay said afterward he wasn’t sure if his standout receiver would be able to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London this week.

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