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NFL Week 12 injury roundup: TE Jimmy Graham, LB Justin Houston

Among the notable NFL players injured in Week 12 are Jimmy Graham, Justin Houston and Allen Hurns.
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The Chiefs suffered a major blow when linebacker Justin Houston left their game against the Buffalo Bills with a knee injury. He got leg-whipped late in the first quarter, and did not return.

Houston has 30 total tackles this season, a forced fumble, and two interceptions.

Here are some other injuries we’re tracking in Week 12:

Jimmy Graham | TE, Seahawks 

Torn patellar tendom, out for season

Rob Gronkowski | TE, Patriots

Carted off with knee injury 

Allen Hurns | WR, Jaguars

Concussion, out for game

Hurns had to be carted off, and was able to move his arms. He taken to the hospital for further evaluation, and released just before 6 p.m. ET.

Rishard Matthews | WR, Dolphins

Chest, did not return

He took a big hit from Jets safety Calvin Pryor on an incomplete pass and left for the locker room.

Ahmad Bradshaw | RB, Colts

Right wrist, did not return.

X-rays came back negative, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson.

Garrett Celek | TE, 49ers

Ankle, out for game

He had to be carted off the field in the first half.

Tyler Eifert | TE, Bengals

Neck, did not return

He sustained a pinched nerve in his neck against the Rams.

Jeremy Hill | RB, Bengals

Ankle, did not return

Giovani Bernard saw more touches with Hill out.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie | CB, Giants

Right ankle, did not return

He went down with a non-contact injury in the second quarter, and had to be helped off by trainers. He came back for a few plays before leaving again.

Karlos Williams | RB, Bills

Shoulder, did not return

Running back Boobie Dixon entered in his place during the first half.

Ryan Shazier | LB, Steelers

Head, questionable to return

Shazier was helped to the locker room in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion.

Heath Miller | TE, Steelers

Ribs, did not return

Miller had five catches for 45 yards before leaving.

Geoff Schwartz | OL, Giants

Broken left leg, did not return

The Giants’ offensive line was dealt a big blow in the first half.

Marcus Williams | CB, Jets

Sprained knee, did not return

Williams intercepted a pass before leaving. After the game, coach Todd Bowles announced Williams had sprained his knee.

Mike Pouncey | C, Dolphins

Right foot, did not return

He was carted off the field in the first quarter. He couldn’t put any weight on his injured foot. He will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

Eric Fisher | OL, Chiefs

Neck, out for game

The former No. 1 pick walked off under his own power and headed to the locker room.

Justin Durant | LB, Falcons

Ankle, did not return

The veteran has seven tackles in a loss to the Colts last week.

Derek Carrier | TE, Redskins

Ankle, did not return

Washington’s backup tight end left early in the first quarter.


This post will be updated.

- Kenny Ducey