NFL Week 16 injury roundup: Hasselbeck, Vollmer go down
The Patriots, plagued by injuries all season, saw yet another key player go down on Sunday.
Offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer was carted off in the first quarter against the New York Jets with a leg injury and quickly ruled out for the game. New England is already without starting wideouts Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola, along with running backs Dion Lewis and LaGarrette Blount.
Here are some other injuries we’re tracking in Week 16:
Matt Hasselbeck | QB, Colts
Shoulder, out for game
He was replaced by Charlie Whitehurst in the second quarter against the Dolphins.
Chris Ivory | RB, Jets
Knee, returned
Ivory left early on and was replaced by Stevan Ridley for a few drives, before returning in the second half.
BJ Raji | DT, Packers
Concussion, out for game
Raji clashed heads with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and went to the locker, where he was diagnosed with a concussion.
Bryan Bulaga | RT, Packers
Ankle, questionable to return
The Packers were already without left tackle David Bakhtiari and Aaron Rodgers was sacked six times on Green Bay’s first eight offensive series.
Tyler Lockett | WR, Seahawks
Concussion protocol, returned
The rookie receiver also returns kicks and punts for Seattle and has eight total touchdowns this season.
Jared Odrick | DE, Jaguars
Knee injury, out for game
Odrick left Sunday’s game with a knee injury and was initially questionable to return before being downgraded to out.
Eric Weems | WR, Falcons
Head, out for game
He was taken to the locker room and went through concussion protocol.
Taylor Lewan | OT, Titans
Head, out for game
He went to the locker room to be evaluated for a possible concussion, and later ruled out for the game.
Marcell Dareus | DT, Bills
Neck, did not return
He was originally probable to return after heading to the locker room, but was later downgraded to questionable. Head coach Rex Ryan said after the game that the injury caused Dareus to lose feeling in his fingers.
Craig Dahl | S, Giants
Concussion, out for game
Dahl was concussed during the first half, leaving the Giants with just two healthy safeties—rookie Landon Collins and veteran Brandon Meriweather.
