All articles tagged with #game absence
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid will miss his second consecutive game due to a knee injury, prompting the league to investigate the team's injury reporting. Despite not being listed on pregame injury reports, Embiid was determined to play in Denver but was pulled from the game by the medical staff after struggling during warm-ups. If he misses five more games, he would become ineligible for postseason NBA awards.
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson will miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury. Robinson leads the team in rushing yards and touchdowns this season. Antonio Gibson and rookie Chris Rodriguez will split his duties, with Jonathan Williams potentially being elevated from the practice squad.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss his second consecutive game due to a deep contusion in his right rotator cuff, which functions more like a strain. He could potentially miss multiple more games as the team will not play him until he is pain-free.