Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz, suffering a severe shoulder injury, chose to play through pain despite risks, but will miss the rest of the season; he expressed enjoyment in returning to starting role and is expected to mentor J.J. McCarthy in 2024.
Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is uncertain for Sunday's game against the Bears due to a right shoulder injury and will not practice on Wednesday; his participation will be evaluated later in the week, with Jake Browning potentially starting if Flacco is unable to play.
Mike Evans was injured during a game, suffering a concussion and shoulder injury after a collision while attempting a deep pass, leading to his quick exit from the game.
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is out due to a shoulder injury, specifically a partial labrum tear that has been aggravated, but the team does not expect him to be sidelined long-term and believes he can continue playing through the injury with treatment, as the Yankees approach the end of their season.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is currently rehabbing a dislocated shoulder and is described as 'day-to-day,' with no clear timeline for his return, while his teammate Jalen Royals is also recovering from knee tendonitis; the team is cautious about his recovery and availability for upcoming games.
Xavier Worthy, a key receiver for the Chiefs, was injured early in the game with a shoulder injury and is listed as questionable to return, impacting the team's offensive plans.
Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk will miss the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury that required surgery after re-injuring himself in the preseason, ending his rookie year with limited production.
San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel has been ruled out for the game due to a left shoulder injury sustained from a hit by cornerback Jaire Alexander. Samuel left for the training room and did not return to the game, undergoing tests on his shoulder at halftime before returning to the sideline in street clothes.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr suffered a concussion and injured his right shoulder during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. However, it is believed that Carr has avoided a major injury to his shoulder, which is a relief considering it's the second time he has injured his throwing shoulder this season. The Saints' upcoming bye week comes at a perfect time for Carr to recover, and he is expected to return to action in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons.
A randomized double-blinded multi-arm study compared the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided lavage with corticosteroid injection, sham lavage with corticosteroid injection, and sham lavage without corticosteroid injection in patients with calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder. The study found no significant differences in outcomes between the three treatment groups, suggesting that neither ultrasound-guided lavage with corticosteroid injection nor sham lavage with corticosteroid injection provided any additional benefit compared to sham treatment for patients with calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy of the shoulder.
New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes is likely headed to the 15-day injured list with a shoulder injury. Cortes has been struggling this season with a 5.16 ERA and 4.60 FIP across 11 starts. The Yankees may turn to Jhony Brito or Randy Vásquez to take Cortes' next turn in the rotation.