Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer's 2025 season ends prematurely due to season-ending wrist surgery, with a recovery expected to be three months, aiming for Spring Training 2026. Despite a challenging rookie year marked by injuries and struggles at the plate, Mayer's prospects remain promising, and the team is well-positioned with a strong infield lineup for the upcoming season.
Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford is set to undergo wrist surgery and is likely done for the season, marking a frustrating year for him due to multiple injuries. The injury resulted from an off-field accident, and Crawford's absence impacts the team's rotation as they contend for a playoff spot. The team may seek to strengthen their rotation at the trade deadline.
David Malukas will be sidelined for six weeks at the start of the NTT IndyCar Series season due to wrist surgery following a mountain biking incident, with his Arrow McLaren team seeking a temporary replacement for the No. 6 Chevy. Malukas expressed disappointment but is determined to return, while the team is fully supportive and focused on his recovery.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is scheduled to undergo wrist surgery on Monday, with the expectation of a full recovery for the 2024 season. The Bengals are also being investigated by the NFL regarding whether they should have listed Burrow on the injury report prior to their game against the Ravens. In the meantime, backup quarterback Jake Browning will make his first-career NFL start against the Steelers, with the team planning to use the same offensive playbook as they would with Burrow. Browning has the confidence of his coaches and has been working with Burrow's QB guru, Jordan Palmer, to improve his game.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox will undergo wrist surgery after injuring his right wrist in Week 5. The team is uncertain about the length of his absence. Knox's role as a receiver has diminished with the addition of rookie Dalton Kincaid, but the Bills have been utilizing 12 personnel formations more frequently this season. Kincaid will need to step up in Knox's absence, and he is coming off a strong performance in the previous game.
Seattle Seahawks' first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba is expected to play in the team's season opener against the Rams after recovering from wrist surgery. Head coach Pete Carroll confirmed that Smith-Njigba will be in the lineup, joining DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett as the team's first-team receivers. Another first-round pick, cornerback Devon Witherspoon, returned to practice but his availability for the game is uncertain due to a hamstring injury.
Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will undergo wrist surgery but may still be ready for the start of the regular season. The extent of his absence will be determined after the surgery, which will take place in Philadelphia. Smith-Njigba sustained the injury during a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys and was selected by the Seahawks in the first round of this year's NFL draft.