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NFL·INJURY·September 22, 2026 03:10 PM ET

Six starting quarterbacks hurt through first two weeks

Dart's knee damage worse than first thought

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 221 min read
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QB injuries through 2 weeks have included: 🏈Sam Darnold 🏈Caleb Williams 🏈Jaxson Dart 🏈Jayden Daniels 🏈Kyler Murray 🏈Tua

What happened: The group includes Sam Darnold, Caleb Williams, Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa. Dart walked off after clutching his left knee, with follow-up testing showing more damage than first believed. Tagovailoa is managing an oblique injury, while Williams showed good signs for Week 3 after a 345-yard Week 1.

Why it matters: Losing six starters in two weeks strains depth charts across the league entering Week 3. Teams now weigh backup starts and short-week roster protection while the 2026 regular season opens.

By the numbers: Williams threw for 345 passing yards in Week 1. Dart went 23-of-29 for 230 yards with 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in a Week 1 win over the Cowboys.

What to watch: Watch practice participation and Week 3 designations for each quarterback.

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