Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes around fantasy football. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy football news, injury updates, and rumors, be sure to follow @FantasyProsNFL on Twitter and bookmark the FantasyPros NFL Player News page.
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Fantasy Football Injury Updates
Jalen Hurts off injury report Sunday
Jalen Hurts is off the injury report for Sunday’s Wild Card game against the Packers.
Fantasy Impact
Hurts was able to officially clear the NFL’s concussion protocol on Friday. He’ll be a full-go for Sunday’s showdown against Jordan Love and Green Bay.
Ari Koslow
Deshaun Watson could miss 2025 season after tearing Achilles again
Deshaun Watson underwent surgery Thursday after tearing his Achilles again, putting his status for the 2025 season in jeopardy.
Fantasy Impact
It is the second straight year Watson tore his Achilles after also doing so last October. It will be another long road to recovery for him this offseason.
Ari Koslow
Michael Pittman Jr. (back) not expected to need surgery in offseason
Colts GM Chris Ballard said Michael Pittman Jr. won’t need surgery on his fractured back.
Fantasy Impact
It had been reported that Pittman played through a back injury for most of the season. He should be fully healthy heading into OTAs and training camp as he looks to bounce back in what will be a huge season for Anthony Richardson and his future.
Ari Koslow
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