#ankle-injury

#ankle-injury

While on the ground, he pointed at his injured right ankle. Dart could barely look at the gruesome sight as he walked away. Several teammates knelt. A cart quickly came out and Skattebo had an air cast placed on what the Giants called a dislocated ankle. "I was devastated," Dart said of his close friend. "It's my boy, man. So seeing him go down and obviously reacting to what happened, that sucks. It's the worst part of this game."

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola exited the Huskers' 21-17 loss to No. 23 USC on Saturday with a right ankle injury and did not return. Coach Matt Rhule did not have an update on Raiola's status but said he was confident freshman backup TJ Lateef would be well prepared if needed to play at UCLA next Saturday. Raiola suffered the injury while being sacked and losing a fumble early in third quarter with the Huskers leading 14-6 and had to be helped off the field.

He sustained the injury when his right leg and ankle bent awkwardly while being tackled on a leaping catch attempt over the middle of the field. Players on both teams showed immediate concern. FOX declined to show a replay of the injury during the game broadcast due to its graphic nature. Skattebo was carted off the field with his leg in an air cast. He received a show of support from the Philadelphia crowd, which gave him a standing ovation.

"If J.J. is healthy, J.J. will play," O'Connell said. "That's been the case since the injury. That's always been kind of my mindset, and I believe we're right -- hopefully -- around the corner from seeing him be healthy, have a week of preparation and go compete." McCarthy started the Vikings' first two games of the season but reported significant soreness in his right ankle the morning after a 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 14.

Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith is going to play on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, per ESPN's Todd Archer. Smith, who signed a long-term extension with the Cowboys a few weeks back, missed last Sunday's game on the road against the New York Jets. Technically speaking he suited up, but he has been dealing with an ankle issue and was only dressed for emergency purposes as the Cowboys have been down a number of offensive linemen to date.

Gafford missed the final two months of the Mavs' injury-ravaged 2024-25 season after suffering a Grade 3 sprain of the MCL in his right knee on Feb. 10. Since arriving in Dallas before the 2023 trade deadline, Gafford has averaged 11.9 points on 72.7% shooting, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while splitting the starting center role with Dereck Lively II. He signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension this summer.

Lamb suffered the injury with 8:34 left in the first quarter on a carry as a running back when linebacker Noah Sewell landed on the back of Lamb's legs, causing the ankle to twist. Lamb missed the next 14 snaps over two series. He returned for the first play of the second quarter and looked to be lumbering when he went in motion.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris hurt his left ankle on a non-contact play in the second quarter Sunday against the Denver Broncos. The ex-Antioch High and Alabama star took a step forward from the backfield as the play began and immediately went down with 5:02 remaining. He had to be helped off the field and was ruled out by the Chargers.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner was ruled out of the rest of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers after getting carted off the field with a right ankle injury. Trainers quickly attended to Conner after he went down following a 9-yard carry with 12:26 remaining in the third quarter. Editor's Picks Players from both teams took a knee while Conner was looked at.

Arsenal have been dealt a major injury blow with defender William Saliba sidelined for three to four weeks now. The French international picked up an ankle injury before the Premier League clash against Liverpool, and the 24-year-old will now miss matches against Nottingham Forest, Manchester City and Newcastle United in the Premier League. He is also set to miss the Champions League clash against Athletic Club Bilbao, as per L'Equipe.