# NFL Injury Report Week 3 Updates

> Sam Darnold returns after glute injury; key players listed for Week 3 games.
- Title: NFL Injury Report Week 3 Updates · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Sam Darnold returns after glute injury; key players listed for Week 3 games. Seahawks QB Sam Darnold returns after glute injury, while Rams WR Puka Nacua and…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-injury-report-for-week-3
- Published: 2026-09-26T19:07:00+00:00
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- Topics: sam darnold, seahawks, seattle, nfl, puka nacua, rams, nick bosa, 49ers, week 3, injury report, sports
## Injury report updates
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold returns after glute injury.
## Puka Nacua doubtful
Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip/groin) listed doubtful for Sunday.
## Nick Bosa injury
49ers DE Nick Bosa pulled calf during practice.
## Jaxson Dart surgery
Jaxson Dart underwent knee surgery after season-ending injury.
## Chargers injury report
Chargers have multiple players listed out or questionable.
## Bills game-time decisions
Bills coach Joe Brady says WRs will be game-time decisions.
## Panthers injury impact
Panthers LB Devin Lloyd won NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
## Browns injury update
Browns OL Teven Jenkins out for third straight week.
## Jets and Lions injuries
Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick and Lions Avonte Maddox injured.
## Texans injury list
Texans WR Nico Collins and OL Trent Brown listed out.
## Patriots and Jaguars
Patriots LB Quintayvious Hutchins and Jaguars DT Albert Regis injured.
## Chiefs and Dolphins
Chiefs T Josh Simmons and Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas out.
## Titans and Giants
Titans CB Cor'Dale Flott and Giants OLB Brian Burns injured.
## Bengals and Steelers
Bengals DT B.J. Hill and Steelers RB Rico Dowdle out.
## Seahawks and Commanders
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold returns for first time this season.
## 49ers and Nick Bosa
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan discusses Nick Bosa's status.
## Vikings and Buccaneers
Vikings center Nick Samac and Buccaneers OLB Rueben Bain Jr. injured.
## Raiders and Saints
Raiders TE Brock Bowers returns after concussion protocol.
## Ravens vs. Cowboys
Ravens T Ronnie Stanley and Cowboys CB Cobie Durant injured.
## Key takeaway

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold returns after glute injury, while Rams WR Puka Nacua and 49ers DE Nick Bosa are listed as doubtful for Week 3.