The NFL retained last season's relaxed injured reserve rules for 2021, meaning that any player who is placed on injured reserve after the final roster cutdown day is eligible to return to practice after missing three weeks. As a result, we will continue to distinguish between players who will be placed on injured reserve (IR) and players who will likely miss the entire remainder of the season (Season).
Titans Halfback Derrick Henry—Foot (IR)
The shock injury headline of Monday morning concerned Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, the NFL's leading rusher over the past two-and-a-half seasons. Henry injured his foot against the Colts, but he was able to return to the game.