Saquon Barkley, Puka Nacua, Brock Bowers and more NFL injury updates for Week 3

As the 2026 NFL season enters Week 3, The Sporting News provides injury updates on several key players:

Saquon Barkley exited the Week 2 game and was diagnosed with a stinger, but he may still play in Week 3. Philadelphia will release their injury report on Thursday.

Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus procedure prior to Week 1 and missed Week 2, but ESPN's Adam Schefter believes he will return for Week 3. The Las Vegas Raiders will update their injury report on Thursday.

Puka Nacua was ruled out after testing his hip/groin issue, but the Los Angeles Rams coach is hopeful he will return in Week 3. Seattle will release their injury report on Wednesday.

Jadarian Price suffered a chest injury in Week 2 with a negative X-Ray, and head coach Mike Macdonald says his status is "questionable at best." Seattle's injury report is due on Wednesday.

Zay Flowers aggravated his hamstring in Week 1 and missed Week 2, but Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter states he has a good chance to play in Week 3. Baltimore will post their injury report on Thursday.

Caleb Williams has avoided a significant hamstring injury and could play in Week 3, though head coach Ben Johnson labels him "week to week." The Ringer's Tom Pelissero notes Williams recovers quickly like past experiences.

Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow in Week 2, but it's not season-ending, though he is expected to be out for about a month. Jacksonville will release their injury report on Thursday.

J.K. Dobbins left Week 2 with a hamstring injury, and ESPN's Tom Pelissero says he should be fine, though his return time is unclear. New Orleans will drop their injury report on Thursday.

Mike Evans exited Week 2 due to a hip issue, but head coach Kyle Shanahan believes he could have finished if the game had been closer. The Seattle Seahawks will release their injury report on Wednesday.

Alec Pierce aggravated a heel issue and will attempt rehab instead of surgery, with a probable several-week absence. Dallas will post their first injury report on Thursday.

Dallas Goedert sprained his MCL and is expected to miss a few weeks. The Eagles signed Zach Ertz to replace him. Jacksonville's injury report drops on Thursday.

Jaxson Dart came down with a sprained MCL on Monday, potentially sidelining him for several weeks. Miami's injury report is due on Thursday.

Malik Nabers left Monday's game with a shoulder injury but returned and finished, suggesting he may be OK for Week 3. New Orleans will release their injury report on Thursday.

RJ Harvey sat out Week 2 with a hamstring injury but logged two limited practices, earning a questionable tag. Given this, the second-year back has a good chance to return in Week 3. New Orleans will post their injury report on Wednesday.