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High-profile injuries are piling up two games before the start of the NFL season

High-profile injuries are piling up two games before the start of the NFL season

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September 11th, 2026

High-profile injuries are piling up two games before the start of the NFL season

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Sam Darnold found himself relegated to participating in a mere five plays.

Sam Darnold se vio relegado a intervenir en apenas cinco jugadas.

A.J. Brown will remain absent for an indefinite period.

A.J. Brown permanecerá ausente durante un lapso de duración indeterminada.

De'Zhaun Stribling was carried off the field on a stretcher.

De'Zhaun Stribling fue evacuado del terreno de juego en camilla.

High-profile injuries are piling up when barely two games of the NFL season have been played.

Las lesiones de alto perfil se acumulan cuando apenas se han disputado dos partidos de la temporada de la NFL.

And it isn't even Sunday yet.

Y ni siquiera es domingo todavía.

Darnold received good news regarding his hip injury.

Darnold recibió buenas noticias en lo concerniente a su lesión de cadera.

Not so for Brown.

No así Brown.

Stribling's status was not immediately known.

El estado de Stribling no se conocía de inmediato.

"It has been nothing but auspicious news," Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald stated on Thursday regarding Darnold.

"No han sido sino noticias auspiciosas", manifestó el jueves el entrenador de los Seahawks, Mike Macdonald, en lo tocante a Darnold.

"At this precise moment, we are exclusively focused on determining the extent of the injury and devising a plan that will enable us to get back to full strength."

"En estos precisos instantes nos hallamos exclusivamente abocados a determinar la magnitud de la lesión y a trazar un plan que nos permita volver a estar a tope".

Macdonald characterized it as a muscle injury to Darnold near the hip and said the team would have a clearer idea of his status for the September 20 game against Arizona, when practices resume next week.

Macdonald la calificó como una lesión muscular de Darnold cerca de la cadera y dijo que el equipo tendría una idea más clara de su estado para el partido contra Arizona el 20 de septiembre, cuando se reanuden los entrenamientos la próxima semana.

Drew Lock deputized for Darnold and propelled Seattle to a 13-10 comeback victory over New England in a Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday night.

Drew Lock suplió a Darnold e impulsó a Seattle hacia una victoria por remontada de 13-10 sobre Nueva Inglaterra en una revancha del Super Bowl el miércoles por la noche.

Lock proved himself a competent backup, so the defending Super Bowl champions will not find themselves compelled to rush Darnold back for the matchup against the Cardinals.

Lock evidenció ser un suplente competente, de modo que los campeones defensores del Super Bowl no se verán conminados a precipitar el regreso de Darnold para enfrentar a los Cardinals.

"It has been tremendous," Macdonald said about Lock.

"Ha sido tremendo", dijo Macdonald sobre Lock.

"He operates the way a starter does in terms of preparation.

"Opera como lo hace un titular en términos de preparación.

The chemistry and personality of our quarterback room is very supportive of one another and also seeks to bring out the best in each individual.

La química y la personalidad de nuestra sala de quarterbacks es muy solidaria entre sí y también trata de sacar lo mejor de cada uno.

Drew brings a serenity, confidence, ease, and focus to the entire equation, which you need, you need that.

Drew aporta una serenidad, confianza, soltura y concentración a toda la ecuación, lo cual necesitas, necesitas eso.

Beyond that, since he arrived here, he has played great football in practice and in the preseason.

Además de eso, desde que llegó aquí, ha jugado un gran fútbol en los entrenamientos y en la pretemporada.

We saw what he was able to do last night.

Vimos lo que pudo hacer anoche.

If he has to play again, then we expect the same going forward."

Si tiene que jugar de nuevo, entonces esperamos lo mismo en el futuro".

The Patriots will have to do without Brown for an indefinite period, as a result of the injury the star receiver sustained in the second half against Seattle.

Los Patriots habrán de prescindir de Brown durante un lapso indeterminado, a raíz de la lesión que el astro receptor sufriera en la segunda mitad frente a Seattle.

Suffering from a high-grade ankle sprain, he will miss several games, according to what a person familiar with his injury stated on Thursday night.

Aquejado de un esguince de tobillo de alto grado, se ausentará en varios partidos, según manifestó el jueves por la noche una persona conocedora de su lesión.

The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity given that the Patriots have not announced the severity of Brown's injury, stated that an MRI confirmed the diagnosis.

La persona, quien se expresó bajo condición de anonimato en vista de que los Patriots no han anunciado la gravedad de la lesión de Brown, manifestó que una resonancia magnética corroboró el diagnóstico.

Brown could miss between three and six games, depending on how his ankle responds to treatment.

Brown podría ausentarse entre tres y seis partidos, en función de cómo responda su tobillo al tratamiento.

Even deprived of Brown, New England's offense fizzled out: the Patriots racked up two three-and-out series, after which Drake Maye threw three consecutive interceptions.

Aun privada de Brown, la ofensiva de Nueva Inglaterra se desvaneció: los Patriots acumularon dos series de tres y fuera, tras lo cual Drake Maye lanzó tres intercepciones consecutivas.

"I would yearn for life to be that way, such that one could await the return of one's boys and find them healthy once more, but this is NFL football," said the Patriots' veteran receiver, Mack Hollins.

"Anhelaría que la vida fuera de tal guisa, en la que cupiera aguardar a que tus muchachos regresen y se hallen sanos nuevamente, mas es fútbol de la NFL", dijo el receptor veterano de los Patriots, Mack Hollins.

New England traded a 2028 first-round pick to Philadelphia in the deal for Brown, with the aim of providing Maye with a top-tier player.

Nueva Inglaterra canjeó a Filadelfia una selección de primera ronda de 2028 en el acuerdo por Brown, con el propósito de proporcionarle a Maye un jugador de primer nivel.

Now, however, they will have to do without him for a few weeks.

Ahora, no obstante, habrá de prescindir de él durante algunas semanas.

The Patriots face a particularly demanding schedule, with three games against three teams that competed in the 2025 playoffs.

Los Patriots afrontan un calendario particularmente exigente, con tres partidos frente a tres equipos que disputaron los playoffs de 2025.

They will host Pittsburgh on September 20 and will visit Jacksonville and Buffalo.

Serán locales ante Pittsburgh el 20 de septiembre y visitarán Jacksonville y Buffalo.

"It is imperative that they remain cohesive, and that begins with my return to work and with the right mental attitude in training," Maye asserted.

"Es imperativo que permanezcan cohesionados, y ello principia con mi reincorporación al trabajo y con la disposición anímica idónea en los entrenamientos", aseveró Maye.

"These guys are here for me.

"Estos muchachos están aquí por mí.

I believe they have done a commendable job in giving me their support and backing.

Estimo que han desplegado una labor encomiable al dispensarme su apoyo y su respaldo.

I must earn their trust.

He de granjearme su confianza.

I know I have their trust, but I must continue to play superior football on the field.

que cuento con su confianza, mas he de seguir desplegando un fútbol superior sobre el terreno de juego.

I think it's Week 1, but at the same time, a full season is approaching, although it's necessary to get this going early.

Creo que es la Semana 1, pero, a su vez, se avecina una temporada completa, si bien es preciso poner esto en marcha desde temprano.

We must start off on the right foot.

Hemos de comenzar con buen pie.

I know what we had last year, but we're facing a new season, a new team, and we have to build that."

de lo que disponíamos el año pasado, pero afrontamos una nueva temporada, un nuevo equipo, y hemos de construir eso".

Stribling, whom San Francisco selected with the 33rd overall pick in April's draft as their top choice, limped off the field after running a route during the second quarter of a 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.

Stribling, a quien San Francisco seleccionó en el puesto 33 global del draft en abril como su mejor elección, abandonó el campo cojeando tras correr una ruta durante el segundo cuarto de una victoria por 27-7 sobre los Los Angeles Rams el jueves por la noche.

He left the field of play aboard a cart, and was promptly ruled out for the game thereafter.

Abandonó el terreno de juego a bordo de un carrito, siendo acto seguido descartado de manera expeditiva para el partido.

The 49ers signed veteran Mike Evans and brought Deebo Samuel back, although they were counting on Stribling after having lost Ricky Pearsall for the remainder of the season during the summer.

Los 49ers ficharon al veterano Mike Evans y trajeron de vuelta a Deebo Samuel, si bien contaban con Stribling tras haber perdido a Ricky Pearsall por el resto de la temporada durante el verano.

Tight end Jake Tonges likewise did not rejoin the San Francisco setup after having sustained a knee injury.

El ala cerrada Jake Tonges tampoco se reincorporó a la disciplina de San Francisco después de haber contraído una lesión en la rodilla.

Rams linebacker Nate Landman picked up an injury in the closing stages of the match.

El linebacker de los Rams, Nate Landman, se lesionó en los compases postreros del encuentro.

NFL teams must grapple with injuries on a weekly basis, a circumstance inherent to American football; nevertheless, those that possess greater squad depth and higher-quality substitutes manage to overcome the absences of pivotal players.

Los equipos de la NFL han de bregar semanalmente con lesiones, circunstancia inherente al fútbol americano; no obstante, aquellos que disponen de mayor profundidad de plantilla y suplentes de mayor calidad logran sobreponerse a las bajas de jugadores determinantes.

The Seahawks and the Patriots must settle it with the utmost urgency.

Los Seahawks y los Patriots han de zanjarlo con suma premura.

On Football dissects, week after week, the most consequential matters in the NFL.

On Football disecciona, semana tras semana, los asuntos de mayor trascendencia de la NFL.

For a more exhaustive analysis from On Football, head here.

Para acceder a un análisis más exhaustivo de On Football, dirígete aquí.

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