Week 14 saw a ton of injuries across the NFL, and multiple teams have lost some key pieces this Sunday. Here is the latest news and reports on injuries across the league.
Seattle Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls- Pete Carroll has stated that running back Thomas Rawls broke his ankle Sunday and will miss the remainder of the 2015 season, according to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora. Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch underwent a sports hernia surgery, and his return will be heavily anticipated by Carroll and the Seahawks team. Running backs DuJuan Harris and Fred Jackson will look to carry the load until Lynch's return, and Harris saw 18 carries in Sunday's win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Cleveland Browns WR Brian Hartline- The Browns have announced that Hartline will miss the remainder of the 2015 season after suffering a broken collarbone on Sunday, according to the Browns' Twitter account. Despite losing Hartline for the year, the Browns pulled out their third win of the season, making quarterback Johnny Manziel 2-2 as the starting quarterback for the Browns this year.
Carolina Panthers TE, CB Greg Olsen, Bene Benwikere - The Panthers remained the only undefeated team in the NFL with a win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, but they lost cornerback Benwikere for the season with a broken leg, according to Darin Gantt of Pro Football Talk. While the Panthers lost a big piece in Benwikere, star tight end Greg Olsen's injury was not serious, and he would have returned had the game been closer. Carolina is hoping veteran corner Charles Tillman will be able to return before the end of the regular season, according to Gantt.
Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert - Eifert suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Eifert is having his best season since being drafted by the Bengals in 2013. The Bengals tight end is one the league's leading tight ends and has caught 46 passes for 522 yards and 12 touchdowns so far this season. Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton has a fractured bone in his hand, and he will see a specialist on Monday. Cincinnati is currently 10-3 on the year and is in a tight race for one of the first-round byes in the playoffs.
Buffalo Bills TE Charles Clay - The Bills star tight end left the game Sunday with a back injury and did not return, according to Fox Sports. Clay was a big part of Buffalo's success this season and had recorded 50 catches for 519 yards with three touchdowns. The Bills lost a tight game against the Philadelphia Eagles 23-20 and have now fallen to 6-7 on the year. No timetable or update regarding Clay's injury has been released at this time.
New York Jets WR Devin Smith- The Jets wide receiver had to be carted off the field Sunday against the Titans and was not able to put any weight on his right leg after suffering an injury on special teams, according to Darryl Slater of NJ.com. Smith was officially ruled out with a knee injury and is expected to get an MRI on Monday. The rookie wide receiver was a second round pick by the Jets, and he had 115 receiving yards and touchdown on the year. New York crushed Tennessee on Sunday, and first year head coach Todd Bowles has the Jets in playoff contention at 8-5.
