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NFL players face significant early-season injuries
The NFL season is facing an early wave of significant injuries, particularly at the quarterback position. Key signal-callers Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels were both sidelined during Week 2, while Jaxson Dart suffered an injury during the opening drive of a game against the Los Angeles Rams that may result in him missing the remainder of the season.
Further setbacks include Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, who dislocated his right thumb and is expected to miss games, and defensive star Myles Garrett. Other notable injuries involve Puka Nacua, who is working toward a return from a hip injury, and A.J. Brown, who was placed on injured reserve. These early-season losses are forcing teams to adjust offensive and defensive strategies as the league enters Week 4.
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