2013 NFL training camp injuries: Every team’s PUP list situation so far

Training camp is underway across the NFL, but several big names will be forced to sit due to injuries. Players placed on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) can be activated by teams at any time during the preseason, however, so the designation is really just a good way for teams to add an extra player to the roster while another player recovers. Players on the PUP list to open the regular season must sit out their team’s first six games.

Players can also be placed on the non-football injury list (NFI) during training camp. The designation doesn’t differ much from the PUP list, except to note players who suffered their ailments outside of NFL practices or games. Incoming rookies who are still recovering from college football injuries frequently appear on the NFI list.

Below are the known players who currently reside on PUP or NFI lists entering training camp. The list may not be comprehensive, however, so be sure to let us know in the comments if there is anyone we missed.

The Ravens’ 2013 sixth-round pick is still dealing with a torn ACL suffered during the BCS National Championship Game against Alabama.

Yanda is still recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, but head coach John Harbaugh expects the lineman back in camp at some point.

McClain suffered a spinal contusion last December, but was able to do individual work during offseason training activities.

Jones reportedly failed his conditioning test before the start of Ravens training camp.

Hairston, who is competing for the Bills’ starting right tackle position, is still recovering from offseason surgery. There is no word yet when he might return.

Nelson’s inclusion on the PUP list came as somewhat of surprise, according to Browns blog Dawgs By Nature. Last month, he stated he would be ready by training camp.

Faulk’s inclusion is less surprising.

Ratliff suffered a hamstring injury at the start of camp, and immediately landed on the PUP list.

Like Ratliff, Bernadeau suffered a hamstring injury when camp began.

Montgomery’s ailment has yet to be reported, though there are rumors that he showed up to camp out of shape.

Blackmon is still recovering from offseason groin surgery, though he is reportedly progressing nicely.

Johnathan Cyprien (Hamstring), S - PUP

Cyprien suffered a hamstring injury earlier in July, but the injury is not considered serious, per Big Cat Country.

Gronkowski’s constant in-and-out of the surgery room has been well-documented, so it’s no surprised he opens camp on the PUP list. There is currently no timetable for his return.

Julian Edelman (Foot), WR - PUP

Edelman broke his foot in May, and is reportedly still trying to make a comeback.

Miller badly hurt his knee last December, and Steelers blog Behind The Steel Curtain suggests that the tight end could open the regular season on the PUP list, keeping him out for six games.

Kyle Williams (Knee), WR - PUP

Don’t expect Williams to stay on the PUP list for long. The wide receiver tweeted earlier this month that he is ready to play.

Fleming is dealing with a knee tweak, which is concerning because he is coming off a torn ACL.

Lattimore’s absence from training camp shouldn’t surprise anyone who saw his knee injury against Tennessee last season. He will be hard pressed to see playing time this year.

Dial is one of four 49ers rookies placed on the NFI list. He is expected to be activated before the end of training camp, however.

Like Dial, Carradine is expected to be active at some point during training camp.

Mannningham is dealing with torn knee ligaments, and according to 49ers blog Niners Nation, it would not be surprising if he is still on the PUP list to open the season.

Hunter has indicated that he is healthy, and could be activated in short order.

Kendricks continues to work his way back from a knee injury, but there does not appear to be a timetable for his return just yet.

Daniels is also dealing with a knee injury with no announced timetable.

Cudjo’s prognosis is similar to Kendricks’ and Daniels, only he is dealing with a foot injury.

Jones should be able to return soon for the Rams. Head coach Jeff Fisher said that the lineman could be back within two weeks.

Carriker has been expected to start camp on the PUP list since June. He appeared in just two games last season.

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