Texans linebacker Brian Cushing didn't make it through the first quarter before suffering a major injury.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Cushing suffered a torn MCL, per a source informed of the injury. Cushing won't require surgery but will miss six weeks.
Cushing has suffered a myriad of injuries over the course of his NFL career, including a broken fibula and torn LCL back in 2013.
Here are some other injuries we are tracking on the first Sunday of the 2016 season:
- Chargers wideout Keenan Allensuffered a right knee injury and was carted off the field in the second quarter. He was ruled out at halftime. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported it is a serious injury and a suspected ACL tear.
Cornerback Delvin Breaux was carted off with an apparent injury in the second half against the Raiders. The Saints' defense was dealt a major blow, as the corner suffered a broken fibula, a source informed told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
- Buccaneers defensive end Jacquies Smith suffered a right knee injury in the first quarter and was carted off the field. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Falcons.
- Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed suffered a shoulder injury and did not return against the Bucs.
Julio Jones said he tweaked his left ankle -- the same injury he suffered in the preseason at Miami. Jones said he's not concerned about the injury.
- Bills offensive tackle Cordy Glenn has an ankle injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game against the Ravens.
Tight end Jim Dray has an ankle injury.
- Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham is active against the Dolphins.
- Raiders offensive tackle Menelik Watson did not return to the game after suffering a groin injury.
- Eagles cornerback Leodis McKelvin left the game with a hamstring injury.
- Browns safety Derrick Kindred suffered an ankle injury and did not return.
- Chiefs linebacker Sam Barrington is out for the rest of the game with a hamstring injury.
Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter, the team announced.
- Colts safety T.J. Green suffered a knee sprain in Indy's loss to the Lions.
Cornerback Patrick Robinson was sidelined with a concussion.
- Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson injured his left shoulder in Sunday night's loss to the Patriots.
