All articles tagged with #achilles injury
Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles during Giants' OTAs, likely ending his season after starting all 17 games last year; with Dexter Lawrence traded away, the injury heightens the need for DJ Reader, Shelby Harris, and rookie Bobby Jamison-Travis to step up and help stabilize the defense.
Free agent running back Austin Ekeler has been medically cleared for all football activities and intends to play in 2026 after tearing his Achilles in Week 2 last season. The nine-year veteran, who turns 31 next week, previously starred for Washington in 2024 (12 games, 367 rushing yards and four rushing TD on 77 carries; 35 receptions for 366 yards) after seven seasons with the Chargers. Career totals include 1,561 touches for 9,053 yards and 73 touchdowns.
Jayson Tatum, returning roughly 10 months after an Achilles tear, admitted frustration at not yet feeling like himself as he works to regain rhythm; in eight games he’s averaging 19.1 PPG on 38.8% FG and 29.3% from three (including a 16-point, 11-rebound effort after a scoreless first half in a Minnesota loss), while Boston is 6-2 in his return and clinging to a half-game edge for the No. 2 seed as Jaylen Brown emphasizes the need for continued communication and fit.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract that could reach $100 million with incentives, including a $50 million 2026 salary and a $60 million injury guarantee, as the former Giants quarterback continues his comeback from a torn Achilles.
The Colts and Daniel Jones are close to a two-year contract and optimistic it can be completed today; Jones is under a transition tag allowing talks with other teams, but Indy hopes he remains their 2026 starter despite his torn Achilles.
Before his return, Jayson Tatum publicly thanked Celtics coaches, trainers and staff for supporting his 10-month Achilles rehab, calling it a moment of gratitude. He then posted 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in a 120-100 win over Dallas, with teammates saying his heartfelt message underscored how the team’s togetherness and effort helped him feel connected as Boston moves toward a deep playoff run.
Jayson Tatum returned from his Achilles injury to lead the Boston Celtics in his 2025-26 season debut, finishing with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in a win over the Dallas Mavericks, signaling a potential shift in Eastern Conference power dynamics as Celtics teammates and coaching staff praised the resilience and depth that could carry them into the playoffs, while questions about return tempo and durability linger.
Colts placed a one-year transition tag on Daniel Jones for roughly $6 million below the franchise tag, likely as a placeholder while he rehabs an Achilles injury and the team weighs a longer deal and Alec Pierce’s future; but with a tight quarterback market, limited backup options, no 2028 first-round pick until then, and the risk of Jones signing elsewhere, the move carries significant financial and strategic risk for Indianapolis.
San Diego signed right-hander Griffin Canning to a deal that will be finalized after a physical, adding rotation depth amid health questions for Darvish and a reshuffled staff; the 29-year-old is returning to Southern California after time with the Angels and Mets, including a ruptured Achilles in 2025, and velocity up to 93 mph in a showcase. Terms are undisclosed, and San Diego must create 40-man space after Castellanos’ signing.
Damian Lillard won the 2026 State Farm NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on his return from a torn Achilles, outlasting Devin Booker to claim his third title, with Kon Knueppel eliminated in Round 2 as Lillard surged to the win.
Jayson Tatum, rehabbing from a torn Achilles, was assigned to the Maine Celtics for a day of practice to work with the G-League squad before being recalled to the Boston Celtics. The move is a typical step in an injury comeback, but there is no set timetable for his return beyond continued progress.
Jayson Tatum remains undecided about returning this season from an Achilles rupture, weighing how his reintegration would fit Boston’s current chemistry, his health, and the Celtics’ playoff and deadline plans.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles in their 23-19 wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles, exiting in the second quarter after his lone catch. With Kittle out, Jake Tonges became the starting tight end, while Demarcus Robinson and Christian McCaffrey led the receiving effort; the 49ers have battled injuries at multiple positions this season.
In the 49ers' 23-19 playoff win over the Eagles, George Kittle ruptured his Achilles, likely ending his season and potentially altering his and the team's outlook as he nears 33. With a $76 million extension through 2029 now in question, San Francisco may lean on Jake Tonges, while also weighing how to manage aging veterans going forward.
Jayson Tatum is recovering from a torn Achilles suffered last May, with hopes of returning to the Celtics, possibly this season. He emphasizes the importance of full recovery, shares his rehabilitation progress, and looks forward to playing at TD Garden again, despite the uncertainty of his return date.