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49ers defensive end Nick Bosa will suit up for the season opener against the Rams, according to defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, despite having torn his ACL last year and dealing with knee soreness this summer. Bosa returned to practice by Sept. 2 and is set to take the field, marking a return to a key pass-rush role for San Francisco.
The Panthers will cooperate with an NFLPA investigation into Nic Scourton’s season-ending ACL tear sustained on the first day of the mandatory five-day acclimation period at training camp; the probe will review video to determine if any CBA rules were violated, and the case could spark calls for clearer first-day practice restrictions to keep players healthy and ready to play.
Tyreek Hill says his recovering left leg has no power after suffering a dislocated knee, torn ACL and other ligament damage in Week 4 of the 2025 season. He’s currently a free agent and likely months away from playing, with no clear team destination yet for 2026. Fantasy managers shouldn’t rely on him in summer drafts as rehab progresses and timelines remain uncertain.
Conor McGregor revealed his UFC 329 knee injury was an ACL tear with a meniscus damage, calling it “quite shocking.” The brief fight against Max Holloway ended with Holloway’s first-round TKO, and McGregor said there were no pre-existing injuries. He remains optimistic about a comeback next summer, aided by regenerative medicine advances and ongoing rehab, noting he’s walking without a crutch and rebuilding strength.
Dustin Poirier blasted Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 injury on Deep Waters, saying it ‘couldn’t have happened to a better guy,’ criticizing McGregor’s opening flying kick and pondering a torn ACL after a five-year layoff, with peers noting McGregor looked older and hinting his peak era may be over.
UT cornerback Jermod McCoy slipped from first-round projections after a medical recheck suggested he could need knee surgery. The Raiders traded up to draft him in the fourth round, hopeful he can contribute after missing time with an ACL tear. A report indicated he might require surgery to repair a bone plug used for a cartilage defect, which could sideline him for extensive periods in 2026, but McCoy says his doctors are confident and he’s willing to do whatever’s best for his career longevity.
Braves pitcher Joey Wentz tore his ACL in a spring-training game and will miss the 2026 season, further thinning Atlanta’s rotation alongside fellow absences Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep. With Wentz out, the Braves’ depth chart features Strider, Sale, López and Holmes as the top four, Bryce Elder likely taking the fifth spot, JR Ritchie in the mix, and veteran depth from Pérez, Carrasco and Suárez; Wentz previously debuted for Detroit in 2022 and appeared in 14 games (13 starts) for Atlanta in 2025.
Washington informed Marshon Lattimore they will release him, ending his midseason 2024 arrival from New Orleans; injuries limited him to five games in 2024 and nine starts in 2025 before an ACL tear in November, and the Saints had previously received three draft picks in the deal, with the Commanders clearing his $18.5 million cap hit once the move is official.
In the Survivor 50 premiere, Kyle Fraser was medically evacuated after injuring his leg during the opening immunity challenge; doctors suspected a torn ACL and pulled him from the game. The returning winner had strong early alliances, but his exit leaves his tribe in a difficult position. Reporters later noted that the on-screen jump shown in the episode wasn’t the actual moment of injury.
U.S. skiing star Lindsey Vonn took part in the first official downhill training for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Friday, competing despite a ruptured left ACL suffered in a World Cup crash a week earlier; she completed the run without issue and her first Olympic downhill is slated for Sunday, with teammates expressing confidence in her comeback.
Lindsey Vonn, 41, will attempt to compete in Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics after rupturing her ACL in a World Cup crash, part of a comeback that includes a 2024 knee procedure and a renewed love for the sport. She says the goal is to inspire the next generation rather than win, a mission supported by her mental health coach, while doctors warn that a full ACL tear could raise injury risk and question whether she’ll be cleared for downhill racing.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is set for season-ending knee surgery after tearing his ACL, sidelining him for the NFC Championship and, if Seattle advances, the Super Bowl; Kenneth Walker will carry the backfield the rest of the postseason, with Velus Jones on the 53-man roster and Cam Akers on the practice squad.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers tore his ACL during the team’s Wild Card win over the Jaguars and will miss the rest of the postseason, head coach Sean McDermott said. He returned to finish the game with one catch for 14 yards and more than half the snaps. In 2025 Shavers stepped into a larger role with 23 catches for 245 yards and a touchdown. Buffalo also announced that Gabe Davis tore his ACL in the same game. The Bills are exploring WR help, opening Curtis Samuel’s practice window while Mecole Hardman Jr. remains on the practice squad and Kristian Wilkerson and Stephen Gosnell are in the loop for depth.
Tom Brady offered advice to Patrick Mahomes on recovering from a torn ACL, emphasizing the toughness of rehab and the importance of a dedicated, fast recovery process, drawing from his own experience with similar injuries.
Jerry Jones expressed sympathy for Micah Parsons after his season-ending ACL injury, choosing to be supportive despite past conflicts, highlighting the importance of kindness in sports.