This article takes a deep dive into the surprising wave of high-profile injuries and early IR moves that are already rattling NFL rosters in 2025. It surveys major names like Nnamdi Madubuike and Broderick Washington, examines leaguewide trends in injured reserve usage, studies team-level impacts and front office responses, and forecasts which current injuries might yet turn into IR designations. The tone is analytical, grounded in data, and intent on illuminating how “early” IR is becoming a disruptive force.
Key Players Already on Injured Reserve
Every team braces for injuries, but the number of prominent starters already shelved in 2025 is raising eyebrows.