Four clubs made injured reserve moves on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. The Minnesota Vikings moved in the other direction, opening running back Jordan Mason's practice window.
Commanders place Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve
The Washington Commanders placed running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve with a groin injury, a move that sidelines him for at least four games. He had already been ruled out for Monday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Washington also placed linebacker Javontae Jean-Baptiste on injured reserve with a pectoral injury.
Vikings designate Jordan Mason for return
The Vikings designated Mason for return from injured reserve on Monday, opening a 21-day practice window. Mason was placed on injured reserve in Week 2 after surgery to repair a fractured thumb and missed the club's last four games.
Patriots place Romeo Doubs on injured reserve
The New England Patriots placed wide receiver Romeo Doubs on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, one day after he was hurt in the club's Week 6 game against the New York Jets. New England won that game 26-19 on Oct. 18. The Patriots activated wide receiver A.J. Brown from injured reserve the same week.
Safety Elliott Davison is listed on New England's active roster.
Rams lose kicker Blake Grupe
The Los Angeles Rams placed kicker Blake Grupe on injured reserve after he injured his right knee in the Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Coach Sean McVay said Grupe sustained a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. Grupe was making his Rams debut after being signed off the New York Jets' practice squad last week.
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