Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 2 Updates for Jonathan Taylor, Austin Ekeler, more

RB fantasy football injury updates and reports for running backs in Week 2 (2025), as of September 10, including Jonathan Taylor, Austin Ekeler, Will Shipley, Kene Nwangwu

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 2, as of September 10. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 2, including Jonathan Taylor, Austin Ekeler, Will Shipley, and Kene Nwangwu.

As the fantasy football season gets underway, every decision, transaction, and lineup change matters. These are critical running back injuries to keep track of throughout the week. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league mates in fantasy football.

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Jonathan Taylor Injury Update

Taylor (neck) will be good for Week 2 and beyond, which means his injury should become tolerable very soon. The standout running back missed part of the final minutes of Week 1 for precautionary reasons, but it sounds like he could have played if the score were closer. Taylor should bounce back as a high-end RB2 with RB1 upside soon.

#Colts HC Shane Steichen says Jonathan Taylor is "good" after taking an awkward hit to his neck area yesterday. Adds that Taylor could've gone back into the game but with a big lead, it just wasn't worth it.

Plus, Indy got a chance to get a good look at rookie DJ Giddens.

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) September 8, 2025

Joe Mixon Injury Update

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans declined to provide an update on the injury status of Mixon (ankle). The talented running back appears to be at risk of missing significant time, or perhaps the entire 2025 season. Nick Chubb remains the running back to roster in Houston.

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans declines to give an update on the health of RB Joe Mixon. pic.twitter.com/fFPCnmRId3

— Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelV) August 25, 2025

Najee Harris Injury Update

Harris (eye) played in the Chargers' season opener against the Chiefs, but he took a backseat behind rookie Omarion Hampton. Harris is healthy going forward but remains outside the top 36 running backs for fantasy football.

Omarion Hampton: 50 snaps, 15 carries, 18 routes
Najee Harris: 11 snaps, 1 carry, 5 routes

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) September 6, 2025

Austin Ekeler Injury Update

Ekeler (shoulder) has been limited in practice after picking up his injury Sunday against the Giants. He ranks as a low-end RB3, whose floor will decline if he has to continue sharing opportunities with Jacory Croskey-Merritt.

The Commanders generally gave Austin Ekeler and Bill their own drives. pic.twitter.com/qdigSOeth1

— Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) September 8, 2025

Will Shipley Injury Update

Shipley (rib) suffered a fractured rib last week, creating some confusion in Philadelphia's backfield. Philadelphia went out and acquired Tank Bigsby to add additional depth, but it's unclear if that move had any relation to Shipley's status. The second-year running back can be left on the bench for now.

The Tank Bigsby trade is not related to Will Shipley’s rib injury against the Cowboys last week, to my understanding.

The Eagles like their RB room. They like Bigsby’s effectiveness as a kickoff returner — a role they’ve been exploring.

— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) September 8, 2025

Kene Nwangwu Injury Update

Nwangwu (hamstring) has primarily been operating on special teams and isn't much of a threat to contribute out of the backfield. As a result, he should only be rostered in fantasy leagues where players get rewarded for punt yards. Otherwise, he can be left on waivers.

#Jets roster moves: Signed RB/KR Keilan Robinson to the practice squad. Happens to be a kickoff returner. Jets' KOR, Kene Nwangwu, is dealing with a hamstring injury. Robinson was a 5th round pick by JAX in 2024. RB Lawrance Toafili cut from the PS.

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 9, 2025

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