The first week of the NFL preseason saw its fair share of unfortunate injuries, reminding everyone of the physical toll that the game of football exacts on its athletes. As is customary during this period, many teams opted to keep their star players on the sidelines in order to prioritize their health for the regular season. However, some players were unable to escape unscathed, sustaining injuries that could impact their availability in the coming weeks.

One notable injury occurred to Bralen Trice, the Atlanta Falcons' third-round draft pick and outside linebacker. Trice unfortunately tore his ACL during their preseason game, and as a result, he has been placed on injured reserve (IR). This setback will require a significant recovery period, and the Falcons will have to make do without him for the foreseeable future.

Wide receiver Hollywood Brown made his debut for the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, his appearance was cut short due to a shoulder injury. After making an 11-yard catch in the opening drive, Brown was listed as questionable to return. Head coach Andy Reid later revealed that Brown suffered a sternoclavicular joint dislocation, an injury that could potentially keep him sidelined for a period of time.

Another injury involved Drew Lock, the quarterback for the New York Giants. Lock suffered a hip pointer and strained oblique late in the first quarter of their preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. This unfortunate development is expected to keep Lock out for an extended period, beyond just day-to-day. With Lock on the mend, Daniel Jones and Tommy DeVito will be the only healthy quarterbacks on the Giants' roster, with DeVito assuming the role of backup until Lock returns.

In the Baltimore Ravens' preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, cornerback Nate Wiggins sustained a minor shoulder sprain. Despite leaving the game after making a tackle in the third quarter, there is optimism within the Ravens organization that Wiggins will recover in time for Week 1 of the regular season, considering his status as day-to-day.

Troy Fautanu, the Pittsburgh Steelers' first-round pick, suffered a minor MCL sprain in their preseason opener. He was seen with ice wrapped around his left knee after the game, but the team does not view the injury as serious. Although Fautanu's recovery timetable is unclear, the Steelers are hopeful that he will be available for the start of the regular season.

During the Cleveland Browns' preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, wide receiver David Bell exited in the first half due to a quadriceps injury. As a result, Bell's playing time and opportunity to compete for a spot on the depth chart behind Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore, and Jerry Jeudy will likely be affected.

MarShawn Lloyd, a rookie running back for the Green Bay Packers and a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, suffered a hamstring injury during their preseason game against the Browns. The extent of Lloyd's injury and the subsequent recovery period remain uncertain, but the team will monitor his progress closely.

In a preseason matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Tennessee Titans, cornerback Ambry Thomas suffered a broken forearm. Thomas limped off the field towards the end of the first half and was later carted off to the locker room for further assessment. Head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged that Thomas would require considerable time to recover, although an exact timetable was not provided.

Lastly, Malik Nabers of the New York Giants encountered a minor ankle sprain during practice when his foot was stepped on. While the severity of the sprain hasn't been specified, it is believed to be a minor setback for the wide receiver.

Although the injuries suffered by these players during Week 1 of the preseason are undoubtedly disappointing, there is still sufficient time for them to rehabilitate and return to action before the start of the regular season. Teams will closely monitor their progress and provide necessary support as they work towards making a full recovery.