Ben Bredeson Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Saints vs Buccaneers game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 30, 2025
Active Sunday
Bredeson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
The starting left guard practiced in full Friday, so his return from a two-game absence is not a surprise. Bredeson has started every game he's played in over the past three seasons.
Nov 28, 2025
Gets tagged as questionable
Bredeson (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson was a full participant at practice Friday, so it appears he's on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation. If he misses a third straight contest in Week 13 though, veteran Dan Feeney would probably make another start at left guard.
Nov 27, 2025
Limited in practice Wednesday
Bredeson (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson missed last Sunday night's loss to the Rams and has missed back-to-back contests. His limited session Wednesday would seem to give Bredeson a chance to play Sunday against Arizona.
Nov 21, 2025
Ruled out for Week 12
Bredeson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Rams, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson was injured in the Bucs' Week 10 loss to the Patriots and will miss a second straight contest. Veteran Dan Feeney figures to be in the mix to start in Bredeson's place at left guard.
Nov 20, 2025
Back at practice
Bredeson (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The offensive guard did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough and missed Tampa Bay's Week 11 loss to the Bills with the hamstring issue. Bredeson is trending toward playing in Week 12 against the Rams, though his status Friday will still be worth monitoring.
Nov 19, 2025
Misses practice again
Bredeson (hamstring) didn't participate in Tampa Bay's practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson remains sidelined with the hamstring injury that held him out of the Week 11 loss to the Bills. With Dan Feeney currently dealing with an illness, Elijah Klein could draw a start at left guard versus the Rams on Sunday if both Bredeson and Feeney can't play.
Nov 14, 2025
Won't suit up at Buffalo
Bredeson (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson will miss his first game of the season in Week 11 due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 10 versus the Patriots. In his stead, veteran Dan Feeney could be called on to start at guard Sunday.
Nov 12, 2025
Ominous start to practice week
Bredeson (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson hurt his hamstring Sunday against New England and didn't play after suffering the injury in the first quarter. It's obviously not a good sign that he was deemed a DNP to begin this week of prep, though he could have a chance to play this Sunday versus Buffalo if he's able to practice in some capacity before the weekend. If Bredeson is ultimately held out against the Bills, Michael Jordan could start at left guard.
Nov 9, 2025
Won't return vs. New England
Bredeson (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson tweaked his hamstring early in the first quarter, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's contest. Michael Jordan has come into the game at left guard.
Nov 9, 2025
Doubtful to return Sunday
Bredeson (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
The left guard started the game despite dealing with a shoulder injury during the practice week, and now he's picked up a new injury. Michael Jordan has replaced him at left guard for the Bucs, per Scott Smith of the team's official site.
Nov 7, 2025
Cleared to play New England
Bredeson (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Patriots, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a shoulder injury. He avoided an injury tag for Week 10 after logging a full practice Friday, and he's expected to start at left guard Sunday.
Nov 6, 2025
Added to injury report
Bredeson (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson was added to the injury report with an apparent shoulder injury after being a full participant Wednesday. The offensive lineman will look to get back to a full workload at the team's final practice of the week Friday.
Mar 10, 2025
Reups with Bucs
Bredeson re-signed with the Buccaneers to a three-year, $22 million contract, Andrew Harbaugh of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson signed a one-year deal with Tampa Bay last offseason and proved enough with his performance to earn a longer-term deal to remain with the Buccaneers. The Michigan product can be expected to stay the team's starter at left guard in 2025.
Aug 21, 2024
Earns starting gig
Bredeson will be the Buccaneers' starting left guard in 2024, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson joined Tampa Bay on a one-year deal in March after starting 16 games for the Giants in 2023. A starting role was not guaranteed for the 26-year-old, but with Sua Opeta (knee) set to miss the 2024 campaign, the Michigan product was able to lock down the job.
Mar 15, 2024
Signing with Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers signed Bredeson to a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old offensive lineman has found a new home in Tampa Bay after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Giants and Ravens. Bredeson started all 16 games he appeared in for New York last season, but he started just nine total games in the three years prior. He'll likely compete for a depth role on Tampa Bay's offensive line throughout the offseason.
Sep 28, 2023
Practices Thursday
Bredeson (concussion) was a full participant in the Giants' practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
New York coach Brian Daboll confirmed that Bredeson has cleared the concussion protocol. The starting left guard suffered the concussion in the team's Week 2 win over Arizona before missing its Week 3 loss to San Francisco.
Sep 20, 2023
Ruled out for Week 3
Bredeson (concussion) was ruled out for the Giants' Week 3 matchup with the 49ers on Thursday Night Football, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson suffered a concussion in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Cardinals and he will now officially be forced to sit out at least one contest while recovering. Shane Lemieux will likely take over at left guard in Week 3.
Sep 17, 2023
Suffers concussion in Week 2
Bredeson suffered a concussion in the Giants' 31-28 win over Arizona on Sunday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson had to be carted off the field Sunday and he will now face uphill odds to play Thursday versus the 49ers. If he can't go, Shane Lemieux could be asked to start at left guard against San Francisco.
Dec 17, 2022
Activated from injured reserve
The Giants activated Bredeson (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson has been on IR since the end of October due to a knee injury, but he'll return to the active roster for the final month of the regular season. He was activated at the backend of his 21-day window since returning to practice, which suggests he may not be available for Sunday's matchup against Washginton. However, whenever he does return to game action, he figures to reclaim his spot as the team's starting left guard.
Nov 28, 2022
Should return from IR soon
The Giants designated Bredeson (knee) to return from their injured reserve list Monday ahead of Sunday's game versus Washington, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Once Bredeson returns to practice, the Giants will have a 21-day window to activate him before they would have to place him back on their injured reserve list for the season. Once fully healthy, he will probably retake his place as a starting guard opposite Mark Glowinski.
Oct 29, 2022
Lands on IR with knee injury
The Giants placed Bredeson (knee) on their injured reserve list Saturday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson will now be forced to miss at least four weeks as he recovers from a knee injury he suffered Week 7 at Jacksonville. Rookie third-rounder Joshua Ezeudu will likely step in as the Giants' starting left guard until Bredeson is ready to play again.
Oct 28, 2022
Ruled out for Week 8
Bredeson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
This doesn't come as a surprise after Giants head coach Brain Daboll said earlier in the week that Bredeson is week-to-week and could miss some time. The offensive guard's next chance to suit up will come after New York's Week 9 bye against the Texans on Nov. 13. In his absence, Joshua Ezeudu will likely start at left guard against Seattle.
Oct 24, 2022
Could miss time
Head coach Brian Daboll said the team will go "week by week" with Bredeson, who suffered a knee injury in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson left the field via a golf cart Sunday, and a week-to-week approach may suggest he's closer to doubtful to play Sunday against the Seahawks than questionable. However, his practice status will be worth monitoring throughout the week. Joshua Ezeudu would likely play left guard if Brederson misses any time.
Oct 23, 2022
Done for today
Bredeson (knee) will not return Sunday against the Jaguars, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson was taken to the locker room by golf cart after spending time in the medical tent. The severity and nature of the injury is still unknown, but the third-year-pro will not return. In his absence, Joshua Ezeudu has taken over at left guard.
Sep 8, 2022
Back from elbow issue
Bredeson (elbow) wasn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson sat out the preseason finale with the elbow injury, but it appears he's ready to go heading into Week 1. He played in eight games (one start) for the Giants last season.
Aug 28, 2022
Out again Sunday
Bredeson (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason finale against the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson hurt his elbow during practice last week and will remain sidelined for a second straight exhibition contest. The extent of the injury remains unclear, but it's still concerning due to the status of the Giants' banged-up offensive line.
Aug 21, 2022
Won't play Sunday
Bredeson (elbow) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against Cincinnati, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson hurt his elbow during practice Thursday and is among a group of six Giants offensive linemen unavailable to play Sunday due to injury. The banged-up status of the line is dire enough that the team's coaching staff is rethinking plans to allow starters such as Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley to play in the contest, per Leonard.
Dec 31, 2021
Cleared of injury designation
Bredeson (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's contest against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
After being a limited participant in each practice this week, Bredesen's injury designation for Week 17 has been removed. He's expected to reclaim his top backup spot at either guard position for the first time since Week 14.
Dec 24, 2021
Missing another game
Bredeson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
He'll be sidelined for a second straight game on account of the ankle injury. Bredeson's absence leaves Wes Martin as the Giants' top backup at either guard position.
Dec 19, 2021
Won't play Sunday
Bredeson (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Cowboys, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson was unable to practice this week and was listed doubtful coming into Sunday. With him unavailable, the Giants offensive line depth takes a hit, which could lead to extra work for Wes Martin.
Oct 22, 2021
Set to make return Week 7
Bredeson (hand) has cleared the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Panthers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson has been sidelined since injuring his hand during the Giants' Week 3 loss to the Falcons. With numerous New York linemen on injured reserve, the 23-year-old will likely take back the starting left guard spot he commanded before his injury.
Oct 17, 2021
Inactive against Rams
Bredeson (hand) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson suffered the injury in Week 3 and there's no clear timetable for his return. Expect either Matt Peart or Wes Martin to replace him while he's sidelined.
Oct 8, 2021
Not playing in Week 5
Bredeson (hand) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson first suffered his hand injury in the Giants' Week 3 loss to the Falcons. The offensive guard could miss extended time as the severity of the injury is uncertain at this point. Expect either Matt Peart or Wes Martin to fill in for Bredeson on Sunday.
Sep 29, 2021
Dealing with hand injury
Bredeson (hand) didn't practice Wednesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson suffered a hand injury during Sunday's contest with the Falcons that may force him to miss an extended period. The Giants acquired Bredeson via trade before the regular season, and he had since assumed the starting left guard role with multiple New York linemen landing on IR. Matt Peart could slide into the starting role in Bredeson's absence, but the Giants also signed Wes Martin off their practice squad Tuesday.
Aug 31, 2021
Headed to New York
Bredson was traded to the Giants from the Ravens on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
After finishing off his rookie season on the IR list with a knee injury, Bredeson figured to earn a depth role for the Ravens line this upcoming season. Instead, Bredeson is now headed to the Giants and he will likely fill a relief role at guard behind Will Hernandez.
Jan 9, 2021
Sent to IR
Bredeson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Bredeson played a handful of offensive snaps this year, exclusively in a relief role. The rookie fourth-rounder out of Michigan won't be available again this year unless the Ravens make the Super Bowl.
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