Braden Fiske Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Rams vs Panthers game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Sep 21, 2025
Cleared to play vs. Philly
Fiske (oblique) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiske saw a reduced workload during the Rams' Week 2 win over the Titans after tweaking his oblique during warmups. He opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after logging a limited practice session Friday. Fiske has tallied three tackles (one solo) and one fumble recovery through the first two games of the regular season.
Sep 20, 2025
Expected to suit up
Fiske (oblique), officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles,Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiske suffered an oblique injury during warmups of the Rams' Week 2 game against Tennessee, but he was able to practice in limited fashion Friday. That will evidently be enough for him to suit up, though Fiske could be on a snap count. His status will become official shortly before the team's 1:00 pm ET kickoff.
Sep 19, 2025
Returns to practice
Fiske (oblique) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiske was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday and Thursday, so his ability to retake the field Friday is positive. He was on a limited snap count in Week 2, and that could be the case once again if he is able to suit up Sunday.
Sep 17, 2025
No practice Wednesday
Fiske (oblique) did not practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiske suffered an oblique injury during warmups for Sunday's game against Tennessee, and he was limited to only 12 defensive snaps as a result. It's not a great sign that he was unable to practice Wednesday, but his participation Thursday and Friday will likely give a better indication of his status ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup against the Eagles.
Sep 15, 2025
Tweaked oblique during warmups
Head coach Sean McVay relayed Monday that Fiske injured his oblique during pregame warmups before Sunday's game against the Titans, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
It explains why Fiske was limited to 14 snaps (13 on defense, one on special teams) during Sunday's win. McVay told reporters that the 2024 second-rounder felt better Monday and that Fiske's injury will be monitored leading up to the Rams' Week 3 clash against the Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Jun 3, 2025
Deemed fully healthy
Fiske (knee) has been a full participant at Rams' OTAs this week, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiske injured his knee three snaps into Los Angeles' divisional-round loss to the Eagles back in January and required minor offseason surgery. Fiske was one of the Rams' numerous draft hits in 2024 at No. 39 overall. He finished his rookie campaign with 44 tackles (20 solo), including 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
May 6, 2025
Looking explosive in recovery
Fiske (knee) has resumed participating in some on-field workouts and said Tuesday he feels in "really good spot" in his recovery from offseason surgery, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiske required a minor offseason procedure to address the knee injury he sustained during the Rams' NFC divisional-round loss to the Eagles, but a video posted by the team Tuesday shows the 2024 second-round pick already demonstrating mobility and burst during on-field workouts. Fresh off an impressive debut campaign in which he led all rookies with 8.5 sacks during the regular season, Fiske appears on track to enter Year 2 at full strength and remain a difference maker for Los Angeles' defense.
Jan 23, 2025
Needs minor procedure on knee
Head coach Sean McVay said Thursday that Fiske will need a "minor procedure" on the knee that he injured during the Rams' NFC divisional-round loss to the Eagles this past Sunday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
McVay added that the surgery won't affect Fiske's availability for the beginning of the 2025 season. Fiske injured his knee while sacking Jalen Hurts in the first half of this past Sunday's game, and it was serious enough for him not to return. The 2024 second-round pick led all rookies during the regular season with 8.5 sacks and finished with 44 tackles (20 solo), two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 games. Fiske was also named as one of the five finalists for the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
Jan 19, 2025
Won't return to divisional round
Fiske (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's NFC divisional-round matchup against the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Fiske injured his knee after recording a sack in the first half. The standout rookie's absence will leave the Rams without one of their best interior pass rushers, though defensive end Kobie Turner and outside linebacker Jared Verse will still pose dangerous threats versus the Eagles. The nature and severity of Fiske's injury are still unclear, so it will be worth monitoring his health if the Rams win versus Philadelphia and advance to next Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus the Commanders.
Jan 19, 2025
Suffers injury verus Eagles
Fiske is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round game against Philadelphia with a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Fiske sacked Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, but he came off the field hobbling. The 2024 second-round pick has been an immediate impact player for the Rams, tallying 44 tackles with 8.5 sacks and two forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games. With Fiske sidelined, expect Tyler Davis and/or Desjuan Johnson to step up on the Rams' defensive line.
Dec 30, 2024
Sacks Murray twice in Week 17
Fiske talled 2.0 sacks during the Rams' 13-9 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Both of Fiske's sacks came in the first half of Saturday's game. His first takedown of Kyler Murray was for a 17-yard loss midway through the first quarter, and Fiske followed that up with an eight-yard sack on Murray on the final play of the second quarter. Fiske -- the rookie second-round pick out of Florida State -- is up to 8.0 tackles through 16 regular-season games, and he has a shot at reaching double digits during the Rams' regular-season finale against the Seahawks next Sunday.
Nov 4, 2024
Gets after QB in win
Fiske recorded four tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for losses, in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle also played on at least half of the defensive snaps for the eighth time in eight games this season. Fiske has 26 tackles (11 solo), including 3.0 sacks, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 2024.
Oct 24, 2024
Ready to go for TNF
Fiske (back) is active for Thursday night's contest against the Vikings, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiske was limited at practice Wednesday with the back injury he's been nursing for a couple weeks, but he is now a full go for Week 8. The 24-year-old will operate in his traditional role as a starter on the defensive line with Los Angeles.
Oct 23, 2024
Tagged as questionable for Week 8
Fiske (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiske took advantage of the Rams' Week 6 bye to heal up from a shoulder injury and suit up against the Raiders on Sunday, during which he logged two tackles across 45 snaps (38 on defense, seven on special teams). However, he came out of that contest with a back injury, and he was listed as a DNP on Monday and Tuesday. Fiske's ability to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday has earned him a questionable tag heading into Thursday's game, though whether he'll suit up will likely not be known until the Rams' inactive list is announced 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
Oct 16, 2024
Benefits from Week 6 bye
Fiske (shoulder) was not listed on the Rams' injury report Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiske injured his shoulder in Week 5 against the Packers, but the bye week gave the rookie second-round pick extra time to heal up. Barring any setbacks, he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Fiske has registered 18 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries through five regular-season games.
Oct 7, 2024
Dealing with shoulder issue
Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that Fiske is dealing with a sore shoulder following Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiske recorded three total tackles across 33 snaps (29 defensive and four on special teams) in Sunday's loss, but following McVay's comments Monday, it appears he sustained a shoulder injury in the process. Fortunately for Fiske, the Rams are one of four teams with a Week 6 bye, so he will have until Oct. 20 to recover from this issue.
Sep 30, 2024
Logs first career sack
Fiske tallied four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sack, and forced a fumble during the Rams' 24-18 loss to Chicago on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Fiske managed to bring down Caleb Williams to record his first career sack during Sunday's loss. The rookie second-round pick will look to build off this solid performance next week when the Ram's host Green Bay.
Aug 19, 2024
Getting back in the action
Fiske (eye) played during Saturday's preseason win at the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Fiske had been sidelined by an eye injury he sustained during a practice, but he's evidently back in playing shape as the regular season approaches. He projects to play a substantial role on the Rams' defensive line in 2024.
Aug 8, 2024
Leaves practice with eye injury
Fiske left Thursday's practice session after being poked in the eye, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Although Fiske did not return to Thursday's practice, there's no indication that his availability for Sunday's preseason opener against the Cowboys is in jeopardy. The rookie second-round pick out of Florida State is battling for a starting spot on the Rams' defensive front alongside Kobie Turner and Bobby Brown.
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