Khalid Kareem Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Falcons vs Saints game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 13, 2025
Elevated for Week 11
The Falcons elevated Kareem to the active roster Thursday, Terrin Waack of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem spent the majority of the 2024 season on the Falcons' practice squad, appearing in two games where he recorded four total tackles (two solo). This is the 27-year-old's first time being elevated this season, where he will be an additional depth piece at linebacker after DeAngelo Malone was placed on injured reserve.
Nov 10, 2024
Elevated for Week 10
The Falcons elevated Kareem (undisclosed) from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem, who signed with the Falcons' practice squad in late August, is being elevated for the first time this season. He spent most of the 2023 regular season on the Bears' practice squad but did play in Week 8 against the Chargers, during which he registered one solo tackle and one pass defense while playing 24 snaps on defense. Kareem will give the Falcons additional depth at linebacker for Sunday's game against New Orleans after JD Bertrand was ruled out due to a concussion.
Aug 24, 2024
Off IR
Kareem (undisclosed) reached an injury settlement with the Bears on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The settlement gives Kareem a chance to play in 2024 if he lands with another team. The defensive end appeared in one game and on 24 defensive snaps for Chicago in 2023, recording one tackle and a pass defensed.
Oct 31, 2023
Let go by Chicago
The Bears waived Kareem on Tuesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The move corresponds with the Bears acquiring Montez Sweat from the Commanders on Tuesday in exchange for a second-round pick. Kareem had just been activated off the Bears' injured reserve on Oct. 28 and played Sunday night against the Chargers when he was on the field for 24 defensive snaps and registered a solo tackle. Kareem will have the chance to explore his next options should he clear waivers.
Oct 28, 2023
Set to play Sunday
The Bears activated Kareem (hip) from its injured reserve list Saturday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem did not suit up for the first two games of the season before picking up a hip injury ahead of the Bears' Week 3 matchup against the Chiefs. He was placed on IR on Sept. 25 and is now set to make his 2023 debut Sunday against the Chargers. His last full season came in his rookie year in 2020 with the Bengals when he registered 19 tackles including one sack in 16 games.
Oct 25, 2023
On track to return Sunday
Chicago designated Kareem (hip) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Kareem was a full participant at practice Wednesday, signaling he's likely to be activated for Week 8. He's still waiting to make his 2023 debut, but he figures to fill a rotational role on the Bears' defensive line once he does.
Sep 23, 2023
Heads to IR
Kareem (hip), who was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, was placed on the Bears' injured reserve list Saturday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem has been unable to see the field for the first two weeks of the season while dealing with a hip injury. He'll now be forced to sit out for the next four games and will be eligible to return in Week 7 against the Raiders on Oct. 22.
Sep 23, 2023
Out against Chiefs
Kareem (hip) will not play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem did not see the field in either of the Bears first two games to start the season, thus his absence is not expected to impact the defense. He will now focus on recovering in time for Week 4.
Aug 25, 2023
Records sack Thursday
Kareem (ribs) recorded two solo tackles and one sack in Thursday's 27-13 preseason victory over the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Kareem went down with a rib injury in the Colts' previous preseason game, but his participation in Thursday's exhibition contest indicates he has recovered from the issue. The 25-year-old is in a competition for a depth defensive end role in Indy.
Aug 20, 2023
Goes down with injury
Kareem suffered a an injury to his ribs in the Colts' 24-17 preseason victory over the Bears, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem was able to return to the game, but his status moving forward is worth monitoring. Based on the fact that he is competing for a final roster spot, he'll likely push to play again Thursday versus the Eagles if possible.
Mar 27, 2023
Inks new contract
The Colts re-signed Kareem on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Kareem is now slated to remain with the Colts for at least the 2023 campaign after he signed a new deal with the team on Monday. The 24-year-old joined Indianapolis from the Bengals back in November and served as both a rotational defensive lineman as well as a special-teams contributor across the final four weeks of this past season.
Oct 11, 2022
Waived by Bengals
Kareem was waived by the Bengals on Tuesday, one day after he was activated from the IR, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
This comes as a bit of a surprise, as Kareem was expected to be part of the Bengals' defensive line rotation. He was drafted in the fifth round of 2020, but has dealt with a number of injury issues this season.
Oct 10, 2022
Ditches IR
Cincinnati added Kareem (hamstring) from its injured reserve list to its active roster Monday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem had to miss the first five games of the season as he tended to a hamstring injury, but it now appears he could return as soon as Week 6 at New Orleans. As long as Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson remain healthy though, Kareem will be relegated to a rotational role.
Oct 5, 2022
Designated to return from IR
Kareem (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve and practiced Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Kareem was forced to miss the first four games of the season after starting the campaign on IR due to a hamstring injury he suffered during the team's second preseason contest. He'll have a 21-day period to be added to the active roster, but if he isn't, he'll revert back to IR for the remainder of the campaign.
Sep 2, 2022
Lands on IR
The Bengals placed Kareem (hamstring) on injured reserve Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Kareem suffered a hamstring injury during the Bengals' second preseason game and will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season after being placed on IR. The 2020 fifth-round pick has appeared in 23 games since being drafted, totaling 28 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble across 367 defensive snaps.
Aug 21, 2022
Suffers hamstring injury
Kareem sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday's preseason loss to the Giants, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem came off the bench during Sunday's matchup and didn't record any counting stats prior to his departure. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to play during Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams.
Aug 7, 2022
Cleared to practice Sunday
Kareem (undisclosed) was activated off the active/PUP list Sunday and is cleared to practice, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem started training camp on the PUP list due to an undisclosed injury, but he appears to have moved past the issue and is ready to contribute during training camp. The 2020 fifth-round pick appeared in only seven games last season after playing in all 16 as a rookie. In his lone healthy campaign, Kareem totaled 19 tackles and one sack across 259 defensive snaps.
Jul 23, 2022
Shifts to PUP list
Kareem (undisclosed) was moved to the Bengals' active/PUP list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Kareem can be reinstated from this list and practice at any point before the regular season, but he will first need to receive a corresponding medical clearance. The 24-year-old's status heading into training camp is unclear after he spent time rehabbing an undisclosed injury during Cincinnati's voluntary OTAs in June.
Jun 14, 2022
Not participating fully
Kareem (undisclosed) was working on the rehab field during minicamp Tuesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem missed time with a shoulder injury last season, while also spending time in concussion protocol, but he finished the season on the field. It's not currently known why Kareem was working on the rehab field, but once he is healthy he projects to provide depth on the Bengals defensive line.
Dec 29, 2021
Clears concussion protocol
Kareem (concussion) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol after sitting out last week's win over the Ravens. The little-used defensive end should be available Sunday against the Chiefs if called upon.
Dec 25, 2021
Not facing Baltimore
Kareem (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem has made just five appearances this season, so his lack of involvement shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters. The defensive end has yet to play 30 percent or more of the defensive snaps on any game in 2021.
Dec 24, 2021
Iffy for Week 16
The Bengals list Kareem (concussion) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
After entering the concussion protocol following the Bengals' Week 15 win over the Broncos, Kareem didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he must have taken enough of a step forward in his recovery Friday for the team to give him the questionable tag heading into the weekend. If he suits up Sunday, Kareem will likely fill a limited role in Cincinnati's defensive-end rotation.
Dec 20, 2021
Lands in concussion protocol
Kareem was placed in concussion protocol Monday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem played 13 defensive snaps during the team's 15-10 win over the Broncos, but he apparently suffered a concussion during the contest. If he isn't able to clear protocols ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Ravens, then Cameron Sample and Wyatt Ray would be the most likely candidates to see increased snaps.
Dec 8, 2021
Off injury report
Kareem (illness) wasn't listed on the Bengals' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Kareem was inactive in Week 13 as he was dealing with an illness. Now that he's off the injury report, the defensive end should be healthy enough to play in Week 14 against the 49ers.
Dec 5, 2021
Inactive Week 13
Kareem (illness) is inactive Week 13 against the Chargers, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem saw a season-high 18 defensive snaps Week 12 against Pittsburgh and made his second tackle of the season, but he'll sit this week due to an unspecified illness.
Dec 3, 2021
Doubtful to face Chargers
Kareem (illness) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Chargers, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem hasn't been able to take the field to practice all week, placing his ability to take the field Sunday in jeopardy. He's served as a depth defensive lineman, though has only two total tackles across four games on the campaign.
Oct 30, 2021
Activated off IR
Kareem (shoulder) has been activated from injured reserve in advance of Sunday's game against the Jets, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
It will be Kareem's first game of the season. He'll fill a depth role in the Bengals' defensive end rotation.
Oct 20, 2021
Won't play Week 7
Kareem (shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's game against Baltimore, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem will continue to practice this week, but the Bengals have yet to add him to the active roster. His next chance to return will come Oct. 31 versus the Jets.
Oct 13, 2021
Resumes practicing
The Bengals have designated Kareem (shoulder) to return from IR.
ANALYSIS
Kareem has been cleared to begin his 21-day practice window, in which time the Bengals will be free to evaluate is health. He can be moved to the active roster at any point. Once fully healthy from his shoulder injury, Kareem is expected to slot into a reserve/rotational role.
Sep 3, 2021
Moves to injured reserve
Kareem (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem played in 16 games as a rookie last year and recorded 19 tackles (nine solo) and one sack for the Bengals. The 2020 fifth-round pick will be eligible to rejoin the active roster after missing the first three games of the season.
Aug 25, 2020
Returns to practice
Kareem (shoulder) has been activated from the NFI list and participated in practice Sunday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The Bengals' fifth-round pick, Kareem will finally get an opportunity to prove his worth after a delayed start due to injury. He could mix in at defensive end in 2020 with a strong showing in camp.
Jul 28, 2020
Hits NFI list
The Bengals placed Kareem (shoulder) on the active/non-football injury list Monday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Kareem is working his way back from shoulder surgery undergone in January. The rookie fifth-round pick will be eligible to come off the NFI list as soon as he's medically cleared to join his teammates in practice.
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