Robert Hainsey Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Colts vs Jaguars game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Oct 16, 2025
Practices in full Thursday
Hainsey (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Hainsey was unable to play in Week 6 against the Seahawks due to a hamstring injury. His ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is on track to play against the Rams on Sunday, and he'll likely reclaim his starting spot at center while Jonah Monheim reverts to a reserve role.
Oct 12, 2025
Not playing Week 6
Hainsey (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Hainsey suffered a hamstring injury during the Jaguars' Week 5 win over the Chiefs. He was listed as doubtful for Week 6 after practicing in a limited fashion Friday, and the 2021 third-rounder will observe Sunday's game in street clothes. Rookie seventh-rounder Jonah Monheim will make the first start of his NFL career at center in Hainsey's absence.
Oct 10, 2025
Not likely against Seahawks
Hainsey (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Hainsey left Monday's game against the Chiefs due to a hamstring injury but managed to return to practice Friday for a limited session. That doesn't look to be enough activity for him to suit up in Week 6, but his official status may not be decided until Sunday.
Oct 6, 2025
Exits game with hamstring injury
Hainsey (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Rookie seventh-rounder Jonah Monheim has taken over at center and will remain on the field for as long as Hainsey is out of the game while tending to his hamstring injury.
Mar 10, 2025
Joining Jacksonville
The Jaguars signed Hainsey to a three-year, $21 million deal Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old will reunite with head coach Liam Cohen, who served as Tampa Bay's offensive coordinators in 2024, now that he's signed a deal with the Jaguars. Hainsey started all 34 of the Buccaneers' regular-season games from 2022 to 2023 but started just one game in 2024, playing only 95 offensive snaps across 17 appearances. He will likely have the opportunity to compete for Jacksonville's starting center position this summer.
Sep 6, 2023
Clears injury report Wednesday
Hainsey (soreness) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Hainsey was inactive for the Buccaneers' preseason win versus the Jets on Aug. 19 due to soreness. The 25-year-old stepped up into a starting role in place of injured center Ryan Jensen for much of last season. With Jensen set to miss sit out on IR with a knee injury for the entire 2023 campaign, Hainsey should be in line to start Sunday's season opener against the Vikings.
Aug 20, 2023
Sits out win versus Jets
Hainsey missed Saturday's win due to soreness from practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
The Buccaneers chose to be cautious with Hainsey and not risk a more severe injury, since the 25-year-old could likely start Week 1 as Ryan Jensen (knee) has yet to be cleared to play. The 2021 third-round pick will now look to get healthy ahead of Tampa Bay's preseason finale against the Ravens on Saturday.
Jan 16, 2023
Active versus Dallas
Hainsey (hamstring) is active for Monday's wild-card matchup against Dallas, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hainsey tweaked his knee during Tampa Bay's regular-season finale and logged limited practices Thursday through Saturday before being deemed questionable. The center will ultimately be active, but he'll presumably operate as a backup to Ryan Jensen, who was activated off injured reserve Monday and is expected to start against Dallas.
Jan 8, 2023
Forced out with injury
Hainsey (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hainsey departed for the locker room after he apparently aggravated an existing hamstring injury, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com. In his stead, starting left guard Nick Leverett has slid over to center while John Molchon has stepped in at left guard. With the Buccaneers set to play next week during the wild-card round of the playoffs, it will be worth monitoring Hainsey's status given the injury-riddled state of Tampa Bay's starting offensive line.
Sep 8, 2022
Ready to face Cowboys
Hainsey (ankle) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hainsey escaped Tampa Bay's preseason finale without a major injury, and he'll be available to suit up Week 1. The 2021 third-round pick will be asked to start at center in place of Ryan Jensen (knee), who is projected to miss most (if not all) of the 2022 campaign.
Aug 28, 2022
Appears to avoid long-term injury
Hainsey (ankle) underwent X-rays Sunday but is not expected to have suffered a long-term injury, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The exact severity of the injury remains unknown, but there's optimism that the second-year offensive lineman may be able to play in Week 1. If available, Hainsey will likely operate as the team's starting center, as Ryan Jensen (knee) is set to miss a majority of the 2022 campaign.
Aug 27, 2022
Won't return Saturday
Hainsey (ankle) was ruled out for the remainder of the Buccaneers' preseason finale Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hainsey went down after his leg appeared to unintentionally get rolled up on by teammate Nick Leverett, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. The projected starting center then required assistance to walk off the field while favoring his left ankle, but the injury appears to be minor, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports. Hainsey's ability to walk around Tampa Bay's sideline under his own power after this injury should be an encouraging sign for the Buccaneers, who have already dealt with injuries to numerous offensive lineman this preseason.
Aug 10, 2022
Cramps up at practice
Hainsey suffered a lower-leg cramp at practice Wednesday, avoiding a serious injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hainsey was taken off the field with a leg injury Wednesday, but fortunately he just suffered a cramp and looks ok. The 23-year-old is expected to be the top backup option behind Ryan Jensen at center this year.
Jul 29, 2022
Strong candidate to replace Jensen
Hainsey was described by general manager Jason Licht as a primary candidate to replace Ryan Jensen at center if the latter's injury leads to an extended absence, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year lineman stepped in for Jensen in Thursday's session when the latter went down with what appeared to be a serious knee injury that required him to be carted off the field. Hainsey will face competition from Nick Leverett, but the 2021 third-round pick, who did some cross-training at center last summer after focusing on right tackle during his college career at Notre Dame, seemingly has the size to handle the position at 6-foot-4 and 306 pounds.
Jul 25, 2021
Should see center reps in preseason
Hainsey, a rookie third-round pick who could be counted on as a backup center this season, should get plenty of reps at the position in training camp and preseason games, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Hainsey logged 33 games at right tackle for Notre Dame the past three seasons, but the Buccaneers drafted him with an eye on moving him inside. While the entire starting offensive line from last year's championship squad returns intact and Ryan Jensen is firmly entrenched at center, Auman notes Hainsey is likely to get plenty of live reps this summer to gauge how consistently he's able to snap.
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