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2016 NFL Injury Report: Ranking The 5 Most Devastating Losses

By Erik Lambert

Aug 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) walks off the field after suffering a back injury during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Cowboys 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) walks off the field after suffering a back injury during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Cowboys 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) awaits the snap during the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) awaits the snap during the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

#3:  Justin Houston (ACL)

The Kansas City Chiefs know they have a good defense with playmakers at every level. Still there comes a time when even the best defenses need their aces to step up and deliver a big play. For the Chiefs, Justin Houston was that guy. He’s one of the three best pass rushers in the NFL and had 22 sacks in 2014. Unfortunately he was slowed by a “non-functioning” ACL last season and was forced to undergo surgery after 11 games. Kansas City has since placed him on the PUP list, ensuring he misses the first six games.

They don’t seem overly panicked by the development, but should they be? Tamba Hali is back in the fold but he’s not the same player he was a couple years ago and former 1st round pick Dee Ford still has shown he’s prepared to be a full-time starter. Throw in the exit of veteran corner Sean Smith to free agency and this pass defense is looking less formidable than in years past. Not the best development in such a loaded division.

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