NFL Week 17 injury updates: News on Jimmy Garoppolo, Derek Carr, Jared Goff and more

Week 17 of the NFL season is here. Six teams have already clinched a postseason berth, which leaves eight remaining playoff spots. As squads try to make a late-season push, they have to deal with injuries and players in COVID-19 protocols.

The Minnesota Vikings won’t have receiver Adam Thielen for the rest of the season, as he was placed on the injured reserve list after undergoing ankle surgery. QuarterbackKirk Cousins will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list…