Preseason has not even started yet and already teams are being ravished by injuries, with some getting hit much worse than others. Today, saw the Houston Texans and New York Giants both get hit with major injuries at receiver. The Texans saw number two receiver Will Fuller go down, while the Giants saw slot receiver Sterling Shepard get carted off. Also, the Los Angeles Chargers saw possible starting rookie guard Forrest Lamp be carted off.

Fuller breaks collarbone, out indefinitely

Today, Houston Texans receiver Will Fuller went down in practice after jumping to make a catch and landing hard on his shoulder.

He was immediately examined by trainers and taken inside for further tests, which revealed that he had broken his collarbone. Sources have told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Fuller is out indefinitely. He will now undergo surgery and will likely miss 2 to 3 months based on the usual recovery timetable for such an injury.

Fuller was a first round pick by the Texans out of Notre Dame in 2016. He started his rookie season strong with 9 receptions for 211 yards and 1 touchdown in his first two games. He then leveled off due to teams better planning for him, injuries and the team's poor offense and awful quarterback play. Fuller finished his rookie season with 47 catches, 635 yards, and 2 touchdowns.

Shepard gets carted off, status unknown

New York Giants head coach Bob McAdoo said that receiver Sterling Shepard was carted off the practice field today after suffering an ankle injury. Shepard had to be supported by trainers after the injury to get into the cart and will undergo tests. According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, initial tests on Shepard's ankle came back with an immediate diagnosis of a low-ankle sprain.

Shepard, who was the team's second round pick out of Oklahoma in the 2016 draft, is coming off a promising rookie season. He had 65 catches for 683 yards and 8 touchdowns, which was all second best in the NFL among rookie receivers only behind the Saints Michael Thomas.

Chargers rookie Lamp goes down in practice

ESPN's Eric Williams reported that Los Angeles Chargers rookie second round pick, Forrest Lamp, had to be carted off at practice.

Lamp suffered a right leg injury on a zone stretch play. This now means that the Chargers top two picks are injured since their first-round pick, receiver Mike Williams, has been dealing with a herniated disk in his back. Trainers are now checking Lamp's leg and it is unknown what or how severe his injury is.
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