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NFL teams have paid nearly $200 million in salaries to players on the injured reserve list

Cork Gaines   

NFL teams have paid nearly $200 million in salaries to players on the injured reserve list
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It's no secret that injuries are a part of football, but this season they have been especially costly, with teams having already dished out nearly $200 million in salaries just to players on the injured reserve (IR) list.

The Baltimore Ravens have had the worst luck so far, paying $11.57 million to 23 players who have spent time on IR so far, according to data from Spotrac. The New York Giants ($11.34 million for 18 players) and Minnesota Vikings ($11.29 million to 12 players) are not far behind.

In total, 400 players have spent time on IR, receiving $189.82 million in salary during their time away from the games, and this only includes players with injuries severe enough to keep them out of action for at least eight weeks.

NFL Injury Chart

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