injured reserve

[in-jerd ri-zurv]

noun

Football, Ice Hockey.

1. the list to which a player’s name is formally added for a designated number of days when the player is injured or ill, during which time the team can replace the player on its roster. IR

Word History and Origins

Origin of injured reserve¹

First recorded in 1920–25 for officers in the armed forces; injured list ( def. )

Example Sentences

A big challenge will be moving forward with the running game now that rookie Omarion Hampton has joined Najee Harris on injured reserve.

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With Khalil Mack on injured reserve, the Chargers were boasting a one-man show on the edge — Tuli Tuipulotu leading the team in pressures with 27.

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Two of the team’s starting defensive linemen, including two-time Pro Bowler Nnamdi Madubuike, were placed on injured reserve Saturday.

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Chargers running back Omarion Hampton will be placed on injured reserve, coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday, meaning the rookie first-round pick will be out for at least the next four games.

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Star tight end George Kittle remains on injured reserve for at least one more game.

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