injured reserve

American  

[in-jerd ri-zurv] / ˈɪn dʒərd rɪˈzɜrv /

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

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Etymology

Origin of injured reserve

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

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Example Sentences

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injured reserve

Edge rusher Myles Garrett and tight end Terrance Ferguson remain on injured reserve.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

The 2025 Super Bowl winner was then placed on injured reserve so will miss at least four weeks, with back-up Tanner McKee coming in for his third NFL start at home to the Carolina Panthers.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

The Rams also will start the 21-day window for rookie Keagen Trost to return from injured reserve.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Garrett, a two-time NFL defensive player of the year, has been on injured reserve since undergoing knee surgery after the opener.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

There was a touch of injured reserve in the boy's voice which the man was quick to perceive.

From Just David by Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter

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