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        Matt Forte Injury History & Analysis

        Injury Risk

        Chance of Injury in 2026

        Chance of Injury per Game

        Projected Games Missed 2026

        Durability

        5.00

        Current Status

        Active

        Comments: No Injury Status

        Week 1 Practice Report

        Practice Status
        Wed Full
        Thu Full
        Fri Full
        Week Status:
        Active
        Likelihood of Playing:
        High
        Human body diagram showing Matt Forte injury locations 5 7 3 1
        Date League Injury Level Games Missed Details
        Nov 2, 2017 NFL Knee Strain Grade 1 2 Forte experienced swelling in his surgically repaired right knee and missed 2 games -- Week 10 and Week 17.
        Sep 24, 2017 NFL Pedal Toe Turf 2 Forte missed 2 games.
        Jul 31, 2017 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Grade 1 Forte suffered a hamstring strain early in training camp. He sat out the first 2 preseason games.
        Dec 17, 2016 NFL Shoulder 2 Forte described his injury as a "nerve issue." He missed the final 2 games.
        Dec 11, 2016 NFL Knee Meniscus Tear 2 Forte suffered a torn meniscus early in Week 14 and didn't return. He played the next week before getting shut down for the final 2 games.
        Jul 26, 2016 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Grade 1 Forte called his hamstring injury a "minor" pull. He was limited in training camp and played in only 1 preseason game.
        Nov 1, 2015 NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 3 Forte sprained his MCL in Week 8 and missed the next three weeks of action.
        Nov 24, 2013 NFL Knee Strain Grade 1 Forte played through a hyperextended knee.
        Dec 23, 2012 NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Grade 1 Forte again re-aggravated his ankle injury.
        Nov 25, 2012 NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Grade 1 Forte missed 1 quarter of action but returned the next week to handle 21 carries.
        Sep 13, 2012 NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain Grade 2 1 Forte missed 1 game.
        Dec 4, 2011 NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 4 Forte suffered his 2nd career MCL injury but avoided surgery.
        Sep 27, 2009 NFL Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 Forte played through the injury and had offseason surgery.
        Jun 5, 2009 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Grade 1 Forte hurt his hamstring in OTAs.
        Dec 11, 2008 NFL Pedal Toe Sprain Forte sustained a toe sprain late in the 2008 season but played through it.
        Nov 4, 2006 Non-NFL Knee PCL Tear Grade 3 4 As a junior at Tulane, Forte tore his PCL in his left knee.

        No injury news is available for this player.

        Matt Forte

        Matt Forte Player Profile

        Unsigned RB Bye 18
        6’1” 218 lbs. Age 40.7 Tulane
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