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 Compare injured list.

Word History and Origins

Origin of injured reserve¹

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

Example Sentences

Noteboom, who started in place of Havenstein, aggravated the ankle injury that had him on injured reserve and was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday’s injury report.

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Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has been mum on the status of No. 1 cover corner Asante Samuel Jr., who is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.

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The Dolphins’ are 2-6 under coach Mike McDaniel, but three of those defeats occurred when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined for four games after being placed on injured reserve because of a concussion.

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“I feel like it’s a good start for me,” said Edwards, who ran for 55 yards in 10 carries Sunday after returning from injured reserve.

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“Herbo = Allen Iverson confirmed,” Chargers receiver Simi Fehoko, who is on injured reserve with an elbow injury, posted about Herbert on X during the game.

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