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

Harris, however, is in the final year of his contract and will miss at least the first four games after being placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.

From Los Angeles Times

Marred by injuries, the team placed several players on injured reserve, with long snapper Josh Harris and defensive back Deane Leonard sidelined for at least four games and linebacker Junior Colson lost for the season.

From Los Angeles Times

But with outside linebacker Keir Thomas placed on injured reserve last week, defensive coordinator Chris Shula gave Johnson a look at that spot, hoping the disruptiveness Johnson showed in the first two games could augment a position group that includes Jared Verse, Byron Young and rookie Josaiah Stewart.

From Los Angeles Times

Pham said Pederson was “messing with my money” and objected to Pederson putting a player on injured reserve and adding a free agent to his roster, although Pederson said Pham had “literally done the same thing” with his fantasy team.

From Los Angeles Times

Murchison was on injured reserve last season.

From Los Angeles Times