The NFL season reached its midpoint in Week 9, and several high-profile players dealing with major injuries are finally moving toward returns.
Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur announced Micah Parsons’ 21-day practice window is now open, meaning the edge rusher has started practicing for the first time this season as he works back from a torn ACL and meniscus with the Thanksgiving matchup versus the Los Angeles Rams as the target return. LaFleur said Parsons will begin as a limited participant in individual drills and should ramp up to full work in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, New Orleans could see rookie wideout and 2026 No. 8 pick Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) back in practice after hamstring trouble delayed his NFL debut, per New Orleans Football Network. Not all updates were upbeat: Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after re-injuring a previously dislocated shoulder, coach Sean McVay confirmed.
Below are injury-report highlights and practice notes for Week 9 game matchups:
Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens (+10)
– Jaguars: RB Bhayshul Tuten is listed as questionable after missing practices all week with an ankle issue; Chris Rodriguez would get more snaps if Tuten is out or limited. DE Travon Walker (rib) was limited midweek and is questionable.
– Ravens: Both starters Lamar Jackson (thumb) and backup Tyler Huntley (turf toe) are out and headed to IR, elevating emergency third QB Joe Fagnano into his first NFL start; Fagnano participated fully late in the week after a limited Monday. Trey Hendrickson returned to full participation after a limited Monday. Adam Randall (neck) and CB Nate Wiggins (stinger/illness) are questionable.
Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons (+3)
– Bengals: Did not practice Wednesday (report is estimated). DT Jonathan Allen (rest), S Kyle Dugger (quad), DE Cedric Johnson (ankle/foot) and CB DJ Turner II (heel) were listed as non-participants; S Jordan Battle (hamstring) was estimated limited.
– Falcons: Held a walkthrough; only WR Zachariah Branch was a non-participant. LB Yasir Abdullah (hamstring), LB Devine Diablo (forearm) and RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) were limited. Others who missed last week or were limited either practiced fully or were cleared as limited.
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs (-10)
– Jets: WR Garrett Wilson entered concussion protocol and didn’t practice Wednesday. RB Breece Hall (quad) and edges David Bailey (groin) and Joseph Ossai (ankle), plus TE Mason Taylor, were limited and “trending in the right direction,” per coach Aaron Glenn.
– Chiefs: DL Peter Woods (neck) did not practice. Travis Kelce (ankle) and Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) were limited. Patrick Mahomes (knee), Nick Bolton (neck) and Drye Tranquill (pectoral) practiced fully.
Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins (+7)
– Lions: S Kerby Joseph will be out, coach Dan Campbell said. Non-participants included LB Jack Campbell (still hospitalized after last week’s injury), C Cade Mays (ankle), CB D.J. Reed (hip) and EDGE DJ Wonnum (concussion). Amon-Ra St. Brown was limited with a rib issue; several others were listed as limited.
– Dolphins: Long report — eight players limited midweek, including LS Tucker Addington, RB Kaytron Allen, EDGE Malik Herring, TE Will Kacmarek, EDGE Chop Robinson, DL Zach Sieler, S Michael Taaffe and S Dante Trader Jr.
Los Angeles Rams at Washington Commanders (+5.5)
– Commanders: Placed RB Jeremy McNichols, DT Daron Payne and DT Javon Kinlaw on IR (minimum four-game absences). QB Jayden Daniels fully participated. Treylon Burks (foot) and Stefon Diggs (rest) did not practice. John Bates (shoulder), Sam Cosmi (knee) and Shy Tuttle (shoulder) were limited.
– Rams: Lost CB Jaylen Watson for the season to shoulder surgery. LB Myles Garrett’s 21-day practice window opened; he was a limited participant after a season-opening knee injury. CB Trent McDuffie reported feeling better but did not practice; several offensive pieces were limited. QB Matthew Stafford practiced fully.
Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers (+2.5)
– Broncos: WR Pat Bryant was designated to return from IR and practiced fully. Jaylen Waddle (chest) also practiced fully. Limited participants included Zach Allen (rest) and Courtland Sutton (rest). S Talanoa Hufanga (ankle), S Brandon Jones (hamstring), DL Eyioma Uwazurike (shoulder) and CB Kris Abrams-Draine (ankle) did not practice.
– Panthers: QB Bryce Young practiced fully. Jaelan Phillips (hamstring), LG Damien Lewis (knee), LB Bobby Okereke (foot) and CB Will Lee III (hamstring) were limited; Phillips and Lewis missed last week’s game. Other front-seven pieces had limited designations as well.
Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts (+5.5)
– Cowboys: Several non-participants Wednesday including DB Caleb Downs (concussion/ankle), TE Jake Ferguson (ankle), OT Broderick Jones (veteran rest), edge rusher Malachi Lawrence (ankle; expected out multiple weeks), S P.J. Locke III (concussion), Von Miller (vet rest) and WR KaVontae Turpin (ribs). Downs and Locke worked off to the side. Limited: WR George Pickens, TE Luke Schoonmaker, G Tyler Smith and LB Dee Winters.
– Colts: Non-participants included WR Keenan Allen (vet rest), LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee), TE Andrew Ogletree (knee), CB Justin Walley (knee) and CB Charvarius Ward (vet rest). RB Jonathan Taylor was limited (vet rest day).
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (+3.5)
– Giants: OLB Abdul Carter (illness) and RB Cam Skattebo (hamstring) were sidelined. Limited: OT Jermaine Eluemunor, LB Malik Harrison, CB Colton Hood, WR Charlie Jones and OT Andrew Thomas. Several veterans (Theo Johnson, Marcus Mbow, DJ Reader) practiced fully.
– Eagles: Major absences — Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back) and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) were non-participants. Jalen Hurts remains out for the offense. Other sidelined or limited players included Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey, Jonathan Jones, Dontayvion Wicks and kickers/edge players; several offensive starters did practice fully.
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints (-3)
– Browns: QB Deshaun Watson entered concussion protocol and didn’t practice. Also sidelined: LB Quincy Williams (hamstring), T Austin Barber (calf), DT Maliek Collins (elbow). Limited: WR Denzel Boston, CB Myles Harden, C/G Elgton Jenkins, LB Carson Schwesinger and DE Jared Verse.
– Saints: RB Alvin Kamara was listed as rest and did not practice. Jordyn Tyson (hamstring), OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (ankle), RB CJ Donaldson (shoulder/concussion), CB Martin Emerson (shin) and OT Asim Richards (thumb) were limited. Justin Reid (concussion), Cesar Ruiz (knee) and Nathan Shepherd (illness) practiced fully.
Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers (-10)
– Raiders: CB Darien Porter (groin) did not practice; DT Thomas Booker (ankle), DT Foley Fatukasi (shoulder/elbow) and TE Ian Thomas (ankle) were limited.
– 49ers: Ongoing injury issues. DE Nick Bosa (knee/calf) and WR Christian Kirk were limited. WR Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles), WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) did not practice. T Trent Williams and DB Siran Neal were also absent; multiple other starters were limited.
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers (+4.5)
– Texans: No significant update on RB David Montgomery (groin) after his absence; Montgomery and S Reed Blankenship (concussion/hand) were the two who did not practice. Limited: LB Azeez Al-Shaair (groin), TE Brevin Jordan (finger/foot), T Braden Smith (ankle). T Blake Fisher and S Jalen Pitre practiced fully.
– Chargers: Non-participants included CB Deane Leonard (concussion), DE Khalil Mack (rest), WR Brenen Thompson (quad/hamstring) and S Kendall Williamson (calf). Seven players were limited, such as TE David Njoku (fibula) and G Kayode Awosika (fibula). The Chargers remain winless so far.
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-8.5)
– Seahawks: Sam Darnold is out with a quad injury; Drew Lock is set to start. Seahawks reported no injuries by the Wednesday deadline in this update.
– Cardinals: QB Jacoby Brissett (pending trade to Ravens) did not practice. Several players including S Budda Baker, C Hjalte Froddolt, G Jon Gaines, RB Bam Knight, G Isaac Seumalo, LB Josh Sweat and T Jayden Williams were absent. Others were limited, with wideout Reggie Virgil practicing fully.
Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots (-3)
– Packers: Micah Parsons returned to practice as a limited participant with his 21-day window open. Limited participants included G Aaron Banks (knee), RB Chris Brooks (ankle), CB Keisean Nixon (groin) and WR Christian Watson. Zaire Franklin (shin), Travis Glover (knee) and TE Josh Whyle (concussion) did not practice.
– Patriots: WR A.J. Brown did not practice Wednesday while recovering from ankle/knee issues; DT Christian Barmore (illness) and TE Hunter Henry (foot) were absent. QB Drake Maye was listed on the report with a right shoulder issue but was a full participant. Multiple defensive and offensive players were limited.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears (-6)
– Buccaneers: QB Baker Mayfield practiced fully after dealing with a right thumb issue that cost him games earlier. Non-participants included OLB Yaya Diaby (knee), WR Emeka Egbuka (foot) and DL Elijah Roberts (personal). RB Kenny Gainwell (hip) and S Tykee Smith were limited.
– Bears: No injuries were reported by Wednesday’s deadline for this update.
Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings (+3.5)
– The initial injury reports for both the Bills and Vikings will be released on Thursday, three days before their Monday night kickoff.
Fan Take:
These midseason injury developments matter because they can dramatically reshape playoff races and team identities—Micah Parsons’ return, for example, could swing the Packers’ pass rush and overall defensive play. Conversely, season-ending procedures like Jaylen Watson’s underline how quickly depth is tested and why roster management and midseason adjustments are crucial in determining who contends come January.
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