Frank Ragnow Unretires, Pickens Cleared vs. Chiefs: NFL News & Injury Updates

Baker Mayfield, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, did not practice Wednesday because of his AC joint sprain. However, Bucky Irving, the team’s running back, participated fully.

Josh Jacobs, the Green Bay Packers running back, is set to play against the Detroit Lions on Thursday in a classic Thanksgiving game.

He suffered a knee injury in Week 11 during a match against the New York Giants and sat out last week’s victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Jacobs is now prepared to return for a crucial NFC North showdown in Detroit. Despite practicing on a limited basis all week, he doesn’t have an official game status, indicating his readiness to play.

Sources report that former Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is ending his retirement to rejoin the team. Ragnow, a first-round draft choice for the Lions in 2018, has been inactive since the previous season.

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to have quarterback Lamar Jackson, safety Kyle Hamilton, and wide receiver Rashod Bateman on the field for their Thursday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

They have no game statuses listed for the Thanksgiving contest after they appeared on the injury report earlier in the week.

Bateman had limited participation on Monday and Tuesday due to an ankle injury but practiced fully on Wednesday.

Hamilton, also dealing with an ankle injury, did not practice on Monday, had limited participation on Tuesday, but was a full participant on Wednesday.

Jackson picked up a toe injury in last week’s game against the New York Jets, adding to his season’s injury list that includes hamstring, knee, and ankle issues. He did not participate in Monday’s practice but practiced fully on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Erick Kendricks, a seasoned linebacker, has been added to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad for added depth at the position. Kendricks, selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2015 draft, was with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023. Last season, he started in 15 games for the Cowboys, amassing 138 total tackles and three sacks.

Will Sheppard, a wide receiver, has been moved from the practice squad to the active roster by Green Bay. Jamon Johnson, a linebacker, and Jaylin Simpson, a defensive back, have both been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster. Lucas Havrisik, a kicker, has been released by the Packers.

Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, is listed on Wednesday’s report with an elbow injury after receiving several hard hits in last week’s loss to Houston. However, despite the injury, Allen fully participated in practice.

DeVonta Smith, a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, did not practice on Wednesday for the second day in a row due to shoulder/chest injuries and an illness.

Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, has officially returned and been activated from the injured reserve list. After being sidelined since Week 2 due to a turf toe injury, Burrow’s return is much anticipated. The Bengals have only managed one win during Burrow’s absence. He is expected to start in the Bengals’ Thanksgiving game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will have limited participation in Wednesday’s practice. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters that undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will take all of the first-team reps.

McCarthy is moving forward with the concussion protocol after getting injured in the loss to the Green Bay Packers last weekend.

The second-year quarterback has a 6:10 touchdown-to-interception ratio this season.

Brosmer, a former UNH and Minnesota quarterback, could start his first NFL game on the road against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. practiced Wednesday after undergoing surgery two weeks ago for appendicitis.

Michael Wilson, another Cardinals wide receiver, has recorded back-to-back 100-yard receiving games while Harrison was absent. Wilson is ahead of Harrison on the team’s receiving leaderboard this season.

Harrison, who had a concussion in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts but didn’t miss any games, has had an up-and-down season in Arizona.

His usage in the offense, or lack thereof, has been a hot topic despite being last year’s No. 4 overall pick, and he struggled with drops early this fall.

Still, his potential is undeniable, as he’s made some incredible catches for a Cardinals team that has many problems.

Mike Vrabel, the head coach, told reporters Wednesday that the New England Patriots will put Will Campbell on injured reserve and sign Miles Battle, a cornerback, to the 53-man roster.

Campbell was carted off in the second half of a Week 12 win against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a knee injury.

The rookie, whom the Pats selected No. 4 overall in this year’s draft, has been Drake Maye, the team’s second-year quarterback, blindside protector this season.

According to reports from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Denver Broncos have extended defensive tackle Malcolm Roach to a 3-year contract worth up to $29.25 million with $14M guaranteed. Roach is now contracted with Denver until the 2028 season.

Roach has made 21 tackles and 2 sacks in 6 games this year. Roach missed the early season due to a Grade 2 calf strain. This is his second season with the Broncos. Roach played for the New Orleans Saints for his first four seasons, overlapping with Broncos head coach Sean Payton for a few seasons.

The Denver Broncos are first in the AFC West with a 9-2 record. They will play the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Mike Kafka, the New York Giants interim head coach, announced the following players would not be practicing on Wednesday:

Defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence (elbow)

Linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder)

Linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (neck)