Lamar Jackson Returns to Practice, Pickens Limited: NFL Injury Updates

According to the injury report for Thursday’s game against the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and wide receivers Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden had limited participation in Tuesday’s practice.

Jacobs was absent from last Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a knee injury sustained the previous week against the New York Giants. When Jacobs was sidelined, Emmanuel Wilson handled the majority of the carries.

Golden also did not participate in the Vikings game. The rookie receiver has been dealing with shoulder and wrist injuries. Reed has been sidelined since Week 2 of the season after breaking his collarbone. When questioned about Reed’s potential return this week, head coach Matt Lafleur stated, “You’ll find out Thursday at noon,” as per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.

Several of Green Bay’s receivers are currently struggling with injuries. Dontayvion Wicks had limited participation, while Savion Williams did not participate in Tuesday’s practice. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs were full participants in Tuesday’s practice.

According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, cornerback Kaiir Elam visited the New York Jets on Tuesday. The Cowboys released Elam on Saturday. During his 10 games with the Cowboys, Elam recorded 19 tackles and 1 pass breakup.

Elam is a former first-round selection who spent his initial three seasons with the Buffalo Bills.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens had limited participation in practice on Tuesday due to a knee and calf injury. Pickens was also absent from practice on Monday.

Pickens is continuing to have a noteworthy year in his first season with the Cowboys. He is ranked second in receiving yards and has recorded over 140 yards in consecutive games. Last Sunday, Pickens made 9 catches for 146 yards and 1 touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Cowboys, with a record of 5-5-1, will face the Chiefs, with a record of 6-5, this Thursday on Thanksgiving.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was a full participant in practice on Tuesday. Rice had limited participation in practice on Monday due to a hamstring injury.

Rice is coming off a game with 8 catches and a season-high 141 yards in last Sunday’s 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs, with a record of 6-5, will take on the Cowboys, with a record of 5-5-1, this Thursday on Thanksgiving.

Josh Allen will officially have another receiving option available. The Buffalo Bills finalized an agreement to acquire wide receiver Brandin Cooks on Tuesday afternoon. This occurred just days after the Saints released Cooks.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh mentioned that wide receiver Rashod Bateman fully participated in practice upon his return on Tuesday. Over nine games this season, Bateman has caught 16 passes for 194 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh announced on Tuesday that the team is initiating the practice window for rookie running back Omarion Hampton to facilitate his return from injured reserve.

Hampton has been sidelined with an ankle injury since Week 5. In his initial five career games before the injury, Hampton rushed for 314 yards with an average of 4.8 yards per carry and scored two rushing touchdowns. Additionally, he recorded 20 receptions for 136 yards. Hampton was selected as the No. 22 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Indianapolis has placed wide receiver/returner Ashton Dulin on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. The injury occurred during the Colts’ Week 12 overtime defeat against the Chiefs. Dulin is averaging 29.8 yards on 11 kick returns this season. Additionally, he has recorded five receptions for 106 yards in 10 games this season, averaging 21.2 yards per catch.

Isiah Pacheco, the running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, is scheduled to rejoin the lineup for the Thanksgiving game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Head coach Andy Reid shared this information with reporters on Tuesday.

Pacheco sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee during Week 8 against the Commanders and has been absent from Kansas City’s subsequent games against the Bills, Broncos, and Colts, which was a challenging three-game stretch against teams competing for playoff spots.

Lamar Jackson participated in the Baltimore Ravens practice on Tuesday, following his listing as a non-participant on Monday due to a newly reported toe injury.

The Ravens shared a video on Twitter showing Jackson at the start of Tuesday’s practice. However, his full participation status was not immediately clear, as the Ravens had not yet released a practice report.

This toe injury adds to Jackson’s 2025 season, which has been marked by various injuries. He missed a practice the previous week due to an ankle injury, and the week before that, he was sidelined due to knee soreness. Earlier in the season, Jackson missed three games due to a hamstring injury.

Head coach John Harbaugh stated on Monday that “he’s doing well” when asked about Jackson’s health leading up to the Thanksgiving game against the Bengals.

New Orleans is planning to sign kicker Cade York to the practice squad after he performed well in a workout on Tuesday. York was originally a fourth-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2022. Last season, York spent time with both Washington and Cincinnati, appearing in six games across the two teams.

Following his absence from Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears due to a fractured wrist, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expressed “great optimism” that Aaron Rodgers will be able to participate in the game against the Bills on Sunday.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels informed reporters of his desire to play again this season, contingent upon his health. Daniels stated, “If I’m healthy and ready, I want to be out there.”

Daniels sustained an elbow injury during Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks. He opted against elbow surgery and was initially projected to be sidelined for 3-6 weeks. Consequently, Daniels has missed the last two games.

Following an evaluation after the bye week, it is reportedly expected that Daniels will miss Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Marcus Mariota has been the starting quarterback for the Commanders in Daniels’ absence. The Commanders currently hold a record of 3-8 this season.

The Buffalo Bills have made a roster move, signing defensive end Shaq Lawson to the practice squad and releasing defensive end Andre Jones Jr. This marks Lawson’s third stint with the Bills. He was initially drafted by the team in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft and played his first four seasons in Buffalo before joining Miami for the 2020 season. He then spent 2021 with the Jets.

In 2022, Buffalo brought Lawson back into the team, where he remained for the next two seasons before heading to Carolina for a single game with the Panthers last season. Now in his 10th season, Lawson returns to Buffalo for another opportunity at age 31.

According to the team, the Ravens quarterback did not practice on Monday due to a toe injury. This is just the latest in a string of injuries for Jackson, who was previously sidelined for three games due to a hamstring injury earlier in the season, followed by time missed due to knee soreness, and most recently, an ankle injury the previous week.

It remains uncertain whether Jackson will be unavailable for Baltimore’s Thanksgiving Day game against the Bengals, considering that the quarterback has played through his previous injuries.