The ninth week of the 2025 NFL season is expected to witness the return of several prominent players.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) might be available to play for the Cardinals against the Dallas Cowboys on “Monday Night Football.” It is confirmed that Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle), Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (ankle), and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (ankle) will be back in action for their respective teams in Week 9 after each did not receive a game status designation.
Below are the final injury reports for all teams competing on Sunday, along with the preliminary reports for Arizona and Dallas as they prepare for “Monday Night Football.”
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | Cade Mays | C | Ankle/Knee | Out |
| Princely Umanmielen | LB | Ankle | Out | |
| Andy Dalton | QB | Right thumb | Questionable | |
| Damien Lewis | G | Oblique | Questionable | |
| Taylor Moton | OT | Knee | Questionable | |
| Nick Scott | S | Groin | Questionable | |
| Trevin Wallace | LB | Shoulder | Questionable | |
| Chandler Zavala | G | Knee | Questionable | |
| Packers | Lukas Van Ness | DL | Foot | Out |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | Calf | Out | |
| Nick Niemann | LB | Pectoral | Out | |
| Quay Walker | LB | Calf | Questionable | |
| Brandon McManus | K | Right quad | Questionable |
Following his absence in Week 8 against the Bills due to an ankle injury, Panthers quarterback Bryce Young participated fully in practice each day this week, indicating his return to the starting lineup without a game status as Week 9 begins. His return is particularly significant, given veteran backup Andy Dalton’s questionable status with a right thumb injury. The situation regarding Young’s offensive line is less encouraging, with center Cade Mays (knee, ankle) ruled out and right tackle Taylor Moton (knee) listed as questionable.
Green Bay will be missing linebacker Nick Niemann (pectoral), defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (foot), and wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf). Kicker Brandon McManus (right quad) is listed as questionable after converting two of his four field goal attempts in Week 8 against the Steelers on “Sunday Night Football,” marking his first game action since Week 4. Backup kicker Lucas Havrisik has been perfect, making all four of his field goal attempts, including a franchise-record 61-yarder during a Week 7 victory against the Cardinals. Linebacker Quay Walker (calf) is questionable after participating on a limited basis in practice on both Thursday and Friday.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | D’Andre Swift | RB | Groin | Out |
| Luther Burden III | WR | Concussion | Out | |
| Roschon Johnson | RB | Back | Out | |
| Dominique Robinson | DL | Ankle | Out | |
| Amen Ogbongbemiga | LB | Knee | Questionable | |
| Bengals | Trey Hendrickson | DE | Hip | Doubtful |
| Logan Wilson | LB | Calf | Doubtful | |
| Marco Wilson | CB | Hamstring | Doubtful | |
| Oren Burks | LB | Groin | Questionable | |
| Joe Flacco | QB | Shoulder | Questionable |
Chicago will be without four players, including multiple key offensive players. Wide receiver Luther Burden III (concussion) and running backs D’Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (back) have all been ruled out after not participating in practice this week. The same applies to defensive lineman Dominique Robinson (ankle). Linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (knee) is listed as questionable.
The Bengals have listed quarterback Joe Flacco (right shoulder) as questionable after he only participated in one practice this week, managing a limited session on Thursday. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip), linebacker Logan Wilson (calf), and cornerback Marco Wilson (hamstring) are all doubtful after being absent from practice throughout the week.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | Pat Surtain II | CB | Pectoral | Out |
| Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | Concussion | Out | |
| P.J. Locke | S | Neck | Out | |
| Nate Adkins | TE | Knee | Out | |
| Texans | Alijah Huzzie | CB | Knee | Out |
| Denico Autry | DE | Knee | Questionable | |
| Dylan Horton | DE | Knee | Questionable | |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | Hamstring | Questionable | |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | Knee/Shoulder | Questionable |
Cornerback Pat Surtain II (pectoral) did not participate in practice and is projected to be sidelined for several weeks. Tight end Nate Adkins (knee) and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion) also did not practice and are ruled out. Safety P.J. Locke (neck) had limited participation on Wednesday and Thursday, but his absence on Friday resulted in his being ruled out for Week 9. For Houston, cornerback Alijah Huzzie (knee) is out. Tight end Dalton Schultz (knee/shoulder), defensive end Dylan Horton (knee), and defensive end Denico Autry (knee) are all questionable, as is fullback Jakob Johnson (hamstring).
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | Samson Ebukam | DE | Knee | Questionable |
| Anthony Gould | WR | Knee | Questionable | |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | Hamstring | Questionable | |
| Grover Stewart | DT | Foot | Questionable | |
| Tyquan Lewis | DE | Groin | Questionable | |
| Steelers | Jabrill Peppers | S | Quadriceps | Out |
| Cory Trice Jr. | CB | Hamstring/Knee | Out | |
| Scotty Miller | WR | Finger | Out | |
| Chuck Clark | S | Illness | Questionable | |
| Will Howard | QB | Right hand | Questionable | |
| Cole Holcomb | LB | Illness | Questionable |
The Steelers have announced that wide receiver Scotty Miller (finger), safety Jabrill Peppers (quadriceps), and cornerback Cory Trice (hamstring/knee) will not be playing on Sunday.
Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam (knee) is slated to miss his second consecutive game, having not participated in practice this week. Defensive tackle Grover Stewart (foot) is questionable for Sunday’s game, having practiced for the first time this week on Friday as a full participant.
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-8.5)
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | C.J. Ham | FB | — | Out |
| Jeff Okudah | CB | Concussion | Out | |
| Josh Oliver | TE | Foot | Out | |
| Christian Darrisaw | OT | Knee | Questionable | |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | OLB | Neck | Questionable | |
| Lions | Kerby Joseph | S | Knee | Out |
| Craig Reynolds | RB | Hamstring | Out | |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | LB | Knee | Out | |
| Taylor Decker | OT | Shoulder/Rest | Questionable | |
| Avonte Maddox | CB | Hamstring | Questionable | |
| Sione Vaki | RB | Groin | Questionable | |
| Daniel Thomas | S | Forearm | Questionable |
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) participated fully in practice throughout the week and does not carry a game designation, positioning him to start for the Vikings in Week 9. Minnesota has ruled out fullback C.J. Ham (hand), cornerback Jeff Okudah (concussion), and tight end Josh Oliver (foot), as none of them practiced this week. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw (ankle) is questionable after being limited on Friday, and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) is also questionable as he aims to return after being sidelined for the past five games.
The Lions will be without safety Kerby Joseph (knee) and running back Craig Reynolds (hamstring), both of whom did not practice this week. Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) has also been ruled out after being limited each day. Left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder/rest) is questionable after sitting out Friday, following a full practice on Thursday. Cornerback Avonte Maddox (hamstring), running back Sione Vaki (ankle), and safety Daniel Thomas (forearm) are also questionable, having been limited throughout the week.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Ricky Pearsall | WR | Knee | Out |
| Bryce Huff | DE | Hamstring | Out | |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | DE | Knee/Hamstring | Out | |
| Jake Brendel | C | Hamstring | Out | |
| Ben Bartch | OT | Ankle | Questionable | |
| Spencer Burford | OT | Knee | Questionable | |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | Ankle | Questionable | |
| Sam Okuayinonu | DT | Ankle | Questionable | |
| Brock Purdy | QB | Toe | Questionable | |
| Dee Winters | LB | Knee | Questionable | |
| Giants | Cor’Dale Flott | CB | Concussion | Out |
| Chauncey Golston | DL | Neck | Out | |
| Art Green | CB | Hamstring | Out | |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | Neck | Doubtful | |
| Jermaine Eluemunor | OL | Pectoral | Doubtful | |
| Javon Holland | S | Knee | Questionable | |
| Rico Payton | CB | Groin | Questionable |
The 49ers will be starting Mac Jones at quarterback this week against the Giants because Brock Purdy (toe) is still questionable, recovering from turf toe. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee), edge rushers Bryce Huff and Yetur Gross-Matos, and center Jake Brendel are all sidelined this week. Linebacker Dee Winters (knee) is questionable after his practice participation was limited on Thursday and Friday.
Cornerbacks Paulson Adebo (knee), Cordale Flott (concussion), and Art Green, in addition to defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (neck), have all been ruled out due to their absence from practice this week. Tight end Daniel Bellinger (neck) and offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (pec) are both listed as doubtful, having not practiced all week. Safety Jevon Holland (knee) is questionable after limited participation all week, and CB Rico Payton (groin) is questionable after participating fully in practice throughout the week.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | Storm Norton | OL | Foot | Out |
| Billy Bowman Jr. | DB | Hamstring | Out | |
| Casey Washington | WR | Back | Out | |
| Zach Harrison | DL | Knee | Out | |
| Jessie Bates III | S | Knee | Questionable | |
| Jalon Walker | DE | Groin | Questionable | |
| Leonard Floyd | DE | Hamstring | Questionable | |
| Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | Toe | Out |
Edge rusher Leonard Floyd (hamstring), safety Jessie Bates III (knee), and edge rusher Jalon Walker (groin) are all questionable after limited practice participation on Friday. Wide receiver Casey Washington (back), defensive lineman Zach Harrison (knee), cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring), and offensive lineman Storm Norton have all been ruled out.
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is the sole Patriot with a game status designation in Week 9. He has been ruled out due to not practicing all week.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | Hassan Haskins | RB | Hamstring | Out |
| Tony Jefferson | S | Hamstring | Out | |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | Knee | Out | |
| Mekhi Becton | G | Knee | Questionable | |
| Will Dissly | TE | Illness | Questionable | |
| Josh Harris | LS | Chest | Questionable | |
| Deane Leonard | DB | Knee | Questionable | |
| Titans | Arden Key | LB | Quadriceps | Out |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | Hamstring | Out | |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | Hamstring | Out | |
| Xavier Woods | S | Hamstring | Out | |
| Bryce Oliver | WR | Knee | Questionable |
Running back Hassan Haskins (hamstring), safety Tony Jefferson (hamstring), and cornerback Tarheeb Still (knee) have been ruled out after not participating in practice this week. Guard Mekhi Becton (knee), tight end Will Dissly (illness), long snapper Josh Harris (chest), and defensive back Deane Leonard (knee) are all listed as questionable.
Titans outside linebacker Arden Key (quad), receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring), defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (hamstring), and safety Xavier Woods (hamstring) have all been ruled out, having not participated in practice this week. Wide receiver Bryce Oliver (knee) is questionable after being limited in practice throughout the week.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | Alvin Kamara | RB | Ankle | Questionable |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | Hip | Questionable | |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | Shoulder | Questionable | |
| Rams | Darious Williams | CB | Shoulder | Doubtful |
The Saints have listed three players as questionable after limited participation throughout the week: running back Alvin Kamara (ankle), receiver Rashid Shaheed (hip), and cornerback Alontae Taylor (shoulder).
Los Angeles has listed only one player, with cornerback Darious Williams (shoulder) labeled as doubtful.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | Travis Hunter | WR/DB | Knee | Out |
| Tim Patrick | WR | Groin | Out | |
| Eric Murray | S | Neck | Out | |
| Devin Lloyd | LB | Calf | Questionable | |
| Raiders | Aidan O’Connell | QB | Right wrist | Out |
| Lonnie Johnson | S | Fibula | Out |
The Jaguars have ruled out wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter (knee) after he sustained a non-contact injury during practice on Thursday. Jacksonville has also ruled out wide receiver Tim Patrick (groin), safety Eric Murray (neck), and tight end Quintin Morris (groin). Linebacker Devin Lloyd, who is the NFL’s current interception leader with four, is questionable to return in Week 9 after being sidelined since Week 7 due to a calf issue. Lloyd has practiced on a limited basis throughout the week.
Las Vegas has only listed two players with game statuses, ruling out backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell (right wrist) and safety Lonnie Johnson (fibula).
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | Josh Simmons | OT | Personal | Out |
| Isiah Pacheco | RB | Knee | Out | |
| Trey Smith | G | Back | Questionable | |
| Jaylon Moore | OL | Illness | Questionable | |
| Bills | DaQuan Jones | DT | Calf | Out |
| Josh Palmer | WR | Knee/Ankle | Out | |
| Shaq Thompson | OLB | Hamstring | Questionable | |
| Taron Johnson | CB | Groin | Questionable |
Kansas City will be without offensive tackle Josh Simmons (personal) and running back Isiah Pacheco (knee), as neither participated in practice this week. Guard Trey Smith (back) had limited participation on Wednesday and Thursday but was upgraded to full participation on Friday, contributing to his questionable status. Offensive lineman Jaylon Moore (illness) was added to the injury report on Friday after not practicing due to an illness.
The Bills held receiver Josh Palmer (knee, ankle) and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (calf) out of practice all week, resulting in their being ruled out. Outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (hamstring) has also been ruled out after being absent from practice on Thursday and Friday. Cornerback Taron Johnson (groin) was a late addition to the injury report after participating in a limited practice session on Friday.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | Jake Bobo | WR | Achilles | Out |
| Christian Haynes | G | Pectoral | Out | |
| Julian Love | S | Hamstring | Out | |
| Eric Saubert | TE | Calf | Out | |
| Dareke Young | WR | Quadriceps | Out | |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | Heel/Hamstring | Questionable | |
| Jarran Reed | DT | Wrist | Questionable | |
| Commanders | Terry McLaurin | WR | Quad | Out |
| Colson Yankoff | TE | Hamstring | Out | |
| John Bates | TE | Ankle | Questionable | |
| Jer’Zhan Newton | DT | Ankle | Questionable | |
| Laremy Tunsil | LT | Hamstring | Questionable |
Seattle has listed Julian Love (hamstring), tight end Eric Saubert (calf), and receiver Dareke Young (quad) as out for Week 9 after they did not practice all week. Guard Christian Hayes (pectoral) was not activated from injured reserve despite participating fully in practice throughout the week, and wide receiver Jake Bobo (Achilles) was ruled out after missing practice on Friday. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp (heel/hamstring) is now questionable after missing practice on Friday, and defensive tackle Jarran Reed (wrist) is questionable after participating in practice on Friday for the first time this week.
Coach Dan Quinn informed reporters that wide receiver Terry McLaurin will be absent this week due to a quad injury. As a result, McLaurin did not practice. Defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton (ankle), tight end John Bates (ankle), and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (hamstring) are all listed as questionable after limited participation in practice on Friday.
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys (-3) (Monday)
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) participated on a limited basis for the second consecutive day on Friday, alongside first-round rookie defensive tackle Walter Nolen. Murray may be available to play after being sidelined for the last two games with a foot sprain.
The Cowboys were without safety Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder) for the second consecutive day during Friday’s walkthrough. The team is optimistic that he may return to the lineup in Week 9.
