The NFL Week 8 injury report brings long-awaited good news for several contenders. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, out the past three games with an ankle injury, was a full participant for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. Detroit also opened All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph’s 21-day window as he returned to limited practice. Not every team is trending upward, though, with a number of starters sidelined or limited ahead of the weekend slate.
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NFL Week 8 injury report: Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers (-4.5)
The Carolina Panthers head into Thursday night shorthanded. Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, cornerback Akayleb Evans, guard Damien Lewis (knee), and backup guard Torricelli Simpkins (knee) did not practice all week and are out.
The Green Bay Packers have their own issues. Linebacker Zaire Franklin (shin) will miss a second straight game after not practicing. Center Sean Rhyan (ankle) and right guard Travis Glover (knee) are out, setting up a reshuffled line that could include veteran Kevin Zeitler’s debut with the club. With Rhyan sidelined and Jacob Monk (quad) now on injured reserve, third-string center John Williams is expected to start. Wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder/foot), 10th in the league with 512 receiving yards, is questionable after sitting Monday and Tuesday, then taking limited reps in Wednesday’s walkthrough.
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills (-3)
Jackson (ankle) practiced fully for the first time since his setback. Several Ravens were absent Wednesday, including Calais Campbell (veteran rest), Kyle Hamilton (knee), Jaylinn Hawkins (knee), Olaivavega Ioane (knee), and Roquan Smith (knee). Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (vet rest/toe/ankle) and guard John Simpson (groin) were limited.
For the Buffalo Bills, only tackle Spencer Brown (back) did not practice. Limited participants included cornerback Dee Alford (ankle), edge Bradley Chubb (chest/thumb), tight end Dalton Kincaid (chest), wideout DJ Moore (shoulder), and defensive tackle Ed Oliver (knee).
Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals (-10)
The Tennessee Titans sat four on Wednesday: wide receiver Carnell Tate (shoulder), punter Tommy Townsend (left knee), running back Tyjae Spears (knee), and defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (groin). Wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hip) was limited.
The Cincinnati Bengals held out three: wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (vet rest/ankle), safety Kyle Dugger (quadricep), and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (vet rest). Safety Jordan Battle (hamstring) and linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (calf) were limited.
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys (-7)
Dallas conducted a walkthrough. Wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (ribs) and linebacker Dee Winters (calf) were listed as non-participants. Defensive back Caleb Downs (ankle), wide receiver George Pickens (shoulder/hamstring), and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (hamstring) were among those estimated as limited.
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-3)
Minnesota reported only three names. Running back Aaron Jones (knee) and guard Joe Huber (knee) did not practice. Tackle Brian O’Neill (knee) was limited.
Detroit listed a lengthy group as DNP: running back Jahmyr Gibbs (shoulder), edge Aidan Hutchinson (veteran rest), defensive tackle Alim McNeill (veteran rest), left tackle Penei Sewell (rest), wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (illness), and edge DJ Wonnum. The team also opened Kerby Joseph’s (knee) 21-day practice window, and he practiced on a limited basis for the first time this season after missing the final 11 games of 2025 with what local reporting described as a degenerative knee condition.
Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets (-1.5)
For the Las Vegas Raiders, edge rusher Patrick Johnson (stinger) did not practice. Tight end Brock Bowers (calf), defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (shoulder), tackle DJ Glaze (ankle), edge Kwity Paye (vet rest), linebacker Quay Walker (chest), and tight end Ian Thomas (shoulder) were limited.
The New York Jets listed six DNPs: edge David Bailey (groin), linebacker Demario Davis (veteran rest), edge Joseph Ossai (ankle), lineman Max Mitchell (concussion), defensive lineman Harrison Phillips (veteran rest), and defensive lineman T’Vondre Sweat (knee). Limited were running backs Breece Hall (quad) and Braelon Allen (ankle), plus lineman Dylan Parham (knee).
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5)
The Cleveland Browns sat edge Jared Verse (knee), center Elgton Jenkins (knee), and tackle Tytus Howard (concussion). Limited were linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle), running back Dylan Sampson (knee), defensive tackles Mike Hall Jr. (ankle) and Mason Graham (ankle), and safety Grant Delpit (neck).
The Pittsburgh Steelers listed six DNPs: corner Jalen Ramsey (wrist), corner Brandin Echols (hamstring), defensive back Doneiko Slaughter (hamstring), tight end Darnell Washington (vet rest), edge T.J. Watt (vet rest), and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (vet rest). Edge Alex Highsmith (groin) and wide receiver Ben Skowronek (calf) were limited.
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2.5)
The Atlanta Falcons held out running back Brian Robinson (hamstring), edge Za’Darius Smith (vet rest), linebacker Divine Deablo (forearm), and corner Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring). Limited were tackle Jawaan Taylor (hamstring), wideout Olamide Zaccheaus (shoulder), corner Avieon Terrell (illness), and edge Samson Ebukam (hamstring).
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not practice linebacker Josiah Trotter (illness), tackle Luke Goedeke (calf), or running back Kenny Gainwell (hip). Linebacker Yaya Diaby (illness) and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) were limited. Quarterback Baker Mayfield (right thumb) and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib) were full participants.
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars (-10)
With the Indianapolis Colts conducting a walkthrough, statuses were estimated. Corner Justin Walley (knee) and linebacker Bryce Boettcher (groin) were listed as non-participants. Limited were corner Sauce Gardner (calf), guard Matt Goncalves (ankle), and tight end Tyler Warren (groin). Linebacker C.J. Allen (ankle) was full.
For the Jacksonville Jaguars, safety Antonio Johnson (ankle) did not practice. Limited were wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (hamstring), linebacker Jahlani Tavai (hamstring), defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle), and long snapper Ross Matiscik (shoulder).
Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams (-6.5)
The Los Angeles Chargers listed five DNPs: guard Kayode Awosika (fibula), safety Derwin James (hamstring), corner Deane Leonard (concussion), edge Khalil Mack (vet rest), and wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quadricep/hamstring). Limited were wide receiver Tre Harris (hamstring) and corners Donte Jackson (hamstring) and Rodney Shelley (hamstring).
The Los Angeles Rams sat lineman Coleman Shelton (hip), tight end Colby Parkinson (rib), and long snapper Joe Cardona (ankle). Corner Trent McDuffie (groin) was limited. Linebacker Nate Landman cleared concussion protocol and practiced fully.
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (+1.5)
The Kansas City Chiefs held out corner L’Jarius Sneed (personal/knee). Linebacker Nick Bolton (neck) and wide receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) were limited. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) practiced fully.
The Denver Broncos listed three DNPs: defensive lineman Zach Allen (hamstring), safety Talanoa Hufanga (ankle), and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (chest). Tackle Garett Bolles (hip) and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (ankle) were limited. Corner Pat Surtain II (ankle) was full.
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (+7)
The New England Patriots had four limited participants: wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle/knee), center Ben Brown (knee), defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, and tackle Morgan Moses (foot).
The Miami Dolphins listed two DNPs: corner JuJu Brents (neck/concussion) and lineman Kadyn Proctor (concussion). Limited were wide receiver Malik Washington (knee), safety Michael Taaffee (neck/foot), and tight end Greg Dulcich (ankle).
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders (-6)
The Philadelphia Eagles rested or sidelined six on Wednesday: running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back), linebacker Jihaad Campbell (hamstring/quad), wideout Britian Covey (knee), corner Jonathan Jones (hamstring), and receivers Devonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle). Limited were defensive back Michael Carter II (abdomen), edge Jonathan Greenard (ankle), edge Jalyx Hunt (knee/ankle), defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (neck), and edge Nolan Smith (concussion).
The Washington Commanders did not practice wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hand/hamstring/vet rest), defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (knee), or tight end John Bates (shoulder). Limited were wideout Treylon Burks (foot), edge Charles Omenihu (groin/ankle), and defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton (pectoral), who is within his 21-day return window from injured reserve.
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks (-3) (Monday)
Analysis to come.
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For more information on official injury designations and practice reports, visit the NFL and NFLPA websites.