NFL Week 9 injury report: Lamar Jackson good to go for Ravens, Bryce Young returns to practice

In a perfect world, the NFL sprays repellent that keeps the injury bug at bay throughout the season. Unfortunately, we don’t live in such a world, and injuries continue to play a central storyline every week, and Week 9 is no exception. 

While we do focus more on who will be sidelined in a given week, this upcoming slate does feature some positive injury updates. The Ravens will see the return of MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson after a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray (foot) is in play to return this week for the Cardinals, along with J.J. McCarthy (ankle) of the Vikings. Of course, that other side of the coin is prevalent as well, with stars a bit dinged up as we begin the week, which we’ll track below. 

There, you can find the initial injury reports from most teams as they hit the practice field for the first time on Wednesday, as well as the final reports and game designations for Baltimore and Miami. 

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Baltimore Ravens (-7.5) at Miami Dolphins

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Baltimore is fully healthy coming into Week 9 and has no players listed with an injury designation for Thursday night. That includes quarterback Lamar Jackson, who practiced fully and is set to make his long-awaited return under center. 

Hill and Davis did not practice all week, but the Dolphins are still holding out some hope with Davis by not ruling him out on the final injury report. As for the group of questionable players, everyone logged a full practice on Wednesday except for Chubb, who was limited. 

Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers (-13.5)

After missing last week’s game due to an ankle injury, quarterback Bryce Young was a full participant to begin the week on Wednesday. That’s a positive sign that he could make his return to action, which is even more important with veteran backup Andy Dalton not practicing due to a right thumb injury. Carolina was also missing right guard Brady Christensen (Achilles), and coach Dave Canales called it a “significant” injury. Sticking on the offensive line, but center Cade Mays (ankle, knee) and right tackle Taylor Moton (knee) were also out.

Green Bay did not have linebacker Nick Niemann (pectoral), defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (foot), or wideout Dontayvion Wicks (calf) on Wednesday. The club limited guard Aaron Banks (shin), running back Josh Jacobs (calf), kicker Brandon McManus (right quad), offensive lineman Zach Tom (back), receiver Christian Watson (knee), and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (knee). 

Chicago Bears (-3) at Cincinnati Bengals

Chicago was without seven players to begin the week of practice, including a number of high-profile skill position weapons. Receivers Rome Odunze (heel), DJ Moore (hip, groin), Luther Burden III (concussion), and Olamide Zaccheaus (knee) did not practice, along with running backs D’Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (back). Defensive lineman Dominique Robinson (ankle) was also held out, while defensive back Tyrique Stevenson (shoulder) and tight end Cole Kmet (back) were limited. 

Cincinnati listed quarterback Joe Flacco (right shoulder) as a nonparticipant in practice on Wednesday, along with defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip), guard Dalton Risner (illness), linebacker Logan Wilson (calf), and corner Marco Wilson (hamstring). 

Denver Broncos at Houston Texans (-1.5)

Cornerback Pat Surtain II (pectoral) was a non-participant in practice and is expected to be out multiple weeks. Tight end Nate Adkins (knee) and receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (concussion) also did not practice. Safety P.J. Locke (neck) were limited. 

Tight end Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder), defensive end Dylan Horton (knee), and defensive Denico Autry (knee) did not practice with the Texans on Wednesday. Guard Laken Tomlinson also didn’t practice, but was simply given a rest day. Receivers Nico Collins (concussion), Christian Kirk (hamstring), and Braxton Berrios (chest) were limited along with fullback Jakob Johnson (hamstring) and defensive back Jalen Pitre. 

Indianapolis Colts (-3) at Pittsburgh Steelers 

Indy was missing safety Nick Cross (shoulder), receiver Josh Downs (hip), defensive end Samson Ebukam (knee), guard Matt Goncalves (personal), receiver Anthony Gould (knee), defensive end Tyquan Lewis (groin), corner Kenny Moore II, and defensive tackle Grover Stewart (foot) due to injury. Offensive tackle Braden Smith was given a rest day. 

The Steelers held out receiver Scotty Miller (finger), safety DeShon Elliott (knee, center Zach Frazier (calf), guard Isaac Seumalo (pec), tight end Jonnu Smith (rest), tight end Pat Freiermuth (quad), and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale (knee) on Wednesday. Meanwhile, receiver Ben Skowronek (neck) was limited. 

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-8.5)

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) logged a full practice on Wednesday, signaling that he is in line to start in Week 9. Minnesota listed fullback C.J. Ham (hand), corner Jeff Okudah (concussion), and tight end Josh Oliver (foot) as nonparticipants. Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard (ankle), offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (knee), and corner Isaiah Rodgers (shoulder) were limited. 

The Lions did not practice on Wednesday, so their opening injury report is an estimation. That said, safety Kerby Joseph (knee) and running back Craig Reynolds (hamstring) were the only two on the injury report listed as nonparticipants. 

San Francisco 49ers (-2.5) at New York Giants

The Niners held center Jake Brendel (hamstring), linebacker Dee Winters (knee), defensive tackle, Alfred Collins (shoulder), defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (knee, hamstring), wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee), and defensive end Bryce Huff (hamstring) out of practice on Wednesday. More importantly, however, quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) was limited. 

Corner Paulson Adebo (knee), tight end Daniel Bellinger (neck), offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (pec), corner Cor’Dale Flott (concussion), defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (neck), corner Art Green (hamstring), receiver Jalin Hyatt (tooth), and guard Greg Van Roten (rest) did not practice for the Giants. Receiver Beaux Collins (quad), safety Jevon Holland (knee), and tight end Chris Manhertz (illness) were limited. 

Atlanta Falcons at New England Patriots (-6)

Edge rusher Leonard Floyd (hamstring), receiver Casey Washington (back), and defensive lineman Zach Harrison (knee) did not practice for the Falcons to begin the week. Receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring), safety Jessie Bates III (knee), receiver Drake London (hip), tight end Kyle Pitts (ankle), quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee), edge rusher Jalon Walker (groin), and corner Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring) were limited. 

New England held out right tackle Morgan Moses to give the veteran a rest day, while running back Rhamondre Stevenson was sidelined with a toe injury. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore (not injury related), center Garrett Bradbury (toe), receiver Stefon Diggs (ankle), and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (knee) were limited. 

Los Angeles Chargers (-9.5) at Tennessee Titans

Los Angeles listed guard Mekhi Becton (knee), tight end Will Dissly (illness), running back Hassan Haskins (hamstring), safety Tony Jefferson (hamstring), and corner Tarheeb Still (knee) as non-participants on Wednesday. Receiver Ladd McConkey (calf) headlined a group of limited players along with safety Derwin James J.r (ankle), offensive tackle Austin Deculus (ankle), defensive back Deane Leonard (knee), offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer (knee) and safety Kendall Williamson (Achilles). 

Tennessee began the week without offensive lineman Blake Hance (shoulder, back), outside linebacker Arden Key (quad), offensive tackle Dan Moore (shoulder), receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring), defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (hamstring), and safety Xavier Woods (hamstring). Running back Tony Pollard (neck), corner Darrell Baker Jr. (concussion), defensive end James Lynch (shoulder), tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (foot), receiver Bryce Oliver (knee), and guard Kevin Zeitler (rest) were limited. 

New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams (-14)

The Saints had perfect attendance at practice, but did list running back Alvin Kamara (ankle), running back Devin Neal (ankle), receiver Rashid Shaheed (hip), and corner Alontae Taylor (shoulder) as limited participants. 

Los Angeles listed wideout Puka Nacua (ankle) as a limited participant on Wednesday along with offensive lineman Rob Havenstein (ankle), safety Kamren Kinchens (toe), and corner Darious Williams (shoulder). 

Jacksonville Jaguars (-3) at Las Vegas Raiders

Safety Eric Murray (neck) was the only player missing from Wednesday’s practice for the Jaguars. The team did list tight end Quintin Morris (groin), linebacker Devin Lloyd (calf), receiver Dyami Brown (shoulder), receiver Tim Patrick (groin), receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder), linebacker Dennis Gardeck (chest), and corner Jourdan Lewis (neck) as limited. 

Las Vegas listed tight end Brock Bowers (knee) and receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee) as full participants on Wednesday, which is a good sign for both pass catchers to return in Week 9. Defensive end Maxx Crosby (back) and defensive Adam Butler (back) did not practice, while safety Lonnie Johnson (fibula) was limited. 

Kansas City Chiefs (-2) at Buffalo Bills

Kansas City did not have offensive tackle Josh Simmons (personal), running back Isiah Pacheco (knee), or receiver Hollywood Brown (illness) at practice on Wednesday. Guard Trey Smith (back) was limited. 

The Bills held out receiver Joshua Palmer (knee, ankle), running back Ray Davis (illness), and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (calf) from practice. The club limited defensive end Joey Bosa (rest), defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (rest), kicker Matt Prater (right calf), and linebacker Shaq Thompson (hamstring). 

Seattle Seahawks (-3) at Washington Commanders

Seattle listed Sam Darnold on the opening injury report of the week as the quarterback was a full participant with a chest injury. Meanwhile, safety Julian Love (hamstring), tight end Eric Saubert (calf), and receiver Dareke Young (quad) were non-participants. Linebacker Derick Hall (oblique) and defensive tackle Jarran Reed (wrist) were limited due to injury.

Coach Dan Quinn told reporters that wide receiver Terry McLaurin will be out this week due to a quad injury. Naturally, McLaurin did not practice, nor did kicker Matt Gay (back), defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton (ankle), and offensive tacle Laremy Tunsil (hamstring). On a more positive note, quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to practice fully throughout the week, setting up his return to action. 

Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys (-2.5) (Monday)

Analysis to come.