Lamar Jackson Faces Thumb Surgery and Injured Reserve
Lamar Jackson is expected to undergo surgery on his injured right thumb and be placed on injured reserve, according to ESPN. The procedure could keep the Baltimore Ravens quarterback out for the rest of the season, though the supplied reports do not establish a recovery timeline. His absence is a major blow for a team that also has backup quarterback Tyler Huntley dealing with an injury.
ProFootballTalk reported that the Ravens were down to Joe Fagnone at quarterback and could explore a trade for Tyson Bagent of the Chicago Bears. That possibility remains exploratory, not a reported transaction.
Panthers Hire DeAngelo Hall; Saints Dismiss T.J. Paganetti
The Carolina Panthers are hiring former NFL cornerback DeAngelo Hall as their cornerbacks coach, according to ProFootballTalk. The reports supplied do not include details about Hall’s responsibilities beyond the position or the timing of his appointment.
The New Orleans Saints are firing offensive run game coordinator T.J. Paganetti, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, as relayed in NFL.com’s league update. No further explanation or information about a replacement was provided.
Buccaneers Fear MCL Sprain for Yaya Diaby
Yaya Diaby is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ win over the Atlanta Falcons, according to Ian Rapoport in NFL.com’s update. The report characterizes the injury as a belief, rather than a confirmed diagnosis, and provides no timetable for the outside linebacker’s return.
Saquon Barkley Says Eagles Assured Him He Won’t Be Traded
Saquon Barkley said the Philadelphia Eagles assured him he will not be traded. “I want to be one of the reasons why we fix it,” Barkley said, according to NFL.com.
The comments came after Philadelphia’s 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. Head coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged he is not doing a good enough job and said he has to improve, according to ProFootballTalk. The reports provide no further detail about the team’s plans following the defeat.
Colts Coach Says Every Position Will Be Evaluated
Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen said the team will “evaluate everything, every position” after an embarrassing loss in Jacksonville, according to NFL.com. His comments signal a broad review, but the supplied report does not identify specific personnel changes or decisions.
Josh Jacobs’ Attorneys Reject Additional Allegations
Attorneys for Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs described additional allegations of physical and verbal abuse as “unsupported and stale allegations” in a statement Sunday, according to ESPN. The statement reflects Jacobs’ attorneys’ position; the supplied information does not provide further details about the allegations or their status.
Jaguars Reportedly Not Eager to Trade Brian Thomas Jr.
The Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and Commanders have shown interest in Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., according to ProFootballTalk. The report says Jacksonville has shown little inclination to trade him, even though Thomas would prefer a fresh start. No trade has been reported.
Joe Burrow Joins Rare 450-Yard, Six-Touchdown Company
Joe Burrow became just the second quarterback in league history to record at least 450 passing yards, five passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown in one game, according to NFL.com. The only previous player to reach that combination was Norm Van Brocklin, in Week 1 of 1951.
Baker Mayfield Wins Despite Completing No Passes
Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers shut out the Falcons despite Mayfield recording no completions, according to NFL.com. Mayfield said he would do whatever it takes to win, while coach Todd Bowles noted that there is a first time for everything.