Ravens face a lengthy stretch without Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to miss six to nine weeks with a right-thumb injury, according to ESPN’s Ian Rapoport. Jackson has told teammates he plans to return this season and urged them to “stay alive” in the meantime. The timeline leaves Baltimore without its starting quarterback for a significant portion of the remaining schedule, though the reports do not give a more specific return date.
Colts weigh interest in Josh Downs and Daniel Jones
The Indianapolis Colts have told other teams they received an offer of a fourth-round pick for wide receiver Josh Downs, ProFootballTalk reports. The report does not indicate that Indianapolis has accepted the offer or that a deal is imminent.
Teams have also contacted the Colts about quarterback Daniel Jones, according to NFL.com’s trade-deadline report. With the deadline approaching Tuesday, both situations remain potential trade discussions rather than completed transactions.
Texans holding on to Jadeveon Clowney for now
The 2-5 Houston Texans are resisting trade interest in players including defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, according to ProFootballTalk. The report says the team’s position could change if it loses Sunday to the winless Los Angeles Chargers, with the trade deadline set for Tuesday. No trade has been reported.
Sam Darnold’s Week 10 status in doubt
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is in danger of missing the team’s Week 10 game against the Raiders, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The report does not specify an injury or provide a timetable, so Darnold’s availability remains uncertain.
James Pearce Jr. set for Falcons debut after suspension
Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. is active for Sunday’s game against the Bengals, according to ProFootballTalk. The appearance is set to be his 2026 debut after he served an eight-game suspension under the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. A Saturday update had listed Pearce as questionable because of a back injury.
Several teams make injury-related roster moves
The Detroit Lions placed linebacker Jack Campbell on injured reserve, while the Washington Commanders did the same with wide receiver Dyami Brown, who has a calf injury. The Falcons also placed running back Brian Robinson on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
The San Francisco 49ers placed wide receiver Christian Kirk on injured reserve and activated wide receiver Demarcus Robinson from injured reserve. The New England Patriots activated wide receiver Mack Hollins from injured reserve, and the Denver Broncos activated wide receiver Pat Bryant from injured reserve. NFL.com’s league update reported the moves.
Report: Brandon Aiyuk owes 49ers about $13 million
An AP-sourced report says the NFL has told wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk he owes the San Francisco 49ers about $13 million. Separately, ProFootballTalk’s review of the league’s player personnel handbook says the commissioner may have discretion to delay or deny a reinstatement request from the reserve/left squad list. The supplied reports do not establish that a final reinstatement decision has been made.
Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Ham hospitalized
Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Ham was hospitalized Saturday after experiencing a medical emergency before Penn State’s game at Washington, according to ProFootballTalk. Ham, who now works as a Penn State radio analyst, is a former NFL star; the report did not provide further details about his condition.
Cam Jordan approaches a Saints franchise milestone
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan is set to become the third defensive player in NFL history to play 250 games with the same team, according to ProFootballTalk. The only other players cited for reaching the mark are Darrell Green and Jim Marshall.