{"id":6116,"date":"2026-11-02T10:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T14:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=6116"},"modified":"2026-11-03T10:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:51:22","slug":"lamar-jackson-set-for-thumb-surgery-panthers-hire-deangelo-hall-saints-fire-t-j-paganetti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/lamar-jackson-set-for-thumb-surgery-panthers-hire-deangelo-hall-saints-fire-t-j-paganetti\/","title":{"rendered":"Lamar Jackson Set for Thumb Surgery; Panthers Hire DeAngelo Hall, Saints Fire T.J. Paganetti"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Lamar Jackson Faces Thumb Surgery and Injured Reserve<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lamar Jackson<\/strong> is expected to undergo surgery on his injured right thumb and be placed on injured reserve, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/50349558\/ravens-lamar-jackson-rest-game-thumb-injury\">ESPN<\/a>. The procedure could keep the <strong>Baltimore Ravens<\/strong> 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 <strong>Tyler Huntley<\/strong> dealing with an injury.<\/p>\n<p>ProFootballTalk reported that the Ravens were down to <strong>Joe Fagnone<\/strong> at quarterback and could explore a trade for <strong>Tyson Bagent<\/strong> of the <strong>Chicago Bears<\/strong>. That possibility remains exploratory, not a reported transaction.<\/p>\n<h2>Panthers Hire DeAngelo Hall; Saints Dismiss T.J. Paganetti<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Carolina Panthers<\/strong> are hiring former NFL cornerback <strong>DeAngelo Hall<\/strong> as their cornerbacks coach, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/report-panthers-to-hire-deangelo-hall-to-coach-cornerbacks\">ProFootballTalk<\/a>. The reports supplied do not include details about Hall\u2019s responsibilities beyond the position or the timing of his appointment.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>New Orleans Saints<\/strong> are firing offensive run game coordinator <strong>T.J. Paganetti<\/strong>, according to NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport, as relayed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-monday-nov-2#saints\">NFL.com\u2019s league update<\/a>. No further explanation or information about a replacement was provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Buccaneers Fear MCL Sprain for Yaya Diaby<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yaya Diaby<\/strong> is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain during the <strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers\u2019<\/strong> win over the <strong>Atlanta Falcons<\/strong>, according to Ian Rapoport in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-monday-nov-2#buccaneers\">NFL.com\u2019s update<\/a>. The report characterizes the injury as a belief, rather than a confirmed diagnosis, and provides no timetable for the outside linebacker\u2019s return.<\/p>\n<h2>Saquon Barkley Says Eagles Assured Him He Won\u2019t Be Traded<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Saquon Barkley<\/strong> said the <strong>Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong> assured him he will not be traded. \u201cI want to be one of the reasons why we fix it,\u201d Barkley said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/eagles-rb-saquon-barkley-assured-he-won-t-be-traded-i-want-to-be-one-of-the-reasons-why-we-fix-it?campaign=Twitter_atn\">NFL.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The comments came after Philadelphia\u2019s 27-10 loss to the <strong>Washington Commanders<\/strong>. Head coach <strong>Nick Sirianni<\/strong> acknowledged he is not doing a good enough job and said he has to improve, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/nick-sirianni-i-am-not-doing-a-good-enough-job-ive-got-to-do-better\">ProFootballTalk<\/a>. The reports provide no further detail about the team\u2019s plans following the defeat.<\/p>\n<h2>Colts Coach Says Every Position Will Be Evaluated<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Indianapolis Colts<\/strong> coach <strong>Shane Steichen<\/strong> said the team will \u201cevaluate everything, every position\u201d after an embarrassing loss in Jacksonville, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/colts-shane-steichen-to-evaluate-everything-every-position-after-embarrassing-loss-in-jacksonville?campaign=Twitter_atn\">NFL.com<\/a>. His comments signal a broad review, but the supplied report does not identify specific personnel changes or decisions.<\/p>\n<h2>Josh Jacobs\u2019 Attorneys Reject Additional Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>Attorneys for <strong>Green Bay Packers<\/strong> running back <strong>Josh Jacobs<\/strong> described additional allegations of physical and verbal abuse as \u201cunsupported and stale allegations\u201d in a statement Sunday, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/50352501\/jacobs-attorneys-say-additional-allegations-unsupported\">ESPN<\/a>. The statement reflects Jacobs\u2019 attorneys\u2019 position; the supplied information does not provide further details about the allegations or their status.<\/p>\n<h2>Jaguars Reportedly Not Eager to Trade Brian Thomas Jr.<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong>, <strong>Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong> and Commanders have shown interest in <strong>Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong> wide receiver <strong>Brian Thomas Jr.<\/strong>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/chiefs-steelers-commanders-have-interest-in-brian-thomas-jr\">ProFootballTalk<\/a>. The report says Jacksonville has shown little inclination to trade him, even though Thomas would prefer a fresh start. No trade has been reported.<\/p>\n<h2>Joe Burrow Joins Rare 450-Yard, Six-Touchdown Company<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Joe Burrow<\/strong> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/2026-nfl-season-week-8-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games#cin\">NFL.com<\/a>. The only previous player to reach that combination was Norm Van Brocklin, in Week 1 of 1951.<\/p>\n<h2>Baker Mayfield Wins Despite Completing No Passes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Baker Mayfield<\/strong> and the Buccaneers shut out the Falcons despite Mayfield recording no completions, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/buccaneers-todd-bowles-on-zero-completion-win-over-falcons-there-s-a-first-time-for-everything?campaign=Twitter_atn\">NFL.com<\/a>. Mayfield said he would do whatever it takes to win, while coach <strong>Todd Bowles<\/strong> noted that there is a first time for everything.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/lamar-jackson-set-for-thumb-surgery-panthers-hire-deangelo-hall-saints-fire-t-j-paganetti\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Lamar Jackson Set for Thumb Surgery; Panthers Hire DeAngelo Hall, Saints Fire T.J. 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