Ravens Quarterback Returns to Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson participated in full practice on Wednesday, marking his first full session since sustaining an ankle injury that caused him to miss the team's last three games. This development offers immediate relief to fans and players as the team prepares for its upcoming schedule. The return signals a return to normalcy for the offense after a month of adjustments.

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph also returned to the practice field, though he worked in a limited capacity. Joseph missed the final 11 games of the 2025 season due to a degenerative knee condition, a diagnosis reported by the Detroit Free Press. The Lions opened his 21-day practice window on Wednesday, representing his first practice of the current season.

The Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers face each other in Thursday night's game, with Green Bay favored by 4.5 points at DraftKings Sportsbook. Carolina ruled out linebacker Jaelan Phillips, guard Torricelli Simpkins III, cornerback Akayleb Evans, and guard Damien Lewis, none of whom practiced this week. Defensive tackle Bobby Brown III is listed as questionable.

Green Bay faces its own depth issues, with linebacker Zaire Franklin missing a second straight game after a shin injury. Center Sean Rhyan and lineman Travis Glover are also out. Third-string center John Williams is set to start after injuries to Rhyan and Jacob Monk, who is now on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury. This may allow veteran Kevin Zeitler to make his Packers debut. Receiver Matthew Golden, who has 512 receiving yards, is questionable after limiting his participation on Wednesday.

The Ravens listed defensive lineman Calais Campbell, safeties Kyle Hamilton and Jaylinn Hawkins, guard Olaivavega Ioane, and linebacker Roquan Smith as non-participants ahead of their game at Buffalo. The Bills, who are three-point favorites, held out only offensive tackle Spencer Brown entirely.

Detroit's list of non-participants includes running back Jahmyr Gibbs, receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, and edge rusher DJ Wonnum. Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, and Penei Sewell had rest days. Minnesota's report lists running back Aaron Jones and guard Joe Huber as absent, with tackle Brian O'Neill limited.

The Philadelphia Eagles had six players sit out, including running back Saquon Barkley and receiver Devonta Smith. Washington had three non-participants, including receiver Stefon Diggs. Defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton is in his 21-day window. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes, Pat Surtain II, Baker Mayfield, and Antoine Winfield Jr. all practiced fully. Pittsburgh held out six players, including Jalen Ramsey, T.J. Watt, and Cameron Heyward, with the latter two taking veteran rest days. Ja'Marr Chase did not practice due to an ankle issue and a veteran rest day.