NFL Week 8 injury reports reveal a mix of encouraging returns and significant absences as teams prepare for upcoming games. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to full practice Wednesday for the first time since an ankle injury sidelined him for three games, while Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph participated in his first practice since missing the final 11 games of the 2025 season with a degenerative knee condition.
Key Returns
Jackson's full participation signals he could play when the Ravens visit the Buffalo Bills. Joseph, an All-Pro, was limited in his first session after the Lions opened his 21-day practice window.
Notable Absences
The Carolina Panthers will be without linebacker Jaelan Phillips, cornerback Akayleb Evans, guard Damien Lewis and backup Torricelli Simpkins for their Thursday night game at Green Bay. The Packers also ruled out linebacker Zaire Franklin, center Sean Rhyan and guard Travis Glover, while wide receiver Matthew Golden (512 receiving yards, 10th in NFL) is questionable.
Other teams with extensive injury lists include the Arizona Cardinals (nine non-participants), Philadelphia Eagles (six non-participants including running back Saquon Barkley and wide receivers Devonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks), and Detroit Lions (seven non-participants including running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown).
Several teams held walkthroughs, so practice statuses are estimates. The full report covers all Week 8 matchups, with Monday night's Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks analysis pending.
