A.J. Brown returns to practice
A.J. Brown (Patriots) returned to limited practice Wednesday, beginning the 21-day window to come off injured reserve after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 1. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Brown’s progress is encouraging as New England monitors his timeline toward a possible return.
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Rams’ Jackson suspension reduced
The Los Angeles Rams announced that offensive tackle Alaric Jackson had his unsportsmanlike-conduct suspension reduced on appeal from two games to one. The club adjusted its roster accordingly; Jackson’s reduced ban clears the way for an earlier return than initially announced.
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Panthers place Jackson on IR
The Carolina Panthers placed defensive tackle Cam Jackson on injured reserve, the transaction list shows. The move follows shoulder surgery and ends Jackson’s 2026 season; the team will look to roster and scheme adjustments as it continues the year without him.
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Jahmyr Gibbs named Player of Week
Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs was honored as one of the NFL’s Players of the Week for Week 5 after a standout performance that powered the Lions. The weekly awards recognize top offensive and defensive contributors across the league; Gibbs’ multi-touchdown outing earned league recognition.
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Caleb Williams progresses in practice
Chicago’s rookie Caleb Williams took part in a full walkthrough Wednesday as the Bears described their quarterback situation as still “fluid.” Williams’ full participation in the team walkthrough is a positive sign toward a return after a hamstring issue sidelined him in recent weeks.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. excited to join Texans
Newly traded Marvin Harrison Jr. met media Wednesday and said he’s “excited” to reunite with former Ohio State teammate C.J. Stroud in Houston. Harrison arrives quickly into the Texans’ offense and is expected to play Sunday after the trade, with both player and club hoping familiarity speeds the transition.
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Lamar Jackson day-to-day
Baltimore coach Jesse Minter said Wednesday that Lamar Jackson (ankle) did not participate in practice and remains day-to-day. Jackson sat out the Ravens’ Week 5 win over the Falcons; the team will assess him later in the week before finalizing a game plan for Sunday’s matchup.
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