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Oct 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks on from the sideline during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

NFL fines Ravens $100K for violating injury report policy

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The NFL fined the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 on Friday for violating the league’s injury report policy by incorrectly listing quarterback Lamar Jackson’s practice participation status last week.

The Ravens released a statement saying they would not appeal the ruling.

“It is critical that the Baltimore Ravens always operate with integrity and in full accordance with NFL guidelines. We clearly made an error regarding player injury reporting and cooperated transparently with the league’s investigation,” the statement said. “We accept the decision by the NFL that we violated the policy and have taken steps to ensure that we will be compliant moving forward.”

The Ravens initially listed Jackson as a full participant in practice last Friday despite the two-time NFL MVP being relegated to taking reps with the practice squad as he dealt with a hamstring injury.

The following day, Jackson was ruled out of the Ravens’ game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, with the team retroactively downgrading his practice status to limited.

“Lamar Jackson was present for and participated fully in our entire Friday practice ahead of Sunday’s game against the Bears,” the Ravens said in a statement last Saturday. “Upon further evaluation today and after conferring with the league office, because Lamar didn’t take starter reps in practice, we updated our report to reflect his practice participation.”

Per ESPN, the NFL believed the Ravens’ listing of Jackson as a full participant was a result of negligence, not an attempt to gain a competitive advantage.

Jackson, 28, returned from a three-game absence on Thursday night and threw four touchdown passes to lead the Ravens (3-5) to a 28-6 win at Miami.

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Sep 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley appears on injury report with knee issue

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley appeared on the team’s estimated injury report Monday, sitting out with a knee injury.

NFL Network reported that Barkley was feeling “general soreness” after the Eagles’ loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but he expects to play this Thursday against the division rival New York Giants.

Barkley had season lows of six attempts and 30 rushing yards against Denver, but he caught three passes for a season-best 58 yards and a touchdown. He played 72.1 percent of the Eagles’ offensive snaps.

Barkley, 28, is coming off a dream first season in Philadelphia in which he rushed for 2,005 yards — the ninth 2,000-yard season in league history — and played a key role in the Eagles beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. He also finished third in the Associated Press’ Most Valuable Player balloting.

He has 267 yards and three touchdowns on the ground through five games this season.

Also listed as “DNP” on the Eagles’ report Monday were left guard Landon Dickerson, who left Sunday early with his lingering ankle injury, and tight end Grant Calcaterra (oblique). Linebacker Jihaad Campbell (biceps) and defensive tackle Byron Young (triceps) were limited.

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Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) after the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Super Bowl injury report: Two Eagles upgraded to full participants

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (illness) and running back Kenny Gainwell (concussion, knee) ramped up from limited participants in Wednesday’s practice to full participants on Thursday, according to the penultimate Super Bowl LIX injury report.

Carter popped up on the injury report earlier in the week with an illness that is reportedly going through the Eagles’ locker room. The Pro Bowler had 4.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in the regular season and added two sacks in the Eagles’ divisional round win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Presuming he plays, this will be the 23-year-old’s first Super Bowl. He was selected ninth overall in the 2023 draft, months after the Eagles fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII.

Gainwell, 25, had 75 carries for 290 yards and one touchdown in a backup role behind Saquon Barkley this season. He’s had seven carries for 32 yards through three playoff games, as well as three receptions for 26 yards.

Defensive end Brandon Graham (elbow) and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) remained limited Thursday. Reserve offensive lineman Nick Gates, who’s yet to be active for a playoff game, was also limited by a groin issue.

The only change on the Chiefs’ side of the report was the addition of punter Matt Araiza (illness), but Araiza was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.

Receiver Skyy Moore (abdomen), who could be activated from injured reserve before the game, was limited for a second straight day. Three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes was a full participant again as he nurses an ankle that he sprained on Dec. 15 against Cleveland. Right tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) also practiced in full.

The final practice report, which comes with game designations for players as applicable, is due out Friday afternoon.

–Field Level Media

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards (57) during the second quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Feb. 12, 2023. Nfl Super Bowl Lvii Kansas City Chiefs Vs Philadelphia Eagles

Chiefs healthier than Eagles in estimated injury reports

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was listed as a full participant Wednesday in an estimated practice report.

Mahomes has been dealing with a right ankle injury since mid-December while leading the Chiefs to a Super Bowl LIX berth against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Neither team practiced Wednesday so the injury reports are estimations.

Kansas City also listed running back Kareem Hunt (quadriceps), offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee), cornerback Jaylen Watson (ankle) and safety Bryan Cook (quadriceps) as full participants.

Philadelphia receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), center Cam Jurgens (back) and guard Landon Dickerson (knee) would have missed practice Wednesday due to their injuries.

Tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle), offensive lineman Brett Toth (knee), defensive tackle Moro Ojomo (shoulder) and running back Kenny Gainwell (concussion/knee) also were given the did not practice tag.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is dealing with a calf injury and receiver A.J. Brown was recently plagued by knee soreness. Both players would have sat out a practice.

Punt returner/receiver Britain Covey (neck) remains on injured reserve but would have been a limited participant on Wednesday. He missed the final two regular-season games and the team’s two postseason victories.

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Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp intercepts a pass during first half action at the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025.

Bills S Taylor Rapp (back) misses practice, day-to-day

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Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp and offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (illness) were both non-participants in the team’s walkthrough on Wednesday while linebacker Matt Milano (biceps/hamstring) was limited.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Rapp is listed as day-to-day with back and hip injuries.

Cornerback Christian Benford (concussion) was also listed as limited on the estimated practice report.

The Bills play at the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.

Rapp was injured in the second quarter of Sunday’s divisional playoff win over the Baltimore Ravens and initially termed questionable to return. He was ruled out midway through the third quarter.

Rapp was hurt during a play in which he was on the ground when hit by teammate Damar Hamlin. He was carted off the field with 6:13 left in the second quarter. Rapp, 27, intercepted Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson in the first quarter. He had two tackles. In the regular season, Rapp had 82 tackles and two interceptions.

Milano exited the final defensive series on Sunday and did not return.

“There was some soreness afterwards but I don’t know if it’s an injury or not, it’s just what I’m being told is a hamstring soreness and so he’ll be limited today with that,” McDermott said.

Safety Damar Hamlin (rib), cornerback Taron Johnson (neck/shoulder), tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee), defensive back Cam Lewis (shoulder), center Connor McGovern (shoulder), defensive end Greg Rousseau (finger) and linebacker Dorian Williams (elbow) were full participants.

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Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes with the football during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) returns to practice

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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones returned to practice in limited fashion Thursday as he works his way back from a right hamstring injury.

The Vikings’ leading rusher left their Week 5 win over the New York Jets in London with the hamstring issue. Minnesota had its bye week upon returning to the United States, meaning Jones may not have to miss any game time should he be ready for this Sunday’s home game against the Detroit Lions.

Jones has rushed for 350 yards and one touchdown on 71 carries to go with 17 receptions for 167 yards and a touchdown.

Linebacker Patrick Jones II (shoulder) and defensive lineman Harrison Phillips (shoulder) also returned in limited fashion Thursday after missing Wednesday’s practice. Tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee), who has yet to play this season, and offensive guard Dalton Risner (back) were also limited.

Linebacker Blake Cashman (toe) and cornerback Akayleb Evans (hip) missed practice for the second straight day.

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Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) chases during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Ravens mum on Lamar Jackson missing practice

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Lamar Jackson was among a collection of Baltimore Ravens players who missed practice Monday.

Coach John Harbaugh wouldn’t delve into specific reasons why his star quarterback, cornerback Nate Wiggins and receiver/return specialist Deonte Harty were absent from practice, saying some players had physical issues and some had personal reasons.

“Injury report comes out Wednesday afternoon,” Harbaugh said as Baltimore began its preparation for its home opener Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Ravens were on the practice field Monday because they had a long weekend following their 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL season opener Thursday.

Jackson completed 26 of 41 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown and racked up 122 rushing yards on 16 attempts in that game. The Ravens lost after an apparent touchdown on the last play of regulation was overturned, with tight end Isaiah Likely ruled out of bounds on his catch.

Jackson, 27, missed four practice sessions early in training camp due to an illness. The 27-year-old is the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player, winning the award for the second time last year.

Linebackers Kyle Van Noy and Adisa Isaac also missed practice, but for reasons that were more obvious. Van Noy injured an eye during the Chiefs game, with reports saying he sustained a fractured orbital bone. Issac has a hamstring strain.

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Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

49ers WR Deebo Samuel back at practice, but limited

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San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel returned to practice Thursday with the NFC Championship Game looming in three days’ time.

Samuel went down with a left shoulder injury in the first quarter of last Saturday’s 24-21 divisional round win over the Green Bay Packers. After trying to return to the game, he went to the locker room and was ruled out for the rest of the night.

Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Samuel has a 50-50 shot to play against the visiting Detroit Lions this Sunday. Though the shoulder was not fractured, Samuel was dealing with a lot of pain, per the coach.

Samuel was limited Thursday. Everyone else on the 49ers was a full participant, including defensive tackles Arik Armstead (foot, knee) and Kalia Davis (ankle), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), safety George Odum (biceps) and cornerback Ambry Thomas (hand).

Samuel, 28, caught 60 passes for 892 yards and seven touchdowns and rushed for 225 yards and five scores in 15 games during the 2023 regular season.

The Lions saw rookie tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) return to practice on a limited basis Thursday. Wide receiver Kalif Raymond (knee), guard Jonah Jackson (knee), center Frank Ragnow (ankle, toe, knee, back) and corner Chase Lucas (illness) sat out for the second straight day.

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Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Saints’ Alvin Kamara (ankle) game-time decision vs. Falcons

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The New Orleans Saints listed running back Alvin Kamara as questionable for the regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons, with coach Dennis Allen calling his availability a game-time decision.

Kamara did not practice all week after suffering a sprained ankle last Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“He’s one of those guys that is so valuable to our team that we’re going to go all the way up to game time to see where he’s at,” Allen said of the five-time Pro Bowl selection. “He’s made improvement throughout the week and we’ll just wait until game time to make a decision on that.”

The Saints are in the running for the NFC South title; they must beat Atlanta and have Tampa Bay lose to or tie with Carolina. The Saints can also make it as a wild card with some external help.

Kamara has totaled 1,160 yards from scrimmage (694 rushing, 466 receiving) and scored six touchdowns this season across 13 games (12 starts). He has caught 75 passes on 86 targets; his career high for a season is 83 receptions in 2020.

New Orleans ruled out tackle Landon Young (knee) and safety Lonnie Johnson (knee) against Atlanta. Joining Kamara as questionable are running back Kendre Miller (ankle, illness), wide receiver A.T. Perry (illness), tight end Juwan Johnson (chest), defensive end Payton Turner (toe), defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (concussion) and safety J.T. Gray (illness).

The Falcons have deemed quarterback Taylor Heinicke questionable due to an ankle injury. He was limited each day in practice, and Desmond Ridder would start if Heinicke cannot.

Cornerback Mike Hughes (concussion) and defensive end Zach Harrison (knee) are also questionable, while center Drew Dalman (ankle), linebacker Troy Andersen (pectoral) and safety DeMarcco Hellams (concussion) were ruled out.

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Dec 10, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

NFL fines Falcons for violating injury report policy

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The NFL fined the Atlanta Falcons $75,000 and head coach Arthur Smith $25,000 on Friday for violating the injury report policy earlier this season.

The violation involved running back Bijan Robinson and his undisclosed illness prior to a Week 7 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 22, a game the visiting Falcons won 16-13.

Smith and the Falcons should have added Robinson to the injury report with the illness. The rookie first-round pick had just one carry for 3 yards and played only 11 snaps in that game.

Robinson, 21, has rushed for 801 yards and four touchdowns and added 41 receptions for 323 yards and three TDs in 14 games (13 starts).

–Field Level Media