The 2026 NFL season reached its halfway point with Week 9 injury reports revealing several key returns and significant losses across the league.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur announced that edge rusher Micah Parsons has opened his 21-day practice window after tearing his ACL and meniscus. Parsons participated in limited individual drills Wednesday, with the team targeting a return for the Thanksgiving week game against the Los Angeles Rams. "He put a lot of effort and work into this. Having him out there will be a big boost for our team," LaFleur said.
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, the eighth overall pick in the 2026 draft, returned to practice after dealing with hamstring issues that delayed his NFL debut.
The Rams received bad news as cornerback Jaylen Watson will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Watson dislocated the shoulder earlier in the year and reaggravated it last week against the Chargers. "That's a big blow ... He's been such a stud for us," coach Sean McVay said.
Other notable updates include: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten (ankle/foot) questionable; Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) both out, with Joe Fagnano set to make his first NFL start; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and safety Kyle Dugger among non-participants; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson in concussion protocol while running back Breece Hall trends toward return; Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph out and linebacker Jack Campbell remains hospitalized; Washington Commanders placed three players on injured reserve; Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant designated for return; Dallas Cowboys missing multiple starters; New York Giants without outside linebacker Abdul Carter and running back Cam Skattebo; Philadelphia Eagles missing Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol; San Francisco 49ers missing Nick Bosa, Christian Kirk, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey; Los Angeles Chargers still seeking their first win; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold out with a quad injury, Drew Lock to start; Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings will release initial reports Thursday ahead of Monday Night Football.
