NFL news, injury updates: Frank Ragnow comes out of retirement for Lions, Cowboys’ George Pickens has no injury designation vs. Chiefs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was a non-participant in Wednesday’s practice due to a sprain in his AC joint. Meanwhile, running back Bucky Irving was listed as a full participant in practice.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will return to the field Thursday against the Detroit Lions for a classic Thanksgiving showdown.

Jacobs suffered a knee injury in Week 11 against the New York Giants. He was sidelined during last week’s win over the Minnesota Vikings.

But now he’ll be back for an important NFC North matchup in Detroit. Despite being limited in practice all week, Jacobs does not have playing status listed, meaning he is ready to go.

According to multiple sources, former Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement to rejoin the team. Ragno was a first-round pick for the Lions in 2018 and has not played since last season.

The Baltimore Ravens will have quarterback Lamar Jackson, safety Kyle Hamilton and wide receiver Rashod Bateman on the field Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals.

He does not have playing status for the Thanksgiving showdown after showing up on the injury report earlier this week.

Bateman was limited on Monday and Tuesday due to an ankle injury, except for a full practice on Wednesday.

Hamilton, who is suffering from an ankle injury, did not practice on Monday. He was limited on Tuesday, but was a full participant on Wednesday.

Jackson suffered a toe injury in last week’s win over the New York Jets, adding to a season in which he has also battled hamstring, knee and ankle problems. He did not participate in Monday’s practice, however, he practiced throughout Tuesday and Wednesday.

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks to the practice squad for added depth at the position. Kendricks was a second-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2015. He spent the 2023 season in LA with the Chargers, and last season he started 15 games for the Cowboys, totaling 138 tackles and three sacks.

Green Bay signed wide receiver Will Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster. They elevated linebacker Jamon Johnson and defensive back Jaylin Simpson from the practice squad to the active roster. The Packers have released kicker Lucas Havrisik.

After suffering several major setbacks in last week’s loss to Houston, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been listed with an elbow injury on Wednesday’s report. Despite the injury, Allen was a full participant in practice.

Philadelphia Eagles wideout DeVonta Smith was a non-participant for the second consecutive day of practice on Wednesday. He is battling a shoulder/chest injury and an illness.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is officially back and activated from the injured reserve list. Burrow is out for the second week with a turf toe injury. The Bengals have managed only one win in Burrow’s absence. He is expected to start the Bengals’ Thanksgiving matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters that Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy will be limited in Wednesday’s practice, and undrafted rookie Max Broasmer will take all of the first-team reps.

McCarthy is moving through the concussion protocol after suffering the latest injury during last weekend’s loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The beleaguered second-year quarterback has posted just a 6:10 touchdown-to-interception ratio this season, his first somewhat healthy experience with the Vikings.

As far as Brosmer is concerned, the former UNH and Minnesota quarterback could make his first career NFL start on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. returned to practice Wednesday, two weeks after surgery for appendicitis.

In his two-game absence, fellow Cardinals wideout Michael Wilson emerged with back-to-back 100-yard receiving games. Wilson now leads Harrison on the team’s receiving leaderboard this season.

Harrison, who suffered a concussion in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts but did not miss any games due to it, has had an up-and-down season in Arizona.

His usage in the offense, or lack thereof, has been a frequent topic of discussion in the desert, despite him being the No. 4 overall pick last year, and he struggled with drop issues early this fall.

Still, his ability is undeniable, as he has bounced back to make some incredible catches for a Cardinals team that has a long list of problems at the moment.

The New England Patriots will place left tackle Will Campbell on injured reserve and sign cornerback Miles Battle to the 53-man roster, head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters on Wednesday.

Campbell was forced out in the second half of the Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals with a knee injury.

The rookie, whom the Pats selected with the No. 4 overall pick in this year’s draft, has been a blindside protector for second-year quarterback Drake Mays this season.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Denver Broncos extended defensive tackle Malcolm Roach to a three-year contract worth up to $29.25 million with $14 million guaranteed. Roach is now under contract with Denver through the 2028 season.

Roach has recorded 21 tackles and 2 sacks in 6 games this year. Roach missed the early part of the season with a Grade 2 calf strain. This is his second season with the Broncos. Roach spent his first four seasons with the New Orleans Saints, where he overlapped with Broncos head coach Sean Payton for a few seasons.

The Denver Broncos lead the AFC West at 9–2. They will play the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka announced that the following players will not participate in Wednesday’s practice:

Defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence (elbow)

Linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder)

Linebacker Demetrius Flanigan-Falls (neck)

The Miami Dolphins have signed linebacker Caleb Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of the team’s Week 13 showdown with the New Orleans Saints. Johnson spent his first four seasons in Chicago and Jacksonville.

The Giants rookie quarterback is close to ending his time in the concussion protocol. Dart has missed the last two games after getting injured in Week 10 against the Bears.

Jameis Winston has started for the Giants in Dart’s absence.

The Patriots visit New York on Monday night.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was made available to speak to the media after Wednesday’s outing. Through practice. This is being seen as a good sign for his ability to play in Sunday’s Week 13 game against Arizona.

Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith, tight end Noah Gray, and cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace have been ruled out of Thursday’s game in Dallas against the Cowboys.

Isiah Pacheco has no status and is back with the team.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said wide receiver Drake London is questionable to play in Week 13 against the Jets. London has been dealing with a knee injury since Week 11.

The Denver Broncos have been breaking the bank for some key players recently.

They extended kicker Wil Lutz last week. This week, they are extending center Luke Wattenberg, as first reported by 9NEWS’ Mike Klis. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero also reported the extension, which, according to Pelissero, is worth $48 million, including $27 million guaranteed.

Denver selected Wattenberg in the fifth round of the 2022 draft. He is reportedly now one of the league’s highest-paid centers.