Kansas City left tackle Josh Simmons has been placed on injured reserve with a bulging disc, while Buffalo defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson will serve a one-game suspension after losing his appeal. Elsewhere across the league, Seattle tight end Elijah Arroyo is headed for season-ending shoulder surgery, and Philadelphia expects Saquon Barkley to return from a two-game absence for Monday night’s matchup with Dallas.
Major injury developments
Simmons will miss at least four games after Kansas City placed him on injured reserve. The tackle does not require surgery for his bulging disc and could be eligible to return in Week 11, when the Chiefs host Arizona on Nov. 22. Kansas City also had Rashee Rice sit out Thursday with hamstring and knee issues, while Travis Kelce was limited by an ankle injury.
Arroyo was placed on injured reserve Thursday and will undergo shoulder surgery, ending his 2026 campaign. Seattle did receive a boost on the roster, activating running back Zach Charbonnet from the physically unable to perform list.
Barkley is expected back at practice Thursday and is trending toward playing against the Cowboys on Monday. The Eagles running back has missed Philadelphia’s past two games with a hamstring injury.
Gardner-Johnson’s suspension stands following his appeal. He was disciplined for unsportsmanlike conduct after spitting on a Raiders player during Buffalo’s Week 6 victory.
Thursday practice report
Quarterbacks and skill players
| Player | Injury or status | Thursday update |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | Ankle | Limited for a second consecutive practice. |
| Bryce Young | Knee | Full participant. |
| Jordan Love | Back | Upgraded to full participation. |
| Malik Willis | Right thumb | Full participant. |
| Tyler Shough | Left hand | Full participant during practice in Paris. |
| Spencer Rattler | Knee | Full participant. |
| Baker Mayfield | Right thumb | Full participant for the second straight day. |
| Quinshon Judkins | Ankle | Limited Wednesday. |
| Dylan Sampson | Knee | Limited. |
| David Montgomery | Groin | Did not practice. |
| Rico Dowdle | Knee | Limited participant. |
| Breece Hall | Quad | Upgraded to limited. |
| Alvin Kamara | Back | Limited. |
| Jaylen Wright | Foot | Limited. |
| Bucky Irving | Illness | Upgraded to limited. |
| Tony Pollard | Non-injury, rest | Added to the report as a nonparticipant. |
| Tyjae Spears | Non-injury, rest | Upgraded to full participation. |
| Rashod Bateman | Shoulder | Upgraded to full. |
| Denzel Boston | Foot | Limited. |
| KC Concepcion | Calf/quad | Limited. |
| Tank Dell | Knee | Full participant. |
| Ashton Dulin | Hamstring | Limited. |
| Anthony Gould | Concussion | Did not practice. |
| Matthew Golden | Shoulder | Limited. |
| Bo Melton | Back | Did not practice. |
| Christian Watson | Ankle | Limited. |
| Savion Williams | Ankle | Limited. |
| Caleb Douglas | Ankle | Limited. |
| Charlie Jones | Achilles | Limited. |
| Adonai Mitchell | Finger | Limited. |
| Calvin Ridley | Hip | Downgraded to did not practice. |
| Emeka Egbuka | Concussion/foot | Did not practice. |
| Rashee Rice | Hamstring/knee | Did not practice. |
| Travis Kelce | Ankle | Limited. |
| Matthew Hibner | Hand | Upgraded to full. |
| Brevin Jordan | Foot | Added to the report as limited. |
| Dalton Schultz | Quad | Upgraded to limited. |
| Andrew Ogletree | Ankle | Did not practice. |
| Tyler Warren | Groin | Did not practice. |
| Will Kacmarek | Hamstring | Limited. |
| Theo Johnson | Neck | Limited. |
| Chris Manhertz | Calf | Added to the report as a nonparticipant. |
Offensive line updates
Ronnie Stanley, Olaivavega Ioane, John Simpson and Andrew Vorhees were all upgraded to full participation. Stanley was listed for rest, toe and ankle issues, while Ioane has an ankle injury, Simpson is dealing with a groin injury and Vorhees has a foot issue. Cam Jurgens was also full with a concussion designation.
Cameron Williams had his 21-day practice window opened after injured reserve. Jordon Riley also worked on a limited basis after his 21-day return window opened, while Cooper McDonald was limited during his return-from-injured-reserve window.
| Player | Injury or status | Thursday update |
|---|---|---|
| Tytus Howard | Knee | Limited. |
| Teven Jenkins | Back | Did not practice. |
| Elgton Jenkins | Knee | Upgraded to limited. |
| Cade Mays | Wrist | Full participant. |
| Aaron Banks | Knee/toe | Limited. |
| Trent Brown | Wrist | Upgraded to full. |
| Blake Fisher | Thumb | Did not practice. |
| Ed Ingram | Back/hip | Added to the report as full. |
| Jalen Travis | Foot | Upgraded to full. |
| Matt Goncalves | Calf | Upgraded to full. |
| Jaylon Moore | Concussion | Did not practice. |
| Cesar Ruiz | Knee | Did not practice. |
| Jermaine Eluemunor | Calf | Upgraded to limited. |
| Andrew Thomas | Groin | Upgraded to limited. |
| Marcus Mbow | Knee | Upgraded to limited. |
| Max Mitchell | Concussion | Added to the report as a nonparticipant. |
| Dylan Parham | Knee | Limited. |
| Luke Goedeke | Calf | Did not practice. |
Defensive and special teams updates
T.J. Tampa was designated to return from injured reserve and practiced on a limited basis. Marist Liufau was also designated to return from injured reserve. David Sills received his return designation from injured reserve, while Dorian Mausi was full during his 21-day practice window.
Kaden Elliss, who has been sidelined since Week 3, was limited with a calf injury but said he expects to play Sunday. Jaelan Phillips has already been ruled out against Tampa Bay because of a hamstring injury.
| Player | Injury or status | Thursday update |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick Washington | Ankle | Limited. |
| Tavius Robinson | Pectoral | Did not practice. |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | Knee | Downgraded to did not practice. |
| Kyle Dugger | Quadriceps | Upgraded to full. |
| Derek Barnett | Ankle | Limited. |
| Maliek Collins | Foot | Upgraded to full. |
| Kaden Davis | Quad | Did not practice. |
| Mason Graham | Knee/ankle | Limited. |
| Michael Hall Jr. | Ankle | Did not practice. |
| Carson Schwesinger | Ankle | Upgraded to limited. |
| Quincy Williams | Neck | Added to the report as a nonparticipant. |
| Grant Delpit | Concussion/shoulder | Upgraded to limited. |
| Rock Ya-Sin | Hamstring | Limited. |
| Brian Branch | Achilles | Full participant. |
| Anthony Campbell | Ankle | Limited. |
| Lukas Van Ness | Illness | Added as limited. |
| Zaire Franklin | Shin | Added as limited. |
| Brandon Cisse | Shoulder/neck | Limited. |
| Benjamin St-Juste | Hamstring | Limited. |
| Jadeveon Clowney | Knee | Upgraded to full. |
| Logan Hall | Knee | Upgraded to full. |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | Knee | Upgraded to limited. |
| Henry To’oTo’o | Shoulder | Limited. |
| Reed Blankenship | Concussion/hand | Did not practice. |
| Jalen Pitre | Shoulder | Did not practice. |
| Jerry Tillery | Personal matter | Upgraded to full. |
| Austin Ajiake | Concussion | Limited. |
| CJ Allen | Ankle | Added as limited. |
| Bryce Boettcher | Groin | Upgraded to full. |
| Jaylon Carlies | Ribs | Upgraded to full. |
| Sauce Gardner | Calf | Did not practice. |
| Justin Walley | Knee | Upgraded to limited. |
| Robert Beal Jr. | Hamstring | Limited. |
| Willie Gay Jr. | Illness | Added as a nonparticipant. |
| Reese Taylor | Quad | Did not practice. |
| Kyle Louis | Knee | Limited. |
| Anfernee Jennings | Knee | Limited. |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | Head | Full participant. |
| Tremaine Edmunds | Shoulder | Did not practice. |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | Illness | Upgraded to full. |
| Paulson Adebo | Knee | Limited. |
| Colton Hood | Concussion | Upgraded to full. |
| Greg Newsome II | Concussion | Did not practice. |
| Jevon Holland | Concussion, non-contact | Upgraded to limited. |
| Tyler Nubin | Neck | Limited. |
| T’Vondre Sweat | Elbow | Limited. |
| Joseph Ossai | Ankle | Did not practice. |
| Will McDonald IV | Toe | Limited. |
| Francisco Mauigoa | Leg | Did not practice. |
| Alex Highsmith | Groin | Limited. |
| T.J. Watt | Non-injury, rest/calf | Limited. |
| Brandin Echols | Hamstring | Ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Saints in Paris. |
| Jalen Ramsey | Wrist | Upgraded to limited. |
| Calijah Kancey | Illness | Upgraded to full. |
| Christian Rozeboom | Finger | Placed on injured reserve. |
| Zyon McCollum | Illness | Upgraded to limited. |
| Antoine Winfield Jr. | Rib | Limited. |
| Tony Adams | Ankle | Limited. |
| Kevin Winston Jr. | Quad | Limited. |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | Right foot | Did not practice. |
| Daniel Carlson | Non-injury, personal matter | Did not practice. |
| Jordan Stout | Right knee | Upgraded to full. |
| Tucker Addington | Shoulder | Limited. |
Roster moves and elevations
Alijah Vera-Tucker was placed on injured reserve. Sebastian Joseph-Day also moved to injured reserve with a triceps injury.
DeAndre Carter was signed from the practice squad to the active roster. Myles Bryant, Carl Jones, Jamal Hill, Josh Ross, Jaydon Blue, Evan Neal and Anfernee Orji joined practice squads.
Shawn Bowman and Malcolm DeWalt IV were released, while E.J. Jenkins was cut from the active roster. Austin Deculus, Andre James and Evan Beerntsen were released from practice squads.
Teams also used game-day elevations on running back Zavier Scott and linebacker Buddy Johnson, along with offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson and linebacker Benton Whitley.
Ben Skowronek has been ruled out with a calf injury for Sunday’s Saints game in Paris.
