The NFL is turning its attention toward Week 13 and Thanksgiving’s three-game slate.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a good bet to play in the nightcap there, as he returned to practice Tuesday after being listed with a toe injury Monday and missing practice. Jackson has missed the first day of practice each of the past couple weeks while dealing with an assortment of injuries, but he gave an encouraging endorsement of his status for Thursday against the Bengals when asked.
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“I’m good, toe is good,” he said.
A pair of wide receivers set to meet Thursday are also making headlines. Cowboys wideout George Pickens, who’s enjoying a breakout season, was limited in practice Tuesday with knee and calf injuries. He did not practice Monday. On Thursday Dallas will host the Chiefs and wide receiver Rashee Rice, who was a full participant in practice Tuesday after being limited Monday with a hamstring injury.
The Packers might have their own star wideout back on Thursday when they take on the Lions. Jayden Reed hasn’t played since breaking his collarbone in Week 2, but he returned to practice last week before sitting out Sunday’s win over the Vikings.
Will he play on Thanksgiving? “You’ll find out on Thursday at noon,” Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said.
So there you have it.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news entering Week 13:
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The Denver Broncos have been opening the bank for some key players recently.
They extended kicker Wil Lutz last week. This week, they’re extending center Luke Wattenberg, as first reported by 9NEWS’ Mike Klis. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero also reported the extension, which, per Pelissero, is worth $48 million, including $27 million guaranteed.
Denver picked Wattenberg in the fifth round of the 2022 draft. He’s reportedly now among the league’s highest-paid centers.
Tue, November 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM PST
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and wide receivers Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden were limited in Tuesday’s practice, according to the injury report for Thursday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
Jacobs missed last Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings with a knee injury he suffered the previous week against the New York Giants. Emmanuel Wilson received the bulk of the carries when Jacobs was out.
Golden also missed the Vikings game. The rookie receiver has been battling a shoulder and wrist injury. Reed has been out since Week 2 of the season after breaking his collarbone. When asked if Reed will make a return this week, head coach Matt Lafleur said, “You’ll find out Thursday at noon,” according to the Athletic’s Matt Schneidman.
Most of Green Bay’s receivers are battling injuries. Dontayvion Wicks was limited, while Savion Williams did not participate in Tuesday’s practice. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs fully participated in Tuesday’s practice.
Tue, November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM PST
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Cornerback Kaiir Elam visited the New York Jets on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. The Cowboys cut Elam on Saturday. Elam had 19 tackles and 1 pass breakup in 10 games with the Cowboys.
Elam is a former first-round pick and spent his first three seasons with the Buffalo Bills.
Tue, November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM PST
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was limited in practice on Tuesday with a knee and calf injury, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Pickens also did not practice on Monday.
Pickens continues to have a breakout year in his first season with the Cowboys. He is second in receiving yards and has had back-to-back games with over 140 yards. Last Sunday, Pickens had 9 catches, 146 yards and 1 touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The 5-5-1 Cowboys will take on the 6-5 Chiefs this Thursday on Thanksgiving.
Tue, November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM PST
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was a full participant in practice on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Rice was limited in practice on Monday with a hamstring injury.
Rice is coming off 8 catches and a season high 141 yards in last Sunday’s 23-20 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts. The 6-5 Chiefs will take on the 5-5-1 Cowboys this Thursday on Thanksgiving.
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Josh Allen officially has another target coming his way. The Buffalo Bills struck a deal to pick up wide receiver Brandin Cooks on Tuesday afternoon. That came just days after the Saints released Cooks.
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said wide receiver Rashod Bateman was a full participant in practice as he returned on Tuesday. In nine games this season, Bateman has 16 receptions for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh announced on Tuesday that the team is opening the practice window for rookie running back Omarion Hampton to make his return from injured reserve.
Hampton has been out with an ankle injury since Week 5. In his first five career games before the injury, Hampton rushed for 314 yards at 4.8 per carry and had two rushing touchdowns. He also had 20 receptions for 136 yards. Hampton was the No. 22 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draf
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Indianapolis has placed wide receiver/returner Ashton Dulin on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. The injury occurred during the Colts’ Week 12 overtime loss to the Chiefs. Dulin is averaging 29.8 yards on 11 kick returns this season. He also has five receptions for 106 yards in 10 games this season, for an average of 21.2 yards per catch.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs lineup on Thanksgiving against the Dallas Cowboys.
Head coach Andy Reid announced the news to reporters on Tuesday.
Pacheco suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee in Week 8 against the Commanders and has missed Kansas City’s subsequent games against the Bills, Broncos and Colts, a tough three-game stretch against playoff contenders.
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Lamar Jackson was back at Baltimore Ravens practice Tuesday after being listed as a DNP with a new toe injury on Monday.
The Ravens tweeted out video of Jackson at the start of Tuesday’s practice. His full practice status wasn’t immediately clear. The Ravens had yet to release a practice report.
The toe injury for Jackson, whose 2025 season has been plagued by injuries, wasn’t previously disclosed. Jackson missed a practice last week with an ankle injury. The week prior, he was sidelined with knee soreness. Jackson previously missed three games with a hamstring injury.
Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that “he’s good” when asked about Jackson’s health ahead of a Thanksgiving game against the Bengals.
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New Orleans is signing kicker Cade York to the practice squad after a strong workout on Tuesday. York was a fourth-round pick for the Cleveland Browns in 2022. Last season, York spent time with Washington and Cincinnati, appearing in six games between the two teams.
Tue, November 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM PST
After missing Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears with a fractured wrist, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he has “great optimism” that Aaron Rodgers will be able to play against the Bills on Sunday.
Tue, November 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM PST
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels told reporters that he wants to play again this season if he is healthy. “If I’m healthy and ready to go, I want to be out there,” Daniels said.
Daniels injured his elbow in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks. Daniels did not get elbow surgery and was initially expected to be out for 3-6 weeks. Daniels has missed the last two games.
After being evaluated after the bye week, Daniels is reportingly expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. The Commanders have started Marcus Mariota at quarterback in the games Daniels has missed. The Commanders are 3-8 this season.
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The Buffalo Bills have signed defensive end Shaq Lawson to the practice squad and released defensive end Andre Jones Jr. This will be Lawson’s third stint with the Bills. He was drafted by the team in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft and spent his first four years in Buffalo before heading to Miami for the 2020 season, then he played for the Jets in 2021.
In 2022, Buffalo brought Lawson back into the fold, and he spent the next two seasons with the Bills before heading to Carolina to play one game with the Panthers last season. Now in his 10th season, Lawson is back for one more try in Buffalo at age 31.
Mon, November 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM PST
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The Ravens quarterback did not practice on Monday with a toe injury, per the team. It’s just the latest injury for Jackson, who was out for three games with a hamstring injury earlier this season, before missing time with knee soreness and, most recently, an ankle injury last week.
It’s unclear if Jackson will be out for Baltimore’s Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Bengals, given that the quarterback has powered through his past few injuries.
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The Houston Texans have signed cornerback Ameer Speed to the practice squad. Houston will be Speed’s fifth NFL team since he was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. In 15 career games, Speed has recorded nine total tackles and 1 tackle for loss.
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Baker Mayfield has a “low-grade sprain” in his left shoulder, an MRI revealed today, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. He left last night’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams at halftime and did not return.
While a specific timeline isn’t yet known, the news is undoubtedly good and leaves hope that he won’t miss a game recovering. The Bucs will take on the Arizona Cardinals next on Sunday. If Mayfield can’t return for that matchup, though, it’ll likely be Teddy Bridgewater who gets the start.
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The New York Giants have released kicker Jude McAtamney from the practice squad. McAtamney had been with the Giants since last season and appeared in four games this year, where he made both of his field goals and nine out of 12 extra point attempts.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have added former Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce to the practice squad. Pierce was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft and was with the team until he was waived last week.