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 his sprained 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 last week during a win over the Minnesota Vikings.

But now he’ll be back for a pivotal NFC North matchup in Detroit. Despite being limited all week in practice, Jacobs doesn’t have a game status listed, meaning he’s ready to go.

Former Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement to rejoin the team, according to multiple sources. Ragnow 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.

They don’t have game statuses for the Thanksgiving showdown after showing up on the injury report earlier this week.

Bateman was limited Monday and Tuesday with an ankle injury, except he practiced in full Wednesday.

Hamilton, nursing an ankle injury as well, didn’t practice Monday. He was limited Tuesday, but he was a full participant Wednesday.

Jackson picked up a toe injury during last week’s win over the New York Jets, adding another ailment to a season in which he’s also battled hamstring, knee and ankle issues. He didn’t participate in Monday’s practice, however, he practiced in full Tuesday and Wednesday.

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

Green Bay signed wide receiver Will Sheppard 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 taking multiple big hits in last week’s loss to Houston, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is 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 in a second straight day of practice on Wednesday. He’s dealing with shoulder/chest injuries and an illness.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is officially back and activated off the injured reserve list. Burrow has been out since Week 2 with turf toe injury. The Bengals have managed just one win in Burrow’s absence. He is expected to start the Bengals’ Thanksgiving matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.

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

McCarthy is progressing through the concussion protocol after picking up his latest injury during a loss to the Green Bay Packers this past weekend.

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

As for Brosmer, the former UNH and Minnesota quarterback could make his first-career NFL start Sunday on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.

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

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

Harrison, who also suffered a concussion in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts but didn’t miss any games because of it, has had an up-and-down season in Arizona.

His usage in the offense, or lack thereof, has been a constant talking point in the desert despite him being last year’s No. 4 overall pick, and he battled drop issues early this fall.

Still, his potential is undeniable, as he’s bounced back to make some incredible catches for a Cardinals team that has a laundry list of problems right now.

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 Wednesday.

Campbell had to be carted off in the second half of a Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals with a knee injury.

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

The Denver Broncos extended defensive tackle Malcolm Roach to a 3-year contract worth up to $29.25 million with $14M guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. 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 would not participate in Wednesday’s practice:

Defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence (elbow)

Linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder)

Linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (neck)

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

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

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

New York visit the Patriots on Monday night.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was made available to speak to the media following Wednesday’s walk. through practice. This is seen as a good sign for his ability to play in Sunday’s Week 13 matchup against Arizona.

Kansas City Chiefs guard Tre Smith, tight end Noah Gray, and cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace have all been ruled out for 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 that wide receiver Drake London is doubtful to play against the Jets in Week 13. London has been dealing with a knee injury since Week 11.

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.