NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been cleared from concussion protocol and is set to play against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Maye sustained the injury during a game against the New York Jets last week when linebacker Jamien Sherwood made helmet-to-helmet contact as Maye was sliding. The hit forced Maye to leave the game and undergo medical evaluation, but he has since recovered and is ready to return to the field.
In another development, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been practicing again after missing a couple of sessions due to a back and neck issue. Jackson reassured reporters that he will be ready to face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, emphasizing the importance of resting his body for the long season ahead. Throughout the season, Jackson has demonstrated his talent by throwing for over 2,000 yards and scoring 17 touchdowns for the Ravens.
Additionally, the Minnesota Vikings are welcoming back tight end T.J. Hockenson after he suffered a knee injury at the end of the 2023 season. Hockenson expressed his excitement about returning to the field and being reunited with his teammates after a lengthy recovery period.
The New Orleans Saints will see quarterback Derek Carr back in action after missing three games due to an oblique injury. Despite rookie Spencer Rattler’s temporary stint as the starter, Carr is expected to lead the team against the Carolina Panthers with Jake Haener serving as his backup.
As teams prepare for their upcoming games, various players from different NFL franchises are listed on the injury report. Key players from the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Kansas City Chiefs are dealing with a range of injuries that may impact their availability for the weekend matches.