Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels have both been cleared to play in Week 14 after dealing with recent injuries. Jackson returned to full practice Friday following an ankle issue, while Daniels is set to make his first start since dislocating his elbow in Week 9. These updates come amid widespread injury concerns across the league ahead of a pivotal slate of games.
As NFL teams finalize their preparations for Week 14, two star quarterbacks headline the positive injury developments. Lamar Jackson, the two-time NFL MVP, missed Thursday's practice due to an ankle injury but participated fully on Friday and carries no injury designation. He is confirmed to start against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial AFC North matchup, where both teams enter at 6-6.
Similarly, Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced that Jayden Daniels will return and start against the Minnesota Vikings. Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks, initially feared to be a long-term issue. He practiced fully Thursday and Friday, marking his first action since November 2. Daniels has played in just six of Washington's 13 games this season, missing time due to a knee sprain and hamstring injury earlier.
Other notable updates include Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who practiced fully and carries no designation after missing Week 13 with a concussion; he is set to return against the Buffalo Bills. Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner is ruled out with a calf injury sustained last week, though not severe enough for injured reserve. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan remain sidelined despite limited practice, out for the matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
Atlanta Falcons wideout Drake London is out with a knee injury, while Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will not play the rest of the season due to a foot injury. These absences could impact several close games, including Ravens-Steelers and Commanders-Vikings, both with spreads under two points.
Injuries continue to shape the Week 14 slate, with teams like the Browns evaluating rookie defensive lineman Mason Graham and the Chiefs dealing with offensive line doubts for Trey Smith and Jawaan Taylor.