Several prominent quarterbacks, including Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson, Minnesota Vikings' J.J. McCarthy and Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels, returned to practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 14. The Detroit Lions face significant challenges for their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, with All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown listed as questionable due to an ankle injury. Injury updates across the league show a mix of returns and ongoing concerns for multiple teams.
As NFL teams prepare for Week 14 of the 2025 regular season, injury reports reveal critical updates that could impact upcoming games. The Cleveland Browns opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has been sidelined since rupturing his Achilles in October 2024. Watson, who underwent a second surgery in January due to a setback, joins a crowded quarterback room that includes rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Sanders recently earned his first win as a starter against the Raiders but lost to the 49ers last week. Watson has played just 19 games over four seasons with the Browns, completing 61.2% of his passes for 3,365 yards, 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
The Minnesota Vikings' J.J. McCarthy (concussion) practiced fully and is trending toward returning to the starting lineup, while Jayden Daniels (left elbow) was limited for the Commanders. In the spotlight is Thursday's matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 4 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
For the Cowboys, left tackle Tyler Guyton (ankle) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) are out, with edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney (hamstring) and safety Malik Hooker (back) questionable. The Lions have outs including safety Kerby Joseph (knee), wide receiver Kalif Raymond (ankle), tight end Brock Wright (neck) and tight end Shane Zylstra (knee). Questionable players include guard Kayode Awosika (foot), defensive back Brian Branch (toe/ankle), offensive tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder/rest), center Graham Glasgow (knee), offensive tackle Penei Sewell (shoulder), Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and running back Sione Vaki (thumb). St. Brown suffered a low ankle sprain on Thanksgiving against the Green Bay Packers.
Other notable updates include Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (clavicle) having his practice window opened, though a Week 14 return is unlikely. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) did not practice, having missed games since Week 11. These injuries underscore the physical toll of the season as playoff implications intensify.