NFL news, injury updates: Patrick Mahomes undergoes surgery to repair torn ACL; Micah Parsons facing long absence

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed running back DeeJay Dallas to the active roster. Dallas appeared in three games with the Carolina Panthers earlier this season. The former Miami Hurricanes running back was a fourth-round pick for Seattle in 2020.

Jacksonville also placed rookie linebacker Jack Kiser on injured reserve and have opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Jalen McL

Rams head coach Sean McVay, who became a dad for a second time after his wife Veronika delivered a baby boy, is not ruling out Adams for Thursday night against the Seahawks.

Adams left the Rams’ Week 15 win over the Lions with a non-contact hamstring injury. The veteran receiver has been playing through a mild hamstring issue and aggravated the muscle late in the game and did not return.

The 30-year-old Lazard was in his third season with the Jets. He played 36 games in New York since joining in 2023, recording 70 receptions, 911 yards and eight touchdowns.

The Chicago Bears are opening a 21-day window for linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Edmunds, 27, has been out since Week 12 with a groin injury.

Edmunds has 89 tackles, four interceptions, and one sack in 10 games this season. The 10–4 Bears play the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.

The Denver Broncos have made a successful waiver claim and picked up running back Cody Schrader from Houston. Second-round rookie running back R.J. Harvey suffered a rib injury during Sunday’s win over Green Bay.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Teddye Buchanan tore his ACL in Sunday’s 24-0 shutout win against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Buchanan, 23, finished his rookie season second on the team with 93 tackles, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup. He becomes the second defensive starter to suffer a season-ending injury after the Ravens lost Nnamdi Madubuike to a neck injury in Week 2.

At 7–7, the Ravens have little room for error in the standings. They play the New England Patriots on Sunday.

The Cleveland Browns have signed wide receiver Jamari Thrash and waived guard Garrett Dellinger. In 18 NFL games, Thrash has 10 receptions for 107 yards receiving.

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their active roster ahead of Monday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins, according to their roster report.

Valdes-Scantling, 31, was signed to the practice squad on November 4 and was elevated for Week 14’s game against the Ravens. Before signing with the Steelers, he was with the San Francisco 49ers.

Valdes-Scantling has four catches for 40 yards this season. The Steelers released wide receiver Ke’Shawn Williams to make room for him. At 7–6, the Steelers lead the AFC North.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said “all options are on the table” regarding Rome Odunze’s foot injury. The team may shut Odunze down for a stretch to ensure he’s healthy for a potential postseason run.

“There may be a case that we need to protect him from himself a little bit so he can help us down the road.” – Coach Johnson

Chicago Bears rookie wideout Luther Burden III is day-to-day due to his ankle injury. His status will likely remain in question until later in the week. The Bears play on Saturday night this week in a primetime matchup at home with the Green Bay Packers.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten underwent finger surgery on Monday, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Tuten, 23, is expected to miss a few weeks but is expected to return for the playoffs.

The rookie running back has rushed for 284 yards and four touchdowns so far this season. In his absence, expect running backs Travis Etienne Jr. and rookie Lequint Allen Jr. to see an increased workload. Etienne rushed for 32 yards on 12 carries but caught seven passes for a career-high 73 yards and three touchdowns.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 10–4 and will take on the 12–2 Denver Broncos on Sunday.

The Washington Commanders have decided to shut down quarterback Jayden Daniels for the rest of the season.

Head coach Dan Quinn announced the decision to reporters on Monday, calling it “part medical, part team.” With Washington out of the playoff picture, backup Marcus Mariota is scheduled to start the final three games of the season, including a Christmas matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard is done for the year after suffering a shoulder injury that will require surgery, as announced by head coach Kevin O’Connell on Monday. Greenard appeared in 12 games this season, recording 38 total tackles, 12 QB Hits, 3 sacks, 3 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was medically cleared on Monday, according to head coach Shane Steichen. The team hopes to have him practicing in the near future.

“He’s cleared from the eye standpoint, but we’re just starting to work him back in the physical activity of everything,” Steichen said. “Says they’ll work through” his determination moving forward.”

Richardson has been out since October 12 with an orbital fracture. Richardson has not started a game since last season and has only thrown two passes in the regular season this year.

The Colts quarterback depth has been tested in recent weeks after the team lost Daniel Jones to a ruptured Achilles tendon in Week 14. Rookie quarterback Riley Leonard finished the game and has been dealing with a knee injury.

The Colts started 44-year-old Phillip Rivers in Sunday’s 18-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Rivers completed 18-of-27 passes for 120 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. The Colts are set to start Rivers for the second consecutive game against the 10-4 San Francisco 49ers next Monday.

Sitting at 8-6, the Colts have three games left and are looking to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones may have suffered a pectoral injury on Sunday in the win over Green Bay and is having an MRI done, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Jones has been a huge contributor to Denver’s top-five defense with 78 total tackles, 7 passes defended, 2 QB hits, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery.

After an MRI, it has been reportedly confirmed by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2025 NFL season.

Parsons went down on a non-contact play during Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos, then left the game and did not return. In his first season with the Packers after being traded to Green Bay just before the start of the season, Parsons made an immediate impact on the defense.

He’d appeared in 13 of the team’s 14 games to this point, recording 41 total tackles, 26 QB Hits, 12.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. This is Parsons’ first major injury as a pro, and he faces a long recovery path of at least nine months.

Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards is done for the year after tearing his pectoral muscle. Edwards ends his 11th NFL season with 13 total tackles, 4 QB hits, 2 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans also added updates on rookie running back Woody Marks (ankle) and cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique), who both left Sunday’s game early with injuries. Ryans said both players should be fine, but it is something they are monitoring.

Houston Texans linebacker E.J. Speed is expected to be available for the team’s Week 16 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders despite missing Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury. Speed had appeared in every game this season until Week 15.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is receiving fluids after waking up sick on Monday morning. Despite the illness, Warren is still optimistic about his ability to play in Week 15’s matchup on Monday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins.

The New York Jets have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after the team’s 48-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15. The Jets are the third-worst scoring defense in the league, allowing 28.4 points per game.

To cap it off, the Jets gave up six touchdowns to Trevor Lawrence on Sunday, five passing and one on the ground. Wilks was brought onto the staff by head coach Aaron Glenn after he was hired during the 2025 offseason.