NFL news roundup: Tyson Bagent to start for Bears vs. Packers; updates on Lamar Jackson, Bengals WRs
Key Points:
- Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has an ankle injury, but coach Jesse Minter does not expect his absence to be "crazy long-term."
- Bears QB Tyson Bagent will start in Week 5 against Green Bay, with Caleb Williams still sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
- Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb is a full participant in practice, while WR Pat Bryant and WR Tyquan Thornton are expected to miss multiple weeks due to ankle injuries.
- Rams DE Aaron Donald may return in Week 5 after missing Week 4 with a back injury; OT Christian Darrisaw is in concussion protocol, and G Donovan Jackson will likely miss the rest of the season with a torn meniscus.
- Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is a non-participant in practice due to a right thumb injury; S Antoine Winfield Jr. will miss 2-4 weeks with a rib fracture, and QB Marcus Mariota suffered an MCL sprain with no return timeline yet.