2026 NFL Week 8 Injury Roundup: Latest Updates, Player Statuses and Key Injuries

NFL Week 8 brings another wave of injuries across the league, with several key players dealing with new injuries that could impact their availability moving forward.

SICscore.com is tracking the latest NFL Week 8 injuries, player statuses, medical updates and potential return timelines from around the league.

Lamar Jackson, Ravens - Right Thumb

Jackson has been ruled out after suffering a right thumb injury with an obvious deformity. His thumb was covered with a towel before he headed to the locker room. Dr. David Chao (@ProFootballDoc) indicated a possible fracture or dislocation that could prevent Jackson from gripping and throwing the football. The severity of the injury and potential recovery timeline remain uncertain.

Tyler Huntley, Ravens - Toe

Huntley has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 8 against the Bills due to a toe injury. He was initially listed as questionable to return before being downgraded to out. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano, Baltimore's emergency third-string quarterback, entered the game in his place.

Bam Knight, Cardinals - Concussion

Knight has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 8 against the Cowboys due to a concussion, according to the Cardinals.

Kendrick Bourne, Cardinals - Ankle

Bourne has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 8 against the Cowboys due to an ankle injury, according to the Cardinals.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions - Head/Left Shoulder

St. Brown was taken to the locker room for a head injury evaluation before returning to the sideline. According to Dr. David Chao (@ProFootballDoc), St. Brown's left shoulder now appears to be bothering him. He returned to the game.

Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals - Right Ankle

Love suffered another right ankle injury, appearing to aggravate the same ankle he injured during the preseason. According to Dr. David Chao (@ProFootballDoc), video of the injury shows a mechanism consistent with a high ankle sprain, making a return to the game difficult.

Joshua Palmer, Bills - Hamstring

Palmer suffered a hamstring injury against the Ravens and has been downgraded to doubtful to return, according to the Bills. His availability for the remainder of the game is unlikely.

Jake Ferguson, Cowboys - Ankle

Ferguson has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 8 against the Cardinals after suffering an ankle injury. He was initially listed as questionable to return before being downgraded to out.