Lamar Jackson Practices in Full as Week 8 Injury Picture Takes Shape

Lamar Jackson ankle practice full was the headline development Wednesday as Baltimore prepared for Week 8, with the Ravens quarterback participating fully while continuing his recovery from an ankle injury. Around the NFL, Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase sat out practice, the Los Angeles Rams ruled out a return to practice this week for Myles Garrett, and Indianapolis continued to deal with trade-deadline pressure involving Josh Downs.

The updates came as teams moved through Wednesday practice reports and roster questions ahead of a Week 8 slate that includes Indianapolis visiting Jacksonville and the Rams facing the Chargers on Sunday.

Jackson takes a full step in Baltimore

Jackson was listed as a full participant for the Ravens as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. For Baltimore, that marked the clearest Week 8 practice development among the major names on Wednesday’s report.

No further game-status designation was included, but a full practice participation level is a notable step in any injury progression, particularly for a quarterback whose mobility is central to his game.

Chase sits for Bengals; Garrett still not practicing

In Cincinnati, Chase did not practice because of an ankle injury. He also carried a rest designation, leaving his Week 8 practice week to be monitored after Wednesday’s absence.

The Rams, meanwhile, will remain without Garrett at practice this week. Garrett is on injured reserve, and head coach Sean McVay told reporters Wednesday that he will not return to practice before the Rams’ Sunday game against the Chargers.

McVay said Garrett will miss his seventh straight game.

“I know it’s frustrating, but he’s making good progress, and we’re just on a week-to-week basis right now,”

McVay said.

Downs reportedly asks out as Colts manage another issue

While practice reports shaped the immediate Week 8 picture, Indianapolis faced another roster matter. Downs reportedly requested a trade from the Colts, according to ESPN, while Jonathan Taylor has not requested one.

Downs, 25, is in the final year of his rookie contract. He leads the Colts with 26 catches for 307 yards, though he has not scored in seven games.

Asked about his situation, Downs did not close the door on any outcome.

“I’m day by day. I mean, I’m here right now,”

Downs said.

“Like I said, I’m open to whatever, whatever comes my way comes my way and you go from there.”

The report said multiple teams have already made offers. The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10.

Indianapolis tries to steady before Jacksonville

The Colts enter Week 8 at 2-5 after three straight losses. Their latest defeat included blowing a 13-point halftime lead to the previously winless Tennessee Titans.

Indianapolis also made major changes before the reported Downs request. The Colts traded team captains Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers a day earlier. GM Chris Ballard was fired the next day, with Ed Dodds taking over.

Head coach Shane Steichen also fielded questions about his own job security and about Taylor’s status.

“Those are hypothetical things right now,”

Steichen said.

“I know there's stuff floating around out there, but JT's on our football team.”

Taylor is scheduled to speak with reporters Thursday.

What comes next

Thursday’s practice reports will offer the next indication on Chase’s ankle and rest designation, while Baltimore will look to see whether Jackson can stack another full session. The Colts visit the Jaguars on Sunday, and Indianapolis will continue operating with the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaching.