Lions CB Terrion Arnold Done For Season
5:30pm: Arnold will indeed not return this season, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The cornerback is set to undergo shoulder surgery that will end his season prematurely.
5:03pm: Terrion Arnold is in line to miss further time in 2025. The second-year cornerback has been placed on injured reserve by the Lions, per Monday’s transactions wire. 
A shoulder injury has resulted in this move, one which will leave Arnold sidelined for at least four games. The Lions have five contests remaining in their regular season schedule. This news will deal another blow to the team’s secondary, a unit which has dealt with a slew of injuries over the course of the year.
Arnold has been limited to just eight games in 2025. The former first-rounder returned to action in time for Detroit’s Thanksgiving game after recovering from a concussion. Prior to that, Arnold dealt with a shoulder ailment which at one point threatened to cost him the remainder of the season. If he is to play again in 2025, another recovery process will need to be completed.
The Lions recently activated D.J. Reed and Khalil Dorsey from IR, giving them options at the cornerback spot. Shortly thereafter, veteran Arthur Maulet was waived. With Arnold now once again in store for an extended absence, it will be interesting to see if Maulet is brought back or if another move is explored. Detroit (7-5) sits 17th in the league in passing yards allowed per game.
Arnold served as a full-time starter during his rookie season, nothing 10 pass deflections along the way. The Alabama product has logged seven starts in 2025, but his snap share has dropped considerably (65% compared to 91% last year). Arnold has not developed as hoped in coverage, although his absence will still be felt as the Lions continue to deal with injuries in the secondary. The team will look to reach the playoffs with a strong finish to the season, and if that takes place Arnold could be available based on his recovery timeline.
Bills K Tyler Bass Undergoes Surgery, Unlikely To Play In 2025
Tyler Bass landed on injured reserve shortly before the start of the Bills’ season. The veteran kicker is set to remain sidelined through the end of the campaign without seeing any game time. 
Head coach Sean McDermott said on Monday (via ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg) Bass recently underwent surgery. As a result, his season has essentially come to an end. A lingering hip/groin issue has resulted in this absence, one which appears as though it will stretch through the playoffs.
As of October, McDermott was unsure of whether or not Bass would be able to suit up at any point in 2025. The team previously thought the ailment was improving, but in the end surgery has been deemed necessary. With the procedure having taken place, Bass will turn his attention to recovery in preparation for the 2026 season.
The 28-year-old has served as Buffalo’s kicker from 2020-24, missing only one game during that span. Bass’ field goal success rates have never topped the league, but they have remained consistent over the course of his career. Overall, the former sixth-rounder has connected on 84.5% of his field goal attempts and all but 10 of his 274 extra point tries. Bass is under contract through 2027 thanks to the $5.1MM-per-year extension he signed in 2023.
That pact does not contain any remaining guarantees in terms of base salary, however. Coming off a full season spent on the sidelines, it will be interesting to see if the Bills explore the possibility of moving on from Bass (or at least attempt to work out a pay cut agreement). In any case, his replacement will be counted on to continue handling kicking duties the rest of the way.
Matt Prater has operated as Buffalo’s kicker all season. The 41-year-old has already missed three extra point attempts, but with respect to field goals he has gone 17-for-19. No indication has been made that McDermott and the Bills are looking for another option at this point, so it will be Prater tasked with continuing his performance down the stretch.
David Blough To Finish Season As Commanders’ QBs Coach
Last week, Tavita Pritchard accepted the head coaching position at Stanford. That left the Commanders in need of a replacement quarterbacks coach to close out the season. 
At the time of the Pritchard news, assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough was named as the logical candidate to take over. To no surprise, that will indeed be the case. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Monday (via Tashan Reed of the Washington Post) Blough will finish the season as the Commanders’ new QBs coach.
Blough was hired in 2024 as part of Quinn’s first Washington staff. That came shortly after his playing career – which included nine regular season NFL appearances – ended. During last year’s hiring cycle, Blough drew interest from a number of teams, with the Commanders blocking an interview request from the Jets. It will be interesting to see if the Washington’s commitment in this case continues past the 2025 season.
As Quinn has clarified (h/t Reed), pass-game coordinator Brian Johnson will assist in coaching the Commanders’ quarterbacks over the closing stages of the campaign. Johnson has also been a part of Washington’s staff for the past two years. His stint in the nation’s capital began after his run with the Eagles (including offensive coordinator duties for 2023) came to an end. No new assistant QBs coach will be named on an interim basis.
For the time being, Blough’s promotion has him on track to work with veteran backup Marcus Mariota. Starter Jayden Daniels continues to work toward a return as early as Week 14, however. Once Daniels is back in the fold, he will finish out his second year with a new (but familiar) position coach.
Ravens’ Ar’Darius Washington, Tavius Robinson Nearing Return
A May Achilles tear threatened to end Ar’Darius Washington‘s 2025 season well before it began. The Ravens defensive back has continued to make progress in his recovery, though, and another step could be coming soon. 
When speaking to the media on Monday, head coach John Harbaugh said (via The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec) there is a “good chance” Washington will take part in practice this week. The 26-year-old landed on the reserve/PUP list during roster cutdowns, and he has remained there ever since.
Washington has aimed to play late in the season, and the latest update on his situation noted a return to practice was a distinct possibility. Provided the former UDFA can indeed suit up at some point in 2025, he will provide the Ravens with another option in the secondary. Washington emerged as a starter at the end of last season, notching 64 tackles, two interceptions and eight pass deflections.
Returnee Kyle Hamilton, first-round rookie Malaki Starks and trade acquisition Alohi Gilman are in place as safety contributors right now (although since Gilman’s arrival Baltimore has used Hamilton closer to the line of scrimmage). If he is activated, Washington would provide the Ravens with a special teams presence capable of rotating in at safety as well as slot corner. As a pending free agent, Washington seeing any game time down the stretch would provide a boost to his market value.
Harbaugh also said third-year edge rusher Tavius Robinson is a candidate to return to practice in the coming days. The 26-year-old has been on IR since suffering a broken foot, an injury which led to the first missed game action of his career. Once Robinson is activated, he will be expected to return to a starting defensive role and in doing so provide the Ravens with a much-needed boost along the edge.
In other injury news, Harbaugh said running back Justice Hill – who landed on IR just before the Ravens’ Thanksgiving game – will be recovering from his neck injury over the next three to four weeks (h/t Zrebiec). A return in time for the postseason could be in store as a result. Meanwhile, undrafted rookie linebacker Chandler Martin recently suffered an ACL tear, so he will undergo season-ending surgery soon. Martin made three appearance on special teams in 2025.
Packers DT Devonte Wyatt Suffers Fractured Ankle
DECEMBER 1: LaFleur confirmed on Monday (via Demovsky) Wyatt will not return this season. In the absence of an extension being worked out, Wyatt will enter the 2026 campaign as a pending free agent.
NOVEMBER 28: Further testing has revealed an ankle fracture, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report. As a result, Wyatt is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
NOVEMBER 27: The Packers came away with a critical division win during 2025’s first Thanksgiving game. Their defense appears to have been dealt a major blow in the process, however. 
Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt suffered an ankle injury during the second half of this afternoon’s game against the Lions. He was carted off the field without being able to put any weight on his left leg. Shortly thereafter, Wyatt was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. No firm timeline is in place at the moment, but head coach Matt LaFleur‘s initial remarks are far from encouraging.
“It doesn’t look good, guys,” LaFleur said when speaking to the media after the game (via ESPN’s Rob Demovsky). “I’m sick for him. I’m sick for us. I mean, that’s a critical loss for our football team, for our defense, obviously.”
A first-round pick for the Packers out of Georgia back in 2022, Wyatt has been working as a full-time starter in Green Bay for the first time this season. Wyatt played a pretty minor role as a rookie, buried on the depth chart behind veterans Kenny Clark, Jarran Reed, and Dean Lowry. With Reed and Lowry out the next year, T.J. Slaton took over an open starting slot, while Wyatt got a bit more run in his sophomore campaign as a rotational third interior defender. At times he proved to be a bit of a liability in the run game, but Wyatt excelled as a pass rusher, logging 5.5 sacks, six tackles for loss, and 11 quarterback hits in 2023.
In Clark’s final year with the team last year, Wyatt and Karl Brooks, a sixth-round addition in 2023, worked as the main rotational options behind starters Clark and Slaton. Wyatt continued to excel as an interior pass rusher — five sacks, nine tackles for loss, and nine quarterback hits — but still struggled as a run stopper.
With Slaton making his way to Cincinnati in free agency over the offseason and Clark getting traded to Dallas in the Micah Parsons-trade, two new starting spots became available on the Packers defensive line. Wyatt claimed one spot while Colby Wooden, another 2023 draft addition, claimed the other. Brooks, though not running as a full-time starter, has actually surpassed both starters in snap count as a main rotational piece on the interior defensive line. With Wyatt seemingly out for the foreseeable future, Brooks is likely to step into the starting role next to Wooden, but without Wyatt, the pass rushing potential of the interior line takes a big hit.
The other aspect of today’s injury concerns Wyatt’s contract. Green Bay picked up the former Bulldog’s fifth-year option on his rookie deal, but expectations were in place for extension talks to occur. If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement on a second contract, the fifth-year option would give them more time to work things out. In his fourth year of play, Wyatt had shown more of the same for the Packers defense with four sacks, five tackles for loss, and seven quarterback hits in a starting role. That being said, his struggles in the run game continued, as well.
If this injury ends Wyatt’s 2025 campaign, this leaves the Packers with a few options. They may try to work out an extension that rewards Wyatt for his pass rushing prowess without giving him top-end money due to the injury or his run-stopping struggles. They may try to make it a more incentive-laden deal to safe-guard against future struggles coming back from injury. They also might just let him play out his fifth-year option and make a determination on how to proceed off of his 2026 performance.
Regardless, it sounds like any plans for Wyatt may be a thought for the offseason. While testing will be done in the days to come, and his prognosis may change, at the moment, LaFleur’s comments seem to indicate that we’ve seen the last of Wyatt in 2025.
Ely Allen contributed to this post.
Lions Likely To Pursue 2026 RB Jahmyr Gibbs Extension
Recent years have seen the Lions work out several big-ticket extensions with their core players. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs could be the next in line to receive a notable payday. 
As a 2023 draftee, Gibbs will first be eligible for an extension this coming offseason. Having been a first-round pick, he is a candidate for a fifth-year option covering the 2027 campaign. The Lions will need to make a decision on that front during the spring, but it would of course come as no surprise if they opted to exercise the option.
Likewise, the team can be expected to pursue an extension in the near future. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes (video link) Detroit is likely to make Gibbs an early priority for a long-term pact, meaning one could be worked out early in the offseason. Per Rapoport, the running back market will likely shift once Gibbs has his second contract in hand.
That report is certainly no surprise. Gibbs – along with draft classmate Bijan Robinson – has played his way into a major raise on his next deal. At least one member of that tandem could very well surpass Saquon Barkley as the league’s highest earner at the RB position. Barkley’s Eagles deal averages $20.6MM per year, and three other backs are attached to an AAV of at least $14MM.
At the age of 23, Gibbs will be expected to remain one of the league’s top producers at the running back spot for years to come. The Alabama product has increasingly become a focal point of the Lions’ offense, finding success on the ground and through the air. Gibbs tied for the league lead in rushing touchdowns last season (16), and he has already reached 1,000 yards and double-digit scores with five games remaining in the season.
The Lions have made massive investments on offense with extensions for the likes of quarterback Jared Goff, wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown and right tackle Penei Sewell. Running back David Montgomery – with Detroit for each of Gibbs’ three seasons to date – is under contract through 2027. It will be interesting to see how much the Lions are prepared to spend in their backfield provided Montgomery remains productive in his role.
For now, Detroit’s attention will be on reaching the playoffs. The 7-5 team has endured an up-and-down season in 2025, the first since former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson‘s departure. Gibbs – who is averaging career highs in both yards per carry (5.8) and receptions per game (4.3) this year – will no doubt continue to operate as a central figure down the stretch. Provided he continues to produce at a high level, a long-term deal could await him shortly thereafter.
Browns DT Maliek Collins Out For Season
Maliek Collins exited the Browns’ loss yesterday. The veteran defensive tackle will not return, marking an end to his strong 2025 season. 
Collins was carted off the field Sunday, and the team quickly ruled out a return. The 30-year-old was listed with a knee injury at the time, and he had a brace on his right leg after the game (h/t Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal).
When speaking to the media today, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Collins has a quad injury which will require season-ending surgery. The news brings an end to what had been a highly productive campaign in this case. In 12 games, Collins set a new career high with 6.5 sacks. His absence will be acutely felt along the defensive line.
The Browns rank near the top of the league in several defensive categories, and Collins has played a major role in that success. The former third-rounder posted 14 quarterback pressures and 13 QB hits prior to suffering the injury. Replacing his production will be difficult down the stretch, although at 3-9 the Browns are not in postseason contention.
Collins inked a two-year deal to head to Cleveland in free agency this past spring. As a result, the Nebraska product is under contract for next season. He will look to return to full health in time for the start of the 2026 campaign, one in which another productive outing could yield a notable payday. Meanwhile, the Browns will also be shorthanded along the offensive line.
Stefanski added (via The Athletic’s Zac Jackson) guard Wyatt Teller is dealing with a calf injury. He is considered week-to-week at this point. Right tackle Jack Conklin was also injured yesterday, and he suffered his second concussion of the season. Stefanski confirmed Conklin is in the league’s concussion protocol, all-but guaranteeing he will miss at least one game.
Teller is a candidate for a new deal this offseason, whereas Conklin is a pending free agent. Injuries have largely derailed the latter’s time in Cleveland, and it would come as a surprise if he were to be retained for 2026. Decisions on that front will need to be made this offseason while Collins takes part in a lengthy rehab process.
Raiders HC Pete Carroll On Hot Seat?
Pete Carroll became the NFL’s oldest head coaching hire this past offseason when he was brought in by the Raiders. His return to the sidelines has not gone well, though, and it remains to be seen if a second Vegas season will be in store. 
Carroll has already dismissed two coordinators – Tom McMahon (special teams) and Chip Kelly (offense) – this month. The Raiders sit at 2-10 at this point, and plenty of work will need to be done in the spring to improve the current roster. At 74, Carroll may not been seen as a strong fit for a rebuilding process.
The Super Bowl winner took a three-year contract to join the Raiders. Expectations for a relatively strong debut season were based in large part on the success Carroll had with quarterback Geno Smith. The two were reunited when Smith was acquired via trade, but that move has not yielded the desired results. Smith’s 13 interceptions lead the NFL, and finding consistent production on offense has proven to be a challenge.
Vegas will enter free agency and the draft this spring with questions about the team’s long-term outlook under center, but by that point another change on the sidelines may have taken place. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport notes (video link) Carroll is on the hot seat. A Saturday Rapoport report detailed the extent to which Carroll influenced the Raiders’ offense in 2025 and the tension it caused with Kelly. With notable firings having been made in-season, it will be interesting to see if Carroll remains in place for next year.
Instability on the sidelines and in the front office has been a defining characteristic of the Raiders during their time in Vegas. The team will look for a period of consistency with general manager John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady (whose voice carries more weight than his title would imply) through the remainder of this season and beyond. Replacing Carroll would constitute a swing and miss from that duo while also continuing an unwanted trend of short HC tenures.
Since Jon Gruden‘s 2021 resignation, the Raiders have cycled through Rich Bisaccia, Josh McDaniels, Antonio Pierce and now Carroll as head coaches. A positive end to the season would quiet the talk surrounding a potential switch on the sidelines, although Vegas does not face high expectation in that respect.
Cowboys Designate Trevon Diggs For Return
It was learned yesterday that the Cowboys were aiming to open Trevon Diggs‘ practice window this weekend. That has indeed taken place. 
Diggs was designated for return on Sunday, per a team announcement. The veteran corner is now eligible to practice as a result. He can be activated any time within the next 21 days.
Getting Diggs back in the fold shortly will represent another positive development for the Cowboys’ defense. That unit has received reinforcements recently with the likes of linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and rookie cornerback Shavon Revel suiting up. The trade acquisitions of defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson have also played a key role in Dallas’ defensive turnaround during the team’s three-game winning streak.
Diggs suffered a concussion at home before ultimately landing on IR. Issues regarding his knee – albeit not the one which has been responsible for considerable missed time in previous years – were also a factor in Diggs being sidelined for an extended period. The two-time Pro Bowler will be expected to reprise a starting role once he is activated.
Known as a man coverage specialist, Diggs was among the members of the Cowboys who struggled early in the season under new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ reliance on zone coverage. The former All-Pro posted the worst figures of his career in terms of completion percentage and passer rating allowed during his six games played prior to being moved to IR. Improvement on that front would help Diggs contribute down the stretch, and it could boost his chances of remaining in Dallas past the current season.
Diggs is under contract through 2028, but the lack of future guarantees makes him a potential cut candidate for the coming offseason. The 27-year-old could help his stock over the closing weeks of the campaign with a healthy stretch and a consistent level of performance. Of course, that would also provide a boost to the Cowboys’ playoff chances.
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin To Return In Week 13; Latest On QB Jayden Daniels
NOVEMBER 30: Both Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network (video link) and ESPN’s Adam Schefter note that Daniels has not been cleared for contact yet and is officially out for Week 13. While Daniels could suit up in Week 14 and has expressed his desire to do so (per Schefter), it remains unclear 1) whether he will be medically cleared; and 2) if the team will believe it is worth the risk to put him back on the field for the stretch run of a lost season.
NOVEMBER 28: The Commanders are not in position to contend for a playoff spot in 2025, but they could be much closer to full strength on offense down the stretch. Receiver Terry McLaurin is in line to make his return on Sunday. 
“I plan to play as much as I can and as much as they’ll allow me to,” McLaurin said (via ESPN’s John Keim). “It’s really encouraging to hear from my teammates and coaches that they don’t feel like I’ve missed a step. I just have a confidence about myself.”
McLaurin was available for the first three games of the season before suffering a quad injury. His next game action came in Week 8, and he aggravated the issue. That has resulted in by far the most missed time in the seven-year veteran’s career while dealing a blow to Washington’s offense. The Commanders sit at 3-8 on the year ahead of a primetime matchup with the Broncos.
A return to the postseason in 2025 is not in store as a result, but Washington’s outlook for the coming weeks would receive a boost with McLaurin back in the fold. The two-time Pro Bowler topped 1,000 yards every year from 2020-24, something which helped land him a $29MM-per-year extension in August. Expectations for the McLaurin-Jayden Daniels connection will remain high for the foreseeable future, and that duo could be back on the field together shortly.
Daniels is set to miss Week 13, but his recovery from an elbow injury is ongoing. The 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year has returned to practice, setting up a potential return for next week. The possibility of shutting Daniels down for the remainder of the season has been raised, and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler confirms team and player have engaged in “big-picture conversations” about returning this late in a lost season. For now, though, a return as early as Week 14 can be expected.
Both Daniels and receiver Noah Brown – who was designated for return from IR on Monday – were full participants in yesterday’s practice. As such, they could soon rejoin McLaurin in game action, something which would give the Commanders a rare instance of offensive availability in 2025.