Around the NFL ~ Week 5

Cardinals OT Paris Johnson out for season with torn bicepshttps://t.co/8Tk3Q9pvlw pic.twitter.com/VB5bgnWD7v

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 5, 2026

Chargers two-time Pro Bowler Rashawn Slater likely to miss 4-6 weeks with high ankle sprain, per @RapSheethttps://t.co/8Tk3Q9pvlw pic.twitter.com/kLJPXGo6KY

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 5, 2026

Headlines:
— Penix cooks https://t.co/rcYUBtMJYN
— Bigsby headed to IR https://t.co/wqy7DrpUbP
— Lamar’s status is TBD https://t.co/9bQJKs75Ps
— Pat Surtain avoids major injury https://t.co/QffDqGzrMS

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 6, 2026

Long-time NFL pass-rusher Marcus Davenport has decided to retire, per me and @MikeGarafolo. Davenport asked for his release from the #Bears after playing his final game Sunday.

The 30-year-old former #Saints first-rounder finished with 25 career sacks for four teams. pic.twitter.com/B0L8sYKH0m

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 6, 2026

#Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is considered week-to-week with his hamstring injury, per me and @MikeGarafolo. It’s not considered to be a long-term injury. pic.twitter.com/WvZgowe7Hs

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 6, 2026

Lots of injuries around the NFL. Its a tough one losing Jackson, but Minnesota is still far better off than some other teams in that department. Its such a war of attrition....its why its so amazing/beneficial the team has stacked 4 wins already. Might need them as the war goes on.

Seattle’s plan is to sign Joe Mixon to its practice squad when he completes his medical exam, which he still is doing, per sources. https://t.co/lUuchpJzN4

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 5, 2026

A big loss: Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said LT Paris Johnson Jr. tore his bicep and now will be out for the season. pic.twitter.com/7dFzNSnYWN

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 5, 2026

Bengals HC Zac Taylor said WR Ja’Marr Chase remains in concussion protocol, and Tee Higgins is now considered day-to day due to his adductor injury.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 5, 2026

Booing is very in:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50115183/boos-rain-superdome-stands-saints-blowout-loss

The #Lions will designate S Brian Branch (Achilles) and C Cade Mays (wrist) to return from IR/PUP, and both will begin practicing this week.

Major reinforcements for a team that badly needs them. pic.twitter.com/Id7KncocPq

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 6, 2026

StickierBuns wrote:

Booing is very in:
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50115183/boos-rain-superdome-stands-saints-blowout-loss

“I mean, I’d boo to.”#Saints QB Tyler Shough on fans booing at the team in loss to Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/JZVNWImc4J

— NOF (@nofnetwork) October 6, 2026

#Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is dealing with a sprained ankle that gives him only an outside chance to play Sunday against the #Falcons, sources say.

Jackson could end up missing multiple games based on how rehab goes, but the injury is not considered long-term or surgical. pic.twitter.com/pIKU5IfA3J

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 6, 2026

Tyler "Snoop" Huntley, who has been the #Ravens backup off and on since 2021, would start if Lamar Jackson can't go. https://t.co/ndplte4pDE

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 6, 2026

PFF, such a marketing scam:

Here’s a question for @PFF :

After four weeks, why is the Vikings team offense grade (64.2) higher than their team defense grade (63.6) when by virtually every other metric the Vikings defense is top of the league and the offense near the bottom?

— Warren Ludford (@wludford) October 6, 2026

Don’t bring up @PFF grades to @markschlereth @merrilhoge 🤣🤣@OGFootballShow pic.twitter.com/MKW7HlkYuo

— trey wingo (@wingoz) October 6, 2026

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota suffered an MCL sprain Sunday in London, per @JFowlerESPN.

It’s his second MCL sprain in the same knee this season, with the first coming during the preseason. pic.twitter.com/rOYD6fP4f4

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) October 5, 2026

StickierBuns wrote:

Booing is very in:
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50115183/boos-rain-superdome-stands-saints-blowout-loss

So happy their "celebration" was spoiled.

The Rams have signed veteran LB Eric Kendricks to the practice squad

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) October 6, 2026

Colts pass rusher Arden Key is expected to miss about 3-4 weeks with a hamstring injury, per sources.

Head coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Key, a starter, would miss ‘some time.’ pic.twitter.com/2qsGqC8dQQ

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 6, 2026

Sources: Former #Falcons CB Cobee Bryant is working out for the #Packers today.

Bryant, who made the Falcons team as an undrafted free agent last year, recently worked out for the 49ers as well. pic.twitter.com/iS1ltH9itN

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 6, 2026