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Lamar Jackson ruled out again, AFC North roundup
Lamar Jackson will miss another divisional showdown with the Bengals, while the Browns shuffle their roster and the Steelers focus on Paris.
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No AFC North team was on the field yesterday, but the division still delivered plenty of news: a major injury for the Baltimore Ravens, notable roster moves in Cleveland, and final preparations in Pittsburgh for a historic trip to Paris.
Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals: division showdown without Jackson
On the eve of hosting the Cincinnati Bengals, the Baltimore Ravens (4-2) learned they will once again be without Lamar Jackson. As reported by Pro Football Rumors, the star quarterback has officially been downgraded to out with a high ankle sprain. He will miss his third straight game after already sitting out the entire second half of Baltimore’s Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans.
CBS Sports points out that Ravens–Bengals carries major playoff implications in a tightly packed AFC North, with Cincinnati sitting at 3-2. In addition, Pro Football Rumors notes that the Ravens made a minor transaction involving at least one promotion from the practice squad as part of Saturday’s league-wide roster shuffling.
Cleveland Browns: Collins gets paid, offense reshuffled
According to Pro Football Rumors, the Cleveland Browns (4-2) reached a two-year, $30 million extension with defensive tackle Maliek Collins shortly before their Week 7 game. The same outlet reports that Cleveland activated running back Dylan Sampson from injured reserve and placed guard Teven Jenkins on IR, a pair of moves aimed at tweaking an offense that has struggled to produce.
CBS Sports revisits the Browns’ 2026 draft class, noting that wide receivers K.C. Concepcion and Denzel Boston are already sparking the passing game, while Spencer Fano and Austin Barber have quickly helped solidify a rebuilt offensive line.
Pittsburgh Steelers: reinforcements back in time for Paris
The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) turn their attention to the New Orleans Saints in a landmark regular-season game at Stade de France. Pro Football Rumors reports that the team activated veteran safety DeShon Elliott from injured reserve and elevated wide receivers Brandon Johnson and Brandon Smith as standard gameday call-ups.
CBS Sports highlights the quarterback matchup between Aaron Rodgers and Tyler Shough in the first-ever NFL game played in Paris and outlines how fans can watch, along with available betting markets for the contest. Another CBS Sports report notes that the league has closed its “NFL House” fan space in Paris amid security concerns, but the Week 7 Steelers–Saints matchup remains on schedule.
With the Ravens, Browns and Steelers all at 4-2 and the Bengals close behind, every injury update and roster move looms large in a division where the margins are razor thin.