New England Patriots news Thursday, November 5, 2026

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is one of five contributor nominees for the 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Kraft was named Wednesday alongside Ralph Hay, Virginia McCaskey, Doug Williams and John Wooten, chosen from a field of 42 candidates. He was a candidate for 14 straight seasons before becoming a finalist in 2025, and he came up short. According to Pats Pulpit, it has been suggested that scandals involving the team and Kraft, along with overeager lobbying, have hurt his candidacy.

Sources: CBS Sports · Pats Pulpit

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Patriots' Hunter Henry, A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson and Christian Barmore did not practice Wednesday ahead of Packers game.

According to Pats Pulpit, Henry hurt his foot before halftime against Miami and was ruled out in the fourth quarter, with rookies Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin moving up the depth chart. Brown missed two sessions with a knee issue on top of the high ankle sprain that placed him on injured reserve in September. Henderson and Barmore missed practice with illnesses, and Packers Josh Whyle (concussion) and Zaire Franklin (shin) were also on the report.

Source: Pats Pulpit

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Patriots re-sign safety Elliott Davison to the practice squad after he went unclaimed on waivers.

Pats Pulpit reports Davison, 24, was waived after being a healthy scratch against Miami and had been promoted to the 53-man roster in October. Davison has two tackles and one pass deflection this season. Separately, Pride Of Detroit reports, citing CBS Sports, that the Lions are signing linebacker Owen Pappoe, physical pending, as depth after serious injuries to Jack Campbell and Jimmy Rolder.

Sources: Pats Pulpit · Pride Of Detroit

Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.

Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.

Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.

Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation

Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.

ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain