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NFL injury tracker Week 8: Latest news, fantasy implications as Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back), Lamar Jackson (ankle) set to play; A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) ruled out

Here's everything you need to know injury-wise for Week 8.

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NFL injury tracker Week 8: Latest news, fantasy implications as Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back), Lamar Jackson (ankle) set to play; A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) ruled out
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Saquon Barkley: What Happened

Yahoo Sports reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving Saquon Barkley, Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown. Here is how the report opens:

Here's everything you need to know injury-wise for Week 8.

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It is one of many NFL stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Football League and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: NFL injury tracker Week 8: Latest news, fantasy implications as Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back), Lamar Jackson (ankle) set to play; A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) ruled out
  • Who’s involved: Saquon Barkley, Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown and Latest
  • League: NFL
  • First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by Yahoo Sports

Background: National Football League

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is the premier American football league in the world. Each NFL season begins annually with a three-week preseason in August, followed by an 18-week regular season, which runs from early September to early January, with each team playing 17 games and having one bye week.

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What’s Next for Saquon Barkley

For fans following Saquon Barkley, the next things to watch are the injury report, depth chart, trade rumors and playoff picture. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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Pats rule out WR Brown, RB Henderson vs. Dolphins

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. In addition, No. 2 running back TreVeyon Henderson has been ruled out due to an illness.

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Jets put DT T'Vondre Sweat on IR

The Jets ruled defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat out for Week 8 on Friday and they ruled him out for at least three more games on Saturday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Saquon Barkley?

Here's everything you need to know injury-wise for Week 8. Yahoo Sports reported the story on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Who reported this NFL story?

Yahoo Sports first reported it on Monday, October 26, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NFL news.

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