Ravens' Locker-Room Clearout Unauthorised; Jackson Returns

Reports that recreational items were removed from the Baltimore Ravens' locker room have stirred player unease; coaches say they did not authorize the clearout. Baltimore (1-5) also received injury boosts: QB Lamar Jackson returned to practice after a hamstring issue, with coaches remaining cautious about his availability and planning to announce his official practice designation after further sessions. Blind-side tackle Ronnie Stanley and linebacker Roquan Smith practiced in full, giving the Ravens additional reinforcements as the team seeks to salvage the season. Across the NFL, several teams got encouraging Week 8 injury news — the Packers saw Christian Watson and Devonte Wyatt return to practice, the Steelers had Calvin Austin III back and rookie QB Will Howard practicing (still on IR-designated-to-return), the Jets expected All‑Pro LB Quincy Williams to play while Garrett Wilson was day-to-day, and the Texans activated CB Jaylin Smith from IR.