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Morton (coach's decision) is inactive and designated as New England's emergency third quarterback for Thursday's matchup versus Chicago.

This has become the routine for Morton, who has worked as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback every week so far this season. The role has yet to land the rookie QB any game reps, and he'll be eligible to enter Thursday's contest only if both quarterbacks ahead of him (Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito) are forced to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

Jackson (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Jackson joined his teammates for the start of practice Thursday but didn't go through the entire session without limitations, resulting in a second consecutive limited listing. He'll have one more chance Friday to upgrade to full participation as Jackson tries to limit his absence to two games. If Jackson sits out Sunday against the Bengals, Tyler Huntley would make a third consecutive start.

Love (back) was a full practice participant Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Love opened Week 7 prep as limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a back injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur told Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Thursday that Love emerged from this past Sunday's win against the Cowboys with a sore back, which was the result of some big hits that forced the quarterback to visit a chiropractor. Love's upgrade to full has him in the clear ahead of Sunday's visit to the Lions, against whom he tossed six touchdowns and no interceptions in two matchups in 2025.

Mayfield (right thumb) practiced fully Thursday.

This marks a second straight uninhibited practice for Mayfield as he seeks his first game action since Week 3 due to a dislocated right thumb. Per Greg Auman of Fox Sports, Mayfield again was wearing a glove on his right hand Thursday, and afterward the quarterback told Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site that he "feels fine gripping and throwing," with the biggest concern enduring hits and taking the ball under center. Head coach Todd Bowles has yet to announce a Week 7 starter between Mayfield and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, but that'll likely occur Friday ahead of Sunday's road matchup with the Panthers.

Jackson (ankle) is taking the practice field with his teammates Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Jackson was listed as a limited participant Wednesday, but he was notably absent from the portion of practice open to the media. The star QB is present during the media-access portion Thursday, but it remains to be seen if Jackson has progressed to full participation. Jackson missed Baltimore's previous two games, during which Tyler Huntley posted a 1-1 record while filling in under center.

Beck (back) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Beck has not played this regular season, as he's been designated as the Cardinals' emergency third quarterback for all six of their games so far. If he can get over the problem with his back by Friday, there's a good chance he'll fill that role again in Week 7 versus the Broncos.

Lock (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Corbin K. Smith of EmeraldCitySpectrum.com reports.

Lock remains limited in practice as the string of arm issues continues. The backup quarterback will need to practice both Thursday and Friday to have a shot at avoiding any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Dalton is in a "ramp-up period" and will be inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Dalton was cut by the Eagles on Oct. 9, but it didn't take long for the veteran quarterback to find work with another team, as he signed with the Falcons on Monday. He's tracking toward being available for Week 8 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 1, and Dalton could supplant Tua Tagovailoa for Atlanta's backup role behind Michael Penix.

Willis was a full participant in Wednesday's practice after being listed on the Dolphins' injury report with a right thumb issue, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Willis wasn't spotted throwing in an informal practice during the Dolphins' Week 6 bye due to an unspecified reason, but the thumb issue provides an explanation. After a week off to rest and recover, Willis kicked off Week 7 prep with no limitations and will be ready to start in Sunday's game against the Jets.

Jackson (ankle) was listed as a limited participant Wednesday.

Earlier Wednesday, head coach Jesse Minter told Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site that Jackson was able to get in some "limited" work, and the team's first practice report of Week 7 confirmed as much. The limited session marked Jackson's first practice participation since sustaining a left ankle sprain in a Week 4 win over the Titans. Encouraging though it may be that Jackson was back on the field Wednesday, a decision has yet to be made regarding whether he'll be available this Sunday against the Bengals. Jackson's practice participation in the next two days will likely go a long way toward determining his status.