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Blough plans to join Minnesota's practice squad, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

He'll serve as Minnesota's third quarterback if he ends up signing with the Vikings. He was waived by Detroit after an unimpressive preseason.

The Eagles signed Sinnett to the practice squad Wednesday, Sage Hurley of the team's official site reports.

Sinnett competed with veteran Gardner Minshew for Philadelphia's backup quarterback spot this preseason, but he was ultimately let go as part of the team's final roster cuts Tuesday. Now on the practice squad, the 25-year-old should serve as the team's next best option at quarterback behind Minshew and Ian Book, who was claimed by the Eagles on Wednesday.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski affirmed Thursday that Dobbs is the team's primary backup quarterback behind current starter Jacoby Brissett, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Dobbs' solid preseason showing allowed him to beat out fellow backup signal-caller Josh Rosen, who was signed to the Browns' practice squad Thursday, for this role behind Brissett. However, it's uncertain where the current No. 2 quarterback will slot into Cleveland's depth chart once eventual starter Deshaun Watson returns from his 11-game suspension to start the regular season.

Garoppolo participated in practice Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

This marks Garoppolo's first appearance in drills since he agreed to a restructured one-year contract Monday and, in fact, his first practice since the 49ers' loss to the Rams in the NFC Championship Game back in January. In the meantime, he underwent surgery to address a torn capsule in his right throwing shoulder, from which he's since fully recovered. San Francisco also officially handed the reins of the offense to 2021 first-round pick Trey Lance, meaning Garoppolo now is the team's No. 2 quarterback on the depth chart.

Kansas City signed Oladokun to the practice squad Wednesday.

Oladokun was selected in the seventh-round of the 2022 NFL Draft by Pittsburgh, but he ended up being waived late August. Now, the former South Dakota State standout will get a chance to prove his talents in a developmental role with the Chiefs.

Jacksonville signed Perry to the practice squad Wednesday.

Perry inks to the practice squad one day after being waived by the Jaguars. The undrafted rookie out of Brown boasts developmental upside due to his impressive athleticism.

The Panthers placed Darnold (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Coach Matt Rhule said Darnold will miss "at least four weeks" while recovering from a left high-ankle sprain suffered in last Friday's preseason finale, so his placement on injured reserve was inevitable. The move opens up a roster spot for kicker Eddy Pineiro. Darnold will be eligible to return Week 5 versus the 49ers, at the earliest. For now, Carolina will roll with P.J. Walker as the backup to starter Baker Mayfield.

Johnson signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Johnson surprisingly failed to make the 53-man roster after seemingly running ahead of Brett Rypien for most of training camp. The veteran quarterback went unclaimed on waivers and will be on hand as a potential roster addition should Russell Wilson or Rypien have to miss any time.

Wilson and the Broncos agreed to terms Thursday on a five-year, $245 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Wilson's extension includes $165 million in guarantees and makes him the highest-played player in Denver's franchise history before taking a regular-season snap with the team. As noted by Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, Wilson's $42.9 million per season salary links him to the Broncos for the next seven years and makes him the seventh highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. The timing of the deal provides both sides with the stability of a long-term commitment leading up to Week 1 of the 2022 campaign, a season-opener which will see the 33-year-old Wilson look to take advantage of a strong roster that includes top wideouts Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy against his former team in Seattle.

The Bengals signed Browning to their practice squad Wednesday.

Browning was waived Tuesday but went through waivers unclaimed, allowing the Bengals to add him to their practice squad. The 26-year-old quarterback likely won't be elevated to the 53-man roster unless Joe Burrow (appendix) gets hurt, though the Bengals don't have a backup on the roster at the moment after cutting both Browning and Brandon Allen.