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Jackson (ankle) had a "pronounced limp" while practicing in a limited capacity Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Hensley was one of at least three Baltimore beat reporters to mention the limp, with Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun adding that Jackson relied on his upper body rather than legs/trunk for arm strength. Meanwhile, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic notes that the quarterback didn't move much and limped when he did. None of that means Jackson won't make it back for Sunday's game against the Rams, but it at least suggests his mobility could be compromised to some degree if he plays. Meanwhile, No. 2 signal-caller Tyler Huntley is still on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving Week 16 starter Josh Johnson as the only healthy quarterback at Wednesday's practice.

Rodgers (toe) isn't practicing Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Rodgers' absence comes as no surprise after his broken toe was stepped on and kicked during this past Saturday's win against the Browns. He received treatment at halftime of that contest and played all 58 offensive snaps on his way to 202 passing yards and three touchdowns on a 71 percent completion rate. As he's done in advance of each of the past five games, Rodgers is focusing on rest and rehab to keep him as fresh as possible during the stretch run of the campaign. He's not a lock to mix into practice this week, but having few or none on-field reps leading up to games hasn't affected his play much. He's completed 70.6 percent of his throws, averaged a shade over 300 yards per game and tossed 16 touchdowns versus no interceptions during the aforementioned five-game stretch.

The Panthers placed Walker (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Walker was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, and he'll now be forced to isolate from the team. It's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for COVID-19, but he isn't guaranteed to suit up in Week 17 even if he's activated prior to Sunday.

Lock will likely remain Denver's starting quarterback Sunday's game against the Chargers with Teddy Bridgewater not expected to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Bridgewater required a trip to the hospital after being carted off the field in the Broncos' Dec. 19 loss to the Bengals. Though he was discharged a day later and was diagnosed with no injuries beyond the concussion, Bridgewater wasn't able to practice in any capacity last week before being ruled out ahead of last Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders. Bridgewater remains in the protocol as of Wednesday and is considered unlikely to take any dramatic steps forward in the next few days, setting up Lock for a second consecutive start. Lock completed 15 of 22 passes for 153 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions last week, as Denver took just 40 snaps on offense while Las Vegas (36:37) dominated the time of possession.

Colts head coach Frank Reich confirmed Wednesday that Ehlinger will start Sunday's game against the Raiders if Carson Wentz (illness) isn't cleared to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.

Wentz likely will miss the game after landing on the list Tuesday, but the NFL's new COVID-19 return-to-play protocol technically keeps the door open for him to play if he's symptom-free following a five-day isolation period. Ehlinger has been limited to three carries and no pass attempts during the regular season, after completing 21 of 31 throws for 288 yards and three interceptions in three preseason contests. He would offer more of a rushing threat than Wentz, but the quarterback switch would be bad news for anyone relying on wideout Michael Pittman or another Indianapolis pass catcher.

Jackson (ankle) is expected to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Jackson hasn't suited up since Week 14, but his return to practice has him trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Rams approaches. For now, Tyler Huntley (illness) remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list, so Week 16 starter Josh Johnson is the only signal-caller on the roster at full health as the Ravens begin preparations for their home game versus Los Angeles.

Fromm and Mike Glennon are both expected to take snaps at quarterback during Sunday's game against the Bears, Darryl Slater of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Fromm was replaced by Glennon in the second half of Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Eagles after he completed six of 17 passes for 25 yards and an interception in his first NFL start. Although the 23-year-old struggled prior to being replaced Week 16, he's still expected to see playing time against Chicago. Head coach Joe Judge said Wednesday that the starting quarterback will be determined based on both players' performance in practice this week.

Hoyer (illness) was put on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

The backup quarterback tested positive for the virus Tuesday and will likely be unavailable for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars. With Hoyer on the shelf, Jarrett Stidham will likely operate as the top reserve option behind starter Mac Jones.

Barkley was waived by the Panthers on Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

The quarterback became the odd man out in Carolina as the team no longer needed him with Sam Darnold, Cam Newton and P.J. Walker all on the active roster. Barkley has not appeared in a game with the Panthers this season, and he last saw action in five games with the Bills in 2020, throwing for 197 yards with one touchdown and an interception. It is yet to be seen if another team will claim him or if he will join the Panthers' practice squad.

Peterman reverted to Las Vegas' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Peterman was added to the active roster to serve as the backup quarterback to Derek Carr with Marcus Mariota placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list. The veteran did not see any game action against Denver on Sunday. Now back on the Raiders' practice squad, he will likely remain there barring an injury to either Carr or Mariota.