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White is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Colts due to a right forearm injury.

White led the Jets' offense to a touchdown on the team's first offensive possession, but he suffered an injury while following through on a throw. He was evaluated in the medical tent for a lengthy period and attempted to warm up on the sideline but was unable to grip the ball comfortably. Josh Johnson has taken over at quarterback in his absence.

Stafford (back) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

During the media-access portion of the session, Stafford didn't join the Rams' other quarterbacks for throwing, and the result was a second DNP in a row. Coach Sean McVay seems to be taking Week 9 prep easy on Stafford as the QB deals with a sore back. While Stafford may not get on the field Friday, either, he doesn't appear to be in danger of missing Sunday Night Football against the Titans. L.A.'s final injury report of the week may reveal as much.

Murray (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Murray wasn't present at the portion of the session open to the media, indicating another DNP was likely for the third-year quarterback as he recovers from a medial left ankle sprain from Week 8. Indeed, the preceding has come to pass, and he'll have just one more chance to fit in some on-field work before the Cardinals determine designations for a Week 9 visit to San Francisco. In the end, he may end up being a game-time call for Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, with Colt McCoy in line to direct Arizona's offense if Murray is unable to suit up.

Herbert (right hand) practiced fully Thursday.

Herbert was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, but his return to a full session Thursday paves the way for him to start Sunday's game against the 3-5 Eagles. He'll look to rebound from back-to-back subpar efforts in consecutive losses to the Ravens and Patriots. Prior to that, Herbert had recorded an 11:0 TD:INT in his three previous games (all wins).

Siemian and Taysom Hill (concussion) are the candidates to start in place of Jameis Winston (knee) on Sunday against the Falcons and beyond, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Following Winston's season-ending ACL tear, the Saints will move forward with a new starting quarterback, but a decision has yet to be made. Hill returned to practice this week for the first time since suffering a concussion back in Week 5, being limited Wednesday before logging every practice rep Thursday. But it's likely that Hill hasn't been cleared to play via an independent neurologist, which also may be holding up an announcement from coach Sean Payton. If Siemian ultimately ends up getting the call this weekend, he'll be doing so after stepping in for Winston this past Sunday and leading the Saints to victory over the Bucs en route to 16-for-29 passing for 159 yards and one touchdown.

Tagovailoa (ribs/finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Though Tagovailoa's practice reps were capped for the second straight day as the Dolphins prepare for Sunday's game against the Texans, head coach Brian Flores hasn't suggested that the quarterback's status for the weekend is in any peril. While Tagovailoa's Week 6 return from a three-game absence due to fractured ribs hasn't translated to any wins, he's been productive from a fantasy standpoint while the Dolphins have been forced to play from behind. In his three starts following his activation from injured reserve, Tagovailoa has completed 68.3 percent of his pass attempts for 825 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions while tacking on 61 yards and another score on the ground.

Prescott (calf) was a full practice participant Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Prescott was on the precipice of returning to action Week 8 at Minnesota, but the Cowboys ultimately played it safe and made him inactive, instead rolling with Cooper Rush under center. Dallas opened Week 9 prep with Prescott as limited, as he was all of last week, but coach Mike McCarthy relayed to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that Prescott was slated to have no limitations Thursday. Prescott followed up on that statement and now is poised to start Sunday's game against the Broncos.

The Jets have elevated Johnson from their practice squad in advance of Thursday night's game against the Colts.

Per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, it looks like Johnson is in line to be the Jets' No. 2 QB against the Colts on Thursday behind starter Mike White, with top signal-caller Zach Wilson (knee) having been ruled out for the contest.

Rush is expected to serve as the Cowboys' backup quarterback Sunday against the Broncos after head coach Mike McCarthy said Dak Prescott (calf) is on track to start Week 9 upon returning to full participation in practice Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Prescott appeared close to playing last week leading up to the Cowboys' eventual 20-16 win over the Vikings, so it comes as little surprise that he's on track to return to the lineup after he participated in both of the Cowboys' first two Week 9 practices. Barring a setback over the next day or two, Prescott will take back the reins of the offense from Rush, who performed capably against Minnesota in the first extended NFL action of his five-year career. He completed 24 of 40 pass attempts for 325 yards and two touchdowns in the victory, though he committed a pair of turnovers (an interception and a lost fumble).

Darnold (concussion/right shoulder) was limited at Thursday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

This marks Darnold's second consecutive capped session on the heels of suffering a concussion and hurting his right shoulder Week 8 in Atlanta. The duel injuries didn't allow him to return to that contest, and he merely stood with the coaching staff during the media-access portion of practice Thursday. Darnold still seems to have multiple steps remaining to gain clearance from the concussion protocol and be able to play Sunday against the Patriots. In the event he can't go this weekend, Darnold will yield quarterback duties to backup P.J. Walker.