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Brissett is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Baltimore after suffering a knee injury.

Brissett took a hard hit early in the third quarter and seemed to be in clear pain while grabbing at his right knee. He entered the medical tent but since returned to the sideline with his helmet and has been seen testing his mobility. For the time being, Tua Tagovailoa (finger) has entered the game despite also not being fully healthy himself.

Stafford (ankle) wasn't listed on Thursday's injury report.

On Monday, coach Sean McVay relayed to Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site that Stafford was dealing with a "mild kind of ankle sprain" in the wake of Sunday's loss to the Titans. Stafford was dealing with discomfort at the time, but it dissipated enough that McVay mentioned Thursday that the quarterback wouldn't be limited in the first session of Week 10 prep, per Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. Indeed, McVay's expectation has come to pass, giving Stafford every practice rep as the Rams prepare to face the 49ers' fourth-ranked pass defense (206.5 yards allowed per game) Monday.

Johnson reverted to the Jets' practice squad Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Johnson played in Thursday night's loss to the Colts and completed 27 of 41 passes for 317 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. However, Joe Flacco will serve as the backup to Mike White during Sunday's matchup against the Bills.

Tagovailoa, who is dealing with a fracture in the middle finger of his left hand, is slated to back up Jacoby Brissett in Thursday night's game against the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

With Tagovailoa not quite ready to reclaim Miami's starting QB role as he continues to recover from his finger injury, Brissett will make his second consecutive start. Tagovailoa now will look to bounce back in time to get the nod when the Dolphins take on the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 21.

Brissett will start Thursday's game against the Ravens with Tua Tagovailoa (finger) serving as the Dolphins' backup quarterback, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

As was the case this past Sunday, Brissett will get another spot start, his fifth overall this season, as Tagovailoa continues to recover from a fractured left middle finger. In the previous four outings, Brissett completed 65.2 percent of his passes, averaged 233.3 yards per game and tossed five touchdowns versus three interceptions. He also added 11 carries for 52 yards and one more score. Brissett will attempt to exploit a Baltimore defense that has conceded the fifth-highest YPA (8.1) to opposing signal-callers on the campaign.

Lawrence (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Per Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com, coach Urban Meyer relayed earlier this week that the QB should be a go Sunday against the Colts. Friday's final injury report will determine whether the signal-caller approaches the contest with a Week 10 injury designation or fully cleared to play in advance of the weekend.

Wilson (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

According to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Wilson didn't take part in quarterback drills during the open portion of Thursday's practice like he did Wednesday, but whatever he did behind the scenes was enough for him to garner a "limited" tag for the second straight day. Though Wilson is expected to practice throughout the week, head coach Robert Saleh suggested the rookie won't be active even as an emergency backup Sunday against the Bills, as the Jets aren't eager to make him available until he's 100 percent recovered from the PCL sprain he suffered Week 7. Given the Jets' investment in the No. 2 overall pick, Wilson should start again at some point this season, though Saleh hinted Wednesday that Mike White -- who will pick up his third straight start this weekend -- could get a longer leash atop the depth chart with a strong showing against Buffalo's top-ranked pass defense, per Connor Hughes of The Athletic.

Mayfield (foot/left shoulder) practiced fully Thursday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

In addition to the left (non-throwing) shoulder injury Mayfield has been managing, the QB is dealing with a sore foot, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Mayfield's return to a full practice Thursday puts him in line to play through the two issues Sunday against the Patriots, though there are questions surrounding his Week 10 supporting cast, with running backs Nick Chubb and Demetric Felton on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Kareem Hunt (calf) still on IR, and the Browns officially having moved on from wideout Odell Beckham.

Coach Matt Rhule said Thursday that Walker is expected to start Sunday's game at Arizona, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

In the wake of the Panthers re-signing Cam Newton, there are question marks surrounding the quarterback room in Carolina. Sam Darnold is slated to miss at least four weeks due to a fractured right scapula, leaving Walker as the in-house candidate to lead the offense in the meantime. But with Newton back in Charlotte, Walker may be afforded only one start as the former gets acclimated to a new coaching staff and playbook. Assuming Walker is under center Sunday, he'll be facing a Cardinals defense that has given up the third-best YPA (6.5) and 13 TD passes to QBs in nine games this season.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Rodgers (illness) has continued to take part in virtual meetings this week and remains on track to start Sunday against the Seahawks, provided the quarterback "checks out well" when eligible to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

During his appearance Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show," Rodgers was optimistic that he would clear all COVID-19-related protocols prior to Sunday's game, and the fact that LaFleur expressed similar sentiments is a reassuring sign. Even so, due to his status as an unvaccinated player who tested positive for the virus, Rodgers will need to pass a cardiac screen and exhibit improved symptoms at the conclusion of his 10-day isolation period Saturday in order to play the following day. Rodgers said Tuesday that he's gradually ramped up his conditioning work while he's been away from the team, and the lack of on-field practice reps in advance of the game against Seattle should hinder him less from a preparation standpoint compared to a more inexperienced player. In the event Rodgers experiences a setback in his recovery from the virus and isn't able to play this weekend, backup Jordan Love will keep himself prepared to make a second straight start.