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Luton cleared waivers Thursday and signed with the Seahawks' practice squad, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Luton started three games for the Jaguars last season and completed 55 percent of his passes for 624 yards (5.7 YPA), two touchdowns and six interceptions. The 2020 sixth-round pick has a big arm and will look to fine-tune his skills while on the same practice field as Russell Wilson.

Herbert is not listed on the Chargers' Week 4 injury report.

Herbert had his throwing hand wrapped and iced before he left Arrowhead Stadium in the wake of the Chargers' 30-24 win over Kansas City in Week 3. At the time, the issue was downplayed, and his absence from Thursday's injury report puts him firmly in line to start Monday night's home game against the 3-0 Raiders.

Fields (thumb) logged a second consecutive full practice Thursday.

Fields dinged his right thumb during his first NFL start this past Sunday in Cleveland, but X-rays were returned negative. The issue hasn't impacted his ability to practice this week, while Andy Dalton has remained a limited participant due to a bone bruise in his left knee. Coach Matt Nagy has noted Dalton will be the Bears' starting quarterback if he's healthy enough to play, but a decision has yet to be made for Sunday's matchup with the Lions.

Dalton (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

For a second straight session, Dalton continued to operate with a cap on his reps, while Justin Fields (right thumb) remained a full participant. The Bears have yet to name a starting quarterback for Week 4 against the Lions, which may mean coach Matt Nagy is waiting to see if Dalton will jump to full at Friday's practice. If the status quo holds, though, Dalton may yield another start to Fields.

Jackson (back) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Jackson is dealing with what Zrebiec describes as back soreness, with Josina Anderson of USA Today relaying that the Ravens view the injury as a "low-level concern." Anderson adds that the team would have more concern about Jackson's availability for Sunday's game in Denver if the quarterback is unable to practice again Friday, so he'll ideally return to the field for the final session of the week as a limited participant, at the very least.

Offensive coordinator Greg Roman relayed Thursday that Jackson is dealing with a back flare-up and should be fine, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

That said, Roman noted that the team is in "wait-and-see" mode in terms of the QB practicing Thursday. With that in mind, we'll circle back on Jackson's status once the Ravens re-take the field, but for now at least, his availability for Sunday's game against the Broncos does not appear to be in any danger.

The Colts designated Ehlinger (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Ehlinger participated in practice Wednesday for the first time since injuring his knee in the Colts' preseason finale. The quarterback is eligible to return from IR as soon as this weekend's game against the Dolphins, but the Colts will have a full 21-day window to evaluate Ehlinger for an addition to the 53-man roster. Assuming Ehlinger isn't activated prior to Sunday's contest, Brett Hundley is in line to serve as Carson Wentz's backup.

Jackson's absence from practice Wednesday was due to a back issue, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Shaffer notes that Jackson "took a couple good hits to the upper body" during this past Sunday's win over the Lions. At this stage, however, there's nothing to suggest that the quarterback's availability for a Week 4 game in Denver is in any danger. A return to the field Thursday in any capacity would support that notion.

Watson (not injury-related) didn't practice Wednesday.

Look for Watson to continue to be listed as a non-participant on the practice report throughout the week before eventually being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills. With Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) on injured reserve, Davis Mills is once again in line to start at quarterback this weekend.

Dalton (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

While Dalton was limited in his return to practice, rookie signal-caller Justin Fields (right thumb) managed full participation. Head coach Matt Nagy said Dalton is still the starter when healthy, but it isn't yet clear if the veteran will be available for Sunday's game against the Lions. Dalton suffered a bone bruise in his left knee during the Week 2 win over Cincinnati.