NFL Player News
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Tyler Huntley QB | BAL
Ravens' Tyler Huntley: Signed to Ravens' active roster
The Ravens signed Huntley to their active roster Friday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
Huntley had been on the team's practice squad, but his signing comes as no surprise after coach John Harbaugh revealed Friday that Huntley would get the starting QB nod over Cooper Rush on Sunday against the Bears in the event that Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is deemed unable to play. Jackson is officially listed as questionable for the contest after practicing fully Friday.
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Mac Jones QB | SF
49ers' Mac Jones: Getting another start for Purdy
Jones will start Sunday's game at Houston after coach Kyle Shanahan ruled out Brock Purdy (toe), Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jones gets his sixth start in the past seven contests in place of Purdy, who is still bothered by a turf toe injury. Jones has averaged 280.8 yards per game on 67.0 percent passing while tossing six touchdowns versus four interceptions. Jones will have RB Christian McCaffrey, WRs Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne and TE George Kittle as his primary targets for Week 8.
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Brock Purdy QB | SF
49ers' Brock Purdy: Ruled out for Sunday
Purdy (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Houston, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Mac Jones took the first-team reps in practice again and will make at least one more start. For his part, Purdy worked on a limited basis Wednesday through Friday, as he did last week, with coach Kyle Shanahan noting that the QB has been progressing, albeit slowly. Purdy's next chance to see game action will arrive Nov. 2 against the Giants.
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Justin Fields QB | NYJ
Jets' Justin Fields: Starting status still in limbo
Head coach Aaron Glenn declined to declare a starter Friday between Fields or Tyrod Taylor (knee) for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Glenn has made a decision but refuses to publicly announce it, so a starter for Sunday's game may not be revealed until shortly prior to the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff in Cincinnati. Fields, who was benched for Taylor at halftime of the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Panthers, could get the job by default if Taylor's knee injury keeps the veteran sidelined against the Bengals. Taylor's listed as questionable.
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Cooper Rush QB | BAL
Ravens' Cooper Rush: Out of Week 8 QB picture
Coach John Harbaugh said Friday that Tyler Huntley, rather than Rush, would start Sunday's game against the Bears if Lamar Jackson (hamstring) doesn't play.
Jackson's listed as questionable but is trending toward returning after practicing without limitations Friday. Rush started Weeks 5 and 6 while Jackson was sidelined, but the Ravens scored only 13 points in those two games combined. Huntley's more mobile than Rush and could run an offense more comparable stylistically to the one Baltimore runs with Jackson.
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Lamar Jackson QB | BAL
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Questionable after full practice
Jackson (right hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears after practicing fully Friday.
Jackson, who last played Sept. 28 against the Chiefs, was limited Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a full session Friday. While his participation level is encouraging, the QB's official questionable designation makes his status worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Look for added intel regarding his Week 8 status to arrive before then via national reporters like ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, but if Jackson remains sidelined this weekend, Tyler Huntley, rather than Cooper Rush, would step in as Baltimore's starting signal-caller.
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Teddy Bridgewater QB | TB
Buccaneers' Teddy Bridgewater: Ready to rock
Bridgewater (teeth) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Although Bridgewater missed the Buccaneers' first two practices this week, he was a full go Friday, indicating that he's ready to play in Sunday's contest. Now fully healthy, the 2014 first-round pick is expected to operate as Tampa Bay's No. 2 quarterback in the Week 8 divisional matchup.
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Riley Leonard QB | IND
Colts' Riley Leonard: Remains No. 2 quarterback
Head coach Shane Steichen said Friday that Leonard will remain the Colts' No. 2 quarterback "for now," James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
The 2025 sixth-round pick from Notre Dame served as Indianapolis' emergency third quarterback for the first five games of the season. However, with Anthony Richardson (orbital) being placed on injured reserve Oct. 13, Leonard stepped in as starter Daniel Jones' top backup in the Week 7 win over the Chargers, and the Colts appear content to stick with Leonard in the No. 2 role for at least another week. Brett Rypien looms on the practice squad as a more experienced option if the Colts elect to replace Leonard down the road.
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Michael Penix Jr. QB | ATL
Falcons' Michael Penix: Questionable, but coach optimistic
Penix (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, though Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Friday that he feels good about Penix's chances of playing, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Penix has had his practice reps limited by a knee injury that he sustained late in Atlanta's Week 7 loss to the 49ers. The second-year quarterback seems to be trending toward playing, but if Penix is unable to suit up, Kirk Cousins would be the next man up at home against the 1-6 Dolphins. A final determination on Penix's status may not come until 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Tyler Huntley QB | BAL
Ravens' Tyler Huntley: Next up, if Jackson can't play
In the event that Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is unable to play Sunday against the Bears, coach John Harbaugh noted Friday that Huntley would get the starting nod over Cooper Rush.
Harbaugh described Jackson as a full practice participant Friday but fell short of declaring that the star QB would play Sunday. In any case, if the Ravens elect to hold Jackson out this weekend, Rush isn't in consideration to fill in, after having gone 0-2 while subbing in for the 1-5 team. Huntley thus represents an option for those who roster Jackson and don't already have a contingency plan.