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An MRI didn't reveal any structural damage to Darnold's shoulder, with coach Adam Gase noting that the QB is "just sore," Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Though Darnold won't practice Thursday, Gase has expressed confidence that the signal-caller will be able to play Monday night against the Patriots. Darnold has two more chances this week to get in practice reps in advance of that contest.

Trubisky is scheduled to visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday to gather more information about the right shoulder injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Saints, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Garafolo reported Wednesday that the Bears expect Trubisky to miss at least a few weeks with the injury, which could be similar to the issue that resulted in him missing two games during the 2018 season. On that occasion, Trubisky was able to avoid procedures on his labrum and rotator cuff, but surgery apparently hasn't been ruled out this time around, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Trubisky will likely await feedback from Dr. ElAttrache before determining whether surgery is his best option, or if he can treat the injury through rest and rehab.

Trubisky is slated to miss "at least a few weeks" due to the shoulder injury he sustained this past Sunday against the Saints, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

On his only offensive snap after getting demoted from the starting job following Week 3, Trubisky injured his right throwing shoulder on a three-yard carry. With the expectation Trubisky will be sidelined for a spell, the Bears likely will call up Tyler Bray from the practice squad to serve as the backup to Nick Foles. After Sunday's game, the Bears will host the Vikings on Nov. 16 in Week 10 before heading into a bye, so the team may be targeting its Week 12 game in Green Bay for Trubisky's return.

Taylor (chest) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Taylor practiced fully in each of the last two weeks but was ultimately inactive, and that should be the expected regimen at this point. The 31-year-old quarterback hasn't played since a team doctor punctured his lung with a pain-killing injection prior to the Week 2 matchup against the Chiefs. If Taylor sits out again Sunday versus the Raiders, Easton Stick will back up Justin Herbert.

Stafford was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday because he is considered a "high-risk, close contact," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. He could be eligible to play Sunday against the Vikings if he remains asymptomatic and tests negative for the coronavirus for five consecutive days.

According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Stafford's last contact with an infected individual came Monday, so he could have just enough time to gain clearance for the Week 9 matchup in a best-case scenario. That said, Stafford won't be able to practice at any point this week, so the Lions will dole out the quarterback reps to both Chase Daniel and David Blough this week. Daniel would be the likely favorite to start in Minnesota if Stafford doesn't gain clearance to play.

The Lions placed Stafford on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

The transaction indicates that Stafford has either tested positive for COVID-19 or has come into close proximity with someone who has. The veteran's absence at practice Wednesday leaves Chase Daniel and David Blough in position to split reps at quarterback during practice this week. Daniel would likely be the favorite to start Sunday in Minnesota if Stafford is forced to miss the contest.

Minshew (thumb) didn't practice Wednesday.

Minshew has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans due to multiple fractures and a sprained ligament in his right thumb, so his absence from practice doesn't come as any surprise. Rookie sixth-round pick Jake Luton appears set to start Week 9, with veteran Mike Glennon serving as his backup. The Jaguars haven't yet provided an official timetable for Minshew's return.

Trubisky suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's loss to the Saints, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Trubisky apparently got injured on his lone snap, a three-yard carry in the first quarter. The Bears have Tyler Bray on their practice squad as a likely replacement if Trubisky isn't healthy enough to serve as the backup quarterback this Sunday in Tennessee.

Stafford isn't present for Wednesday's practice, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

Stafford has played every offensive snap for Detroit this season, and he hasn't been listed on the injury report at any point. That could change later Wednesday when Detroit releases its first Week 9 report, though it's possible he was excused from practice for non-injury reasons. Whatever the case, Chase Daniel and David Blough are splitting quarterback reps during Wednesday's practice.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted Wednesday that Garoppolo (ankle) may not play again this season, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Garoppolo is considered out indefinitely after aggravating a high-ankle sprain in the 49ers' Week 8 loss to the Seahawks. Since he was moved to injured reserve Tuesday, Garoppolo will have to miss at least the 49ers' next three games, and he may not be fully recovered from the ankle issue by the time he's first eligible to play again Week 13 versus the Bills. Nick Mullens will get the first crack at filling in for Garoppolo behind center, with C.J. Beathard on hand should Mullens struggle. Shanahan also didn't commit to Garoppolo's status with the team beyond 2020, as the quarterback didn't exactly light it up when available this season with a 7:5 TD:INT and no 300-yard performances over his six starts.