NFL Player News
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Mac Jones QB | SF
49ers' Mac Jones: Still looking likely to play Sunday
Jones (oblique/knee), who is officially questionable to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers, is expected to play and start, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Though Jones has been nursing injuries to both his knee and oblique, the expectation for most of the week has been that he'll be able to take the field Sunday. That still appears to be the case, and if he does indeed play, Jones is slated to make his fourth start of the campaign, as Brock Purdy (toe) has been ruled out. Schefter notes that Purdy has a chance to return in Week 7 against Atlanta, so Jones could slide back into a backup role following this week's contest regardless of how he performs against the Buccaneers.
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Jacoby Brissett QB | ARI
Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett: Expected to get starting nod Sunday
Brissett is likely to start at quarterback for the Cardinals against the Colts on Sunday, as Kyler Murray (foot) remains listed as questionable but is expected to be inactive for the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Murray's foot injury is a "version of a Lisfranc injury" and could keep him out of action for more than one week. Arizona hasn't yet officially ruled out Murray for Sunday's matchup, but Brissett looks in line to serve as the club's starter against the Colts, with whom he played four seasons from 2017 through 2020. Brissett has taken just four offensive snaps and thrown just one pass this season, but he has ample NFL experience and completed 95 of 161 pass attempts for 826 yards and two touchdowns along with one interception as a member of the Patriots in 2024. He also rushed 15 times for 62 yards.
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Kyler Murray QB | ARI
Cardinals' Kyler Murray: Not expected to play Sunday
Murray (foot), who remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, is likely to sit out the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Murray is dealing with a foot injury that held him out of two practices and limited in one other this week. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Murray is dealing with a mid-foot sprain that is "a version of a Lisfranc injury," which could sideline the nimble quarterback for more than one week. While the Cardinals haven't completely closed the door on Murray playing Sunday, the team will most likely turn to Jacoby Brissett to start at quarterback against Indianapolis. Brissett is familiar with the Colts organization, having played for the club for four seasons from 2017 through 2020.
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Tyler Huntley QB | BAL
Ravens' Tyler Huntley: Elevated for Week 6
The Ravens elevated Huntley from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
With Lamar Jackson (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Huntley will be on the active roster for a second-straight week to serve as the Ravens' backup quarterback behind Cooper Rush. Huntley appeared in five regular-season games for the Dolphins in 2024, when he completed 64.7 percent of his passes for 829 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions while adding 26 carries for 135 yards and two scores.
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Kedon Slovis QB | ARI
Cardinals' Kedon Slovis: Signed to active roster
The Cardinals signed Slovis to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
Slovis will provide extra depth at quarterback, as Kyler Murray (foot) is considered to be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Colts. If Murray doesn't play, Slovis would serve as the team's backup behind Jacoby Brissett.
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Mac Jones QB | SF
49ers' Mac Jones: Expected to start
Jones (knee) is expected to start Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner reports.
Jones is officially listed as questionable after being a limited practice participant all week. He was already playing through a PCL injury and is now set to play through an oblique injury as well, while fellow 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) has been ruled out for at least one more game.
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Mac Jones QB | SF
49ers' Mac Jones: Listed as questionable
Jones (knee/oblique) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
With Brock Purdy (toe) ruled out again, Jones is gearing up to play through a pair of injuries. Jones was already fighting through a minor PCL sprain before injuring his oblique during last Thursday's win over the Rams. He was a limited practice participant all of this week, with reports suggesting he did far more throwing Friday after not doing much in the previous two practices. Fantasy managers will still want to keep an eye on the situation ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, with both Jones and WR Jauan Jennings (ankle) listed as questionable.
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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 Tampa Bay, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Purdy didn't practice this week, but there was progress reported in the form of increased activity with his side work, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Fellow 49ers QB Mac Jones (knee/oblique) is listed as questionable, but he'll likely get the start after practicing Thursday and Friday.
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Cooper Rush QB | BAL
Ravens' Cooper Rush: Another spot start on tap
Rush will start Sunday against the Rams after the Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson (hamstring) for that contest, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Earlier Friday, coach John Harbaugh declined to give a game designation for Jackson ahead of Week 6 action but added that if he doesn't play, Rush would get the nod under center, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. Now that the preceding has come to pass, Rush will start his second straight game this weekend, though he'll be looking to be more productive after completing 14-for-20 passes for 179 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions during this past Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Texans.
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Lamar Jackson QB | BAL
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Won't play Sunday
Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
With Jackson set to miss his second straight game, Cooper Rush is in line to draw another start at quarterback for the Ravens this weekend. With the team on bye Week 7, Jackson will target a potential return to action Oct. 26 against the Bears.