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Keenum (foot) returned to practice Thursday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Ditching his walking boot, Keenum took part in individual drills during the portion of the session open to the media, according to Finlay. Last week, Keenum did the very same thing, being tabbed as a "full" participant both Thursday and Friday. Assuming he repeats the feat this time around, it'll be interesting to see if coach Jay Gruden names Keenum the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Patriots. Keenum's competitors for the job are Colt McCoy and rookie Dwayne Haskins.

Allen (concussion) is participating in practice for the second straight day Thursday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

We have to assume he's participating to the level the league's concussion protocol allows, though Allen working with his teammates does suggest he remains on schedule with the protocol. Typically, players have to pass each of the stages with no delays in order to play the following week. We'll have a much better read on Allen's ability to play in Sunday's game against the Titans as Friday and Saturday roll around. If he has a setback or the team decides to go the safe route, Matt Barkley would get the start against Tennessee, while the Bills have a bye in Week 6.

Christion signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday.

The Steelers aren't worried about their current starter, Mason Rudolph, but they may be losing sleep about facing Lamar Jackson on Sunday. According to Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, coach Mike Tomlin wanted a quarterback who could mimic Jackson, and Christion fits the mold, as he ran a 4.49 second 40 at his pro day at South Dakota State.

Carr is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Carr underwent precautionary X-rays after Sunday's win over the Colts, but the starting signal-caller hasn't appeared to suffer any sort of injury. All signs point to Carr suiting up unhindered Week 5 against the Bears in London.

Darnold (illness) was officially listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Per Randy Lange of the team's official site, Darnold's effort during Wednesday's non-contact context caught the eye of both Jamison Crowder and Robby Anderson, a pair of the QB's key targets. "I thought he looked pretty good," Crowder noted, with Anderson adding "he looks like he's good. He's confident." While Wednesday's practice is a good start, ESPN's Rich Cimini relays that Darnold still isn't considered a lock to play Sunday against the Eagles, with a determination on that front not likely to arrive until later in the week.

McCoy and Dwayne Haskins split the QB reps at Wednesday's practice with Case Keenum (foot) in a walking boot, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

Despite reaching the end of his recovery from a fibula injury, McCoy was a healthy scratch Week 4. Coach Jay Gruden noted the amount of time McCoy missed, but he may reconsider due to Keenum's lingering injury and Haskins' ineffectiveness in his first NFL action. It appears all three signal-callers have a chance to start Sunday against the Patriots.

With Josh Allen still working his way back from a concussion, Barkley took first-team reps during practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Allen still has a decent chance to pass through all stages of the protocol and return for the Week 5 contest in Tennessee, though with that being no sure thing either, the Bills will be forced to prepare for the Titans with both quarterbacks. If the team decides to play it extra safe with Allen no matter what the doctors say, it could use the Week 6 bye to have him fully fresh for the next stretch of the season. That said, it seems like a slight stretch to think the Bills would put their franchise signal-caller on the bench if he were cleared to play. The situation will offer more clues as the practice week progresses.

Keenum was spotted in a walking boot at Wednesday's practice, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

Coach Jay Gruden chalked up his decision to pull Keenum from Sunday's debacle against the Giants due to the foot injury. With Keenum's right foot encased in a boot to kick off Week 5 prep, Gruden seemingly was telling the truth. In any case, Keenum was in a similar situation last week, wearing a boot before ditching it Thursday and getting a "full" listing on the Redskins' final two injury reports. Gruden has yet to commit to a starting quarterback for Sunday's game versus the Patriots, but Colt McCoy and rookie Dwayne Haskins split the reps Wednesday, per Walker.

Trubisky (shoulder) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Raiders but could return to action after Chicago's Week 6 bye, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Trubisky is dealing with a dislocation and slight labrum tear in his (left) non-throwing shoulder, but he'll be able to avoid surgery for both injuries. As such, Trubisky won't be in line for an extended absence, though the Bears appear set to roll with Chase Daniel under center Sunday in London. Coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday that Trubisky will be considered day-to-day after the bye week, setting the stage for a possible Week 7 return against the Saints if his recovery proceeds as anticipated.

Falk and Sam Darnold (illness) will both receive practice reps Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Darnold is returning to practice as a limited participant, with the Jets monitoring his ability to handle increased cardio work following a three-week layoff. It sounds like Darnold is no better than a 50-50 proposition for Sunday's game in Philadelphia, so Falk has a decent chance to make his second start.