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Head coach Vance Joseph said Tuesday that Lynch won't replace Trevor Siemian if the Broncos make a change at quarterback, Lindsay Jones of USA Today reports.

Lynch only recently got over his right shoulder sprain, which ensured inactive status every game this season through Monday's 29-19 defeat at Kansas City. Because Siemian has committed seven turnovers during the Broncos' three-game losing streak, Joseph appears to be contemplating a change under center. Lynch isn't among those candidates, though, meaning Siemian may have to fend off Brock Osweiler in advance of a trip to Philadelphia this weekend.

If the Broncos make a change at quarterback, Lynch is the likely candidate to supplant Trevor Siemian as the starter, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

In the midst of a three-game losing streak, head coach Vance Joseph hinted after Monday's 29-19 loss to the Chiefs that Siemian's job may not be safe. "I'm not sure," Joseph told Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post. "But losing three games in a row and having five turnovers tonight, anything's possible." Siemian was responsible for three of those giveaways while averaging 5.5 yards per attempt and getting sacked three times. Granted, playing without Emmanuel Sanders (ankle) makes the offense even more predictable than normal, but Lynch (and not Brock Osweiler) may soon earn his first playing time since Week 13 of last season.

Beathard is expected to remain the starting quarterback for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Clearly, Beathard will be handing off the gig to the recently acquired Jimmy Garoppolo in the near future, but the turnaround between Monday's trade and the 49ers' next matchup doesn't lend itself to a change. In three appearances (two starts) to date, Beathard has been underwhelming, to say the least, completing 58 of 110 passes for 647 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. With the prospect of his last significant playing time on the mind, though, he could take advantage of the Cardinals' 23rd-ranked pass defense.

Garoppolo isn't expected to start Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The shocker of the trade deadline to date, Garoppolo's move from New England to San Francisco brings with it a coveted starting gig. That said, his lack of familiarity with head coach Kyle Shanahan's playbook will likely contain him to clipboard duty behind rookie signal caller C.J. Beathard, at least for one contest. Assuming the preceding comes to pass, Shanahan and company will prepare Garoppolo for a Week 10 matchup with the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 12.

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said he would review film from Monday's 29-19 loss to the Chiefs before determining if Siemian would remain the starting quarterback for Denver's Week 9 matchup with the Eagles, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports. "I'm not sure," Joseph said, regarding who would start at quarterback against Philadephia. "But [after] losing three games in a row and having five turnovers [Monday], anything's possible."

Though Siemian had turned the ball over six times while Denver had dropped three of its last four games entering Monday, Joseph remained steadfast in his commitment to the signal caller, who had previously thrown for six touchdowns in the team's first two contests of the season. However, with the Broncos suffering their third consecutive loss Monday while Siemian sunk to a new low by throwing three interceptions -- including one on an ill-advised, across-the-field throw that was particularly reckless -- it wouldn't be surprising if Joseph decided to go with a different option behind center in Week 9. Brock Osweiler dressed as the backup quarterback against the Chiefs, but given the team's greater long-term investment in Paxton Lynch, who was inactive Monday while having recently recovered from a shoulder injury, it's conceivable that the 2016 first-round pick would be first in line to replace Siemian. Regardless of whether Joseph decides to stick with Siemian as his starter or give Osweiler or Lynch a look, expect the coach to announce his plans when the Broncos reconvene for practice Wednesday.

Siemian completed 19 of 36 passes for 198 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Monday night's 29-19 loss to the Chiefs. He also rushed twice for 20 yards.

Siemian struggled mightily against a ball-hawking Kansas City defense, throwing a season-high three picks while posting a season-low 5.5 yards per attempt. Although the quarterback had a would-be touchdown dropped early in the second half, and Siemian did throw an 11-yard score during the fourth quarter, his efforts proved too little, too late. Following back-to-back poor offensive performances, Siemian and company now must prepare for the NFC-leading Eagles.

Hoyer was released by the 49ers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hoyer's release comes in the wake of San Francisco trading for ex-Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo earlier Monday evening. Since New England is now in need of a backup signal caller, it's certainly possible Hoyer could resurface with the team he started his career with back in 2009.

The Patriots traded Garoppolo to the 49ers on Monday in exchange for a 2018 second-round draft pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Garoppolo was thought to be the eventual successor to Tom Brady whenever the future Hall of Famer decided to hang up the cleats. New England's decision to trade him either signals the team's confidence that Brady will stick around for a few more years, the team's lack of confidence that they'd be able to re-sign Garappolo at a reasonable price when the 2014 second-rounder hits free agency at the end of the season, or both. Now in San Francisco, Garoppolo is an instant upgrade over rookie C.J. Beathard, but he may have a breaking-in period before he actually gets to start. We'd expect coach Kyle Shanahan to comment on the matter sooner than later.

Lynch is inactive for Monday's game against the Chiefs, The Denver Post reports.

Starter Trevor Siemian and backup Brock Osweiler will serve as the team's QBs on Monday, but Lynch is nearing a return to availability after being listed as a full practice participant both Friday and Saturday.

Titans coach Mike Mularkey said Mariota (hamstring) is back to 100 percent as the team comes out of its Week 8 bye, Jason Wolf of The Tennessean reports.

Mariota didn't quite look like his usual self in a 12-9 win over the Browns in Week 7, failing to throw for a touchdown while taking just one carry for eight yards. His running ability should once again be a major factor, though he'll jump back in with a tough matchup Sunday against the Ravens. It's unclear if Corey Davis (hamstring) and Delanie Walker (ankle) will be available.