NFL Player News
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Jordan Love QB | GB
Packers' Jordan Love: Officially limited Wednesday
Head coach Matt LaFleur said Love (elbow) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Love made an early departure from this past Sunday's loss to the Bears with an elbow injury that resulted in a loss of feeling in his right hand. He was able to take part in Wednesday's team stretch and warmups, and in the ensuing practice outside that was closed to the media, he was able to throw, as LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Love later mentioned to Schneidman that he doesn't have any lingering numbness in his hand but does have soreness in his elbow, which was the reason for his limited listing. Love's activity level Thursday and Friday likely will be key for his ability to suit up for Sunday's wild-card game in Philadelphia.
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Jordan Love QB | GB
Packers' Jordan Love: Warms up, but practice status TBD
Love (elbow) took part in Wednesday's team stretch and warmups before the Packers went outside for practice, the latter of which was closed to the media, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Love banged his right elbow early in the second quarter of this past Sunday's loss to the Bears, and while he was seen throwing multiple times on the sideline, he wasn't able to return to the game. Head coach Matt LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic afterward that Love lost feeling in his right throwing hand as a result of the play, and LaFleur then said Monday that the quarterback is "going to be OK," but was unsure how much he would be able to handle in practice as Green Bay prepares for Sunday's wild-card game at Philadelphia, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. Wednesday's injury report will reveal Love's activity level to begin the week.
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Jacoby Brissett QB | ARI
Patriots' Jacoby Brissett: Throws for 826 yards in 2024
Brissett finished the 2024 regular season with 95 completions on 161 passing attempts for 826 yards, with two TDs and an interception in eight games.
Brissett, who added 15 carries for 62 yards in that span, went 1-4 while starting the Patriots' first five games of the season until rookie first-rounder Drake Maye took over. The veteran QB is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but it's possible he could remain with New England in 2025 in a backup capacity. That said, the team may opt to roll with 2024 sixth-rounder Joe Milton as Maye's top backup, and in that scenario Brissett would become an option for another team looking for a respected and experienced No. 2 signal-caller.
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Jalen Hurts QB | PHI
Eagles' Jalen Hurts: Expected to practice Wednesday
Hurts (concussion/finger) is slated to participate in Wednesday's practice, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Hurts is working his way through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in an effort to gain full clearance in time for Sunday's wild-card round matchup against the Packers. Returning to practice Wednesday as even a limited participant would represent a significant step in the right direction. In addition to gaining clearance for full contact, Hurts will also need to receive the green light to play from an independent neurologist before being removed from the protocol.
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Marcus Mariota QB | WAS
Commanders' Marcus Mariota: Produces three touchdowns in relief
Mariota completed 15 of 18 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Cowboys. He added 56 rushing yards and a touchdown on five carries.
Mariota played the entire second half of the contest in Week 18, filling in after rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels (leg) was removed from the game as a precaution. The veteran QB played well, leading the Commanders on a touchdown drive immediately after entering the game. With Daniels' injury apparently not serious, it appears that Mariota will return to backup duties when the Commanders visit the Buccaneers for a wild-card round matchup Sunday.
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Ian Book QB | PHI
Ian Book: Let go by Philadelphia
The Eagles waived Book on Tuesday.
Book was signed to the Eagles' practice squad Dec. 26 before being signed to the active roster two days later due to injuries to Jalen Hurts (concussion) and Kenny Pickett (ribs). Book ended up serving as the Eagles' backup quarterback behind Tanner McKee against the Giants on Sunday, though the former didn't play a snap in the regular-season finale. Book could be back on the practice squad in case Hurts is unable to clear the league's concussion protocols in time for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Packers.
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Daniel Jones QB | IND
Vikings' Daniel Jones: Joins active roster
The Vikings signed Jones off their practice squad Tuesday.
The quarterback didn't see any time on the 53-man roster for the Vikings after being signed to the practice squad in late November. Even so, his ample starting experience with the Giants could make him a candidate to leapfrog Nick Mullens if starter Sam Darnold were to get hurt during Minnesota's upcoming postseason run. Jones is still scheduled to hit free agency this offseason, though by adding him to their roster, the Vikings could net a compensatory draft pick if the signal-caller signs elsewhere.
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Tua Tagovailoa QB | MIA
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: Hip injury not long-term concern
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said Tuesday there's "no concern at all" about the long-term health of Tagovailoa (hip), Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
The QB logged just 11 regular-season appearances in 2024, missing time due to a concussion he sustained in Week 2 and then a hip injury that forced him to sit out the final two games of the year. The 26-year-old had expressed optimism about his ability to play if the Dolphins had made the playoffs, but Tagovailoa will instead turn his attention toward returning to full health in time for OTAs. Grier offered optimism about Tagovailoa's ability to continue improving, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports, but he also noted that the quarterback's injury history and difficulty staying in the lineup had negatively impacted Miami's ability to attain playoff success, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Tagovailoa completed 291 of 399 pass attempts for 2,867 yards, 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2024, but his 2025 production could be impacted if disgruntled top wideout Tyreek Hill forces his way out of Miami.
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Jason Bean QB | IND
Colts' Jason Bean: Stays with Colts via futures deal
Indianapolis signed Bean to a reserve/futures contract Monday.
Bean didn't suit up for any regular-season action as an undrafted rookie with the Colts in 2024, but he'll get a chance to continue his development with the team. Joe Flacco operated as the top backup to Anthony Richardson (back) in 2024 but is slated to become a free agent this offseason, as is No. 3 quarterback Sam Ehlinger.
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Davis Mills QB | HOU
Texans' Davis Mills: Significant snaps in Week 18
Mills completed 12 of 22 passes for 128 yards and gained 11 rushing yards on three carries in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans.
After starting quarterback C.J. Stroud led the Texans to a touchdown on the opening possession, the offense was handed over to Mills for the rest of the game. It was his fourth appearance of the season, but his first significant action, and he finished the year having completed 20 of 36 passes for 212 yards over his four games played. Stroud wasn't as consistent in 2024 as he was during his rookie campaign, but it never go to the point where a quarterback change became necessary. The Texans are happy to keep Mills, who has two years of experience in offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik's scheme, as their backup heading into next season.