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  • Michael Pratt: Back with practice squad

    Pratt reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Pratt operated as the team's emergency third quarterback behind Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask in the team's 31-26 loss to the Falcons, failing to enter the game. Pratt can be elevated two more times before he'd need to be officially signed to the active roster.

  • Carter Bradley QB | JAC

    Carter Bradley: Back with practice squad

    Bradley reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Bradley was active but did not play in the team's 27-20 loss to Kansas City in Week 8. Gardner Minshew and Desmond Ridder operated as the top two options at quarterback in the contest and will likely do so again Sunday in Cincinnati.

  • Jack Plummer QB | CAR

    Jack Plummer: Returns to practice squad

    Plummer reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Plummer was active for the team's 28-14 loss to the Broncos in Week 8, failing to see any action while serving as the backup quarterback to Bryce Young. With Andy Dalton (thumb) banged up, it's possible that Plummer is elevated again for Sunday's matchup with the Saints.

  • Tommy DeVito QB | NE

    Giants' Tommy DeVito: Emergency QB versus Pittsburgh

    DeVito (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday Night Football against the Steelers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    DeVito will once again operate as the team's emergency third quarterback in Week 8 against the Steelers. He'll only enter the game if Daniel Jones and Drew Lock go down with an injury.

  • Steelers' Justin Fields: Out Monday, but emergency third QB

    Fields (hamstring) is listed as inactive Monday against the Giants and will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

    Fields was added to Pittsburgh's Week 8 injury report Sunday as questionable due to a hamstring issue. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Fields' health concern is a minor one, but the Steelers will exercise caution with him with a Week 9 bye on the docket. Russell Wilson will handle starting duties for a second consecutive contest Monday, while Kyle Allen steps into the backup role.

  • Steelers' Justin Fields: In line to sit out Monday

    Fields (hamstring) is in line to be inactive and serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback Monday against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Pittsburgh added Fields to its injury report Sunday as questionable for Week 8 action due to a hamstring issue. Garafolo reports that the health concern is a minor one, but the team will exercise caution with Fields with a Week 9 bye on tap. As a result, Russell Wilson will continue to lead the Steelers' offense, while Kyle Allen bumps up to handle backup QB duties.

  • Aaron Rodgers QB | PIT

    Jets' Aaron Rodgers: Estimated as limited Monday

    Rodgers (knee/hamstring) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday that Rodgers didn't suffer any setbacks in Sunday's Week 8 loss to the Patriots, so it sounds like he'll be fine for Thursday night's start against the Texans. He's been tending to a multitude of injuries for weeks now.

  • Joe Flacco QB | CIN

    Colts' Joe Flacco: Could start at Minnesota

    Flacco could be a candidate to start Sunday's game against the Vikings after Colts head coach Shane Steichen was non-committal Monday when asked whether Anthony Richardson would remain atop the depth chart for Week 9, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports. "We're evaluating everything," Steichen said.

    Flacco played one snap on offense in Sunday's loss at Houston while Richardson pulled himself from the game due to the need for rest, which drew criticism Monday from his teammates. Flacco filled in admirably with a 7:1 TD:INT in three games (two starts) when Richardson was injured earlier in the season. The Colts may decide that Flacco gives the team a better chance to win while they still have chance at the playoffs, though a change under center would delay the 22-year-old Richardson's development and bring more questions about his long-term future in the organization. The Colts may not formally settle on a starting quarterback for Sunday's game until later in the week.

  • Colts' Anthony Richardson: Starting role in flux for Week 9

    Colts head coach Shane Steichen was non-committal when asked Monday whether Richardson will start Sunday's game against the Vikings, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports. "We're evaluating everything," Steichen said.

    Steichen clarified that Richardson remains Indianapolis' starting quarterback as of Monday, according to James Boyd of The Athletic, but the coaching staff is evaluating at least a temporary shift under center for Week 9. Richardson once again struggled with efficiency during the team's 23-20 loss to the Texans in Week 8, as he completed just 10 of 32 passes for 175 yards with one touchdown and an interception. The second-year signal-caller added 45 rushing yards on six carries, but he also fumbled twice, losing one. His development as a passer hasn't lived up to expectations through six appearances this season, while Joe Flacco performed admirably in his three-game stretch under center from Weeks 4 through 6. Heading into a difficult Week 9 road matchup, the Colts' quarterback position needs to be considered up in the air until further notice.

  • Derek Carr QB | NO

    Saints' Derek Carr: Expected to return Week 9

    Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Monday he expects Carr (oblique) to return to the starting lineup for Sunday's divisional contest against the Panthers, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

    Carr has missed three straight games due to a left oblique injury, but Allen said he logged another throwing session Monday and expressed optimism about his chances of retaking the field Week 9. Allen also said he expects Carr to be on the practice field Wednesday. Spencer Rattler has been ineffective across his three consecutive appearances, culminating in him getting pulled early from New Orleans' 26-8 loss to the Chargers in Week 8 in favor of Jake Haener finishing out the contest. Getting Carr back under center would promise a notable boost for the Saints offense.

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