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  • Drew Lock QB | SEA

    Giants' Drew Lock: Remains limited Thursday

    Lock (abdomen) remained a limited participant on Thursday's estimated practice report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Lock was injured in New York's Aug. 8 preseason contest. If he's unable to dress as Daniel Jones' backup Sunday against the Vikings, second-year QB Tommy DeVito would get the nod as the Giants' QB2.

  • Russell Wilson QB | NYG

    Steelers' Russell Wilson: Dealing with calf tightness

    Coach Mike Tomlin noted that Wilson was limited in practice Thursday after reporting calf tightness, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Though this information makes Wilson's status worth tracking ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Falcons, when asked if there was any long-term concern about the QB's calf issue, Tomlin said, "None." Look for added context to arrive no later than Friday's practice and/or the Steelers' ensuing injury report. If available, Wilson -- who is in line to have his calf evaluated further, per Pryor -- is slated to start this weekend and be backed up by Justin Fields.

  • Marcus Mariota QB | WAS

    Commanders' Marcus Mariota: Doesn't practice Thursday

    Mariota (chest) wasn't present at Thursday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

    One day removed from being a limited participant due to a chest injury, Mariota's lack of activity Thursday is a concerning sign only a few days ahead of Sunday's season opener at Tampa Bay. Considering it's a different health concern than the groin issue that he dealt with in the second half of August, there's a chance he's in danger of missing Week 1. Friday's practice report ultimately will give a sense of Mariota's chances to be available this weekend, but if he isn't active, Jeff Driskel likely would step into the No. 2 QB role behind rookie starter Jayden Daniels.

  • Justin Herbert QB | LAC

    Chargers' Justin Herbert: Not on injury report

    Herbert (foot) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

    A few weeks of rest seem to have allowed Herbert to move past his plantar fascia injury. The quarterback returning to practice Aug. 19, and now that he's participating without limitations, he'll be ready to direct the offense Sunday versus the Raiders. The fact he isn't even listed on the injury report suggests Herbert will have his usual mobility Sunday in his first game under new head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman. Wideout DJ Chark (hip) is the only significant injury concern for the Chargers offense, and even he may be more of an ancillary piece than a regular starter.

  • Marcus Mariota QB | WAS

    Commanders' Marcus Mariota: Limited in practice

    Mariota was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a chest injury.

    Mariota missed two preseason games due to a groin injury and is now apparently dealing with a chest injury. The Commanders have Jeff Driskel on the roster to serve as Jayden Daniels' backup if Mariota isn't healthy enough to suit up this Sunday against the Buccaneers.

  • Joe Burrow QB | CIN

    Bengals' Joe Burrow: No limitations in practice

    Burrow (wrist) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

    Burrow's ability to open Week 1 prep as a full participant was expected, given that he long ago completed his rehab from last year's wrist surgery and even made an appearance in the preseason. Ja'Marr Chase's return to practice is much bigger news, with the Bengals listing him as a limited participant due to "rest" after a prolonged run of absences attributed to contract negotiations. The Bengals haven't confirmed Chase will play this Sunday against the Patriots, but he seems more likely than not to suit up.

  • Bengals' Jake Browning: Not on injury report

    Browning (ribs) was absent from the Bengals' injury report Wednesday.

    Browning suffered a rib injury in the Bengals' preseason opener against the Buccaneers, which caused him to miss the final two exhibition games. Now healthy, he'll be available to serve as Cincinnati's backup behind Joe Burrow for the regular-season opener against New England on Sunday.

  • Aaron Rodgers QB | PIT

    Jets' Aaron Rodgers: Looks healthy heading into Week 1

    Rodgers didn't look hindered by his surgically repaired Achilles' tendon in training camp and will have no limitations in Monday's season opener against the 49ers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

    Rodgers' first season with the Jets disastrously came to an end after just four plays due to an Achilles tear, but he has worked his way back to full health and is ready to go one year later. The quarterback had a heavier-than-usual workload in training camp to help shake off the rust, but it won't be possible to fully judge his readiness to return to action until the 40-year-old steps on the field in a game situation Monday.

  • Drew Lock QB | SEA

    Giants' Drew Lock: Starts week limited

    Lock (abdomen) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.

    Lock is still tending to the injury he suffered in the team's first preseason game Aug. 8 against the Lions, but it's been clarified as an abdominal issue and not a hip concern. Carroll reported last Wednesday that head coach Brian Daboll thought the Missouri product would likely be ready Week 1, so his current status may not be of much concern. Either way, Lock will be on the sidelines Sunday when the Giants host the Vikings, either as the team's No. 2 quarterback behind Daniel Jones or as an inactive. If he's ultimately unable to play, the team will turn to Tommy DeVito as the backup.

  • Mitch Trubisky QB | TEN

    Bills' Mitchell Trubisky: Remains uncertain for season opener

    Trubisky (knee) will be a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Trubisky is still nursing a knee injury suffered in a mid-August preseason tilt with the Steelers. His ability to participate at some level Wednesday should be a step in the right direction, though head coach Sean McDermott is "not sure" if the North Carolina product will be available Week 1, according to Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site. If Trubisky can't play Sunday against the Cardinals, Buffalo will likely promote Mike White to the active roster from the practice squad.

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