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  • Commanders' Jacoby Brissett: Practices fully Thursday

    Brissett (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday.

    With a full practice under his belt, Brissett looks to be in the clear to play in the season finale versus the Cowboys this weekend after a hamstring injury prevented him from making what would have been his first start of the season Week 17 versus the 49ers. After Brissett was made inactive for that contest, Sam Howell stepped in to make his 16th start of the season and will continue to direct the offense in Sunday's finale, even though the former is seemingly healthy enough to play. Though he'll close out the 2023 campaign without having made a start, Brissett could still draw consideration for a starting job as he heads to the open market this offseason. After an impressive showing as a fill-in starter in Cleveland in 2022 before Deshaun Watson returned from suspension, Brissett continued to excel over his three relief appearances behind Howell in 2023, completing 18 of 23 pass attempts for 224 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions while adding 19 yards on three carries.

  • Will Levis QB | TEN

    Titans' Will Levis: Back at practice

    Levis (foot) was present for practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Levis didn't practice Wednesday, but the QB's return to the field a day later signals progress on his part as Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars approaches. The Titans' upcoming practice report is slated to clarify Levis' official participation level in his return to practice Thursday.

  • Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Limited in return to practice

    Mayfield (ribs) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

    In the wake of this past Sunday's loss to the Saints, coach Todd Bowles revealed Monday that Mayfield was tending to sore ribs, but he also expected the quarterback to "be fine by Sunday," according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. The Buccaneers didn't hold practice Wednesday, but if they had, Mayfield wouldn't have mixed into any drills. After returning to the field Thursday, he was described by offensive coordinator Dave Canales as looking "functional" and also "ripped some throws" downfield, per Scott Smith of the team's official site. In the end, Mayfield appears as if he'll be available for Sunday's contest at Carolina, but his status will continue to be monitored to ensure he's out there this weekend.

  • Jaren Hall QB | SEA

    Vikings' Jaren Hall: Not starting Week 18

    Hall will cede starting quarterback duties to Nick Mullens for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Lions, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that he hasn't decided whether Hall or Joshua Dobbs will serve as the team's No. 2 signal-caller in Week 18, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

    The Vikings' decision to move Hall down at least one spot on the depth chart comes as little surprise after the rookie fifth-round pick struggled to move the offense during his second career NFL start in this past weekend's 33-10 loss to the Packers. Hall completed just five of 10 pass attempts for 67 yards and an interception, took three sacks and lost a fumble in the first two quarters before being benched in favor of Mullens after halftime. The Vikings' decision to reinstall Mullens as their starter for Week 18 marks the fifth quarterback change that O'Connell has made since Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending torn Achilles' tendon in late October.

  • Will Levis QB | TEN

    Titans' Will Levis: Misses practice Wednesday

    Levis (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Per Wyatt, Levis said Wednesday that while he's dealing with some pain from pushing off his right foot, he hopes to be able to play in Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars. If, however, the rookie signal-caller is unable to progress to the point that the Titans feel comfortable playing him this weekend, Ryan Tannehill would be in store for another turn as Tennessee's starting quarterback.

  • Tua Tagovailoa QB | ATL

    Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: Good to go for Week 18

    Tagovailoa (quadriceps/left shoulder) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

    Tagovailoa experienced some shoulder soreness during this past Sunday's 56-19 loss to the Ravens in addition to a quad injury, but neither issue is significant enough to threaten his availability for Sunday's home game against the Bills. A win Sunday would clinch the AFC East crown and the No. 2 seed in the AFC for the Dolphins.

  • Tyson Bagent QB | CHI

    Bears' Tyson Bagent: Dealing with illness

    Bagent didn't participate in practice Wednesday due to an illness.

    The nature and severity of Bagent's ailment aren't known, but he'll still have two more days to potentially return to practice and clear up his availability for Sunday's season finale versus the Packers. Since starting four straight games between Weeks 7 and 10, Bagent hasn't seen any snaps in any of the Bears' subsequent six contests while Justin Fields has made his return from a thumb injury.

  • Zach Wilson QB | NO

    Jets' Zach Wilson: Time could be up in New York

    Wilson -- who remains in concussion protocol and won't play in Sunday's season finale against the Patriots -- may not return to the Jets in 2024, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    After struggling for his first two seasons as the Jets' primary starting quarterback, Wilson was demoted to a backup role behind Aaron Rodgers heading into his third NFL season. Rodgers tore his Achilles' tendon four plays into the season, thus thrusting Wilson back into a starting role. The second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft has shown flashes of brilliance, but he hasn't sustained strong play while catching some bad breaks along the way. After posting his best game of the season with 301 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 14 win over the Texans, Wilson was concussed in the first half of the team's Week 15 loss to Miami, and that may mark his final appearance with the Jets. With Rodgers set to return in 2024, the Jets will likely opt for a more reliable backup to their 40-year-old starter.

  • Lamar Jackson QB | BAL

    Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Won't play in Week 18

    Jackson won't play in Saturday's game against the Steelers, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    With the Ravens having secured the top seed in the AFC playoffs, Jackson will be rested in the team's regular-season finale. In his stead, Tyler Huntley will draw the start at quarterback this weekend, with Josh Johnson backing him up. Jackson -- the presumptive frontrunner for the NFL's MVP award -- will get an extended breather before the Ravens' postseason opener in the divisional round.

  • Tyler Huntley QB | BAL

    Ravens' Tyler Huntley: Tabbed for Week 18 start

    Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Huntley will start Saturday's game against the Steelers.

    Baltimore has clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs and will rest MVP frontrunner quarterback Lamar Jackson, paving the way for Huntley to make his first start of the season. Huntley will face a motivated Pittsburgh defense, as the Steelers have almost no path to the postseason without a win Saturday. The mobile backup has a 3-5 record over eight previous career starts, but Huntley has been effective in limited relief action this season, completing six of nine passes for 57 yards and two touchdowns while adding 15 rushing yards on seven attempts.

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