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Brissett recorded no statistics while playing three of the Commanders' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 45-15 loss to the Dolphins.

Brissett had been active for each of Washington's first 12 games, but with starting quarterback Sam Howell playing 100 percent of the snaps in those contests, the former didn't get the chance to make his team debut. With Sunday's game devolving into a blowout by the second half, however, Brissett finally took the field for the Commanders' final possession. Though turnovers (14 interceptions, two lost fumbles) and taking sacks (58) have been an issue for Howell through his first 13 starts, head coach Ron Rivera has made no indication that the Commanders plan to make a quarterback change coming out of their Week 14 bye. As a result, Brissett looks poised to remain in a backup role as the season winds down, barring an injury to Howell.

Jones said Wednesday that the recent surgery on his right knee didn't uncover any additional damage and added that his goal is to be ready to play by training camp next July, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Jones underwent right knee surgery Nov. 22, and he explained Wednesday that no damage aside from a torn ACL was discovered during the procedure. The lack of additional damage to his knee should help to some extent in his desire to be ready to participate by the start of camp, though how he progresses through the rehabilitation process will ultimately determine his return timeline. The Giants gave Jones a four-year, $160 million contract extension this past March with $35.5 million guaranteed for 2024, but that may not necessarily deter the team from selecting a quarterback in the first round of the upcoming draft. Even if the Giants eschew drafting a quarterback and focus on needs elsewhere, Jones' recovery from knee surgery could feasibly cause him to miss some games at the start of the campaign if his recovery goes more slowly than he hopes.

Thompson-Robinson (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Petrak relays that Joe Flacco took the first-team reps, while Thompson-Robinson worked with the second-team offense in his return to practice. Head coach Kevin Stefanski wasn't ready to name a starting quarterback Wednesday, saying he wanted to see things play out in practice this week before deciding on a starter for Sunday's game against Jacksonville. The early signs point to Flacco getting the nod, especially after his competent showing while directing the offense in this past Sunday's loss to the Rams. Additionally, Thompson-Robinson has yet to officially clear the five-step concussion protocol, and until he does, he won't be a candidate to start Week 14.

Beathard was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to an injury to his left (non-throwing) shoulder, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Beathard said he sustained the injury while scrambling on his first snap upon entering Monday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals in place of Trevor Lawrence, who was a non-participant in practice just two days after suffering a high-ankle sprain. Before he provided an update on the nature of his injury, Beathard looked to have hurt his left wrist against the Bengals, but he didn't end up missing any snaps while completing nine of 10 pass attempts for 63 yards to go with seven yards on his lone carry. The Jaguars haven't officially ruled Lawrence out for this Sunday's game in Cleveland, but provided he can overcome his shoulder issue, the expectation is that 30-year-old Beathard will be in store for his first start since 2020, when he was a member of the 49ers. Beathard won't have the full complement of weapons if he ends up starting, as wideout Christian Kirk is expected to miss multiple weeks -- and possibly the rest of the season -- after suffering a core-muscle injury Monday.

Carr (concussion/rib/right shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Just three days removed from sustaining a concussion in addition to injuries to his ribs and right shoulder, Carr was able throw and even sprint during the portion of Wednesday's session open to the media. Head coach Dennis Allen told Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football that Carr remains in the protocol for head injuries but "feels pretty good" with the other two health concerns. Still, Carr's availability for Sunday's game versus the Panthers will be subject to him gaining clearance from an independent neurologist. Unlike when he sustained a concussion back in Week 10, Carr won't have the benefit of a bye week to recover from the injury before the Saints return to action.

Hill didn't practice Wednesday due to foot and left hand injuries, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Hill's weekly role in the Saints offense seemingly is matchup-dependent, with his carry counts ranging from one to 13 and his targets ranging from one to eight this season. Overall, he's tallied 575 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns and to go along with one touchdown pass through 12 games. With health concerns now in tow to begin Week 14 prep, Hill has joined starting quarterback Derek Carr (concussion/shoulder/rib) on the team's injury report. Hill will have two more sessions this week to put himself in a position to play Sunday against the Panthers.

Carr (concussion/right shoulder/ribs) was seen on the field during the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Carr was driven into the ground during this past Sunday's loss to the Lions, sustaining a trio of injuries while Detroit was assessed a roughing the passer penalty. On Monday, head coach Dennis Allen told John Hendrix of SI.com that Carr's throwing shoulder appeared to check out fine, but the quarterback was in the concussion protocol for the second time in a three-game span and also had a rib issue. Considering he looked like himself while throwing passes and also sprinted at one point Wednesday, Carr seems likely to be at least a limited participant to kick off Week 14 prep.

Barkley signed with the Giants' practice squad Wednesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Barkley was waived from the team's 53-man roster Monday due to the expected return of Tyrod Taylor (ribs), but the USC product will ultimately remain with the franchise as a member of its practice squad.

Lawrence (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Lawrence never stood a chance to practice Wednesday after exiting Monday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Bengals with what was later diagnosed as a right high-ankle sprain. The Jaguars haven't ruled him out for Sunday's game against Cleveland, but it'll be surprising if he's able to play. C.J. Beathard came off the bench to replace Lawrence against the Bengals and should be in line for the Week 14 start.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski said he wants to observe practice throughout the week before deciding between Flacco and Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) as the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's matchup with Jacksonville, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

The starting nod will default to Flacco if Thompson-Robinson doesn't clear the five-step concussion protocol, though the rookie's return to practice Wednesday suggests he's on the right track to do just that. While filling in for Thompson-Robinson in this past Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Rams, Flacco completed 23 of 44 passes for 254 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, numbers that made him a modest upgrade compared to what Thompson-Robinson and P.J. Walker have provided in starting roles this season.