NFL Player News
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Daniel Jones QB | IND
Colts' Daniel Jones: Works fully through fibula issue
Jones (fibula) was listed as full practice participant Thursday.
After being listed as limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, Jones worked fully a day later, though James Boyd of The Athletic noted that the QB didn't look as fluid as normal during Thursday's session. That's not surprising, given that NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Jones is dealing with a fractured fibula. While Rapoport indicates that it's an injury Jones is not concerned about, it will still be worth circling back Friday to confirm the signal-caller's final game status ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.
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Daniel Jones QB | IND
Colts' Daniel Jones: Managing fracture in fibula, per report
Jones, who is dealing with a fracture in his fibula, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, will continue to try to play through the issue.
Per the report, Jones -- who was listed as limited in Wednesday's walkthrough -- was a full participant in Thursday's session, with one source saying the QB "looked good." Meanwhile, James Boyd of The Athletic previously noted during the practice that Jones "does not look as fluid as normal," with Rapoport's report adding notable context to that observation. In any case, the QB's status now will need to be monitored as Sunday's game against the Texans approaches.
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Desmond Ridder QB | GB
Desmond Ridder: Joins Minnesota practice squad
Ridder signed with the Vikings' practice squad Thursday.
The quarterback was with the team earlier in the season when J.J. McCarthy was sidelined with an ankle injury, but he was waived in early October. With McCarthy now working through the concussion protocol and Carson Wentz out for the year with a shoulder injury, Ridder is back. Max Brosmer is taking first-team reps for the Vikings this week, though McCarthy did practice on a limited basis Wednesday.
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C.J. Stroud QB | HOU
Texans' C.J. Stroud: Full practice, still in protocol
Stroud (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, at this stage of the week Stroud remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, but the QB is expected to be cleared ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. Friday's final Week 13 injury report is slated to reveal whether Stroud heads into the weekend with a designation, but barring a setback it looks like he's poised to see his first game action since Week 9.
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Jayden Daniels QB | WAS
Commanders' Jayden Daniels: Limited in practice
Daniels (elbow) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Daniels is considered unlikely to play this Sunday against Denver, with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn noting Thursday that the team "would not put [Daniels] out there" if he were in any way limited, per JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington. Quinn also told reporters that Daniels is starting to ramp up his workload and throw passes to receivers to build chemistry. Marcus Mariota figures to make at least one more start, but Daniels should be deemed ready at some point in December.
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Baker Mayfield QB | TB
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield: Sits out Wednesday's walkthrough
Mayfield (left shoulder) was a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Mayfield injured his left non-throwing shoulder during this past Sunday's loss at the Rams and was ruled out from returning after halftime. After undergoing an MRI, he was revealed to have suffered a sprained AC joint, and, while it's considered a low-grade sprain, he does have a chance to suit up Week 13 against the Cardinals, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ultimately, Mayfield's ability to play will be tied to pain management, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, so he may not need to practice this week in order to be available Sunday. Teddy Bridgewater is on hand in the event Mayfield isn't able to play.
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Lamar Jackson QB | BAL
Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Good to go for Week 13
Jackson (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Bengals.
Jackson hasn't looked as spry as usual since returning from a hamstring injury, but none of the injuries he's been listed with in recent weeks has posed a real threat to his game availability. He'll get WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) back in the lineup for a Thanksgiving matchup against one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
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Aaron Rodgers QB | PIT
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers: Should resume practicing Thursday
Rodgers (wrist) didn't practice Wednesday but plans to participate Thursday and Friday, Nick Farabaugh of Penn Live reports.
It sounds like his activity level Friday will depend on how he feels during/after Thursday's session. Rodgers hopes to return for Sunday's game against Buffalo after missing a Week 12 loss at Chicago, but he acknowledged Wednesday that he still wasn't ready to take snaps under center, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. He's wearing a cast to protect his broken left wrist, with Mason Rudolph taking first-team practice reps in the meantime. Comments from Rodgers suggest he won't need clearance from a doctor and is fine to manage the pain, but functionality clearly remains a concern when it comes to taking snaps and using his non-throwing hand to grip the ball.
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Joe Flacco QB | CIN
Bengals' Joe Flacco: Set to resume backup role
With Joe Burrow (toe) having been activated off IR, Flacco is in line to to work as the Bengals' No. 2 QB in Thursday's game against the Ravens.
After arriving via a trade with the Browns in October, the veteran QB drew six starts for the Bengals, who went 1-5 in that span. With Burrow back in the starting lineup, Flacco is worth rostering only by those in deeper fantasy leagues or by Burrow managers who have the flexibility/bench space to keep his backup on hand.
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Joe Burrow QB | CIN
Bengals' Joe Burrow: Activated from IR
The Bengals activated Burrow (toe) from injured reserve Wednesday.
Reports a few weeks ago said Burrow was targeting the Thanksgiving Day game at Baltimore for his return to action. It's now playing out that way, with Burrow having been officially activated after being listed as a full practice participant Monday and Tuesday. He may not have his usual mobility, and definitely won't have Tee Higgins (concussion), but Burrow nonetheless remains a weekly candidate to lead the league in pass attempts and yardage. He said Tuesday that he plans to continue playing down the stretch this season even if it becomes clear that Cincinnati's slim playoff hopes have dwindled to nothing, ESPN's Ben Baby reports.