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Mayfield worked behind John Wolford (neck) during pregame work ahead of Thursday's contest against the Raiders, so the former likely won't start over the latter at quarterback for the Rams in Week 14, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

This comes as no surprise considering Mayfield joined L.A. just two days ago via waivers, but Wolford's sore neck still gives the former a chance to see some action. Steve Wyche of NFL Network reported as much earlier Thursday, relaying that a few sources told him Mayfield likely will enter the game at some point. Still, with a full allotment of snaps unlikely, Mayfield can't be trusted to produce right away with his new team.

Wolford (neck) seems to be trending toward starting Thursday against the Raiders after working with the Rams' first-team offense during pregame, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Wolford didn't take the field during warmups, but he did emerge for pregame work, taking snaps from starting center Brian Allen. Assuming his sore neck checks out well, Wolford will be under center following Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff ahead of Baker Mayfield, whom L.A. claimed off waivers Tuesday. There's a chance Wolford cedes snaps to Mayfield at some point, and the Rams' receiving corps is depleted, so the former doesn't exactly have a great situation in which to succeed Week 14.

Smith was a limited practice participant Thursday due to a right shoulder injury, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Like wide receiver DK Metcalf (hip), Smith is showing up on the Seahawks' second injury report of Week 14 after avoiding it entirely Wednesday. It's notable that Smith is dealing with an issue to his throwing arm, but with one practice to go Friday he has a chance to put any questions about his playing status behind him ahead of Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

Mayfield is active for Thursday's game against the Raiders, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

As are John Wolford (neck) and Bryce Perkins. It's been a whirlwind week for Mayfield, who was waived by the Panthers on Monday and claimed by the Rams one day later. With only two days to get acclimated to a new offense, Mayfield has a chance to mix into the contest or even be L.A.'s starting quarterback for Week 14, but coach Sean McVay has yet to reveal who between Wolford and Mayfield will be under center for the initial snaps on offense.

Wolford (neck) is listed as active Thursday against the Raiders, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

As are newcomer Baker Mayfield, who was claimed off waivers by the Rams on Tuesday, and Bryce Perkins. Wolford himself had his practice reps managed this week as he continues to deal with a sore neck. Ultimately, his status for Week 14 was contingent on a pregame warmup, which checked out well enough for him to be available Thursday. But L.A. has yet to reveal who among Wolford or Mayfield will be the team's starting signal-caller, which may come down to a game-time decision.

McSorely (illness) was not listed on the Cardinals' injury report Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

McSorley popped up with an illness during Arizona's final practice of Week 12 prep, leaving him inactive against the Chargers. However, he appears to have gotten over this ailment during the Cardinals' bye Week 13. As a result, McSorley should reprise his role as the team's third-string quarterback against New England on Monday Night Football.

Tannehill (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

After rolling an ankle in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, Tannehill was a limited participant in the Titans' first Week 14 practice session Wednesday. The Titans never expressed much doubt about Tannehill's status heading into this Sunday's game against the Jaguars, however, and the quarterback seemed to put to rest any concern about his health by taking every rep Thursday. While Tannehill looks like he'll be good to go this weekend, he may have to make do without top target Treylon Burks (concussion), who sat out practice for the second day in a row Thursday and looks to be trending toward sitting out Sunday.

Lawrence (toe) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Doug Pederson indicated Wednesday that he thought the quarterback may be able to practice at some point this week, with DiRocco suggesting that could occur Friday, with a shorter workout on tap for the Jaguars. Per DiRocco, Lawrence has said that he expects to play Sunday against the Titans, but it seems likely nonetheless that the signal-caller will enter the weekend with an injury designation.

Jackson (knee) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

With two straight absences from practice to begin the week, Jackson doesn't look on track to be available for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh while he contends with a PCL sprain of his left knee. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Jackson's injury typically entails a 1-to-3-week recovery timeline, which supports head coach John Harbaugh's comments from Monday indicating that the star quarterback is "less likely" to suit up against the Steelers. Tyler Huntley, who came on in relief after Jackson's early exit in last Sunday's 10-9 win over the Broncos, thus appears in line to make his first start of the season this weekend.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Monday that Purdy will take over as the 49ers' starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a fractured foot in the team's Week 13 win over the Dolphins, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Though Garoppolo avoided a dreaded Lisfranc injury and won't require surgery to address the foot fracture, Shanahan said Wednesday that a 7-to-8-week recovery timeline is a "best-case scenario" for the veteran signal-caller, who likely won't be available the rest of the season unless San Francisco makes a deep playoff run, according to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Purdy came on to replace Garoppolo in Sunday's 33-17 win over Miami and acquitted himself well in his first extended NFL action, completing 25 of 37 pass attempts for 210 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. The 49ers' decision not to put in a waiver claim earlier this week for Baker Mayfield -- who was ultimately scooped up by the Rams -- seemingly supports the notion that Shanahan is comfortable proceeding with Purdy, a seventh-round rookie out of Iowa State. The 49ers added veteran journeyman Josh Johnson to the 53-man roster Tuesday to serve as Purdy's backup for this weekend's home game versus the Buccaneers.