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Trask signed with the Falcons' practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

The 2021 second-round pick from Florida was cut by Tampa Bay in late August after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster, but he's since found work in Atlanta. Trask is now expected to operate as the Falcons' emergency third quarterback, playing behind Kirk Cousins and Easton Stick.

Atlanta signed Stick off its practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Head coach Raheem Morris confirmed Wednesday that Stick will step in as Atlanta's new No. 2 quarterback, with Kirk Cousins elevating into the starting role after Michael Penix (knee) was officially placed on injured reserve after sustaining a season-ending partial tear of his ACL in this past Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina. Stick's last NFL action came with the Chargers in 2023, when he appeared in five games and threw for 1,129 yards, three touchdowns and one interception while adding 144 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Knight could be positioned for increased opportunities Sunday versus the Jaguars with Emari Demercado (ankle) ruled out, though the Cardinals have also designated Trey Benson (knee) for a return to practice from IR, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Knight will be the favorite to lead the Cardinals' backfield in a committee with Michael Carter versus Jacksonville if both Demercado and Benson are unavailable. If Benson is able to come off IR and plays in Week 12, however, he will stand to either step into the No. 1 role or force a true three-headed approach alongside Knight and Carter. As such, Knight remains worthy of a roster spot in most fantasy formats, but his actual upside for Week 12 may not become clear until Arizona has had a chance to monitor Benson at practice.

Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters that Deablo (forearm) will be designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

The 27-year-old has missed Atlanta's last four games due to a forearm injury, but Morris told reporters Wednesday that he's "hopeful" Deablo can return for the Week 12 divisional matchup against the Saints. He must still be added to the Falcons' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. Deablo would be a huge addition to the Falcons' defense, having recorded 24 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and four passes defensed in six games prior to injury.

Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Wednesday that Fields will be the Jets' No. 2 QB on Sunday against the Ravens, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Brady Cook is on the Jets' practice squad, but at this stage Glenn notes that the 24-year-old signal caller is still developing, per Eric Allen of the team's official site. As a result, Fields -- who went 2-7 over his nine starts for the 2-8 Jets -- will back up Tyrod Taylor, who has officially been named the starter versus Baltimore this weekend.

Jacobs (knee) will not practice Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Matt LaFleur declined to rule Jacobs out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, calling his injury a "day-by-day thing," per Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. The starting running back is nursing a knee contusion suffered during Green Bay's win over the Giants in Week 11. Emanuel Wilson will be in line to start Week 12 if Jacobs is unable to play, though given the blitz-heavy nature of Minnesota's defense, change-of-pace back Chris Brooks will also be a candidate to see an uptick in fantasy-friendly opportunities.

Wilson is positioned as the No. 1 wideout for Sunday's game against the Jaguars with Marvin Harrison (appendix) ruled out again, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Wilson enjoyed a career day with Harrison sidelined during the Cardinals' loss to the 49ers in Week 11, securing 15 of 18 targets for 185 yards with zero touchdowns. While it's unlikely Wilson manages to reprise similarly exuberant target volume from quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who attempted a tremendous 57 passes against San Francisco, double-digit looks wouldn't be out of the question versus Jacksonville. Until such time as Harrison retakes the field, Wilson will continue to benefit from heavy enough involvement to warrant fantasy consideration, especially in PPR formats.

Carlies (ankle) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

The second-year pro from Missouri has missed all 10 of Indianapolis' games this season due to an ankle injury sustained in the team's preseason opener. However, he now appears to be nearing a return after attending practice Wednesday. Carlies now has 21 days to be added to the Colts' active roster before reverting to IR. Once he's fully healthy, he'll likely operate as one of Indianapolis' top reserve linebackers.

Ward (concussion) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Ward has missed the Colts' last five games due to a concussion sustained in pregame warmups, but it now appears he's nearing a return. The first-year Colt has appeared in four games this season, recording 13 total tackles and three passes defensed. Ward now has 21 days to be added to Indianapolis' active roster before reverting to IR. Once he's fully healthy, he'll likely start opposite new addition Sauce Gardner to form one of the NFL's top outside cornerback tandems.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that Reed (collarbone/foot) has not yet been cleared to have his practice window opened, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

LaFleur declined to offer a specific timetable for Reed's return, but he noted that the wideout is "excited to get back out there." Reed has been spotted ramping up his rehab on the side field as of late, per Demovsky, but it appears he could still be multiple weeks away from a return to the starting lineup. The third-year pro is working his way back from two surgeries undergone after Green Bay's win over the Commanders in Week 2, one to address a broken collarbone he sustained during that contest, and the other to repair a Jones fracture in his foot suffered during the offseason.