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Darnold (quadriceps), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, is considered week-to-week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Head coach Mike Macdonald labeled Darnold week-to-week Wednesday while adding that Darnold isn't expected to be placed on injured reserve due to his injury. Backup Drew Lock missed the previous two games due to an elbow injury but has a chance to return Sunday against the Cardinals and take over the starting role. If Lock isn't ready to suit up, 2025 third-round pick Jalen Milroe could be tabbed for the first regular-season start of the latter's NFL career.

Henley (shoulder) was a limited participant in the Chargers' practice Wednesday.

Henley is still battling the shoulder injury that briefly sidelined him during the Week 8 loss to the Rams. Marlowe Wax and Troy Dye would likely see increased playing time if Henley ends up being unable to play in Sunday's matchup against the Texans.

Fisher (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Fisher hasn't played since Week 6, but he's good to go coming out of the Texans' bye week. He's logged 64 offensive snaps this season.

Ruiz (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Ruiz missed the Saints' pre-bye game against the Steelers in Paris, but the two weeks off were apparently enough to get him ready for Week 9 against Cleveland.

Shepherd (illness) practiced in full Wednesday.

Shepherd hasn't played since Week 4 but appears ready to return for Sunday's game against the Browns. He has 12 tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, across 175 defensive snaps this season.

Brown (hand) practiced fully Wednesday.

Brown missed last Thursday night's loss to the Packers but appears ready to return for Sunday's Week 9 date with Denver. He has seven tackles (one solo) and a pass breakup across 142 defensive snaps this season.

The Bears placed Street (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports.

Street was injured in Monday night's win over the Seahawks and had to be carted to the locker room. He's now expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Fellow DT Grady Jarrett (groin) was also injured in Seattle, making the move for Jeffery Simmons that much more important for Chicago.

Shelton (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

The fourth-round rookie has been sidelined since Week 4 and has played a total of five offensive snaps this season.

The Saints designated Banks (ankle) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Banks was limited in Wednesday's session, his first of the 21-day practice window. The Saints' left tackle was injured in Week 2 against the Ravens and underwent surgery for his high-ankle sprain.

Hancock (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Bills on Wednesday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Hancock has been on IR since late September while recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2 versus Detroit. The cornerback had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and if he isn't activated in that time frame, he will remain on IR for the rest of the 2026 campaign.