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Bradford (undisclosed) will return for the start of the second half on Thursday.

Bradford was taken off late in the second quarter after taking a helmet to the ribs. No update was given regarding the specifics of the injury but it doesn't appear enough to limit him going forward.

Bradford was forced to exit Thursday's game due to an undisclosed injury, Ben Goessling of ESPN reports.

Bradford took a big hit late in the second quarter and left with what appeared to be an upper body injury. The team hasn't updated his status and may not until after halftime, but the issue was serious enough for the team to put backup quarterback Shaun Hill in for the final few snaps of the half.

Rodgers (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

For the second day in a row, Rodgers upheld his activity level, which included splitting reps in individual drills with backup QB Brett Hundley and working on the side with the training staff. The Packers will likely continue to follow a cautious approach with Rodgers as he works his way through a balky left hamstring, but at this point his availability for Sunday's game versus the Texans isn't in doubt.

Morris was waived by Indianapolis on Thursday.

He'll likely return to Indy's practice squad. He was activated from the practice squad last week with Andrew Luck sidelined with a concussion. Morris' release is a sign Luck will be able to return for Monday's game.

Barkley will serve as the Bears' starting quarterback moving forward after the announcement that Jay Cutler will undergo season-ending labrum surgery, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Bears kept the door open for Cutler making another appearance this season, but after exploring all options, shoulder surgery has been ordered up. With Cutler's placement on IR imminent, Barkley will be under center for the rest of the campaign, while David Fales handles backup duties. In his first career start in Week 12, Barkley fared fine against the Titans, completing 28 of 54 passes for 316 yards to go with three touchdowns and two interceptions.

Siemian (sprained left foot) was sidelined once again at Thursday's practice.

Siemian, who was sporting a walking boot Wednesday, is thus iffy for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, though coach Gary Kubiak suggested that the QB could potentially play this weekend without practicing. We'll have to see if that variable is part of the equation come Friday, but if Siemian is unable to go Sunday, then fellow signal-caller Paxton Lynch would be in line to draw the Week 13 start for the Broncos, backed up by Austin Davis.

Brissett, who underwent surgery on his right thumb in October, practiced Wednesday, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

The QB -- who drew two starts earlier this season -- has had his status officially changed to IR-designated to return and Brissett can now practice for up to 21 days without counting on the Patriots' 53-man roster. Assuming he is added to the team's roster down the road, Brissett will give the team added stretch run/postseason depth at QB behind Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo.

Carr (finger) practiced fully Wednesday.

Per the San Jose Mercury News, Carr sported a glove on his right hand at practice Wednesday, but it's pretty clear that the dislocated right pinky that the QB suffered in Week 12 won't prevent him from playing Sunday against the Bills.

Siemian, who did not practice Wednesday, is viewed by coach Gary Kubiak as day-to-day with a left foot issue. "He's got a foot sprain," Kubiak noted Wednesday. "We've got him in a boot right now."

With Siemian sidelined Wednesday, Paxton Lynch took the Broncos' first-team QB reps at practice, but for now, Siemian is trying to downplay his injury. "Little sore," Siemian said of his foot Wednesday. "Nothing too crazy. Just a little sore."

Rodgers (hamstring) was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

On the heels of Monday night's win, the Packers opted to take the day off for purposes of rest, which should serve Rodgers well as he tends to a left hamstring injury. Just two days later, he focused on rehab with no drills in sight, after which head coach Mike McCarthy said the training staff "fully" expects to Rodgers to be available Sunday against the Texans. "They [also Clay Matthews] both were in treatment this morning and went through the workout," McCarthy said. A full practice Thursday or Friday would clear up Rodgers' availability for Week 13, but he nonetheless seems destined for a questionable designation.