The Steelers did not activate Howard (hand) from injured reserve, and he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, per the NFL's transaction report.

Howard continues to recover from a fractured right hand that he sustained during training camp in early August. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 22, and if he's not activated from IR before the end of that time frame, he would be forced to miss the rest of the 2025 season. Howard's next opportunity to be activated from IR is ahead of the Steelers' Week 11 clash against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 16.

White was waived by Carolina on Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

White appeared only as an inactive emergency third quarterback for the Panthers in their Week 9 win over the Packers. With neither Bryce Young nor Andy Dalton appearing on the Week 10 injury report, it appears White's services are no longer needed. The quarterback's spot on the active roster has been taken by undrafted rookie defensive tackle Jared Harrison-Hunte. White will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed will become a free agent.

Willis (calf) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Eagles, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

A calf injury limited Willis' practice participation Friday, but the fourth-year quarterback was able to shed an injury tag for Week 10 after logging a full practice Saturday. He has yet to appear in a regular-season game and will continue to serve as Jordan Love's backup.

The Jets plan to have Fields start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Browns, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Coming out of a Week 9 bye, head coach Aaron Glenn didn't commit to Fields nor Tyrod Taylor as the team's starter during Week 10 prep, but the Jets will reportedly stick with Fields under center while Taylor handles a backup role. While Taylor was inactive in Week 8 due to a knee injury, Fields retained the starting job and led the Jets to their first win of the season. He completed 21 of 32 passes for 244 yards and one touchdown while turning 11 carries into 31 yards in a 39-38 come-from-behind win over the Bengals.

Willis (calf) was a limited participant at practice Friday.

Willis practiced in full Thursday, and it's not clear when he picked up the calf injury. In any case, he'll likely have to log another full practice Saturday to avoid carrying an injury designation when Green Bay releases its last practice report of the week.

Jones will start Sunday's game against the Rams even if Brock Purdy (toe) is active, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Purdy, listed as questionable, will merely be a backup if active. Jones has done a nice job of guiding San Francisco's offense, but he doesn't offer much in the way of rushing stats and is looking at a tough matchup with the Rams defense this Sunday.

Purdy (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, but Mac Jones will start at quarterback even if Purdy is active, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

If he suits up Sunday, Purdy would merely be the No. 2 quarterback, with a return to the starting role perhaps coming Week 11 versus the Cardinals. For now, Jones will get at least one more start, leading San Francisco's offense into a highly anticipated NFC West showdown.

Fields is expected to start Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports, though coach Aaron Glenn hasn't named a starting quarterback between Fields and Tyrod Taylor.

Glenn continues to play it coy with the Jets' quarterback situation. Fields was benched for Taylor at halftime in Week 7 against the Panthers, but a knee injury prevented Taylor from suiting up in Week 8, paving the way for Fields to start and pick up the Jets' first win of the season against the Bengals prior to a Week 9 bye. Taylor has recovered and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game, but Fields has likely earned at least one more start after his victorious outing last time out.

Daniels suffered no ligament damage and won't need surgery on the dislocated left elbow he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Daniels received positive news regarding his injury after seeking additional medical opinions, and he will not be immediately placed on injured reserve. Per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, the Commanders will reassess Daniels' status after the team's Week 12 bye. Whether Daniels returns this season will hinge on his health, as well as Washington's chances of making the playoffs. Backup Marcus Mariota will be tasked with keeping Washington's faint playoff hopes alive while Daniels recovers.

Pickett entered the Raiders' 10-7 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night for Geno Smith (quadriceps) with 14:38 remaining in the fourth quarter and failed to complete his only pass attempt.

Smith was injured on a short scramble on the first play of the fourth quarter, necessitating Pickett's entry into the game. However, the 2022 first-round pick of the Steelers only made a brief cameo, handing off to Ashton Jeanty on his first play before tossing an incomplete pass intended for Jack Bech. Smith was able to reenter the game on the next possession and finish out the game, and the veteran signal-caller will now have extra time to get fully healthy before a Week 11 home matchup against the Cowboys on Monday night, Nov. 17.