NFL Player News
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Kyler Murray QB | ARI
Cardinals' Kyler Murray: Officially inactive Sunday
Murray (foot) is listed as inactive Sunday at Indianapolis.
Murray made a brief exit due to a foot injury Week 5 against the Titans and then didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday before returning in a limited capacity Friday and earning a questionable designation for Week 6. Both Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Saturday evening that Murray wasn't expected to play Sunday, and Rapoport even noted the quarterback is dealing with a mid-foot sprain that may require more than one week on the sideline. For as long as Murray is unavailable, Jacoby Brissett will direct the Cardinals offense.
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J.J. McCarthy QB | MIN
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Status still uncertain for Week 7
McCarthy (ankle) was able to get in some "good work" on the field during the Vikings' Week 6 bye, but he's still not considered 100 percent healthy and is uncertain to be available for the team's Week 7 game against the Eagles, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Peliserro notes that McCarthy will reclaim starting quarterback duties for the Vikings once he's considered ready for game action, but the second-year signal-caller still has a few hurdles to clear before stepping back in under center for Minnesota. McCarthy is expected to be ready to practice in some fashion during the upcoming week for the first time since suffering a right high-ankle sprain in a Sept. 14 loss to Atlanta, but he'll need to prove that his mobility isn't affected by the injury and that he's "comfortable from an operational perspective" in order to gain clearance to play, according to Pelissero. Meanwhile, Carson Wentz -- who started each of the past three games -- could be limited in practice this week while he tends to an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, leaving the Vikings' quarterback situation unsettled coming out of the bye.
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Geno Smith QB | LV
Raiders' Geno Smith: Set to retain starting job
Smith will remain the Raiders' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Titans after Las Vegas had "no serious discussion" about benching the signal-caller following the team's four-game losing streak, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Much of the team's struggles over the past four games have fallen on Smith's shoulders, as the veteran quarterback has thrown eight interceptions and has taken 12 sacks over that stretch. Poor offensive line play hasn't helped Smith, and he'll be further handicapped Sunday by the continued absence of star tight end Brock Bowers (knee), who is set to miss a second straight game. Though the Raiders aren't yet prepared to turn the offense over to backup Kenny Pickett, the idea of a change under center could gain some momentum if Smith is unable to deliver a clean outing against the Titans, who rank in the bottom 10 of the league in both yards and points allowed per game.
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Brock Purdy QB | SF
49ers' Brock Purdy: Chance to return Week 7
Purdy (toe), who has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, has "a chance" to play Week 7 against the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Purdy will miss his second straight game -- and fourth so far this season -- this Sunday due to a lingering toe injury. The quarterback didn't practice at all this week, but he did do some work off to the side, so he appears to at least be making some progress toward a return. Nonetheless, Purdy's status remains up in the air for next week, though Schefter's report does provide some optimism about Purdy's ability to get back on the field. For as long as Purdy remains out, Mac Jones -- who is dealing with knee and oblique injuries but is expected to play this Sunday -- will likely remain San Francisco's starter behind center.
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Mac Jones QB | SF
49ers' Mac Jones: Still looking likely to play Sunday
Jones (oblique/knee), who is officially questionable to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers, is expected to play and start, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Though Jones has been nursing injuries to both his knee and oblique, the expectation for most of the week has been that he'll be able to take the field Sunday. That still appears to be the case, and if he does indeed play, Jones is slated to make his fourth start of the campaign, as Brock Purdy (toe) has been ruled out. Schefter notes that Purdy has a chance to return in Week 7 against Atlanta, so Jones could slide back into a backup role following this week's contest regardless of how he performs against the Buccaneers.
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Jacoby Brissett QB | ARI
Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett: Expected to get starting nod Sunday
Brissett is likely to start at quarterback for the Cardinals against the Colts on Sunday, as Kyler Murray (foot) remains listed as questionable but is expected to be inactive for the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Murray's foot injury is a "version of a Lisfranc injury" and could keep him out of action for more than one week. Arizona hasn't yet officially ruled out Murray for Sunday's matchup, but Brissett looks in line to serve as the club's starter against the Colts, with whom he played four seasons from 2017 through 2020. Brissett has taken just four offensive snaps and thrown just one pass this season, but he has ample NFL experience and completed 95 of 161 pass attempts for 826 yards and two touchdowns along with one interception as a member of the Patriots in 2024. He also rushed 15 times for 62 yards.
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Kyler Murray QB | ARI
Cardinals' Kyler Murray: Not expected to play Sunday
Murray (foot), who remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, is likely to sit out the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Murray is dealing with a foot injury that held him out of two practices and limited in one other this week. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Murray is dealing with a mid-foot sprain that is "a version of a Lisfranc injury," which could sideline the nimble quarterback for more than one week. While the Cardinals haven't completely closed the door on Murray playing Sunday, the team will most likely turn to Jacoby Brissett to start at quarterback against Indianapolis. Brissett is familiar with the Colts organization, having played for the club for four seasons from 2017 through 2020.
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Tyler Huntley QB | BAL
Ravens' Tyler Huntley: Elevated for Week 6
The Ravens elevated Huntley from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
With Lamar Jackson (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Huntley will be on the active roster for a second-straight week to serve as the Ravens' backup quarterback behind Cooper Rush. Huntley appeared in five regular-season games for the Dolphins in 2024, when he completed 64.7 percent of his passes for 829 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions while adding 26 carries for 135 yards and two scores.
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Kedon Slovis QB | ARI
Cardinals' Kedon Slovis: Signed to active roster
The Cardinals signed Slovis to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
Slovis will provide extra depth at quarterback, as Kyler Murray (foot) is considered to be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Colts. If Murray doesn't play, Slovis would serve as the team's backup behind Jacoby Brissett.
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Mac Jones QB | SF
49ers' Mac Jones: Expected to start
Jones (knee) is expected to start Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner reports.
Jones is officially listed as questionable after being a limited practice participant all week. He was already playing through a PCL injury and is now set to play through an oblique injury as well, while fellow 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) has been ruled out for at least one more game.