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Burrow (calf) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Burrow hasn't been his usual dynamic self this season since suffering a calf injury in the early days of training camp. After aggravating the injury late in Week 2, Burrow was listed as questionable heading into Monday's game against the Rams, but he ultimately suited up. While helping to guide Cincinnati to a 19-16 win, Burrow completed 26 of 49 passes for 259 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. The Bengals held a walk-through practice Wednesday, so Burrow's listed activity level should be taken with a grain of salt, especially after head coach Zac Taylor told Ben Baby of ESPN.com that Burrow's workload will be watched closely each day this week. With that knowledge, Burrow's status should continue to be monitored ahead of Sunday's game at Tennessee.

Watson (shoulder) was officially listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Petrak relayed earlier Wednesday that Watson would be resting his right shoulder in practice, but the quarterback was apparently able to take part in enough on-field work to get the "limited" tag. Throwing 102 passes over Cleveland's first three games has led to some shoulder fatigue for Watson, but he's not believed to be at risk of missing Sunday's home game against the Ravens.

Richardson (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday.

After being diagnosed with a concussion upon exiting the Colts' Week 2 win over the Texans, Richardson didn't practice last week before sitting out this past Sunday's overtime win over the Ravens. According to JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site, head coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that Richardson hasn't yet cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, but the signal-caller's return to a full session Wednesday has him trending toward being available Sunday against the Rams.

Carr (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Carr's lack of practice activity comes as little surprise, two days after Saints head coach Dennis Allen said the starting quarterback is week-to-week with an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder. He wasn't able to return to Sunday's 18-17 loss to the Packers after his early exit, leaving Jameis Winston under center for a second-half collapse in which the Saints produced four punts and one missed field goal on their final five drives. Winston nonetheless profiles as one of the better backups in the league, and he looks on track to make at least one start while Carr recovers from his shoulder injury.

Garoppolo (concussion) remains in the NFL's concussion protocol as of Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

According to Tashan Reed of The Athletic, Garoppolo was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday. The quarterback underwent concussion testing after Sunday's loss to the Steelers, and he will have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up this weekend against the Chargers. Head coach Josh McDaniels said veteran Brian Hoyer and rookie Aidan O'Connell will both be preparing to start in the event that Garoppolo isn't able to clear the protocol ahead of the Week 4 contest.

Young (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday, putting him on track to start Sunday's game against the Vikings, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Carolina's passing game fared better Week 3 with Andy Dalton stepping in for the injured Young in a 37-27 loss to Seattle, though Dalton drew a more favorable matchup than the rookie had in Weeks 1 and 2, when he faced Atlanta and New Orleans. Now ostensibly healthy, Young will get his shot at taking on a struggling defense, facing a Vikings pass defense that has given up 27.3 points and 261.7 passing yards per game through the first three weeks of the season.

Watson didn't practice Wednesday due to a right shoulder injury, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Per Petrak, Watson was resting his throwing shoulder, but the quarterback isn't in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Ravens. While Petrak's report is encouraging, Watson's practice participation Thursday and Friday will still bear monitoring. After facing Baltimore, the Browns will have a bye Week 5, which will give Watson some added time to properly rest his shoulder.

Young (ankle) will practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Young missed last weekend's loss to the Seahawks due to an ankle sprain, but he'll practice in some capacity as the Panthers begin Week 4 prep. For his part, head coach Frank Reich said Young tested his ankle Tuesday and is making progress as Sunday's game against the Vikings approaches. The extent of Young's participation in Wednesday's practice won't be known until the Panthers issue their first Week 4 injury report later in the day, but the rookie signal-caller appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game.

The Jets won't activate Siemian for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Siemian joined the Jets' practice squad Tuesday. While head coach Robert Saleh believes the veteran quarterback is a fast learner, Siemian will get at least a week to learn the playbook and acclimate to his new surroundings. Once he's up to speed, Siemian could contend for the starting job if Zach Wilson continues to struggle. Wilson could earn some job security with a strong showing Sunday against Kansas City, however, but such a scenario seems unlikely based on Wilson's underwhelming performance through the first three games of the season.

Head coach Shane Steichen said that while Richardson is still in the concussion protocol, the quarterback is slated to practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Per Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star, Richardson is line to take first-team reps Wednesday, which is a positive indicator with regard to his chances of playing Sunday against the Rams, barring any setbacks. The Colts will release their first official Week 4 practice report later Wednesday, when the extent of Richardson's participation will be known.