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Prescott (thumb) was seen doing cord work on the sidelines during Wednesday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

While the quarterback is staying in shape, the fact that he wasn't seen doing any throwing suggests his return to the lineup isn't imminent. Per the Dallas Morning News, Prescott's thumb fracture is still healing and the thumb isn't strong enough to grip and throw a football with high velocity. The earliest he could return to the lineup is Week 6 against the Eagles, but he will need to show significant progress soon to make that happen.

Jones (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

The limited activity represents a step in the right direction for Jones after he didn't practice at all last week before sitting out the Patriots' loss to the Packers this past Sunday. While Jones was able to participate Wednesday in what Mike Reiss of ESPN.com described as a scaled-back practice, Brian Hoyer (concussion) was sidelined for the session. For now, it's still unclear if Jones will be able to play this weekend against Detroit, and if neither he or Hoyer are available, Bailey Zappe would be in line to start against Detroit.

Wilson (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Colts.

The Broncos listed the quarterback as a limited participant in practices this week, but Wilson's right shoulder issue won't prevent him from starting Thursday's contest. While Denver's offense took a hit in Week 4 when running back Javonte Williams suffered a season-ending knee injury, Melvin Gordon provides the team with an experienced lead back to handle rushing duties in the weeks ahead, with Mike Boone and Latavius Murray also on hand in the backfield. Meanwhile, none of Wilson's top wideout options (Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler) are listed on the Broncos' Week 5 injury report.

Jones (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Jones was sidelined for a spell spanning the third and fourth quarters of the Giants' Week 4 win against the Bears, and he may not have returned at all if backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor hadn't suffered a concussion. In the end, Jones gutted out a sprained left ankle down the stretch, and there's a belief the team won't add another quarterback to the roster this week, according to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post, meaning Jones seems to be trending in the right direction. If Taylor can't clear the concussion protocol in advance of Sunday's game versus the Packers in London, it'll likely be Jones or practice-squad member Davis Webb under center for New York in Week 5.

Winston (back/ankle) was unable to practice Wednesday, instead focusing on rehab, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. "We're just trying to get him healthy," head coach Dennis Allen said.

After playing through injuries in the first three games of the season, Winston took a seat this past Sunday against the Vikings in London, yielding quarterback duties to Andy Dalton. While he's put a hip flexor injury behind him, Winston's current medical chart includes four small fractures in his back and an ankle issue, so it's unclear when exactly he may be able to mix into drills, let alone be cleared for game action. Dalton again will be the next quarterback up if Winston needs to sit Sunday against the Seahawks.

Taylor (concussion) isn't practicing Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Taylor left Sunday's win over the Bears with a concussion after he replaced Daniel Jones, who then re-entered the contest and played through an ankle injury. The Giants reportedly hope to have Jones under center this Sunday against the Packers in London, but Taylor's availability is more murky. According to Bob Brookover of the Newark Star-Ledger, the concussion Taylor suffered last week was his fourth in the past five years.

Hoyer (concussion) wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Fellow quarterback Mac Jones (ankle) was present for the session, but it's unclear if he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Lions. Meanwhile, Hoyer's status for the contest is also uncertain, and if neither of New England's top signal-callers are available this weekend, rookie Bailey Zappe would draw the start against Detroit.

Jones (ankle) was present on the field during the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Per Reiss, Jones, who is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, "had more zip on the ball, and stepped into throws more than he did last Friday." The Patriots will release their first Week 5 injury report later Wednesday, which will reveal the extent of Jones' participation. At this stage, Jones' status for this weekend's game against the Lions is unclear, as is the case with fellow signal-caller Brian Hoyer (concussion), who wasn't on the field Wednesday.

Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that Wilson will be a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

That said, Saleh noted that the Jets' starting quarterback is "fine," which suggests that Wilson isn't in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Dolphins, barring any setbacks. On the plus side, the meniscus issue that caused Wilson to miss the Jets' first three games no longer appears to be a concern.

Prescott (thumb) is expected to work off to the side during Wednesday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Prescott isn't expected to be available Week 5 versus the Rams, which a lack of practice Wednesday reinforces. The franchise quarterback continues to work his way back from surgery to address a right thumb fracture, and though he was cleared to resume light throwing last week, Prescott still has a number of hurdles to clear before being ready for game action. Cooper Rush projects to draw a fourth straight start versus Los Angeles, which would make Prescott's next target for a return Week 6 against Philadelphia.