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Rodgers (right thumb) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Rodgers maintained his activity level from Wednesday, giving him just one more chance to ditch his designation before the end of the week. He's been able to do so each of the previous three, though, meaning he's in line to keep up the streak and gain clearance prior to Sunday's contest at Detroit.

Tannehill (ankle) wasn't spotted during the open portion of Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Tannehill was limited Wednesday, and if he indeed is deemed a non-participant Thursday, what he's able to do Friday will be telling with regard to his chances of playing Sunday against Kansas City after being inactive Week 8 against the Texans.

Rodgers (thumb) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

As has been the case for each of the previous three weeks of practice, Rodgers will kick off a fourth with a cap on his reps. He's been able to ditch a designation before week's end on each occasion, so he'll likely do so again this week and be cleared for Sunday's game in Detroit.

Tannehill (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, saying afterward that he's still dealing with pain but may be able to play through it Sunday against the Chiefs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Tannehill hopes to make it back after missing just one game, but he isn't ready to make any proclamations. His mobility likely will be limited if he ends up playing, though he's barely run this year anyway, carrying 19 times for 29 yards and one touchdown. If Tannehill doesn't play, the Titans will again turn to rookie Malik Willis, who attempted only 10 passes in his first NFL start this past Sunday against Houston.

Darnold said Wednesday that he's "close to 100 percent" following the high left-ankle sprain he suffered in the Panthers' preseason finale, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Carolina designated Darnold for return from injured reserve Oct. 19, so the team has until next Tuesday to get him back on the active roster. Still, even if he's available this Sunday at Cincinnati, he won't be an option to start under center.PJ Walker will draw a start for a fourth consecutive contest, with Baker Mayfield serving as his backup. As a result, there's no telling when (or if) Darnold will have a chance to receive in-game reps.

Tannehill (ankle/illness), who was inactive this past Sunday against the Texans, is in line to take some practice reps Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

According to Wyatt, the quarterback confirmed Wednesday that it was his ankle injury rather than the illness that keep him off the field in the Week 8 win. With a limited practice on tap, Tannehill has a chance to return to action this weekend against Kansas City, but if he ends up sidelined again, Malik Willis would be in store for another start.

Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Wednesday that Watson (suspension) will start Week 13 against the Texans on Dec. 4, the first game the quarterback will be eligible to make his Cleveland debut, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Though Berry noted that fill-in starter Jacoby Brissett has been "everything we hoped" while directing the offense through the team's first eight games, the Browns didn't trade for Watson and then sign him to a lavish extension to have him sit on the bench. Berry's comments thus don't come as a surprise, but they at least indicate that Watson has been able to stay on track in his preparation for returning to the field since he began serving his 11-game suspension following the preseason. Per the terms of his suspension, Watson was able to return to the Browns' team facility Oct. 10 to take part in meetings and workouts, but he's not eligible to resume practicing until Week 11. Assuming the Browns' plan to have him start Week 13 doesn't change, Watson will be making his first regular-season appearance since Jan. 3, 2021, as he sat out the entire past season while he was still a member of the Texans.

The Saints cut Luton from their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Luton is now looking for another home following the Saints' decision to let the 26-year-old go Tuesday. Luton hasn't seen game action since 2020 with Jacksonville, so he'll likely serve as added depth for his next suitor.

Miami cut Sinnett from its practice squad Tuesday.

Sinnett joined Miami's practice squad at the beginning of October, but he never saw the active roster despite Tua Tagovailoa, Teddy Bridgewater and Skylar Thompson all being injured at some point. Sinnett will look to find a new opportunity elsewhere, but it's certainly a possibility he returns to the Dolphins organization eventually.

Brissett completed 17 of 22 passes for 278 yards and one touchdown in Monday's 32-13 win over the Bengals. He added six carries for 12 yards and another touchdown in addition to losing one fumble.

Brissett fumbled while taking a sack in the second quarter but guided the Browns to an 11-0 halftime lead despite that turnover. He then stretched that lead to 18-0 with a three-yard touchdown run on the first possession of the third quarter before putting the game firmly out of reach on the following series with a four-yard touchdown pass to Amari Cooper. Brissett has posted a 7:5 TD:INT through the air while adding two rushing touchdowns to lead the Browns to a 3-5 record heading into the team's Week 9 bye.