Herbert (left hand) was limited at practice Thursday.

Herbert, who underwent surgery to stabilize a fracture in his left (non-throwing) hand Monday, sported a cast while tossing passes during Thursday's session, per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. The QB now has two more chances to practice fully before injury designations for this coming Monday night's contest against the Eagles are posted, but on Wednesday, Herbert told Rhim that "the plan is to prepare as if I'm going to play and see how the next couple of days goes." For his part, coach Jim Harbaugh said the Chargers are optimistic Herbert will play versus Philadelphia, but they are preparing backup Trey Lance to start if necessary.

Smith (foot) practiced fully Thursday.

Smith was limited at practice Wednesday, but his return to a full session Thursday paves the way for the QB to start Sunday's game against the 10-2 Broncos, a tough matchup that limits his lineup utility to deeper formats with four teams on bye this week. In the Raiders' Week 13 loss to the Chargers, Smith completed 18 of his 23 pass attempts for 165 yards with two touchdowns and a pick, while rushing twice for minus-6 yards and a fumble that Las Vegas recovered.

Fields (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Fields appeared on Thursday's injury report with a knee injury, a potential consequence of a Wednesday practice. Now the backup to Tyrod Taylor, Fields' absence for Sunday's game against the Dolphins would mean rookie undrafted free agent Brady Cook out of Tulane would be Taylor's backup.

Mayfield (left shoulder) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Mayfield has been dealing with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder since the midpoint of a Week 12 loss at the Rams, but he played through the issue this past Sunday versus the Cardinals, completing 18 of 28 passes for 194 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while turning six carries into 27 yards. He was among five key Buccaneers skill-position players to be limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, but all of him, RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) and WR Chris Godwin (fibula) bumped up to all activity Thursday, while WRs Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck), both of whom were designated to return from IR this week, again operated with a cap on their reps. Friday's injury report will reveal if either or both of Evans and McMillan have a chance to rejoin Tampa Bay's receiving corps Sunday versus the Saints.

Rodgers (left wrist) practiced fully Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Rodgers logged a 'DNP' on Wednesday as he continues to work through a left wrist fracture that he sustained in Week 11, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. When asked if he feels like his wrist is healing, and if he anticipates making any tweaks to the cast and stabilizer that he used this past Sunday against the Bills, Rodgers said Wednesday, "Yeah, I hope so. ... It's definitely healing. I appreciate the extra day off." The QB's return to a full practice Thursday sets the stage for him to start Sunday's game against the Ravens, with both teams heading into Week 14 action at 6-6, which puts them atop the AFC North standings.

McCarthy spoke to the media Thursday, indicating that he's out of the concussion protocol, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

McCarthy emerged from a Week 12 loss at Green Bay with concussion symptoms and entered league protocol, resulting in him missing this past Sunday's defeat in Seattle. After logging full practices Wednesday and Thursday and subsequently holding a media session, he's gained clearance from an independent neurologist and thus is set to return to action Sunday versus the Commanders.

Daniels (left elbow) practiced fully Thursday.

As of Wednesday, Daniels hadn't been cleared for contact following the dislocated left elbow that he suffered Week 9 against the Seahawks, with coach Dan Quinn telling Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post that the Commanders were "going to take it all the way through Friday" to determine his potential to return Sunday at Minnesota. A full practice Thursday indicates that Daniels is on a path to do so, and the team's final Week 14 injury report Friday will reveal how he's listed, or if he has a designation at all. Marcus Mariota would start again this weekend if Daniels isn't able to suit up.

Offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Thursday that he expects Jackson (ankle) to play Sunday against the Steelers, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

After being limited Wednesday by an ankle injury, Jackson didn't practice Thursday, which sets the stage for what the star QB does Friday to loom large in terms of his Week 14 status. A return to practice, in any capacity, would put Jackson on track to be available this weekend, but if ends up sidelined, Tyler Huntley and Cooper Rush are next in line for the Ravens' signal-caller reps.

Rodgers (left wrist) returned to practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Rodgers didn't practice Wednesday, but that same day the QB noted he felt like his wrist was healing and didn't come out of Week 13 action "any worse for wear," per Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site. At this stage, there's nothing to suggest that Rodgers is in any danger of missing Sunday's game against the Ravens, with Pittsburgh's upcoming injury report set to reveal whether he worked fully or was limited Thursday.

Jackson (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

After being listed as a DNP on the first Ravens' injury report from Weeks 11 through 13, Jackson was limited this Wednesday due to an ankle issue, but falling back to no activity one day later now means he won't get a full week of on-field work ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal if he has a designation or is cleared entirely for Week 14 action.