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Brosmer is set to back up Carson Wentz against the Bills on Monday, as Kyler Murray (hamstring) won't play, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

It would likely take an injury to Wentz for Brosmer to get into the game, but the latter moves one step closer to getting on the field for the first time in 2026. Brosmer didn't look like an NFL-caliber QB as a rookie in 2025, posting a 0:4 TD:INT across seven appearances, including two starts.

Murray (hamstring) won't play Monday against the Bills, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Murray has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain and is considered week-to-week, paving the way for Carson Wentz to make his second start of the season when the Vikings face the Bills on MNF. Per Lewis, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that a stint on injured reserve isn't under consideration for Murray, suggesting that the starting quarterback's absence isn't expected to linger beyond 1-3 weeks.

Wentz is stated to start Monday night's game against the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Wentz will get the Week 9 assignment at QB for the Vikings, with Kyler Murray viewed as week-to-week with a hamstring strain, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Max Brosmer will be the team's backup versus Buffalo, and perhaps longer should Murray's injury linger. Wentz thus represents an option for those in Superflex formats or are otherwise in need of signal-caller help due to injury or bye week issues.

Watson (concussion) remained sidelined from practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

With Watson, who is in the NFL's concussion protocol, in line to log back-to-back 'DNPs,' the QB's status for Sunday's game against the Saints remains cloudy. In the event that Watson doesn't gain clearance to play this weekend, Shedeur Sanders would draw the start in his place.

Darnold (quadriceps), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, is considered week-to-week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Head coach Mike Macdonald labeled Darnold week-to-week Wednesday while adding that Darnold isn't expected to be placed on injured reserve due to his injury. Backup Drew Lock missed the previous two games due to an elbow injury but has a chance to return Sunday against the Cardinals and take over the starting role. If Lock isn't ready to suit up, 2025 third-round pick Jalen Milroe could be tabbed for the first regular-season start of the latter's NFL career.

Lock (right elbow) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The Seahawks ruled out Sam Darnold (quadriceps/ribs) for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, which places Lock in line for his second start of the campaign. However, Lock suffered a right elbow injury during Week 7 prep that left him as Seattle's emergency third quarterback the last two games. Assuming he gains clearance to suit up in Week 9, he'll be under center for Sunday's NFC West matchup.

Stafford (right elbow) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN reports.

Stafford was seen leaving the locker room with his upper right arm wrapped in ice after this past Sunday's win against the Chargers. Head coach Sean McVay told Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register on Monday that Stafford has been tending to arm soreness, but the quarterback clarified the situation with Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, stating that he's had his right arm wrapped in ice regularly this season. An uncapped session to begin Week 9 prep puts Stafford in the clear to continue to lead the Ramas offense Sunday in Washington.

Trade acquisition Jacoby Brissett is not expected to be available for Baltimore until Week 10, leaving Fagnano as the team's projected starting quarterback for Week 9, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

With Lamar Jackson bound for IR with a thumb injury to his throwing hand and Tyler Huntley expected to miss the rest of the season with turf toe, coach Jesse Minter named Fagnano as the Ravens' starting quarterback for Week 9 on Tuesday. However, news broke Wednesday that Baltimore is finalizing a trade to acquire quarterback Jacoby Brissett, casting doubt on Fagnano's place in the pecking order. It looks like he'll ultimately take a back seat to Brissett starting in Week 10, but since the trade won't be finalized in time for Brissett to be available for the Ravens on Thursday, Fagnano still projects to start versus the Jaguars.

Milroe will get added reps at practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, Gregg Bell of Sports Radio 93.3 KJR Seattle reports.

Milroe is expected to serve as the top backup behind Drew Lock at quarterback in Week 9 with Sam Darnold (quadriceps) sidelined. Milroe has yet to appear in a regular-season contest this season and likely won't do so Sunday unless Lock is forced out of the contest with an injury.

The Browns listed Watson (concussion) as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.

Early in this past Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers, Watson exited the game to get checked for a concussion following a helmet-to-helmet hit, but he was cleared to re-enter the contest after missing just four offensive snaps. However, after he had some late-surfacing symptoms, Watson entered concussion protocol Tuesday and was a spectator for the Browns' first Week 9 session. According to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, Watson "felt a lot better" Wednesday and was involved in meetings, but Shedeur Sanders took all the reps with the first-team offense. Sanders appears to be trending toward starting Sunday against the Saints, as Monken acknowledged that it will be difficult for Watson to play even if he ends up clearing the protocol late in the week, per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram.