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Green (coach's decision) is listed as inactive but will serve as the Browns' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site r eports.

Green will once again act as the emergency third quarterback behind Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Green will only enter the game if neither Watson nor Sanders can play.

Payton is active as the backup to starting quarterback Tanner McKee in Sunday's game against the Panthers.

A rookie fifth-round pick out of North Dakota State, Payton has yet to make his NFL debut, but he's one step closer to doing so after Jalen Hurts (calf) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Payton had slotted third or fourth on the depth chart through the first five games of the season, but he'll be dressing as the No. 2 option while McKee draws his third career NFL start. Since he's set to become a free agent after the season and may not be viewed as the Eagles' long-term plan at the backup quarterback spot, McKee could be in danger of losing his grip on the starting job if he struggles in his extended snaps while Hurts remains out indefinitely. Payton could be someone to keep an eye on if the Eagles decide to give him a look at any point, as he displayed intriguing rushing skills during his collegiate career and gained 45 yards on three carries during his limited preseason action.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Friday that McKee will start Sunday's game against the Panthers, NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

McKee is likely headed for a multi-game run as the Eagles' starter, after Jalen Hurts (calf) was ruled out for Week 6 due to a superficial blood clot before landing on injured reserve Saturday. Rookie fifth-round pick Cole Payton is active as the No. 2 quarterback for Sunday's game behind McKee, who will be making the third start of his four-year career. Unlike Hurts, the 6-foot-6, 231-pound McKee is more of a traditional pocket passer who doesn't offer much of a threat as a runner, but he's been serviceable in directing the Philadelphia offense in his limited opportunities. He's completed 54 of 88 career pass attempts (61.4 percent) for 597 yards (6.8 YPA), five touchdowns and one interception.

Haener is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints but is listed as the Giants' emergency quarterback, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Haener will once again be the third quarterback option behind Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. Haener will only enter the game if both Winston and McCarthy cannot return due to injury, illness or ejection.

King (coach's decision) is inactive but will be the emergency third quarterback against the Eagles on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

As the emergency third quarterback, King is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection. King has yet to appear in a regular-season game in 2026.

With Caleb Williams (hamstring) active, Tyson Bagent will serve as the Bears' backup quarterback against the Falcons on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Williams missed Chicago's last three games due to a torn right hamstring, but the third-year pro has been cleared to return for Sunday's road game. As such, Bagent will revert to backup duties while Case Keenum (coach's decision, inactive) serves as the emergency third quarterback.

Rush (coach's decision) is listed as inactive but will serve as the Falcons' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Rush sits as the emergency third option behind Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa. Rush will only enter the game if both Penix and Tagovailoa are unable to play.

Morton (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback against the Jets on Sunday.

Morton remains the third option at quarterback behind starter Drake Maye and backup Tommy DeVito. The seventh-round rookie will only enter Sunday's contest if both Maye and DeVito cannot return to the game.

Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Bears' emergency third quarterback against the Falcons on Sunday.

With Caleb Williams (hamstring) officially cleared to return from a three-game absence, head coach Ben Johnson has opted to go with Tyson Bagent as the Bears' backup. As the emergency QB3, Keenum is now allowed to play against Atlanta on Sunday unless both Willams and Bagent leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Allar (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

With Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph as the active quarterbacks and Will Howard inactive as the emergency third option, there is no current place for the third-round rookie in the quarterback room. Allar will likely remain inactive unless one of the other three quarterbacks gets injured.