NFL Catchup: Giants Keeping QB Options Open; Bears Still Unsure On Week 3 Starter

Wednesday brought some clarity at quarterback in one building and plenty of uncertainty in others, as teams across the league finalized their injury reports ahead of Week 3.

The Atlanta Falcons got good news heading into their Thursday night matchup against the Green Bay Packers, while two other franchises are still sorting out who'll actually take the snaps this weekend.

Tua Tagovailoa is cleared to back up Michael Penix Jr. on Thursday, but the New York Giants are exploring every option at quarterback after losing Jaxson Dart for the season, and the Chicago Bears still don't know whether Case Keenum, Tyson Bagent or Caleb Williams will start Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Here's the latest from around the NFL on Wednesday.

With Jaxson Dart out for the season , John Harbaugh made clear the Giants aren't ruling anything out at quarterback — including a trade for a starter.

Jameis Winston will run the offense in Week 3 against the Titans, but Harbaugh confirmed the team plans to add another arm to the room, even if he wouldn't name candidates.

Winston brings experience but hasn't held a full-time starting job since 2019, and Jake Haener is the only other quarterback New York controls, sitting on the practice squad.

Tests showed Dart avoided ACL damage, but tears to his MCL, PCL and meniscus will require surgery, with the meniscus the biggest concern — an injury similar to the one that cost Vikings QB J.J.

McCarthy his entire 2024 season.

McCarthy, now buried on Minnesota's depth chart behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz, has reportedly drawn interest as a trade value given Giants GM Joe Schoen's familiarity with him from the 2024 draft process.

Harbaugh didn't close the door on Dart returning for a potential postseason run.

Chicago's quarterback picture remains murky ahead of Monday night's game against Philadelphia, with Case Keenum, Tyson Bagent and Caleb Williams all in play depending on health.

Keenum, 38, practiced Wednesday and hasn't played in a regular-season game since December 2023, but he's healthy — which is more than can currently be said for the other two.

He said he is nervous about possibly starting, but he welcomes the emotions.