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NFL notes: Cardinals coach Bruce Arians undecided on QB for Sunday

Arizona coach Bruce Arians did nothing on Friday to clear up the quarterback situation for the Cardinals heading into Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins.

“All three quarterbacks participated in practice today,” he said, “and, honest to God, for the first time in 20 years, I really don’t know who’s starting. We’ll see how it goes. They’re all ready.”

Arians said Carson Palmer was able to throw at about 80 percent of his usual velocity and after practice returned to Denver for more treatment of the damaged nerve in his throwing shoulder. Drew Stanton headed to a final concussion test after practice and could be cleared to play. Both Palmer and Stanton were listed as limited in practice Friday.

If neither of them can go, the job goes to rookie Logan Thomas.

“We can wait all the way until right before kickoff and make the decision on who’s healthiest and ready the most to go,” Arians said.

Brady questionable

Tom Brady has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s New England Patriots game at Buffalo because of an ankle injury.

The quarterback, who wasn’t on the club’s injury report on Wednesday or Thursday, was listed as having limited participation in Friday’s workout. But the injury doesn’t appear serious and he is expected to play.

Locker misses practice

Titans quarterback Jake Locker has missed his third straight practice with an injured right thumb and is questionable for Sunday’s game with Jacksonville.

Briggs, Gerhart out

Seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs of the Chicago Bears has been ruled out for Sunday’s game in Atlanta due to a rib injury. … Jacksonville Jaguars running back Toby Gerhart won’t play at Tennessee because of a sprained right foot.