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[November 29, 2016] Nov. 28 (The Sports Xchange) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck returned to the practice field Monday after missing last Thursday's night game because of a concussion.

Luck remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, but Colts coach Chuck Pagano expects him to play next Monday night at the New York Jets, barring any setbacks.

During the open media portion of practice, Luck participated in the team's individual drills, throwing to his receivers and tight ends.

Safety Clayton Geathers also missed the Thanksgiving game after suffering a concussion against the Titans on Nov. 20.

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New York Jets coach Todd Bowles said Ryan Fitzpatrick remains the starting quarterback for next week's game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night.

Bowles was noncommittal on his starting quarterback after Sunday's 22-17 loss to the New England Patriots dropped the Jets to 3-8.

Bowles said there was never a doubt. Fitzpatrick, back as the starter after missing New York's previous game with a sprained knee, was 22 of 32 for 269 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions against the Patriots.

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The Tennessee Titans released struggling veteran cornerback Perrish Cox.

Cox, signed by the Titans in March 2015, recorded three interceptions in 11 games this season, but he struggled in coverage in recent games.

The Titans promoted rookie cornerback Kalan Reed from the practice squad to the team's 53-man roster to take Cox's place.

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The Detroit Lions signed former quarterback Logan Thomas to their practice squad as a tight end.

The 6-foot-6, 250-pound Thomas, 25, entered the NFL as a quarterback after being selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech.

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The Lions also released linebacker Brandon Chubb from the practice squad.

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The San Francisco 49ers signed running back Raheem Mostert to their practice squad.

The 5-foot-10, 197-pound Mostert originally signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2015. After signing with Philadelphia's practice squad on Sept. 6, 2015, he was signed to the Miami Dolphins' active roster a week later.

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The New England Patriots claimed defensive tackle Darius Kilgo off waivers from the Denver Broncos and released RB D.J. Foster from the 53-man roster.

Kilgo, 24, saw action in nine games this season and was released by Denver on Nov. 25.

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The Arizona Cardinals released safety Christian Bryant.

Bryant was signed from the practice squad on Nov. 1 and appeared in two games for Arizona, registering one tackle on special teams.

His release could open a roster spot for safety Tyvon Branch, who has been sidelined since Oct. 4 due to a groin injury. (Editing by Steve Keating.)

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