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Quarterback Carson Palmer, though out for the game Sunday, threw Tuesday and might throw today if conditions allow.

Any pain? "Nope," said Palmer, who estimated he threw 30 passes.

He threw passes within 40 yards in a seven-on-seven drill with no chance of being contacted by defensive players.

"I threw a couple of long balls, it felt good. Everything felt good," he said.

Is surgery less of a possibility now? "Yes," Palmer said. "We'll evaluate it after we get through this process."

Is there a drop-dead date for the decision?

"No, but the sooner the better," Palmer said. "It'll be at the end of this week."