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Arians added that Palmer doesnt typically practice on Wednesdays during a regular week so it wouldnt make a difference on a short week.Its not like theyre doing something he hasnt seen before, Arians said, referring to the 49ers. Hed be more than ready to go.Thats a change from what Arians said after Sundays game, when he said Palmer probably would not play Thursday if he couldnt practice this week.From what I thought yesterday, I thought there was no chance, Arians said.Palmer was scheduled to go through the physical activity portion of the return-to-participation process on Monday, Arians said.Nothing surprises me with these guys getting healthy anymore, Arians said.Arians said he talked to Palmer and Palmers wife, Shaelyn, on Sunday night, after the quarterback was knocked out of Arizonas 17-13 loss late in the fourth quarter with a concussion.He sounded good, Arians said. I talked more to Shae, his wife, and he sounded fine. He said, Im OK, dont worry about it. 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