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Edwards (hand/hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants.

The 29-year-old linebacker did not practice all week after having surgery on a broken hand. Edwards played 234 defensive snaps during the past four games, logging 27 total tackles (12 solo) and three passes defended. The absence of the starting middle linebacker will likely create an opportunity for Amen Ogbongbemiga to log some snaps with the Bears' linebacker corps in Sunday's game.

Fuaga (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Fuaga was expected to miss the Week 10 divisional matchup after sustaining a high-ankle sprain the game prior, so his absence Sunday comes as no surprise. While he's sidelined, Dillon Radunz or Asim Richards will likely operate as the Saints' top right tackle.

Watts (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

The Charlotte product didn't practice all week due to a hand injury, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up for the Week 10 matchup. While Watts is sidelined, expect Chris Braswell to operate as the Buccaneers' top reserve outside linebacker.

Bosa (wrist) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

After not practicing Wednesday and logging only a limited session Thursday, Bosa was a full practice participant Friday. The 30-year-old defensive end played 44 defensive snaps during the Bills' Week 9 victory over the Chiefs, recording three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks. Cleared of an injury designation, the starting end will suit up for a key divisional matchup Sunday as he looks to sack quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the first time this season.

Fidone (foot) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The rookie tight end from Nebraska upgraded from limited practice participation Thursday to a full-go Friday, suggesting he's moved past his foot injury in time to play Sunday. Now back at full health, expect Fidone to contribute primarily on special teams in Week 10.

Phillips (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The second-year corner from Kentucky practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week due to a calf injury, but it now appears he's ready to face the Bears on Sunday. Phillips has played in all nine of the Giants' games so far this season, recording 40 total tackles and nine passes defended, including two interceptions. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of New York's top cornerbacks in Week 10.

Coach Ben Johnson said Friday that he believes "in a guy having the hot hand," which may sway the RB pecking order between Monangai (ankle) and typical No. 1 option D'Andre Swift (groin/personal) on Sunday against the Giants, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. "One guy, if he's feeling it and giving us a spark, we might lean on that a little bit longer," Johnson added.

With Swift absent this past Sunday at Cincinnati, Monangai took full advantage of the opportunity, reeling off 198 yards from scrimmage on 29 touches. That would indicate Monangai has the so-called "hot hand" at the moment, and while both he and Swift followed up limited sessions Wednesday with full listings one day later, Swift didn't practice Friday due to a personal concern and is listed as questionable for Week 10 action. The Bears have a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, meaning Swift's status will become known about 90 minutes prior to that. In any case, Monangai is slated to be a part of Chicago's backfield this weekend, but how large his workload may be remains to be seen.

Bernard (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Bernard logged full practices both Thursday and Friday. The starting middle linebacker appears back to full health in anticipation of Sunday's divisional matchup. The captain logged six total tackles (four solo) during the Bills' win over the Chiefs. Bernard will look to log another strong performance against the Dolphins after helping to seal the Bills' Week 3 victory against the divisional rival with an interception.

Holland (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Holland was sidelined for the Giants' last two games due to a knee injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to return Sunday. The first-year Giant has appeared in seven games this season, recording 28 total tackles and three passes defended. If he's held out for the third consecutive game in Week 10, Dane Belton is expected to start at free safety.

Adebo (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The 26-year-old didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a sprained MCL. While Adebo remains sidelined in Week 10, expect Jarrick Bernard-Converse and Korie Black to play expanded roles in the Giants' secondary.