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Wallace (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wallace had a DNP-LP-LP practice log during Week 9 prep while working through a shoulder injury, but the second-year linebacker has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. Wallace has recorded at least five tackles in five of eight regular-season games, and 39 stops on the year is fourth most on the Panthers.

Holland (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The safety missed last week's loss to the Eagles with the same injury and only got in a trio of limited practices during the week leading up to this contest. Dane Belton is the next man up at free safety.

Scott (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Scott was working through a groin issue during Week 9 prep, but the seventh-year safety has been cleared to play against Green Bay. The 2019 seventh-rounder has accumulated 41 tackles (25 solo) and two pass defenses through the first eight games of the regular season.

Winston (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Winston would need Jaxson Dart and Russell Wilson to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection to have a chance to enter. The former No. 1 overall pick has yet to appear in a game this season.

Brinson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Brinson was not listed on the packers injury report Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered prior to Week 8. The decision is not a surprise as the defensive end has been a healthy scratch for most of the Packers' campaign. The 2025 sixth-round rookie will have to look toward his next potential opportunity for rotational defensive line snaps in Week 10 against the Steelers.

Lloyd (calf) is not expected to play Sunday against the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The starting middle linebacker entered the weekend with a questionable tag after getting in limited practices all week and missing the Jaguars' Week 7 contest against the Rams. The bye week in between was apparently not enough to help him get ready in time to play this week. Ventrell Miller is Lloyd's backup.

Phillips is the Dolphins' pass rusher most likely to be dealt by Tuesday's trade deadline, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.

Pass rushers are in demand, and the Dolphins are likely sellers at 2-7 following Thursday's loss to the Ravens. Moreover, they just fired their GM, suggesting that they wanted a new architect for their franchise in advance of the trade deadline. Opposing teams might also inquire into trading for Bradley Chubb and Matthew Judon, but Phillips is the primary target.

Renfrow (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Renfrow will be a healthy scratch for a third consecutive week as the Panthers go with five active wide receivers for Week 9, a group headlined by Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker. Renfrow's next opportunity to play is Week 10 against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 9.

McLaurin (quadriceps), who is listed out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, could be at risk of being sidelined through the Commanders' Week 12 bye, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

After missing four straight games due to a quadriceps injury, McLaurin suffered an aggravation in his return to action in Monday's 28-7 loss to the Chiefs. The Commanders quickly ruled him out ahead of their Week 9 contest, and the wideout also appears likely to be held out for next Sunday's matchup with the Lions. Rapoport suggests that with a Week 12 bye on the horizon, the Commanders could be motivated to keep McLaurin sidelined for their Week 11 matchup with the Dolphins in Madrid to give the 30-year-old additional time to heal. For however long McLaurin is out, more volume in the passing attack will be available for wideout Deebo Samuel and tight end Zach Ertz, as well as the Commanders' other depth receivers.

Walker (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Walker did not practice Thursday due to a calf injury but was able to log a limited session Friday with the intent to play Sunday. The confirmed presence of the starting middle linebacker will bolster the Packers' defense, with Walker coming off a Week 8 win over the Steelers where he led the team in passes defended (2).