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Locke (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Locke seemingly suffered the injury during Denver's Week 8 win over the Cowboys, as he began the week with a limited practice session. However, he was unable to practice Friday and will now miss his first game of the season. Locke has played almost exclusively on special teams.

Tunsil (hamstring) is considered questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Tunsil suffered a hamstring injury in Monday's loss to the Chiefs but has managed to turn in two limited practices to close the week. His status will become clear approximately 90 minutes before Sunday night's matchup against Seattle.

Havenstein (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Havenstein will return from a three-game absence to start at right tackle Sunday against the Saints. He also had the Rams' Week 8 bye to recover, so he should be returning to his regular role after logging a full practice session Friday.

Brendel (hamstring) was ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants,Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Brendel originally suffered the injury in Week 7 against the Falcons and will be set for his second consecutive absence. He has yet to practice since getting hurt.

Haynes (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Commanders, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Haynes has been sidelined since training camp with a pectoral injury and practiced in full throughout this week. However, he'll remain out for at least one more game, though he could realistically return for a Week 10 matchup against the Cardinals.

Niemann (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers,Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Niemann suffered the injury during Sunday's win over Pittsburgh, and coach Matt LaFleur suggested it could sideline him for several weeks. Niemann did not practice at all in the lead-up to Green Bay's Week 9 matchup against Carolina and will miss his first game of the season.

Tom (back) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Tom has dealt with oblique and back issues for the last several weeks, but he managed three limited practice sessions during the week. He should be in line to start his fourth straight game at right tackle in Week 9 against Carolina.

Morgan does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Morgan popped up on the injury report due to an illness and was a limited practice participant Thursday. He upgraded to a full session Friday and should be ready to take on his typical role as Green Bay's starting right guard in Week 9.

Banks does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Banks has been on the injury report for most of the season, but he is set to suit up for his fourth straight game. He should occupy his typical role starting at left guard.

Lewis (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Lewis missed the Colts' Week 8 win over Tennessee with the same groin injury, but he managed to practice in full both Thursday and Friday leading up to the matchup against the Steelers. That suggests he'll make his return to the field, though his status won't become official until shortly before kickoff.