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Lee (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Lee did not practice Friday and will be unable to provide depth at center for Week 8. The 2024 seventh-round pick has yet to play this season and has served in an emergency capacity behind starter Ted Karras.

Daniels will test his injured hamstring in workouts on Sunday, and the Commanders think he has a chance to return in Week 9 against the Seahawks, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.

No matter how the testing unfolds, Daniels will still miss Monday night's game against the Chiefs, but he's made enough progress during the week to create some optimism for next week. Marcus Mariota will start on Monday night in Daniels' stead versus Kansas City.

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

Mitchell had suited up in three consecutive games from Weeks 4 through 6, but he'll be inactive Sunday for the second contest in a row. His move to the inactive list has coincided with the return of fellow tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders, who missed three straight games due to an ankle injury before returning to action for last Sunday's win over the Jets.

Fuller (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Fuller has been cleared to return from a five-game absence due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Buccaneers. He started in all nine regular-season games he suited up for in 2024 as a member of the Panthers, but he'll likely see most of his playing time Sunday on special teams while serving in a reserve role in the secondary behind starting safeties Jessie Bates and rookie third-rounder Xavier Watts.

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

Dallas will be in street clothes for the second straight game while the Panthers go with Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne as their available running backs. Over his two appearances with Carolina this season, Dallas primarily served as a kickoff return man, but the Panthers appear to be comfortable with Etienne handling those duties for the time being.

Wilson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Wilson did not practice Friday due to a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old cornerback contributed 5 defensive snaps and 9 special teams snaps as a depth player in the Week 7 victory against the Steelers, logging one solo tackle in the contest.

Grandy (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Grandy will hit the inactive list for the fifth time in eight games while the Bengals keep three tight ends active ahead of him for Sunday's contest. Over his three appearances this season, Grandy has recorded a six-yard reception on his lone target.

Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

A knee injury sustained in Week 7 against the 49ers limited Harrison's practice participation all week, but he has been cleared to play against Miami after going through pregame warmups. The 2023 third-rounder has recorded at least 1.0 sacks in three of his last five games, and that pass-rushing ability will need to be made up by Brandon Dorlus and Ta'Quon Graham.

Hairston (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

The rookie first-rounder started the season on injured reserve after sustaining a knee injury during training camp in late July. Hairston was limited in practice all week, but he was activated off IR on Saturday and has been cleared to play in Week 8 after going through pregame warmups. Given that Sunday will be his NFL debut, Hairston could be limited to a special-teams role while providing depth in the secondary behind cornerbacks Tre'Davious White, Christian Benford and Taron Johnson.

Risner (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Risner's status for Sunday came into question after he suffered an illness this week, but the 30-year-old guard is officially good to go. Risner served as a starting guard in Weeks 2, 3, 6 and 7, but he is expected to fall back into a depth role Sunday behind Dylan Fairchild at left guard and Jalen Rivers at right guard.