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Dodson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Dodson has yet to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol by gaining clearance from an independent neurologist, but head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that the Dolphins are "hopeful and confident" that Dodson will do so after logging three full practices, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com. If Dodson exits concussion protocol, the starting middle linebacker will suit up Sunday.

Evans (hamstring) didn't practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

The report notes that Evans may just be getting the day off for maintenance before returning to practice Saturday. He was a limited participant Thursday, making his first practice appearance of any kind since straining his left hamstring in a Week 3 win over the Jets. There's risk of a game-day decision, which would be all the more difficult for fantasy managers with Evans and the Bucs playing on Monday this week (at Detroit).

Samuel (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas, Commanders writer Ben Standig reports.

Samuel returned to practice Friday, but he was a limited participant and suggested to reporters that he's not sure if he'll play Sunday. He did play through the same injury the past two weeks, including Week 5 when he had an 8-96-1 receiving line against the Chargers. Samuel slumped to 4-15-0 in Monday's loss to the Bears, but his playing time wasn't impacted, handling a 72 percent snap share and 90 percent route share. With Terry McLaurin (quad) out again and TE Zach Ertz (shoulder/calf) listed as questionable, Washington is running low on healthy pass catchers.

Rodriguez (calf) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Dallas, Commanders writer Ben Standig reports.

Rodriguez practiced for the first time since Week 5 prep as he tended to a calf injury the last two weeks. Friday's uncapped session likely indicates that he's close to 100 percent, but it's unclear if he'll be able to carve out much of a role behind starter Jacory Croskey-Merritt and complementary option Jeremy McNichols in the Commanders backfield this weekend. Rodriguez logged just one offensive snap during Monday's loss to the Bears, failing to see a touch for the first time in his four appearances this season.

Bowers (knee) was present for practice Friday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Bowers didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but the tight end's presence at Friday's session offers hope that he could play Sunday against the Chiefs after having missed two straight games. The Raiders' upcoming injury report will reveal both Bowers' official participation level, as well as his Week 7 game status. Las Vegas has a Week 8 bye, so if there's any concern of a possible setback with Bowers' knee, the team could elect to err on the side of caution this week.

Meyers (knee/toe) is participating in practice Friday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

This is welcome news after Meyers didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, though it remains to be seen whether Meyers goes down as a full or limited participant Friday. Las Vegas' injury report will come out later Friday ahead of Sunday's visit to Kansas City. If he's healthy enough to play, Meyers will try to snap out of a slump that has seen him fall short of 40 receiving yards in each of the past three games.

Duck (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Despite practicing in full all week, Duck is in jeopardy of missing his sixth consecutive game due to an ankle injury sustained in the Dolphins' Week 1 loss to the Colts. If active, he's expected to serve as one of the team's top outside corners. However, if he's sidelined again, Rasul Douglas is likely to start opposite Jack Jones in Miami's secondary.

Pearsall (knee) isn't practicing Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Pearsall is highly likely to miss another game after not practicing at all this week. There were reports last week about him doing work on a side field, but it's unclear if Pearsall has progressed since then.

Jeudy (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins after practicing fully Friday.

Jeudy was limited Wednesday and Thursday, but the wideout's return to a full session Friday paves the way for him to continue to lead the Browns' WR corps this weekend. In the team's 23-9 loss to the Steelers in Week 6, Jeudy recorded an 89 percent snap share en route to catching five of his team-high 13 targets for 43 yards. With tight end David Njoku (knee) ruled out, look for Jeudy and TE Harold Fannin (10 targets versus Pittsburgh) to remain busy in Cleveland's passing game Sunday.

Jones (hip) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The Indiana product was unable to practice all week after sustaining a hip injury in the Jets' Week 6 loss to the Broncos, so it's no surprise that he'll likely be sidelined Sunday. Jones has played primarily on special teams this season (three defensive snaps and 105 special-teams snaps), recording four total tackles. Mark Robinson could see increased work as a reserve outside linebacker if Jones is out in Week 7.