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Stephens (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Stephens popped up with a neck injury on Friday's injury report, as it limited his practice participation Friday. The Jets' cornerback depth will already be tested with nickel cornerback Michael Carter (concussion) sidelined, and the team would also have a hole to fill at outside cornerback if Stephens is sidelined or limited.

Carter (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Carter didn't travel with the team to London after sustaining a concussion in the Week 4 loss to Miami. The nickel cornerback's next chance to suit up will come in Week 7 against the Panthers, though Carter would first need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol.

Williams (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Williams upgraded to full practice participation Friday after starting the week with a pair of limited sessions. He logged at least 5.5 sacks in each of the previous five seasons but has only 1.0 through five games in 2025.

Murray (foot) is returning to practice Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters that Murray's availability for Sunday against the Colts will be based on the QB's progress over the next couple of days. A return to practice is at least a step in the right direction.

Johnson (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Johnson is good to go after logging a full practice Friday. His return to the field should provide a substantial boost to a Jets pass rush that has struggled since Johnson got hurt in Week 2.

Nwangwu (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Nwangwu upgraded to full practice participation Friday to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game in London. He's set to reclaim primary kickoff return duties on special teams in what will be Nwangwu's first action since Week 1.

Watson (knee) won't play this Sunday against Cincinnati, even though Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that the wideout has looked good at practice this week, Paul Bretl of the Wisconsin State Journal reports.

Coming back from an ACL tear suffered in Week 18 last season, Watson returned to practice Monday and then was listed as a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday. It sounds like he could play as soon as Week 7 or 8, but it won't happen this Sunday in a game where the Packers are favored by nearly two touchdowns.

Dodson (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Dodson remains in concussion protocol after being concussed in this past Sunday's loss to the Panthers. His next chance to take the field will come Oct. 19 in Cleveland, though Dodson would first have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and return to practice. K.J. Britt will likely see additional action in Dodson's absence.

Jackson (hamstring) isn't practicing Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

With Jackson in line to log his third straight DNP this week, the star QB is trending toward missing Sunday's game against the Rams. Such an outcome could be solidified once Friday's final injury report is posted, and in that event Cooper Rush would be slated to handle another starting turn for the Ravens this weekend before they head into a Week 7 bye.

Duck (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Duck hasn't played since injuring his ankle Week 1. If cleared to suit up Sunday, Duck would likely reclaim a starting role at cornerback, relegating Rasul Douglas to a depth role.