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Lewis was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders due to an oblique injury.

Lewis popped up on Thursday's injury report due to an oblique injury that limited him the last two days of practice. The 2018 second-rounder has served in a rotational role at defensive end this season, so his absence would open the door for more defensive snaps for Samson Ebukam and JT Tuimoloau. Lewis' status may not be officially announced until the Colts release their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Hawkins (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bills.

Hawkins steadily increased his practice participation last week while working through a hamstring injury, and the 2020 fourth-rounder has been cleared to play in Sunday's AFC East clash. Hawkins has 20 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one interception through the first four games of the regular season.

Oliver (ankle) was limited in Friday's practice and is questionable for Sunday's game against New England.

Oliver has been out of action since suffering an ankle injury against the Ravens in Week 1, but he has a chance to return from a three-game absence for Sunday's AFC East clash. T.J. Sanders (knee) and Deone Walker would continue to see additional snaps at defensive tackle if Oliver is not cleared to play.

Milano (pectoral) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is questionable to return for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Milano missed the Bills' last two games due to a pectoral injury that he suffered against the Jets in Week 2. He was a limited participant in practice all week, and his questionable tag puts him in position to possibly return for Sunday's AFC East tilt. His official status may not be known until approximately 90 minutes before the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Bills will announce their list of inactive players. Milano's return would bolster a Bills' linebacker corps that will be without Dorian Williams (knee).

McNeill (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

McNeill practiced in a limited capacity all week, and head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that McNeill has a "50/50 chance" of playing Sunday, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. If McNeill isn't cleared to return from the reserve/PUP list Sunday, the fifth-year defensive tackle would still be in a good spot to make his 2025 regular-season debut in Week 6 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 12. McNeill finished the 2024 regular season with 25 tackles (17 solo), including 3.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble across 14 games.

Joseph (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.

Joseph opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a knee injury that has lingered through the first month of the regular season. He's given himself a chance to play after practicing in a limited capacity Friday, though his status for Sunday's game may not be known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players, which should take place approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. With Daniel Thomas (forearm) on injured reserve, Thomas Harper would be in line for a larger role at safety alongside Brian Branch if Joseph is not cleared to play.

Arnold (shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Arnold was able to practice through a shoulder injury that he picked up during the Lions' Week 4 win over the Browns, and the 2024 first-rounder has been cleared to play in Sunday's road contest. He has opened the regular season with 21 tackles (15 solo) and two pass defenses through four games.

Vaki (groin) has been ruled for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Vaki was unable to practice all week and will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to a groin injury. His absence means Craig Reynolds will continue to serve as the Lions' RB3 behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Vaki will look to return to practice next week and be available for the Lions' Week 6 road clash against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 12.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Friday that Stout is considered day-to-day due to an ankle sprain that he suffered during the 49ers' 26-23 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Stout played 38 of 68 defensive snaps (55.9 percent) and finished with eight tackles (two solo) during Thursday's win, but he's come out of that contest a little worse for wear. Shanahan noted that Stout is not dealing with a high-ankle sprain, so the rookie third-rounder isn't certain to miss the 49ers' Week 6 clash against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 12. Stout has logged 20 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses through the first five regular-season games of his NFL career.

Collins sprained his knee during the 49ers' 26-23 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Collins made arguably the play of the game Thursday when he punched the ball out of Kyren Williams' arms at the one-yard line late in the fourth quarter, and Collins was able to recover to give the 49ers possession. Collins appears to have come out of the contest worse for wear with a knee sprain, and he'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury and his chances of playing in Week 6 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 12. Collins' presence moving forward is crucial for the 49ers, especially with starting defensive tackle Kalia Davis set to undergo surgery to repair a broken hand that he sustained during Thursday's win. If Collins is also sidelined, rookie fourth-rounder CJ West would be in line to see a heavy dose of snaps at defensive tackle alongside Jordan Elliott.