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Ford (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Ford landed on the injury report and didn't practice Thursday, but he returned with a limited session Friday and will give it a go in Week 3 after testing his groin during pregame warmups. Ford has played exclusively on special teams through two games, totaling three tackles (two solo).

Kraft (knee) is listed as active Sunday at Cleveland, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

After tweaking his left knee at Thursday's practice, Kraft was held out of drills entirely Friday before the Packers listed him as questionable for Week 3 action. Initial reports indicated that it wasn't a long-term concern, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Saturday that Kraft was expected to suit up Sunday. Now that Kraft's status is confirmed, it remains to be seen if he'll be able to handle his typical workload, but he'll be aiming to record his third touchdown in as many games to begin the season.

Egbuka (hip/groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Egbuka's availability for Week 3 initially appeared to be in some doubt after the two lower-body injuries kept him from practicing Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to get back on the field as a limited participant Friday en route to taking a questionable designation into the weekend. The standout rookie is apparently feeling well enough to give it a go Sunday, though Adam Schefter of ESPN notes that Egbuka is a candidate to "have his snaps monitored and potentially limited based on how he feels during the game." Despite some possible workload restrictions, Egbuka still looks like a worthwhile option in fantasy lineups after he amassed an 8-96-3 receiving line on 13 targets through his first two NFL contests. However, Egbuka could eventually lose out on some looks in the passing game as soon as Week 4, as fellow wideout Chris Godwin (ankle) is targeting next Sunday's matchup with the Eagles for his 2025 debut.

Jennings (ankle/shoulder) is not in line to play Sunday against the Cardinals, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Jennings was officially listed as questionable after not practicing this week, but it looks his name is slated to be among the 49ers' inactives ahead of Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff. In that scenario, Ricky Pearsall would be a candidate for a larger target share, with fellow wideouts Kendrick Bourne, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore also mixing in.

Purdy (left shoulder/toe) isn't in line to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Purdy sat out the 49ers' Week 2 win at New Orleans due to the combination of a turf toe variant and an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. While the quarterback was able to log three limited practices this week, coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Purdy was "highly unlikely" to play in Week 3, according to Schefter. The 49ers won't post their inactives until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but Purdy's name is expected to be included when they do. Mac Jones will earn another spot start in Purdy's place while Adrian Martinez handles backup duties.

Whether Clowney is activated for Week 3's game against the Bears depends upon whether Trevon Diggs (knee) can play, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.

If Diggs cannot play, Clowney will remain inactive due to the Cowboys needing another defensive back, but if Diggs can play, Clowney would play 10 to 15 snaps.

Johnson (groin) will likely undergo core muscle surgery next week and could return during the second half of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Johnson aggravated a groin injury during the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Lions, which was severe enough for him to be placed on injured reserve Saturday. He'll fly to Philadelphia to get a consultation on undergoing core muscle surgery, and there's optimism that the 2020 second-rounder will return during the regular season if he undergoes the procedure. The Bears will likely to turn to Nahshon Wright to start at outside corner opposite Tyrique Stevenson, while Dallis Flowers and Josh Blackwell serve in a rotational role.

Kancey (pectoral) is expected to miss the rest of the regular season but could return for the playoffs if the Buccaneers advance to at least the divisional round, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.

Kancey underwent surgery this past week to repair a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered during the Buccaneers' Week 2 win over the Texans. The timeline to recover from the procedure will keep the 2023 first-rounder sidelined for the rest of the regular season, but there is optimism that Kancey could be back at some point in the playoffs if Tampa Bay advances far enough. Kancey's absence means the Bucs will lean more heavily on Elijah Simmons and Greg Gaines to serve in a rotational role on the defensive line behind Elijah Roberts, Logan Hall and Vita Vea.

Burrow, who underwent surgery Friday to address a Grade 3 turf toe injury, is facing a three-month absence, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

While coach Zac Taylor declined to provide a timeline for Burrow's recovery, a previous report by Ben Baby of ESPN aligns with Rapoport's estimate that the QB will miss a minimum of three months. With that timetable in mind, Burrow could potentially return later this season, but in the meantime Jake Browning will serve as the Bengals' No. 1 signal-caller.

The 49ers are optimistic that Purdy (toe/shoulder) -- who is listed as questionable but not expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals -- could be ready to start the team's Week 4 game versus the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Though Purdy is trending toward missing a second straight game this Sunday while he recovers from turf toe as well as an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, he made notable progress this week, practicing in a limited fashion from Wednesday through Friday. With the 49ers elevating Adrian Martinez from the practice squad Saturday, Purdy could be inactive Sunday, affording Mac Jones another start while Martinez serves as the top backup. Up to this point, Purdy has healed more quickly from his injuries than the 49ers initially anticipated, so if he's able to increase his practice activity during the upcoming week, he could be cleared to take back the starting role from Jones.