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

Samuel was also a healthy scratch in Week 1, so it may take an injury to a fellow WR to get him back on Buffalo's game-day roster. Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Elijah Moore and Tyrell Shavers are the Bills' available wide receivers versus the Jets.

Johnson (foot) is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Lions.

Johnson missed the regular-season opener due to a foot injury, which allowed rookie Kyle Monangai to operate as the backup behind D'Andre Swift. Johnson returned to practice during Week 2 prep and didn't have an injury designation heading into Sunday, so he should be full-go against Detroit. However, Swift handled 81 percent of the offensive snaps against Minnesota, so there may not be many opportunities to go around, especially if Monangai remains part of the mix.

Robinson (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

The 24-year-old received the questionable tag after picking up an ankle injury in the season opener, but he'll be available for Sunday's divisional matchup in Dallas. Robinson played 76 percent of the offensive snaps Week 1 and showed a decent rapport with quarterback Russell Wilson, catching six of eight targets for 55 yards.

Thompson (hamstring/hand) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Thompson has been dealing with a hamstring issue since early August. He was cleared to play Week 1 against Baltimore, but he was used exclusively on special teams. Thompson also recently picked up a hand injury, and the pair of issues will sideline him for Week 2. The Bills have a short turnaround with a Thursday tilt against Miami next week, giving Thompson less time to heal up in order to get back on the field for Week 3.

Wright (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Wright will miss his second straight game to begin the season, but he appears to have made some tangible progress in his recovery from the minor right knee procedure he required in late August. After practicing in a limited fashion Thursday and Friday, Wright was able to take a doubtful designation into the weekend prior to being included on the Dolphins' Week 2 inactive list. The Dolphins will face a quick turnaround in Week 3 with a Thursday matchup in Buffalo, but the second-year running back could have a chance at making his 2025 debut in that contest if he's able to increase his practice activity within the next few days.

White (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.

The cornerback was a limited participant in practice in the week leading up to this contest after missing Buffalo's Week 1 win over the Ravens. With rookie first-round pick Maxwell Hairston (knee) still on IR, White should step forward into a starting role Sunday. The veteran re-signed with the Bills in the offseason on a one-year deal after spending the 2024 season with the Ravens and Rams.

Milroe (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Seahawks' emergency third-string quarterback against the Steelers on Sunday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

The rookie third-rounder saw the field for one offensive snap and took his lone carry for one yard during the Seahawks' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. However, as the emergency QB, Milroe will be allowed to see the field Sunday only if Sam Darnold and Drew Lock were both to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Lazard is active for Sunday's game against the Bills, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

With Josh Reynolds sidelined by a hamstring injury, Lazard -- who was a healthy scratch in Week 1 -- will draw back into the lineup Sunday. He'll be in the mix along with Tyler Johnson, Arian Smith and Isaiah Williams for WR snaps that don't go to clear-cut top option Garrett Wilson.

Witherspoon (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Witherspoon had a slim chance at playing Sunday after being tagged as doubtful due to a knee injury he picked up in the Seahawks' Week 1 loss to the 49ers. The injury prevented him from practicing all week, and the 2023 first-rounder's next opportunity to play will be Week 3 against the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 21. Per Henderson, Shaquill Griffin is the top candidate to start at outside corner opposite Riq Woolen due to Witherspoon's injury.

Sanders (coach's decision) is inactive and designated as Cleveland's emergency third quarterback for Sunday's Week 2 game against Baltimore.

This is the second straight week to open Sanders' NFL career that he's inactive as the Browns' emergency QB. He'll be eligible to enter Sunday's contest only if both signal-callers ahead of him -- Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel -- are forced out of the game due to injury, illness or suspension.