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Dodson recorded five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Dodson was credited with a seven-yard sack of Baker Mayfield late in the third quarter, when the veteran signal caller recovered his own fumble and ran out of bounds. That brought Dodson up to 5.0 sacks through 15 regular-season games, which surpasses his total of 4.5 sacks across the two prior seasons combined. His 121 combined tackles on the year is a career high, and this Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Patriots marks his final opportunity to add to his total this season.

Kittle (ankle) will be a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Kittle sat out all three of the 49ers' practices last week due to a left ankle sprain before ultimately missing this past Sunday's 42-38 win over the Bears. His return to the field Tuesday would seem to give Kittle a decent chance of returning for Saturday's regular-season finale versus the Seahawks. In Kittle's absence against Chicago, Jake Tonges played 69 percent of the offensive snaps and produced a useful 7-60-1 receiving line on nine targets.

McCaffrey won't practice Tuesday due to back stiffness, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com, McCaffrey said the back issue isn't anything serious. McCaffrey dealt with the same injury concern earlier this month but was ultimately active for the 49ers' 37-24 win over the Titans back in Week 15. He hadn't been listed on the injury report in the ensuing two weeks, but the Niners are coming off a back-and-forth fight with the Bears this past Sunday and have a quick turnaround for the battle for the NFC's No. 1 seed this Saturday against the Seahawks. The expectation is that McCaffrey will be ready to play Saturday, but whether he takes a designation into the contest won't be known until the 49ers release their final injury report Thursday.

Carter totaled three tackles (one solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 37-14 victory versus Arizona.

Carter has been effective against the air attack of late, logging three pass defenses (including his first career interception) over his past two games. The rookie out of Clemson has had a solid first NFL campaign, tallying 101 tackles and four defensed passes through 16 contests.

Jones logged 10 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defense during the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Jones recorded double-digit tackles for the first time in his four-year NFL career Sunday, and his eight solo stops were also a career best. He joined the Dolphins on a one-year contract in late July after being released by the Raiders in April, and through 16 regular-season games he has accumulated 73 tackles (47 solo), six pass defenses and two forced fumbles.

Stone tallied four tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 37-14 Week 17 win over the Cardinals.

Stone was far from prolific from a tackling standpoint, but he helped contain Arizona's passing game en route to an easy Bengals victory. The veteran safety has registered at least four stops in 14 of his 16 games this season and is up to a career-high 101 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, along with three defensed passes (including two interceptions).

Davis posted seven tackles (five solo) and two pass defenses (one interception) during the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

It took until Week 17 of the 2025 season, but Davis finally recorded his first interception of the year by picking off Baker Mayfield midway through the fourth quarter. Davis tied a season high with seven tackles, and the 2020 third-rounder has logged at least six stops in six of his last eight games. He's up to 60 combined tackles through 14 regular-season games, and this Sunday against the Patriots presents his final opportunity to surpass his career-high tackling mark from the 2021 campaign as a member of the Jets (62 combined tackles across 13 regular-season games).

Battle finished Sunday's 37-14 win over Arizona with three tackles (all assisted).

Battle had posted at least seven tackles in four of his previous five games coming into Week 17, but he was less prolific in that category against the Cardinals. He did, however, manage a 72 percent defensive snap share -- tied for second-most among Bengals defensive backs -- so his reduced output wasn't related to playing time. Battle has been a steady part of Cincinnati's defense this season and heads into the team's season finale having already secured career-best marks with 122 tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Marshall logged eight tackles (four solo) and two pass defenses (one interception) during the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

The rookie fifth-rounder recorded season highs with eight tackles and 57 defensive snaps Sunday, and he logged the first interception of his NFL career after jumping in front of a deep pass from Baker Mayfield that was intended for Jalen McMillan late in the second quarter. Marshall has stepped into a more prominent role in the Dolphins' secondary as of late, coinciding with the absences of Storm Duck (knee - IR) and JuJu Brents (foot - IR). Marshall will look to finish his first NFL season strong this Sunday against the Patriots.

The Buccaneers signed Williams to the practice squad Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Williams was waived from the Buccaneers' active roster Monday, but he will remain in Tampa Bay as a member of the team's practice squad. He last saw regular-season action in Week 10 against the Patriots and has logged four carries for 11 yards and five kickoff returns for 129 yards across three games.