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Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback for Saturday's game against the Commanders.

Howell continues to operate as Philadelphia's emergency No. 3 quarterback. He'll only be eligible to take the field Saturday in the event that both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are forced out of the game.

The Falcons elevated Blair from the practice squad Saturday in order for him to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack of the team's official site report.

Blair will operate as a depth wide receiver while also contributing on special teams versus Arizona. He handled three snaps on offense and five snaps on special teams versus the Buccaneers in Week 15. Blair will revert to the practice squad after Sunday's contest.

Atlanta waived Agnew on Saturday, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack of the team's official site report.

Agnew spent most of the 2025 campaign operating as one of the Falcons' top kick returners, but he was a healthy scratch in Week 15 and has now been cut by the team. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, Agnew will likely pursue a spot on a practice squad elsewhere in the league.

Newton (illness) is active for Saturday's divisional matchup against the Eagles.

Newton was initially listed as questionable for Week 16 due to an illness, but the second-year pro has returned to health in time to suit up for Washington. Expect Newton to contribute in his usual rotational role behind Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw.

Jones (ribs) is active for Saturday's divisional matchup against Philadelphia.

Jones was initially listed as questionable to suit up versus the Eagles after having missed Week 15 due to a rib injury, but he's been cleared to handle his usual role as a key contributor at cornerback behind Antonio Hamilton and Mike Sainristil. He began Week 16 with two consecutive full practices before logging a DNP on Thursday.

Gaye (knee) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.

The LSU product is now in line to miss his seventh consecutive game as he continues to recover from a knee injury. While Gaye remains sidelined in Week 16, Jaylen Harrell and Truman Jones will likely operate as Tennessee's top reserve outside linebackers.

Williams is dealing with a neck injury in addition to being in concussion protocol but remains questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

The 28-year-old appears unlikely to suit up Sunday despite his questionable designation. If Williams is sidelined for the Week 16 matchup, Kenny Clark and Solomon Thomas will likely both have expanded roles on Dallas' defensive line.

Bland (foot) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

The Fresno State product had already been ruled out for Dallas' Week 16 matchup against the Chargers, but following his placement on IR, he'll be forced to miss the remainder of the regular season. Bland may return later in the playoffs if the Cowboys were to qualify, but that currently seems unlikely. Over 12 appearances this season, the 26-year-old recorded 73 total tackles and six passes defensed, including one pick-six. While he's sidelined, expect Shavon Revel and Trikweze Bridges to have expanded roles in Dallas' secondary.

Diggs (knee) was activated from the injured reserve list Saturday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

The 27-year-old has missed Dallas' last eight games due to a knee injury, but it now appears he'll return for the Week 16 matchup against the Chargers. In six contests prior to the injury, Diggs tallied 18 total tackles but allowed a 148.7 passer rating when targeted. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of the Cowboys' top boundary corners during Sunday's matchup.

Smyth signed a three-year deal with the Saints on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 24-year-old from Northern Ireland has served as the Saints' placekicker in each of their last three games, converting on four of five field-goal attempts and all five of his extra-point tries. Following his new deal Saturday, Smyth is expected to remain New Orleans' top kicker for the foreseeable future.