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Zinter (back) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bills, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Zinter sustained a back injury during the Browns' Week 14 loss to the Titans. He's progressed enough in his recovery to be available Sunday, when he'll provide the Browns with depth on the offensive line.

Johnson (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Johnson was ruled out despite logging three consecutive full practices this week. The cornerback has not yet returned from IR, where he has resided since Aug. 27. It is worth considering that Johnson is ready to return, but the Chiefs do not currently feel comfortable allocating roster space to the cornerback. As of now, the 27-year-old will remain on IR and will look towards Week 17 against the Broncos as a potential return game.

Jenkins (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Jenkins sustained a shoulder injury during the Browns' Week 15 loss to the Bears. He's been cleared to play Sunday after logging a full practice Friday, though he could lose his starting spot at right guard if Wyatt Teller (calf) is given the green light to return from a two-game absence.

Teller (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Teller was a limited practice participant during Week 16 prep and has a chance to return from a two-game absence due to a calf injury. If he's cleared to play Sunday, then Teller will likely reclaim his starting spot at right guard from Teven Jenkins.

Huntington (quadriceps) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Huntington ended Week 16 prep with a full practice Friday, which is enough for him to fade an injury designation and return Sunday from a three-game absence due to a quadriceps injury. His return gives the Browns another contributor on special teams and on defense as a rotational defensive tackle.

Al-Shaair (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

Al-Shaair was once again unable to practice Friday after notching his only practice session of the week Thursday in a limited capacity. With the 28-year-old's availability in practice trending in the wrong direction, his status for Sunday is uncertain. If Al-Shaair is unable to play, E.J. Speed could see more reps at linebacker behind Henry To'oTo'o.

O'Neill (heel) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill was able to log limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday in anticipation of Sunday's game. Consecutive sessions mean the tackle is likely trending towards playing. If O'Neill's heel injury proves to be too much to play through, Blake Brandel will likely start the game at right tackle.

Bethune (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Bethune has now strung together consecutive limited practices and seems to be trending towards playing in Monday night's game against the Colts. The middle linebacker will have one more opportunity to attempt to upgrade to a full participant and avoid an injury designation ahead of Monday's game.

Stingley (oblique) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

Stingley upgraded to limited participation Friday and now has a shot at playing in Week 16 against the Raiders despite not practicing Wednesday or Thursday. The 24-year-old has started every game this season, accounting for 30 tackles (23 solo), and 12 pass breakups, including three interceptions.

Crosby (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Crosby was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice, just in time to clear him of any injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest. The defensive end has not missed a game yet this season, and his healthy status implies that that streak will not end Sunday. Crosby will look to add to his 10.0 sacks total this week as he lines up against Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.