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Locke (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Locke was activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been officially cleared to return from a five-game absence due to a foot injury. His presence strengthens the Cowboys' depth in the secondary and gives the team another contributor on special teams.

Thomas (ankle) is active against the Steelers on Sunday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

An ankle injury limited Thomas' practice reps during Week 8 prep, but the seventh-year pro was cleared by medical staff to play Sunday. He has seven tackles (four solo) across five regular-season games while serving mostly on special teams.

Melton (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Melton was inactive for the Week 7 meeting with the Broncos. While he was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas after logging three limited practice sessions during the week, he has since been cleared to suit up, likely resulting in fewer snaps for Kalen King.

Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback against the Jaguars on Sunday, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

As the emergency QB3, Leonard is now allowed to see the field Sunday unless both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson are taken out of the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Brosmer (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback against the Lions on Sunday.

As the emergency QB3, Brosmer is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Brown (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Brown has been working through a back issue that he sustained in Week 5 against the Rams. The injury is severe enough that he won't suit up Sunday, so Tylan Grable figures to start at right tackle. Brown's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Wingard (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Wingard has been battling a bone bruise in his knee. While it didn't result in a stint on injured reserve, it kept him off the field for Arizona's last three contests. Now that Wingard is available to return in Week 8, it will likely mean fewer snaps for Dadrion Taylor-Demerson.

Gabriel (coach's decision) is inactive but will be the emergency third quarterback against the Steelers on Sunday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Gabriel opened the regular season on injured reserve due to a back injury, but he was cleared to be activated from IR on Monday. He'll be the Browns' emergency QB3 in his return, which means he's not allowed to play Sunday unless both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Beck (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game in Dallas, though he will be available as the team's QB3, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Beck has been battling a back injury. While the rookie is seemingly healthy, he will be inactive for the Week 8 meeting with the Cowboys. However, Beck will be eligible to play if Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew leave the game due to illness, injury or ejection.

Howard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback against the Browns on Sunday.

Howard will continue to operate as the emergency QB3, which means he is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph are removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection.