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Armstead (hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

The veteran defensive tackle officially has been cleared to return Sunday from a one-game absence due to a hand injury. Armstead's return means Maason Smith will revert to a rotational role on the Jaguars' defensive line.

Bush (foot) is active for Sunday's Week 14 matchup against the Titans.

Bush missed Cleveland's first two practices this week but was able to log a limited session Friday. That will be enough for him to take the field against Tennessee. Bush has logged a defensive snap share above 70 percent in each of Cleveland's contests this season, and that figures to continue to be the case Sunday, provided he avoids aggravating the foot issue.

Murray (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Murray has missed the Jaguars' last five games while on injured reserve due to a neck injury. He was activated from IR on Saturday, and the veteran safety has been officially cleared to return for Sunday's AFC South tilt. With Andrew Wingard (concussion) inactive, Murray and Antonio Johnson will likely serve as the Jaguars' starting safeties while Rayuan Lane and Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig serve as depth options.

Graham (ribs) is active for Sunday's tilt against Tennessee.

Graham managed a rib injury during the week and didn't practice at all Friday. He entered the weekend deemed questionable for Sunday but is going to be able to give it a go. Graham should thus take on his usual starting role along the Browns' defensive line.

Walker (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Walker has been officially cleared to return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 11 against the Chargers. His return will fortify a Jaguars defensive front that will have its hands full containing All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor.

Morrison (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 14 tilt against New Orleans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Morrison will miss his third straight game due to the hamstring issue. That comes as a bit of a surprise since he was able to log three full practices this week, but Tampa Bay deemed him questionable on Friday's final injury report, and reports surfaced late Saturday that the rookie cornerback wasn't expected to suit up. With that indeed the case, Kindle Vildor and Josh Hayes should work as the Buccaneers' reserve cornerbacks behind starters Zyon McCollum, Jamel Dean and Jacob Parrish.

Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings but will serve as the Commanders' emergency third quarterback.

Johnson has served as the Commanders' backup quarterback behind Marcus Mariota for the past three games, but the former will revert to the QB3 role due to the return of Jayden Daniels (left elbow). As the emergency QB3, Johnson will be permitted to see the field Sunday only in the event that both Daniels and Mariota were to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Valdes-Scantling is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Valdes-Scantling has been on Pittsburgh's practice squad since early November, and he'll make his team debut roughly one month later. He's likely to serve as the team's fourth receiver behind DK Metcalf, Adam Thielen and Calvin Austin, but he should still find himself on the field for plenty of snaps. While he's reunited with Aaron Rodgers, Valdes-Scantling isn't likely to make a fantasy impact.

Wagner (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Wagner worked through a knee injury during Week 14 prep, but he's been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. The veteran linebacker has accumulated 115 tackles (56 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and three pass defenses (two interceptions) through 12 regular-season games, 11 of which he played every single defensive snap.

Bazelak (coach's decision) is inactive and serving as Tampa Bay's emergency third QB against the Saints in Week 14, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Bazelak will be Tampa Bay's emergency third QB for the second straight week after signing to the active roster Nov. 29. Starting QB Baker Mayfield continues to manage a shoulder injury, so Bazelak provides the Bucs with some insurance in case both Mayfield and backup Teddy Bridgewater are forced to exit Sunday's clash due to injury, illness or ejection.