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Jones registered nine tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, and returned one punt for 19 yards in Thursday's loss to the Bears.

Jones finished second on New England in stops behind Christian Elliss (13). He also notched his first sack of the campaign, bringing down Caleb Williams on a second-down play near the end of the first half, though Chicago scored a touchdown on its following snap. Jones is off to a strong start to the campaign, recording 36 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) and five defensed passes (including an interception) through seven contests.

Elliss tallied 13 tackles (eight solo) in a Week 7 loss to Chicago on Thursday.

Elliss' 13 stops not only led New England, they also tied a career-best mark. The veteran linebacker logged a 100 percent defensive snap share for the fourth time this season and posted his second double-digit tackle performance. Elliss set a career best with 94 regular-season stops over 15 games last season, and he's on pace to easily surpass that mark with 51 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) through seven contests in 2026.

Shelton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Philadelphia, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Shelton continues to be sidelined by a hamstring injury he sustained against the Texans in Week 4. His next opportunity to suit up is Week 8 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Liufau (forearm) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Eagles, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Liufa broke his left forearm during the Cowboys' preseason finale against the Saints in late August, which prompted his placement on injured reserve to open the regular season. He was cleared to return to practice Thursday and ended Week 7 prep with back-to-back full sessions, but he would need to be activated from IR in order to be available for Monday night's contest.

Lampkin (illness) does not have an injury designation against the Cowboys on Monday.

Lampkin was battling through an illness during Week 7 prep, but he's progressed enough in his recovery to avoid an injury tag for Monday night's contest. He'll continue to operate as the Eagles' starting left guard.

Steen (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Steen ended Week 7 prep with a full practice Saturday, which was enough for him to fade an injury tag for Monday Night Football. The fourth-year pro will continue to serve as the Eagles' starter at right guard.

Dickerson (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Dickerson ended Week 7 prep with a full practice, but he would need to be activated from injured reserve in order to be available for Monday night's NFC East tilt. The sixth-year offensive guard has been on IR since mid-September due to a knee injury that he sustained against the Commanders in Week 1.

Epenesa (back) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against Dallas.

Epenesa has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a back injury. The veteran linebacker has four tackles (two solo) and one pass defense through four regular-season games and has contributed on both defense and special teams.

The Seahawks activated Bradford (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, and he does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chiefs, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Bradford has been given the green light to return from a five-game absence due to a knee injury. He should reclaim his starting spot at right guard for Sunday night's game.

Mays (wrist) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and no longer has an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Mays has fully recovered from a fractured wrist that caused him to start the regular season on injured reserve. He should take over for Juice Scruggs as the Lions' starting center for Sunday's NFC North tilt.