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Bryant is expected to be the backup tight end in Sunday's game against the Broncos, as starter Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) logged a full practice Friday, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Even after Schultz sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday, Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans remained confident his starting tight end would get on the field before Sunday's game. Schultz is listed as questionable but is expected to play, which means Bryant should remain the backup.

Johnson (hamstring) was a full participant at Friday's practice and is listed as questionable leading up to Week 9 against Denver.

Johnson, who was designated to return from the injured list earlier in the week, logged full practices Thursday and Friday. The fullback was considered as one option to fill in for tight end Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder), but that doesn't appear to be needed as Schultz logged a full practice Friday and is likely to play Sunday. Johnson has appeared in three games but does not have a carry over 40 snaps on offense. He's also a component on special teams, where he has one tackle and one blocked punt over 36 snaps.

Trice (hamstring) suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Trice began the season on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury he sustained during training camp. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday but injured his knee during Thursday's session, which caused him to miss Friday's practice before being ruled out for Week 9 against the Colts. Saunders relays that the new injury complicates things for Trice and the Steelers, as the third-year pro would be forced to sit for the entire 2025 season if he's not activated from IR during his 21-day practice window. Trice's practice participation during Week 10 prep should provide more clarity on the state of his hamstring and knee injuries.

Chubb registered three tackles (one solo) during the Dolphins' 28-6 loss to the Ravens on Thursday.

Chubb was cleared to play Thursday after working through a shoulder injury, and he was able to play 41 of 56 defensive snaps. The veteran pass rusher has not recorded a sack over his last four games after logging 4.0 sacks through the first five games of the regular season. Chubb has 25 tackles (14 solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through nine regular-season games.

Phillips recorded four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Miami's 28-6 loss to Baltimore on Thursday.

Phillips took down Lamar Jackson for a six-yard sack midway through the fourth quarter, which led to the Ravens punting the ball away on the next play. Phillips failed to log a sack through the first four games of the regular season, but he has recorded 14 tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks, over his last five games.

Douglas (toe) registered six tackles (three solo) during the Dolphins' 28-6 loss to the Ravens on Thursday.

Four of Douglas' six tackles came in the first half, but he left in the third quarter due to a toe injury and was unable to return. It was the third time in five games that he logged at least six tackles in a game, and the veteran corner has 36 tackles (25 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five pass defenses and one forced fumble through nine regular-season games. Douglas' practice participation during Week 10 prep will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Fitzpatrick logged five tackles (three solo) during the Dolphins' 28-6 loss to the Ravens on Thursday.

Fitzpatrick was cleared to play Thursday after sustaining a finger injury during the Dolphins' Week 8 win over the Falcons. The veteran safety played 53 of 56 defensive snaps during Thursday's loss and finished fifth on the Dolphins in tackles. Fitzpatrick has tallied at least five tackles in six of nine regular-season games, and his 50 stops are third most on Miami behind Jordyn Brooks (93) and Tyrel Dodson (67).

Humphrey tallied six tackles (four solo), two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery during the Ravens' 28-6 win over the Dolphins on Thursday.

Humphrey stopped the Dolphins' fourth-quarter drive in its tracks after he stripped the ball out of Malik Washington's hands and recovered it himself. It was Humphrey's first forced turnover of the season, and the veteran corner is up to 29 tackles (24 solo) and four pass defenses through seven regular-season games.

Gilman registered four tackles (two solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery during Baltimore's 28-6 win over Miami on Thursday.

In just his third game in a Ravens uniform, Gilman made his presence felt early in the first quarter after stripping the ball out of Tahj Washington's hands and recovering the ball himself, which resulted in a two-yard touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson to Mark Andrews four plays later. Gilman is up to 38 tackles (20 solo) and four pass defenses through eight regular-season games.

Wiggins registered six tackles (four solo) during the Ravens' 28-6 win over the Dolphins on Thursday.

Wiggins was tied for the third most tackles on the Ravens on Thursday. He was one of four Baltimore defenders to play all 64 defensive snaps, which is the first time he's played every single defensive snap this season. After opening the regular season with 19 tackles (13 solo) and four pass defenses (one interception) through six games, Wiggins has posted 13 tackles (10 solo) and an interception in the two contests since the Ravens' Week 7 bye.