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Fuller (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Fuller has been cleared to return from a five-game absence due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Buccaneers. He started in all nine regular-season games he suited up for in 2024 as a member of the Panthers, but he'll likely see most of his playing time Sunday on special teams while serving in a reserve role in the secondary behind starting safeties Jessie Bates and rookie third-rounder Xavier Watts.

Dallas (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Dallas will be in street clothes for the second straight game while the Panthers go with Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne as their available running backs. Over his two appearances with Carolina this season, Dallas primarily served as a kickoff return man, but the Panthers appear to be comfortable with Etienne handling those duties for the time being.

Wilson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Wilson did not practice Friday due to a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old cornerback contributed 5 defensive snaps and 9 special teams snaps as a depth player in the Week 7 victory against the Steelers, logging one solo tackle in the contest.

Grandy (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Grandy will hit the inactive list for the fifth time in eight games while the Bengals keep three tight ends active ahead of him for Sunday's contest. Over his three appearances this season, Grandy has recorded a six-yard reception on his lone target.

Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

A knee injury sustained in Week 7 against the 49ers limited Harrison's practice participation all week, but he has been cleared to play against Miami after going through pregame warmups. The 2023 third-rounder has recorded at least 1.0 sacks in three of his last five games, and that pass-rushing ability will need to be made up by Brandon Dorlus and Ta'Quon Graham.

Hairston (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

The rookie first-rounder started the season on injured reserve after sustaining a knee injury during training camp in late July. Hairston was limited in practice all week, but he was activated off IR on Saturday and has been cleared to play in Week 8 after going through pregame warmups. Given that Sunday will be his NFL debut, Hairston could be limited to a special-teams role while providing depth in the secondary behind cornerbacks Tre'Davious White, Christian Benford and Taron Johnson.

Risner (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Risner's status for Sunday came into question after he suffered an illness this week, but the 30-year-old guard is officially good to go. Risner served as a starting guard in Weeks 2, 3, 6 and 7, but he is expected to fall back into a depth role Sunday behind Dylan Fairchild at left guard and Jalen Rivers at right guard.

Bernard (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Bernard picked up an ankle injury during the Bills' Week 6 loss to the Falcons, which limited his practice participation during Week 8 prep. He's gone through pregame warmups without issue, and the 2022 third-rounder has been cleared to play in Sunday's road contest. Bernard's availability is crucial for a Bills linebacker corps that will be without Matt Milano (pectoral) for the fourth time in five games.

Milano (pectoral) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Despite the extra rest courtesy of the Week 7 bye, Milano will miss a second consecutive game to a pectoral injury that he aggravated during the Bills' Week 5 loss to the Patriots. Shaq Thompson will continue to work in an expanded role in the Bills' defense for as long as Milano is sidelined.

Gifford is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Gifford was a limited participant at practice Friday with a hamstring injury but has since been cleared of any injury designation and is active for Sunday's contest. The linebacker has been a consistent special teams presence, contributing 144 snaps already this season. His presence will provide added depth to the team in a tough matchup.