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Butler (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Butler sustained a back injury early in the first quarter, and he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Thomas Booker and Leki Fotu will both see more rotational snaps at defensive tackle for as long as Butler is out of the game.

Etienne carried the ball eight times for 44 yards and caught one of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 35-7 loss to the Rams.

While the fourth-year back was effective with his touches, Etienne got phased out of the game plan in the second half after the Jaguars fell behind 21-0 before halftime. Heading into the team's Week 8 bye, Etienne sports an impressive 594 scrimmage yards and three total TDs through seven contests.

Lawrence completed 23 of 48 passes for 296 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-7 loss to the Rams. He added 18 rushing yards on two carries.

The Jaguars were staring at a 21-0 deficit at halftime, so Lawrence was forced to put the ball in the air most of the second half. The volume led to a season high in passing yards for the fifth-year QB, as well as Travis Hunter's first career TD reception, but it also led to Lawrence being sacked seven times. He'll take a mediocre 9:5 TD:INT through seven games into Jacksonville's Week 8 bye.

Hubbard took the first warmup reps at running back with the Panthers' starting offense for Sunday's game against the Jets, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Meanwhile, Rico Dowdle lined up second in the order at running back, though it doesn't necessarily mean that Hubbard is in line to serve as Carolina's lead option on the ground in Week 7. While Hubbard was sidelined Weeks 5 and 6 due to a calf injury, Dowdle stepped in admirably and ran roughshod over the Miami and Dallas defenses, accruing 389 yards and a touchdown on 53 carries while adding seven receptions for 84 yards and another score. In light of Dowdle's pair of big performances, head coach Dave Canales was non-committal on a starting running back for the Week 7 contest, making it difficult to deploy either Hubbard or Dowdle with much confidence in terms of their projected workload.

Lewis (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Lewis suffered a shoulder injury during Thursday's practice. He traveled with the team to New York and was considered a game-time decision, but the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's road contest. Gantt relays that Austin Corbett -- who was activated from injured reserve Saturday -- is expected to start at left guard in Lewis' absence.

Wharton (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wharton missed the Panthers' last two games due to a toe injury, but he has been cleared to return for Week 7 after being limited in practice all week. His return will likely result in a reduction in snaps at defensive end for A'Shawn Robinson and LaBryan Ray.

Moton (elbow) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Moton registered an LP-LP-FP practice log this past week, and he has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to an elbow injury. The veteran offensive lineman will return to his starting role at right tackle.

Corbett (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Corbett was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the 2018 second-rounder has been cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a knee injury. With Damien Lewis (shoulder) sidelined, Gantt relays that Corbett is expected to start at left guard for Sunday's road game.

Jurgens (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Jurgens was a full participant in practice all week, and he has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a calf injury. He'll reclaim his starting job at center while Blake Brandel serves in a reserve role.

Dickerson (ankle) is listed as active Sunday at Minnesota.

After injuring his ankle during a Week 5 loss to the Broncos, Dickerson didn't practice before siting out a Week 6 defeat at the Giants. He proceeded to log an LP/LP/FP practice regimen this week and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game, but he now will resume his standing as the Eagles' starting left guard.