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Lucas will start at right tackle against the Dolphins on Sunday due to the absence of Jack Conklin (concussion), Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

With Conklin in concussion protocol, Lucas will make his fifth start of the season in Week 7. Lucas made his last start in Week 4 against the Lions.

Egbuka (hamstring) remains listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Lions but has "a real chance to play," sources tell Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles officially labeled Egbuka as a game-time decision following Saturday's practice, when the rookie wideout was surprisingly able to take the field for a limited session after sitting out workouts Thursday and Friday on account of the mild hamstring strain he sustained in a Week 6 win over the 49ers. Additionally, Bowles labeled Mike Evans (hamstring) as a game-time decision, though the veteran wideout appears likely to play for the first time since Week 3 after practicing Thursday and Saturday. Before deciding on Egbuka's status for the Week 7 contest, Egbuka will go through a pregame workout Monday. If Egbuka moves around well enough in his workout to gain clearance to play, the Buccaneers could still look to limit his snaps to some extent. That being said, even if Egbuka operates with some restrictions Monday, his presence along with the expected return of Evans would be a welcome development for a Tampa Bay offense that has already ruled out two other key playmakers in receiver Chris Godwin (fibula) and running back Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot).

Carter (heel) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

The 24-year-old defensive tackle missed Week 6 due to the heel injury but will return to the field Sunday in Minnesota. Carter has tallied 10 tackles (three solo) and is without a sack through five games this season, and his return will be a big boost to Philly's defensive front.

Weston is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

The undrafted rookie was removed from injured reserve and completed a full practice Friday. Free of the groin injury that sent him to the injured reserve, Weston will bolster the Jets linebacker depth. He officially will make his NFL regular-season debut Sunday.

Harris (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Harris has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a calf injury. The rookie sixth-rounder has primarily served on special teams this season and has three tackles (two solo) over his last two games.

Hekker (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Hekker was under the weather over the weekend, but he has been cleared to play Week 7. He is averaging 48.3 yards per punt on 29 attempts this season, nine of which have landed inside the 20-yard line.

Murray (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Rams, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Murray sustained a neck injury during the third quarter of Sunday's game, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the contest. Antonio Johnson will remain in the game at safety alongside Andrew Wingard. Murray will end his day with five tackles (three solo).

Stiggers (hip) is inactive Sunday against the Panthers.

Stiggers did not practice throughout the week and will miss Sunday's game. The 23-year-old cornerback logged 132 special teams snaps through Week 6, and the Jets unit will be short-handed without him.

Howell is inactive (coach's decision) but will be available as the emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Vikings.

The 25-year-old has regularly filled that role this season since initially opening the campaign as Jalen Hurts' primary backup. Howell has yet to see game action while Tanner McKee continues to serve as Philadelphia's No. 2 quarterback.

Dillon (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Dillon has worked in a rotational role out of the backfield through the first six games of the regular season, but he will observe Sunday's road game on the sidelines in street clothes. The Eagles will go with a three-man backfield of Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby. Dillon's next opportunity to suit up is Week 8 against the Giants on Sunday, Oct. 26.