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Carter (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Carter was absent for the first two practices of Week 6 prep before upgrading to a limited participant in Friday's session. The strongside linebacker looked great in practice and has recovered in time to suit up for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Phillips (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Phillips sustained a hamstring injury during the Panthers' Week 4 win against the Lions. He had extra time to recover courtesy of Carolina's Week 5 bye, and the sixth-year pro has been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. Phillips has eight tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, through four regular-season games.

Etienne (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Etienne was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the second-year running back has been cleared to make his 2026 debut Sunday after missing the first four games of the regular season due to an ankle injury. He could operate as the Panthers' RB2 behind Chuba Hubbard, given the absences of both AJ Dillon (ankle) and Jonathon Brooks (abdomen, IR).

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Friday that McKee will start Sunday's game against the Panthers, NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

McKee is likely headed for a multi-game run as the Eagles' starter, after Jalen Hurts (calf) was ruled out for Week 6 due to a superficial blood clot before landing on injured reserve Saturday. Rookie fifth-round pick Cole Payton is active as the No. 2 quarterback for Sunday's game behind McKee, who will be making the third start of his four-year career. Unlike Hurts, the 6-foot-6, 231-pound McKee is more of a traditional pocket passer who doesn't offer much of a threat as a runner, but he's been serviceable in directing the Philadelphia offense in his limited opportunities. He's completed 54 of 88 career pass attempts (61.4 percent) for 597 yards (6.8 YPA), five touchdowns and one interception.

Haener is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints but is listed as the Giants' emergency quarterback, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Haener will once again be the third quarterback option behind Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. Haener will only enter the game if both Winston and McCarthy cannot return due to injury, illness or ejection.

Spears (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Spears drew the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC South showdown after logging a full practice Friday, and the fourth-year running back has been cleared by medical staff to suit up against Indianapolis. He has 17 carries for 65 yards and 14 catches (on 16 targets) for 68 yards through five regular-season games while serving as the Titans' RB2 behind Tony Pollard.

Morrison (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Morrison enterted the weekend doubtful to suit up for Sunday's game. The cornerback was limited throughout Week 6 prep with a quadriceps injury and will not be able to overcome the injury in time for Sunday's game. Kevin Knowles will likely start at outside cornerback against the Steelers.

King (coach's decision) is inactive but will be the emergency third quarterback against the Eagles on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

As the emergency third quarterback, King is not allowed to play Sunday unless both Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection. King has yet to appear in a regular-season game in 2026.

With Caleb Williams (hamstring) active, Tyson Bagent will serve as the Bears' backup quarterback against the Falcons on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Williams missed Chicago's last three games due to a torn right hamstring, but the third-year pro has been cleared to return for Sunday's road game. As such, Bagent will revert to backup duties while Case Keenum (coach's decision, inactive) serves as the emergency third quarterback.

Rush (coach's decision) is listed as inactive but will serve as the Falcons' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Rush sits as the emergency third option behind Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa. Rush will only enter the game if both Penix and Tagovailoa are unable to play.