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Morton (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback against the Jets on Sunday.

Morton remains the third option at quarterback behind starter Drake Maye and backup Tommy DeVito. The seventh-round rookie will only enter Sunday's contest if both Maye and DeVito cannot return to the game.

Schwesinger (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Despite sustaining a Grade 1 right ankle sprain in last week's loss to the Jets and managing just one limited practice during Week 6 prep, Schwesinger has been cleared to suit up Sunday after making it through a pregame workout no worse for the wear. After taking home NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2025, Schwesinger is off to another strong start to the current campaign, having compiled 43 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup through five games.

Sanders (coach's decision) is inactive against the Eagles on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Sanders, a fourth-round selection of the Panthers in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been a healthy scratch in every single regular-season game so far in 2026. His next chance to play is Week 7 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 25, but it's hard to see Sanders suiting up for that contest unless a Panthers tight end is unavailable.

Ramsey (wrist) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Ramsey played through his wrist injury during the Steelers' Week 5 win over the Colts. The slot cornerback will once again play through the issue, remaining a tough veteran presence for the team's secondary.

Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Bears' emergency third quarterback against the Falcons on Sunday.

With Caleb Williams (hamstring) officially cleared to return from a three-game absence, head coach Ben Johnson has opted to go with Tyson Bagent as the Bears' backup. As the emergency QB3, Keenum is now allowed to play against Atlanta on Sunday unless both Willams and Bagent leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Dean (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Dean was a limited participant throughout Week 6 prep. The cornerback is all set to suit up in Sunday's contest, likely playing through the remains of his ankle injury.

Gordon (calf) is active for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Gordon was activated from the Bears' reserve/PUP list Saturday, and the 2022 second-rounder has been given the green light to suit up for the first time this season. His return is a timely one, given that fellow defensive back Tyrique Stevenson (hip) is inactive for Sunday's contest.

Heidenreich (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

The seventh-round rookie continues to be inactive behind Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Travis Homer and Lew Nichols. It remains unclear what Heidenreich's role is and whether he will remain on the roster throughout the 2026 season.

Stevenson (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Stevenson was limited in practice all week by a hip injury, which is severe enough for the fourth-year defensive back to be sidelined for Sunday's contest. The good news for the Bears is that Kyler Gordon (calf) has been cleared to make his 2026 debut, but in Stevenson's absence, Malik Muhammad should continue to operate in an elevated role in the Bears' secondary. Stevenson's next chance to play is Thursday against the Patriots.

Dowdle (toe) is active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Buccaneers.

Dowdle had teed up his active status by finishing Week 6 prep with consecutive full practices. The veteran offseason addition, who missed the last three games due to a toe dislocation, had been working in a true timeshare with Jaylen Warren over the first two games of the season, but the latter's 321 rushing yards, 169 receiving yards and two total touchdowns during Dowdle's absence will keep him in a clear lead-back role while Dowdle serves as a complementary option against a stout Buccaneers run defense.