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Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that the team has chosen not to place Milano, who missed Thursday's win over the Dolphins with a pectoral injury, on IR, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

McDermott said Milano "is improving" and he'll now have an extra three days off ahead of Buffalo's Week 4 matchup against the Saints. Dorian Williams, who posted six tackles Thursday and has proven to be a capable backup for his injury-prone teammate, stands to see more time until Milano is back to 100 percent.

Clowney said after Friday's practice that he's ready to play Sunday against the Bears, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports. Executive vice president Stephen Jones suggested Friday on 105.3 The Fan that Dallas might ramp up the 32-year-old a little more slowly, however. "After practice and talking about it today it's probably a final game-time decision," Jones said. "But leaning toward him probably not playing this week."

We'll see the veteran pass rusher can make his push to play this week against the Bears. He didn't agree to a deal with the Cowboys until after a Week 2 overtime win over the Giants, but he's used to jumping right into action after signing midseason -- Clowney previously skipped training camp before signing deals with the Titans (2020), Browns (2021) and Ravens (2023), and in each case he played right away. Clowney was also arrested last week in South Carolina over a parking dispute, but that isn't likely to affect his availability for Week 3.

Powers-Johnson does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

Powers-Johnson missed the Raiders' Week 2 matchup against the Chargers while in concussion protocol. He practiced in full both Thursday and Friday and will be set to start at right guard.

Neal does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Neal entered concussion protocol in Week 2 against the Saints. He practiced in full Friday, and his lack of a designation suggests he has passed the league's protocol. Neal should be set for a role on special teams.

Burford (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Burford suffered the knee injury in Week 2 against the Saints. He didn't practice in any capacity during the week, so his timeline for a return is unclear.

Wylie is expected to start at right guard Sunday against the Raiders, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Nick Allegretti struggled in Week 2 against the Packers, allowing four pressures and a sack. That will give Wylie the chance to take over at right guard after he played only on special teams for the first two weeks of the season.

Andrews does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Andrews missed Week 2 with an ankle injury but is set to return after logging two limited sessions earlier in the week and a full practice Friday. He should start at center against the Jaguars.

Colby (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Colby was set for his first start in place of Ben Bartch (ankle), who was placed on injured reserve this week, but the former was limited by a groin injury at Friday's practice. When asked who would sub in for Colby if he can't go Sunday, coach Kyle Shanahan said, "It could be Drew Moss. It could be Nick Zakelj." Moss is on the active roster, while Zakelj is on the practice squad, so for him to be an option this weekend, he'll need to be elevated or signed outright to the 53-man. Ultimately, a decision on Colby's status will be made about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Smith has played primarily on special teams through the first two games of his pro career. He presumably suffered the injury in Week 2 against Tampa Bay, and a potential timeline for a return is unclear, as he has been unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week.

Milum (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Milum will miss his third straight game to begin his pro career. He was able to log three limited practice sessions, so he could be lined up for a Week 4 debut.