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Landman (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Landman strung together a trio of full practices, and after passing an evaluation by an independent neurologist, he has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest. The fifth-year pro has 51 tackles (27 solo), one pass defense and two forced fumbles through six regular-season games.

Jackson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

A hamstring injury prevented Jackson from playing in the Chargers' two games prior to the Week 7 bye. He was a limited participant in all three practices during Week 8 prep, but if he cannot play, then Rodney Shelley (hamstring) and Tarheeb Still would be candidates to start opposite Cam Hart at outside cornerback.

James (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's clash against the Rams, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

A hamstring issue will keep James sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest despite the Chargers coming off a Week 7 bye. Smith reported early in the week that James suffered a setback with the injury, and the veteran safety didn't end up practicing in any capacity. Tony Jefferson will likely have a major role in the secondary again Sunday, and it's unclear when James will be ready to return to action.

Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Thompson didn't play a snap in Week 6 against the Chiefs despite being active for the contest due to a lingering quadriceps injury. He'll be inactive for Sunday's game, so KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Theo Wease and Derius Davis are all candidates for a bump in offensive snaps. Thompson's next chance to play is Week 9 against the Texans on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Kacmarek (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday battle against the Patriots, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Kacmarek dealt with a hamstring injury this week and logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday. However, he was able to upgrade to a full session Friday and has thus been cleared to play Sunday. Kacmarek should serve in his usual role as the No. 2 tight end who focuses primarily on blocking.

Wayne (knee) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Wayne was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but his ability to practice in full Friday was enough for him to avoid an injury tag for Sundays' AFC East showdown. Wayne made his Dolphins debut against the Jets in Week 7, when he played 16 snaps (10 on offense, six on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise.

Brents (neck/concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Brents logged a full practice Friday, but he'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to be available for Sunday's AFC East tilt. Marcellas Dial and Jaylin Simpson would be the top candidates to start opposite Jason Marshall at outside cornerback if Brents is not cleared to play.

Newton (pectoral) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Newton opened the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing surgery in August to repair a torn pectoral muscle. He was cleared to return to practice Wednesday and was limited in all three Week 8 sessions. Newton would need to be activated from IR on Saturday in order to be available to make his 2026 regular-season debut Sunday.

Davis (neck) is questionable for Sunday's Week 8 contest in Miami.

Davis hasn't played since Week 4 because of a neck injury. It's promising that he logged a trio of full practices this week, but New England isn't yet committing to him returning to action against the Dolphins. Should Davis end up missing the matchup, Charles Woods would likely draw another start.

Elliss (chest) is listed as questionable against the Dolphins on Sunday.

Elliss's practice reps were not restricted during Week 8 prep, yet the veteran linebacker has been tagged as questionable due to a chest injury. Darius Muasau, Erick Hunter and rookie sixth-rounder Namdi Obiazor would all be candidates for defensive snaps at inside linebacker if Elliss is unable to play Sunday.