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Newton (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Newton popped up on Friday's practice report as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury, which is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's game. He's worked in a rotational role in the secondary, so his absence opens up more defensive snaps for DJ Ivey and Bralyn Lux. With the Bengals eliminated from postseason contention, Newton's last opportunity to play this season is Week 18 against the Browns.

Westbrook-Ikhine (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Westbrook-Ikhine finds himself as the odd receiver out yet again. The Dolphins will go with Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington, Cedrick Wilson, Tahj Washington and Theo Wease at wide receiver for Sunday's contest.

Goodson (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Despite closing Week 17 prep with a full practice, Goodson will get some extra time to recover from the ankle injury that kept him from practicing in any fashion Wednesday and Thursday. With Goodson sidelined, the Colts will keep rookie DJ Giddens active as their No. 3 running back behind Jonathan Taylor and Ameer Abdullah.

Tagovailoa is listed as the Dolphins' emergency third QB for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

As a result, Quinn Ewers and Zach Wilson are Miami's active signal-callers versus Tampa Bay. The Dolphins, who have been eliminated from playoff contention, close their 2025 season next weekend against the Patriots.

Hill (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Hill has been working through an ankle injury over the past two weeks, but the veteran defensive lineman has been able to play through the issue. He has logged 20 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the six games since the Bengals' Week 10 bye.

Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Johnson finds himself a healthy scratch yet again. The Steelers have elected to ride with just two active running backs yet again, relying on Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell. It seems that Johnson has been fully phased out, and he may remain a game-day scratch for the rest of the season.

Woods (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Woods tweaked his ankle during the Patriots' Week 16 win over the Ravens, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after logging three straight limited practices during Week 17 prep. He has accrued nine tackles (seven solo) and one pass defense through 13 regular-season games while operating mostly on special teams.

Westover (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Westover popped up on Saturday's injury report due to an illness, but the second-year fullback has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He has primarily been used as a backfield blocker and contributor on special teams this season, having logged just one target through 15 regular-season games.

Tipton (groin) is listed as inactive Sunday in Tennessee.

Tipton was listed as limited on all three of the Saints' Week 17 practice reports due to a groin injury, and while he went into the weekend with a questionable designation, he isn't healthy enough to suit up. With Tipton sidelined for the first time since Week 2, Kevin Austin, Dante Pettis and Ronnie Bell will be the team's available WR options Sunday behind No. 1 Chris Olave. Tipton's next chance for game action is Week 18 in Atlanta.

Howard (coach's decision) is inactive and will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback Sunday against the Browns.

Howard remains the safety blanket as both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph are healthy and active for Sunday's game. The only way Howard would be allowed to enter Sunday's contest is if both quarterbacks on the active roster exit due to injury, illness or ejection.