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Hall (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Hall missed the first two practices of Week 16 prep while battling through an illness. He was able to log a full session Friday, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery over the weekend to play in Sunday's home tilt. With Sam Kamara (elbow) also inactive, the Browns will turn to Keith Cooper, Adin Huntington and Maurice Hurst as the rotational options at defensive tackle behind Mason Graham and Shelby Harris.

Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Carson was working through shoulder and hamstring injuries during Week 16 prep, but those injuries will prevent him from playing in Sunday's home tilt. In his absence, rookie Shavon Revel and the returning Trevon Diggs will likely serve as the Cowboys' starting outside cornerbacks. Carson's next opportunity to play is Christmas Day against the Commanders.

Hyatt (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 16 contest versus Minnesota, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Hyatt was also a healthy scratch Week 13 against New England. The third-year wideout did get to participate last Sunday versus Washington, but he saw only four offensive snaps and didn't catch his lone target. Gunner Olszewski missed that game due to a concussion but is back for Week 16, which likely is the reason for Hyatt reverting to inactive.

Williams (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Williams entered the league's concussion protocol following the Cowboys' Week 15 loss to the Vikings. He was able to end Week 16 prep with a full practice Friday, but he has not progressed enough to be cleared to play Sunday. Solomon Thomas and Kenny Clark will take on expanded roles on the defensive line in Williams' absence.

Conklin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Conklin will be a healthy scratch for a third straight game. It seems like the tight end's time as a regular starter for the team is over, with rookie Oronde Gadsden taking over as the No. 1 and Will Dissly handling the remaining workload.

Jules (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Jules will miss a second consecutive game with an ankle injury he sustained against the Bills in Week 14. The safety's continued absence diminishes the depth in the Bengals secondary and forces another defensive back or wide receiver to log additional special teams snaps for the team.

Flannigan-Fowles is inactive for Sunday's battle versus the Vikings due to an illness, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Flannigan-Fowles has been battling the illness for over a week, and though he was able to play last Sunday against Washington, all of his work came on special teams. The veteran linebacker logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice progression this week and is going to have to miss his seventh game of the campaign. With Darius Muasau in his second week back from a four-game absence, Flannigan-Fowles may have had a minor role on defense even if he had been able to suit up.

Nijman will start Sunday's game against the Buccaneers at left tackle, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Nijman is the primary depth option at tackle for the Panthers, and with the absence of Ikem Ekwonu (ankle) for Sunday's game, the reserve player will get a chance to play. The backup tackle has played 224 snaps so far this year, filling in for Ekwonu in Week 1 and for Taylor Moton in Week 6 and Week 9.

Blue (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Blue has not played since Week 8, and that trend will continue Sunday as the Cowboys go with Javonte Williams and Malik Davis as the two active running backs. The Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention following the Eagles' 29-18 win over the Commanders on Saturday, so it's possible that Blue gets some run time during the final two games of the regular season.

Brooks (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Brooks logged just one practice this week Friday, in a limited capacity. The weakside linebacker seems to have rallied back from his foot injury and will be able to start Sunday's game. However, Willie Gay may see an increased snap share if Brooks is unable to manage his normal workload due to any remaining injury.