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Martin has entered the league's concussion protocol and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Browns, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The 49ers are on a bye in Week 14, so Martin will have additional time to progress through and clear the league's concussion protocol before San Francisco's Week 15 clash against Tennessee on Sunday, Dec. 14. The rookie third-rounder has contributed mostly on special teams, but his absence further depletes a 49ers linebacker corps that is without Tatum Bethune (ankle) and Fred Warner (ankle - IR).

The Cowboys designated Diggs (concussion/knee) for return from injured reserve Sunday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

The transaction opens up a 21-day window for the Cowboys to evaluate Diggs during practice, though team owner Jerry Jones already said Friday that he anticipates the veteran cornerback being available for next Thursday's matchup with the Lions, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. Diggs has been out since Week 6 due to a concussion as well as a right knee injury.

Gardner (calf) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Texans, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Gardner had to be helped to the locker room early in the first quarter after sustaining a calf injury, which is severe enough that he won't return. Mekhi Blackmon should see more work at outside corner the rest of the way.

Pocic (leg) has returned to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

The starting center briefly left the game earlier in the first half. Pocic has started all 12 games for the Browns this year.

Martin has exited Sunday's game against the Browns and is being evaluated for a possible concussion, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Martin will be analyzed by one of the league's independent neurologists to determine if he can return to the game. Before the linebacker's early exit, he logged one solo tackle.

Pocic has a leg injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The center has started all 12 games for the Browns this year. Luke Wypler is his backup.

Matiscik (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans.

Matiscik may have been injured making a tackle on punt returner Chimere Dike early in the first quarter. DaVon Hamilton has taken over at long snapper and will likely finish the game if Matiscik is unable to return.

Reid has a knee injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune reports.

The safety tried to return for one play but then had to leave the field again, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. Reid had one tackle before exiting. Jordan Howden should see more snaps in his absence.

Marks exited Sunday's game against the Colts after sustaining a foot injury.

Prior to that, Marks carried three times for zero yards. In his absence, Nick Chubb should lead the Texans' Week 13 backfield, with Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks available to mix in.

Ogbongbemiga recorded two solo tackles and a pass breakup in Friday's 24-15 win over the Eagles.

The linebacker also played on more than half of the defensive snaps with T.J. Edwards (hand), Tremaine Edmunds (groin), Noah Sewell (elbow) and Ruben Hyppolite (shoulder) all out due to injuries. Ogbongbemiga has made a combined 16 tackles (four solo) over the last two games, as he's taken on an active role at linebacker.