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Sewell (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

Sewell didn't practice all week after likely sustaining an elbow injury in the Bears' Week 11 win over the Vikings, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up Sunday. The Oregon product has been one of Chicago's top defenders this season, recording 55 total tackles and one forced fumble over nine appearances. While he's out in Week 12, expect D'Marco Jackson to have an expanded role in the Bears' linebacker corps.

Johnson (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

The third-year pro from Texas didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his fourth game of the season Sunday. Johnson has played a depth role in Chicago's backfield this season, rushing twice for 17 yards across seven appearances. While he's sidelined in Week 12, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai are expected to handle the Bears' rushing duties.

Homer (hamstring/knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

The Miami product downgraded from limited practice Wednesday to a DNP on Friday, so it's no surprise that he won't play in the Week 12 matchup. Homer has appeared in five games this season, contributing primarily on special teams (six offensive snaps, 86 special-teams snaps). With Homer and Roschon Johnson (thumb) both out Sunday, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai are currently the only healthy running backs on Chicago's active roster.

Worthy (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Colts.

Worthy tended to an ankle injury last week but still suited up this past Sunday at Denver, logging a 76 percent snap share and gathering in three of five targets for 25 yards. After coach Andy Reid told Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site on Wednesday that Worthy tweaked his ankle, the second-year wide receiver followed a DNP/LP/FP practice regimen this week. Worthy's status for Week 12 will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Edwards (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

The Wisconsin product is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a hand injury. Edwards has appeared in just five contests this season, recording 31 total tackles and three passes defensed. While he remains out in Week 12, expect Amen Ogbongbemiga to have a larger role on Chicago's defense.

Edmunds (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

The 27-year-old didn't practice all week due to a groin injury and is now in line to miss his first game of the season Sunday. Edmunds is an integral part of the Bears' defense, recording 89 total tackles and nine passes defensed, including four interceptions, over 10 appearances this year. While he's out in Week 12, expect Ruben Hyppolite to have an expanded role on Chicago's defense.

The Bengals activated Gesicki (pectoral) from injured reserve Friday.

Since injuring his pectoral Week 6 at Green Bay, Gesicki has missed the requisite four games on IR, and his ability to practice in full Wednesday and Thursday was enough for Cincinnati to bring him back to the active roster ahead of the weekend. He thus will be among the top TE options along with Noah Fant for whoever is helming the offense Sunday against the Patriots. Those options include Joe Burrow (toe, IR) and Joe Flacco (right shoulder).

Alford (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Alford has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and will return following a one-game absence. He could be used in the slot in the absence of Billy Bowman (Achilles), or Alford may slot in as a backup at outside cornerback.

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Friday that Atwell (hamstring) may return for Week 13 against the Panthers (Sunday, Nov. 30), Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

That's when Atwell is first eligible to return from injured reserve. Once available, he'll likely occupy a part-time role in an offense where Puka Nacua and Davante Adams reliably account for nearly all of the WR targets.

Harrison (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

The Ohio State product didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and will now be sidelined for the fourth time in the Falcons' last five games on Sunday. Harrison has appeared in seven games this season, recording 22 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and one pass defensed. Expect Brandon Dorlus to have an expanded role on Atlanta's defense while Harrison remains sidelined in Week 12.