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Ajiake (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Ajiake was added to the injury report Friday after logging a DNP, suggesting he was injured late in the week. The special-teams contributor and backup linebacker appeared in 16 regular-season games last season, playing 157 snaps on defense and 299 on special teams.

Jones was a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a calf injury.

Jones may have tweaked his calf during Friday's practice, given that the veteran defensive lineman was not listed on Thursday's injury report. The severity of the injury is unclear, so Saturday's report will provide clarity on Jones' status for Monday's regular-season opener against the Broncos. If he is unable to play Week 1, then Peter Woods -- the 29th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft -- would likely start alongside Khyiris Tonga, with Bryson Eason providing depth at defensive tackle.

Tiernan (ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus Green Bay, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Tiernan was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday because of an ankle issue, but he managed a full practice Friday and is on track to suit up in Week 1. The rookie third-rounder will be a depth option at tackle to start his pro career.

Van Lanen (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.

Van Lanen was limited in practice all week but has been cleared to face Cleveland. He was limited throughout training camp but appears ready to go as the Jaguars' starting right tackle.

Brinson (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Brinson sustained a calf injury during pregame warmups for the Packers' Aug. 24 preseason game against the Broncos. The reserve defensive tackle has remained sidelined due to the injury, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to full participation.

Harrison (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

After back-to-back limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Harrison was a full participant Friday and is cleared to play Week 1. The 29-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in the offseason after logging 29 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, across 10 regular-season appearances with Atlanta in 2025.

Thomas (ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Packers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Thomas was limited at practice by an ankle injury Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full participant Friday and will be available in Week 1. It's hard to imagine the rookie seeing very many defensive snaps Sunday, if any.

Jenkins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

With Jenkins out for the Week 1 opener, third-round rookie Austin Barber is expected to make the start at left guard for Cleveland. Jenkins appeared in all 17 regular-season games last season, making four starts.

The Browns cut Sapp (undisclosed) from the practice squad with an injury settlement Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

The nature and severity of Sapp's injury is not clear, but the settlement allows him to sign and play with a team once fully healthy. Sapp signed with the Browns' practice squad in late August after failing to crack the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp.

Williams (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Williams did not practice this week due to an ankle injury. It is unclear how long the reserve offensive lineman will miss due to the injury, but his absence should not impact the Falcons' starting offense much, barring injuries.