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Newsome (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Newsome logged limited practices throughout Week 18 and was able to dodge an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game without logging a full practice session. The starting cornerback is all set to suit up opposite Jarrian Jones, with neither cornerback missing a game for the Jaguars this season.

Al-Shaair (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.

Al-Shaair was able to shake off an injury tag for Week 18 after logging a full practice Friday. The veteran linebacker has accumulated 102 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games and will continue to anchor a Texans defense that has been one of the best units in the NFL this season.

Davis (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Davis was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice, just in time to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game. The kick and punt returner will play in his first game since he suffered his ankle injury in the Chargers' Week 14 win over the Eagles. The 25-year-old is set to reclaim primary kickoff return duties from rookie KeAndre Lambert-Smith. He is also set to replace Ladd McConkey as the primary punt returner for the team.

Lassiter (ankle/knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Lassiter was unable to practice at all this week due to the ankle injury he sustained during the Texans' Week 17 win over the Chargers. The cornerback was able to return to last Sunday's game, so he must have suffered a setback during the week that will prevent him from playing through the issue. With Lassiter out, Tremon Smith will likely start opposite Derek Stingley at outside cornerback for Sunday's divisional contest.

Franklin (illness) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Franklin appeared on the injury report Thursday with an illness that prevented him from practicing. The linebacker was able to upgrade to a full participant Friday, just in time to clear him of any injury designation for Sunday's contest. Franklin is set to suit up beside Austin Ajiake and Germaine Pratt, with Buddy Johnson and Segun Olubi operating as reserve linebackers if the starters get injured or need to sit out some snaps.

Van Noy (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday night's game against the Steelers.

Van Noy was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after missing consecutive practices earlier in the week. The veteran linebacker's ability to suit up for Sunday night's contest means the Ravens will have him available as they attempt to take the AFC North title in the last game of the 2025 regular season. The 34-year-old will likely continue to share snaps at outside linebacker with rookie second-rounder Mike Green in Sunday's game.

Smith (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday night's game against the Steelers.

Smith was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after logging consecutive limited sessions earlier in the week. The avoidance of an injury designation ahead of Sunday night's game means Smith is set to suit up and lead the Ravens' defense in a winner-take-all contest for the AFC North title and No. 4 seed in the AFC.

Lake (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Lake was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday and ended Week 18 prep with back-to-back full practices, but he's not quite ready to return from a left elbow injury that has kept him sidelined since mid-November. Given his ability to log full practices, Lake stands a good chance to be activated from IR ahead of the wild-card round of the playoffs.

Speights (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Speights was limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury, and his status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until the Rams announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. If he's not cleared to play or operates on a snap count, then Troy Reeder and Shaun Dolac would be the top candidates to see more snaps at inside linebacker alongside Nate Landman.

Humphrey (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Humphrey was a new addition to Friday's injury report and was unable to practice due to an illness. The slot cornerback had a key interception in last Saturday's win over the Packers that kept the Ravens in playoff contention, and his absence for Sunday's AFC North title game would be a huge blow to the Ravens' defense. If the 29-year-old is unable to suit up for Sunday's game, another defensive back will have to take over as the starting slot cornerback. Keyon Martin is listed as the No. 2 on the depth chart, but T.J. Tampa, Malaki Starks and Ar'Darius Washington would all have a shot at filling the role for Sunday's elimination game.