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Hunt (biceps) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Despite practicing in full Tuesday and Wednesday, Hunt will remain on the Panthers' injured reserve list through the Week 18 contest. However, if Carolina wins the NFC South, the 29-year-old offensive lineman could return for the team's wild-card matchup. While Hunt remains sidelined Saturday, expect Austin Corbett to start at right guard.

Helm (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

With Helm unavailable, Chig Okonkwo is slated to lead the Titans' Week 18 TE corps, with David Martin-Robinson also in the mix, while Cole Turner is a potential practice-squad elevation. Helm finishes up his rookie season with a 44-357-2 line (on 55 targets) in 16 contests. With Okonkwo in line to become an unrestricted free agent, the 2025 fourth-rounder could be positioned for an expanded role in 2026, pending the Titans' offseason moves at that tight end position.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Friday that London (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Saints but that the team is optimistic he will play, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Morris said the same of tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) and No. 2 receiver Darnell Mooney (knee). London has managed to play through his lingering knee injury (a PCL sprain) in each of Atlanta's last two games, though his production has been muted, with just four catches for 31 yards across 10 targets in that span. If he's cleared to suit up for Sunday's divisional clash, London will have a chance to close out the 2025 campaign on a positive note. His status will be made official no later than 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

Miami signed Edwards to the 53-man roster from Washington's practice squad Friday in preparation for Sunday's season finale against the Patriots.

Edwards could get a chance to contribute out of the backfield behind Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon versus New England, with No. 1 RB De'Von Achane (shoulder) having missed three straight practices in preparation for Week 18 and considered a game-time decision. The undrafted rookie out of Michigan flashed during the preseason while with the Jets, but he couldn't stick with New York for the regular season. He inked with the Commanders' practice squad in late August and has remained there without being elevated for a contest this season before now being poached by the Dolphins.

Fannin (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

With David Njoku (knee/personal) also having been ruled out, Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates, along with potentially practice-squad member Sal Cannella, are slated to handle Cleveland's tight end duties Week 18. Fannin thus finishes his impressive rookie campaign with a team-high 72 catches (on 107 targets) for 731 yards and six TDs in 16 regular-season contests. Looking ahead, the 2025 third-rounder is a big part of the Browns' future and thus is in line to maintain fantasy utility next season, regardless of the inevitable personnel changes that are looming for the currently 4-12 team this coming offseason.

Jones (calf) is ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against New York, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Jones will conclude the regular season with back-to-back absences as Buffalo prioritizes his recovery for the wild-card round of the AFC side of the playoffs. Rookie second-rounder T.J. Sanders will handle a starting role at defensive tackle for as long as Jones remains sidelined.

Njoku (knee/personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Njoku being ruled out for Week 18 is no surprise, given that the last time he practiced or played was Week 14. He wraps the 2025 campaign with 12 regular-season appearances, in which span he secured 33 of 48 targets for 293 yards and four touchdowns, as his production dipped due to the emergence of rookie tight end Harold Fannin (groin), who also is ruled out for Sunday's game. That leaves Blake Whiteheart, Brenden Bates and practice-squad player Sal Cannella in position to man the Browns' tight end corps versus Cincinnati. Njoku is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, assuming the Browns allow his contract to void Feb. 10.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Poyer (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets, Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.

Poyer will miss a second consecutive contest to close out the regular season. Buffalo will hope to have the starting safety back on the field in time for the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs. Across his 10 regular-season appearances in 2025, Poyer racked up 70 tackles (31 solo), including 0.5 sacks, plus three passes defensed, including one interception.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Bosa (hamstring) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets, Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports.

Bosa has managed a hamstring injury since late November but suited up for each of Buffalo's last three games. That said, with the Bills no longer having a path to the AFC East title, the team could elect to rest key starters in order to prioritize their health for the postseason. Across 15 regular-season appearances so far, Bosa has racked up 29 tackles (17 solo), including 5.0 sacks, plus five forced fumbles and two passes defensed.

Worthy (illness) wasn't spotted at the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Worthy didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so the wideout's apparent absence Friday clouds his status for Sunday's season finale against the Raiders. If Worthy is sidelined this weekend, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen Royals would lead the Chiefs' Week 18 WR corps, with Jason Brownlee and Jimmy Holiday candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad.