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Bethune (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Bethune has now strung together consecutive limited practices and seems to be trending towards playing in Monday night's game against the Colts. The middle linebacker will have one more opportunity to attempt to upgrade to a full participant and avoid an injury designation ahead of Monday's game.

Stingley (oblique) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

Stingley upgraded to limited participation Friday and now has a shot at playing in Week 16 against the Raiders despite not practicing Wednesday or Thursday. The 24-year-old has started every game this season, accounting for 30 tackles (23 solo), and 12 pass breakups, including three interceptions.

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

Crosby was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice, just in time to clear him of any injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest. The defensive end has not missed a game yet this season, and his healthy status implies that that streak will not end Sunday. Crosby will look to add to his 10.0 sacks total this week as he lines up against Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Akers reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Akers played four snaps on special teams during the Seahawks' overtime win over the Rams on Thursday and did not appear in the box score otherwise. Akers is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad for each of the final two games of the regular season, and he could play in Week 17 against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 28, if George Holani (hamstring) is not activated from injured reserve.

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

Chinn has missed just one defensive snap all season, and being cleared of any injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest means he will likely keep his missed snap count in the single digits. The safety has accumulated 107 tackles (60 solo), including 1.0 sacks, so far this season, and he will look to add to that number when he suits up on Sunday.

Wilson (knee/hip) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Wilson was limited in each of the first two practices of Week 16 prep due to knee and hip injuries, but he has been given the green light to play Sunday after logging a full practice Friday. The 2019 sixth-rounder has tallied 19 tackles (12 solo), two pass defenses and one forced fumble across the five games since the Cowboys' Week 10 bye.

Lassiter (foot) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Lassiter missed Wednesday's practice and was limited Thursday, so Friday's upgrade to full participation was enough to clear the cornerback of any injury designation he may have carried into Sunday's contest. The starter opposite Derek Stingley, Lassiter has not registered a game under a 93 percent defensive snap share this season, and that streak is not likely to be broken Sunday.

Revel (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Revel ended Week 16 prep with a full practice Friday, which was enough for the rookie third-rounder to avoid an injury tag for Sunday's contest. Revel will likely start at outside corner after DaRon Bland (foot) was ruled out, and the former could be joined by Trikweze Bridges on the first-team defense if Caelen Carson (shoulder/hamstring) is also unable to play.

Williams (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Williams put together a DNP-LP-FP practice log while in the league's concussion protocol, which he would have to clear in order to be available for Sunday's game. Kenny Clark and Solomon Thomas would be the top candidates to start alongside Osa Odighizuwa at defensive tackle if Williams is not cleared to play in Week 16.

Rankins (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Rankins was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited Thursday and missing Wednesday. The upgrade in participation was enough to clear the defensive tackle of any injury designation going into Sunday's contest, and he should be set to suit up. With Tim Settle (foot) on IR since Dec. 4, Rankins has joined Will Anderson, Tommy Togiai, and Danielle Hunter as a defensive line starter for the current best defense in the NFL by points per game.