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Benford (toe) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Benford was sidelined for the Bills' Week 15 win over the Patriots due to a toe injury, but Friday's full practice session suggests he's since moved past the issue. Benford is a crucial part of Buffalo's secondary, recording 39 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and two interceptions in 12 appearances this season. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as the Bills' top boundary corner Sunday.

Hardman (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Hardman returned to practice this week and logged full sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. However, he must still be added to the Bills' active roster in order to suit up Week 16. If the 27-year-old remains sidelined Sunday, expect Khalil Shakir to handle Buffalo's punt-return duties.

Oladejo (lower leg) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

The rookie from UCLA practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday, but it now appears he's not ready for in-game action just yet. While Oladejo remains sidelined for the Week 16 contest, Arden Key and Jihad Ward are expected to play as the Titans' top outside linebackers.

David (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

David practiced in limited fashion Thursday and Friday after sitting out Wednesday. He avoided an injury designation despite the light practice participation and is likely to handle another heavy workload in Sunday's battle for first place in the NFC South after playing every defensive snap in each of the previous three games.

Conklin (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The veteran offensive lineman from Michigan State is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a concussion. While Conklin remains sidelined Sunday, expect KT Leveston to step in and start at right tackle.

Reid (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Reid opened the Browns' week of practice with consecutive DNPs, so it's no surprise he won't return for the Week 16 contest. While the 26-year-old remains sidelined, expect Devin Bush to operate as the Browns' top strongside linebacker.

Kamara (elbow) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The 27-year-old opened the Browns' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions, and it appears he has a chance to suit up Sunday. If Kamara is sidelined in Week 16, Mike Hall (illness, questionable) and Adin Huntington (quadriceps, questionable) could serve as the Browns' top reserve interior defensive linemen.

Evans (collarbone/rest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Evans returned from a long-term absence last week, catching six of 12 targets for 132 yards in a 29-28 loss to the Falcons. He finished out this week with a full practice, so it won't come as any surprise if he gets a boost in playing time relative to last week's 54 percent snap share.

Kincaid (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Cleveland.

After opening Week 16 prep with no on-field work Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury, Kincaid was able to practice without limitations Friday, setting him up to be available to the Bills offense this weekend. In his 10 appearances this season, he's hauled in 36 of 45 targets for 523 yards and five touchdowns, making him a reliable TE option for fantasy purposes when he's available.

The Saints placed Vele (shoulder) on injured reserve Friday, WWLAM's Jeff Nowak reports.

Vele became a big part of the Saints offense the past three games, only to go down with a shoulder injury Week 15. It sounds like it wasn't overly serious and he would've been able to return at some point if the injury had occurred earlier in the season.