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Ehlinger (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Ehlinger will only be available if quarterbacks Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham must exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

Jacobs is active for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Lions.

Jacobs was removed from the Commissioner's Exempt List on Monday after sitting out the first six games of the season, and the veteran running back proceeded to participate in all Week 7 prep without limitations. Reports earlier Sunday indicated Jacobs' workload will likely be watched closely as the game unfolds; however, the fact he was able to continue participating in individualized conditioning work at the team facility throughout the time he was on the CEL should leave Jacobs prepared to handle some solid volume in his first game action since the wild-card loss to the Bears in January.

Surtain (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Surtain was a limited participant throughout Week 7 prep and had an outside chance to suit up for Sunday's game. The star cornerback isn't quite ready to return to the field, leaving Kris Abrams-Draine to once again fill in at outside cornerback opposite Riley Moss.

Gainwell exited Sunday's game against the Panthers in the third quarter with a hip injury and is questionable to return, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Gainwell carried nine times for 49 yards and didn't draw a target before checking out of the game to have his hip injury further evaluated. If Gainwell is unable to return, the Buccaneers will be left with Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker as their running backs for the rest of Sunday's contest.

McCaffrey (thigh) returned to Sunday's contest in Atlanta, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

McCaffrey missed the entire second quarter as he had his left thigh worked on, which officially left him as questionable to return before he checked back in for the 49ers' first possession of the third quarter. Now that he's back in the contest, he likely will continue to lead San Francisco's backfield.

Sweat (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Sweat exited during the third quarter with a knee injury. The starting defensive tackle will likely be replaced by a rotation of Darrell Jackson and Jowon Briggs.

Melton (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

There was optimism that Melton would be cleared to play, but the third-year defensive back will be sidelined by a knee issue and observe Sunday's game from street clothes. Kalen King is in line for more defensive snaps due to the absence of Melton, whose next chance to play is Week 8 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Baker (groin) is active against the Broncos on Sunday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Baker has been working through both a groin injury and an illness, but the veteran safety has been given the green light by medical staff to play Sunday. He has 42 tackles (24 solo), including a career-best 3.5 sacks, and four pass defenses (one interception) through six regular-season games.

Ioane (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Ioane exited the first quarter of Sunday's game with a knee injury. The rookie right guard's injury has been deemed too severe to return to the divisional contest against the Bengals, meaning Emery Jones will likely finish out the game with the Ravens' offensive line.

Beck (back) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback against the Broncos on Sunday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Beck was unable to practice Thursday and Friday due to back spasms. He's inactive for Sunday's contest, but as the emergency third quarterback, he would be allowed to play in the event that both Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew left the game due to injury, illness or ejection.