Dawkins has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dawkins was a full participant in Friday's practice, and after being cleared from the league's protocol by an independent neurologist, the veteran offensive lineman has been given the green light to play Sunday. With Dawkins back at left tackle, Ryan Van Demark will revert to a depth role on the offensive line.

Dawkins (concussion) will practice in a limited capacity Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old was sidelined for Bills' Week 13 win over the Steelers after sustaining a concussion the game prior. Dawkins still needs to clear the NFL's five-step protocol in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. If he's unable to do so, Ryan Van Demark will likely start at left tackle.

Dawkins (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dawkins opened Buffalo's week of practice with back-to-back DNPs after sustaining a concussion in the Week 12 loss to the Texans, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. With Dawkins and Spencer Brown (shoulder) both out for Week 13, the Bills are expected to start Ryan Van Demark and Chase Lundt at left and right tackle, respectively.

Dawkins (concussion) will not practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dawkins was apparently placed in concussion protocol following the Bills' Week 12 loss to the Texans, so it's no surprise he's sidelined Wednesday. The veteran offensive lineman must clear the NFL's five-step protocol in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Steelers. If he's unable to do so, expect Ryan Van Demark or Chase Lundt to assume Buffalo's top left tackle duties.

Dawkins (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Dawkins was limited in Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but he appears to be over the issue as he participated in Thursday's session without restrictions. Barring any setbacks, Dawkins should serve as the Bills' starting left tackle in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs.

Dawkins (illness) did not practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dawkins will have two more opportunities to upgrade his practice activity, before Buffalo decides his game designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Kansas City. The Pro Bowl left tackle's availability, or lack thereof, will be crucial for Buffalo's offense, especially against a Kansas City defense that sacked quarterback C.J. Stroud eight times during its divisional-round win over the Texans.

Dawkins has agreed to a three-year extension to remain with the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Dawkins thus is slated to continue to anchor the Bills offensive line through the 2027 season. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Pro Bowler's three-year extension is worth $60.5 million, with the move expected to make the 2017 second-rounder the fourth highest-paid tackle in the league.

Dawkins (hand) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's wild-card game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Dawkins did not participate in the Bills' walk-through Wednesday, but he finished the week as a full participant in Friday's practice. He cut his hand, which required stitches, in Buffalo's Week 18 victory over Miami.

Dawkins is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a hand laceration.

EDGE Analysis

Dawkins sustained a significant cut on his hand in the second half of Sunday's matchup and had to go to the locker room to get stitches. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return in the closing minutes of Sunday's game or whether he'll be available for the start of the playoffs.

Dawkins (hand) played six snaps in Saturday's preseason game against the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Dawkins was dealing with a hand injury earlier in August, but he's apparently made a full recovery considering he suited up for preseason action. The 29-year-old's ability to return quickly is good news for the Bills, as the two-time Pro Bowler is a key part of their offensive line.