Cincinnati Bengals

Taylor signed a one-year contract with the Bengals in early April. The cornerback is set to play a key reserve role in the team's secondary once he can return to the field. Taylor will need to miss at least the first four games of the regular season on IR before becoming eligible to return to the Bengals' active roster.

Davis injured his hamstring during the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers in Week 3. The injury is severe enough for the Utah State product to spend time on IR, which means he'll be sidelined for at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 9 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 8. Ja'Sir Taylor (undisclosed) is also on injured reserve, so Dax Hill and Tacario Davis are both in line for more snaps in the Bengals' secondary.

Howell suffered a right wrist injury during Sunday's overtime win against the Titans, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests as a result. The defensive lineman has already undergone surgery, per Mike Petraglia of CLNSCincy.com, and in Howell's absence, Shemar Stewart will stand to see an increase in workload at defensive end.

The third-year linebacker out of Southern Miss sustained the injury during Sunday's 31-24 win over the Dolphins, and he'll now be sidelined for at least four weeks after landing on IR. Bozeman had suited up in four of the Bengals' first five contests of the season, seeing most of his action on special teams while tallying four tackles.

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All, who sustained the injury in Sunday's win over the Ravens, has now torn the ACL in his right knee three times during his career. He first tore the ACL during his final collegiate season at Iowa in 2023, then had his 2024 rookie campaign with the Bengals cut short after damaging the ligament again. Given the timing of the injury along with the fact that he'll be working his way back from a third surgery of the same knee, All is far from guaranteed to be ready to play when the 2027 season gets underway.

Hudson suffered a torn pectoral muscle during the team's 31-24 win over Miami in Week 5, so his transition to IR comes as no surprise. In his absence, Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Erick All will continue to operate as the team's primary options at tight end.

Cincinnati has yet to open Iosivas' 21-day practice window since he landed on IR on Sept. 26, so until that happens, the wideout's return to game action shouldn't be considered imminent. While Iosivas has been sidelined for the Bengals' past six games, Dohnte Meyers has been serving as the primary No. 3 wideout behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and tight end Mike Gesicki has also benefited from an expanded profile in the passing attack.

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Stewart comes out of the bye week as a healthy scratch after playing consecutive games before the Bengals' break. The 2025 first-rounder has struggled so far in his career and has been the target of many trade rumors as the deadline approaches. The team may be protecting the defensive end's health if they plan to deal him soon.

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Kattus suffered an undisclosed injury before training camp that rendered him unable to participate in the Bengals' first week of activities. The tight end has since passed his physical and was able to practice with the team Thursday. Now healthy, the undrafted free agent out of Kentucky will have to make up for lost time and make an impact to have any chance of making the 53-man roster.

Tinsley has played in each of the Bengals' last three games and has logged four catches on eight targets for 56 yards over that span. He will observe Sunday's contest from the sidelines, and his next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Falcons on Nov. 8.

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Johnson upgraded to a full participant in Friday's practice after missing consecutive sessions to start Week 9 prep. The reserve defensive end has a decent chance to suit up for Sunday's contest after such a large leap in practice participation.

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Hill missed three consecutive games with an Achilles injury he suffered in the Bengals' Week 1 win over the Buccaneers. Wednesday's full session is the first the defensive tackle has logged since sustaining the injury, meaning there is a strong chance Hill will be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

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Jenkins participated in 32 defensive snaps, good for 48 percent of Cincinnati's total in Thursday's game. The defensive tackle missed the last three games of the 2025 regular season due to an ankle injury, but he appears to have since recovered. The 2024 second-rounder has a hard path to playing time this year, with the addition of Dexter Lawrence set to knock his position on the depth chart down further.

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Carter logged double-digit tackles for the first time this season, and his 11 stops were his most in a game since Week 12 of the 2025 campaign (16). The second-year linebacker is up to 30 tackles (14 solo), including 0.5 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble through four regular-season games and has played every single defensive snap in that span.

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Bengals head coach Zac Taylor indicated Friday that Burrow -- who was limited in practices Wednesday and Thursday before finishing the week with a full session -- was "good to go" for Week 2, and the quarterback remains on track to play. Burrow's availability for Sunday's game will be confirmed when the Bengals reveal their inactive list at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Cook has a chance to return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, and he ended Week 5 prep on a positive note with a full practice Friday. If he's cleared to play against Miami, then PJ Jules would revert to a depth role at safety behind Cook and Jordan Battle.

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Though Chase was absent to kick off Week 8 prep, Jay Morrison of SI.com notes that the star wideout was presumably held out for maintenance-related reasons rather than out of concern about his ankle. As long as Chase is able to get back on the field in some capacity Thursday or Friday, he should be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Higgins didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and wasn't spotted by media at the start of Friday's session. He apparently did enough to get an 'FP' designation on the final injury report, along with teammate Ja'Marr Chase, who also is listed as questionable and will need to clear concussion protocol. Things are looking up for both at the end of the week, but fantasy managers still will need to monitor the situation ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

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Cincinnati has yet to open Iosivas' 21-day practice window since he landed on IR on Sept. 26, so until that happens, the wideout's return to game action shouldn't be considered imminent. While Iosivas has been sidelined for the Bengals' past six games, Dohnte Meyers has been serving as the primary No. 3 wideout behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and tight end Mike Gesicki has also benefited from an expanded profile in the passing attack.

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Johnson upgraded to a full participant in Friday's practice after missing consecutive sessions to start Week 9 prep. The reserve defensive end has a decent chance to suit up for Sunday's contest after such a large leap in practice participation.

Dugger will now miss consecutive games due to a quadriceps injury he aggravated in the Bengals' Week 7 win over the Ravens. PJ Jules will likely be the backup strong and free safety for the team in Sunday's international contest.

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Howell suffered a right wrist injury during Sunday's overtime win against the Titans, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests as a result. The defensive lineman has already undergone surgery, per Mike Petraglia of CLNSCincy.com, and in Howell's absence, Shemar Stewart will stand to see an increase in workload at defensive end.

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Turner exited the fourth quarter of the Bengals' overtime win over the Titans on Sunday and did not return. The cornerback has strung together a remarkable season thus far, most recently recording two forced fumbles in Sunday's game. If Turner can recover quickly, he will have a shot to suit up for the Bengals' showdown with the Falcons in Madrid, Spain, during Week 9.

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Howell suffered a right wrist injury during the second half and will be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's contest. Shemar Stewart is in line for more defensive snaps in Howell's absence.

Johnson injured his ankle in the fourth quarter and will not return. Shemar Stewart should see more rotational snaps at defensive end for the rest of Sunday's contest.

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Turner suffered the injury in the fourth quarter and will be held out the rest of the way. DJ Ivey will see more work in the secondary in Turner's absence.

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Tinsley has played in each of the Bengals' last three games and has logged four catches on eight targets for 56 yards over that span. He will observe Sunday's contest from the sidelines, and his next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Falcons on Nov. 8.

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Iosivas has been on injured reserve since Sept. 26 while recovering from a torn ligament in his left thumb that required surgery. The wide receiver is reportedly on track to be available to play in Week 10 against the Steelers, and he has an outside chance of returning one week prior against the Falcons in Spain on Nov. 8, per Petraglia.

All, who sustained the injury in Sunday's win over the Ravens, has now torn the ACL in his right knee three times during his career. He first tore the ACL during his final collegiate season at Iowa in 2023, then had his 2024 rookie campaign with the Bengals cut short after damaging the ligament again. Given the timing of the injury along with the fact that he'll be working his way back from a third surgery of the same knee, All is far from guaranteed to be ready to play when the 2027 season gets underway.

Though Chase was absent to kick off Week 8 prep, Jay Morrison of SI.com notes that the star wideout was presumably held out for maintenance-related reasons rather than out of concern about his ankle. As long as Chase is able to get back on the field in some capacity Thursday or Friday, he should be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Titans.

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Though All will be eligible to return from IR as soon as Week 12, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays that the third-year tight end is feared to have sustained a season-ending ACL tear of his right knee during Sunday's 35-13 win over the Ravens. All will likely undergo further testing over the next day or two before the Bengals provide an updated diagnosis, but if the ACL tear is confirmed, the 26-year-old could be sidelined into the 2027 season. He previously tore the ACL in the same knee in 2023 during his final collegiate season at Iowa and during his 2024 rookie campaign with Cincinnati.

Dugger was injured in Sunday's 35-13 win over the Ravens and did not return. The 30-year-old will now miss at least one game, and while there will likely be more updates on his health moving forward, he should be considered week-to-week. Dugger hasn't seen consistent action on the defensive side of the ball, though his absence will be felt on special teams.

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All appeared to suffer the injury while making a catch in the third quarter. He'll be sidelined for the rest of Sunday's game, so Drew Sample and Jack Endries are both in line for more snaps the rest of the way.

Dugger exited the second half of Sunday's game with a quadriceps injury and was promptly ruled out. The safety overcame the same injury to suit up for the contest, so it is likely Dugger exited because he aggravated the existing injury.

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Stewart comes out of the bye week as a healthy scratch after playing consecutive games before the Bengals' break. The 2025 first-rounder has struggled so far in his career and has been the target of many trade rumors as the deadline approaches. The team may be protecting the defensive end's health if they plan to deal him soon.

Hudson suffered a torn pectoral muscle during the team's 31-24 win over Miami in Week 5, so his transition to IR comes as no surprise. In his absence, Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Erick All will continue to operate as the team's primary options at tight end.

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Hudson will presumably need surgery to address the pec tear and is likely to be placed on injured reserve in the coming days. Though he didn't win a spot on the Bengals' initial 53-man roster coming out of the preseason, Hudson was elevated from the practice squad for two of the team's firs three games before getting signed to the roster Sept. 29. Over his four appearances with Cincinnati, the reserve tight end tallied seven catches for 33 yards and a touchdown on seven targets.

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The third-year linebacker out of Southern Miss sustained the injury during Sunday's 31-24 win over the Dolphins, and he'll now be sidelined for at least four weeks after landing on IR. Bozeman had suited up in four of the Bengals' first five contests of the season, seeing most of his action on special teams while tallying four tackles.

Hudson finished Sunday's game having caught all three of his targets for 14 yards, which included a two-yard touchdown grab late in the second quarter to give the Bengals a 21-7 halftime lead. He played a total of 27 snaps (19 on offense, eight on special teams), and although it's unclear when he picked up the injury, it's severe enough to potentially require a stint on injured reserve. Rookie seventh-rounder Jack Endries would be in line for a larger role if Hudson misses time.

Young will miss a second consecutive contest. However, with Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) and Tee Higgins (groin/neck) active, Young likely wouldn't have seen much attention from Joe Burrow even if he were available.

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Bozeman injured his arm in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest and was promptly ruled out. Joe Giles-Harris is now the only reserve option at linebacker for the Bengals' defense.

Cook has a chance to return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, and he ended Week 5 prep on a positive note with a full practice Friday. If he's cleared to play against Miami, then PJ Jules would revert to a depth role at safety behind Cook and Jordan Battle.

A knee injury prevented the rookie fourth-rounder from playing against the Jaguars in Week 4, a game that saw both star wideouts Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) and Tee Higgins (groin/neck) sustain injuries. Chase and Higgins were both full participants in Friday's practice and also are listed as questionable, so if Young is cleared to play versus Miami, he'll be in line for a larger workload if one or both of Chase and Higgins cannot suit up.

Chase practiced fully Friday but will still need clearance from an independent neurologist to be able to play Sunday. Fellow Bengals wideout Tee Higgins (adductor) didn't practice before Friday, when he was full, and he could be in more danger of missing Week 5.

Dugger has not practiced or played over the last two weeks due to a quadriceps injury, which will prevent him from suiting up for Sunday's road game in Miami. A return to practice would indicate that he's progressing in his recovery, and with the Bengals on a bye for Week 6, his next chance to play is Week 7 against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Higgins didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and wasn't spotted by media at the start of Friday's session. He apparently did enough to get an 'FP' designation on the final injury report, along with teammate Ja'Marr Chase, who also is listed as questionable and will need to clear concussion protocol. Things are looking up for both at the end of the week, but fantasy managers still will need to monitor the situation ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

Cook hurt his ankle in Week 3 against Pittsburgh and was unable to suit up this past Sunday versus Jacksonville. He didn't practice Wednesday, but his ability to participate in a limited fashion Thursday gives Cook at least a chance of suiting up in Week 5 against Miami. He'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he's able to practice in full Friday.

Chase took a step in the right direction Thursday after being unable to practice Wednesday. In order to have a chance to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in time to suit up Sunday against the Dolphins, Chase would need to practice without limitations Friday. He was diagnosed with a concussion after exiting this past Sunday's loss to the Jaguars in the first half.

Higgins was seen working out off to the side during the open portion of Thursday's session, and he apparently wasn't able to mix into team drills once practice was closed to the media. The veteran wideout has now had consecutive absences from practice to kick off Week 5 prep, while No. 1 receiver Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) bumped up to limited participation Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. The Bengals will see if Higgins and Chase can increase their practice activity Friday before deciding if either or both wideouts will carry designations into Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Hill missed three consecutive games with an Achilles injury he suffered in the Bengals' Week 1 win over the Buccaneers. Wednesday's full session is the first the defensive tackle has logged since sustaining the injury, meaning there is a strong chance Hill will be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Young was unable to play against the Jaguars this past Sunday due to a knee injury that he picked up against the Steelers in Week 3. He's opened the week with a limited session, and if he can upgrade to a full practice participant over the next two days, then the rookie fourth-rounder would be in line to return against the Dolphins this Sunday. Young's availability would be even more crucial if one or both of Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) or Tee Higgins (groin) were unable to play against Miami.

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Chase suffered a concussion early in last Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and isn't certain to be cleared in time for Week 5 against the Dolphins. The Bengals then have a Week 6 bye, so it's possible Chase won't play again for another couple weeks. Dohnte Meyers and Mike Gesicki would be in line for increased target shares if Chase is unable to play versus Miami. It's also notable that Tee Higgins (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

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It was reported earlier Wednesday that Higgins would be limited in that session, but Higgins was ultimately held out completely. Fellow wideout Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) also did not practice, while Colbie Young returned in limited fashion. Higgins' status will be under the microscope as the week progresses.

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Carter logged double-digit tackles for the first time this season, and his 11 stops were his most in a game since Week 12 of the 2025 campaign (16). The second-year linebacker is up to 30 tackles (14 solo), including 0.5 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble through four regular-season games and has played every single defensive snap in that span.

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Davis injured his hamstring during the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers in Week 3. The injury is severe enough for the Utah State product to spend time on IR, which means he'll be sidelined for at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 9 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 8. Ja'Sir Taylor (undisclosed) is also on injured reserve, so Dax Hill and Tacario Davis are both in line for more snaps in the Bengals' secondary.

Hill drew the doubtful tag after not practicing during Week 3 prep, and the veteran defensive tackle will not be on the Bengals' active roster for Sunday's AFC North tilt. His next chance to play is Week 4 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 4.

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Davis appeared to tweak his hamstring early in the third quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Tacario Davis will see more snaps on defense for as long as Davis is out of the game.

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Iosivas is having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his thumb, necessitating his move to injured reserve. As such, he will not be allowed to play for at least the next four games, so the earliest Iosivas can return is Week 8 against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 1. Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will continue to serve as the Bengals' top pass catchers, but in Iosivas' absence, there are more offensive snaps available for rookie fourth-rounder Colbie Young, Dohnte Meyers and Ke'Shawn Williams.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor indicated Friday that Burrow -- who was limited in practices Wednesday and Thursday before finishing the week with a full session -- was "good to go" for Week 2, and the quarterback remains on track to play. Burrow's availability for Sunday's game will be confirmed when the Bengals reveal their inactive list at 11:30 a.m. ET.

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Per Conway, Burrow threw only one pass during media viewing and was primarily working on handoffs at Wednesday's practice. Burrow later spoke with the media and mentioned dealing with back stiffness, but he added that he'll play Week 2. He didn't confirm whether he'll practice for the remainder of the week, however. Joe Flacco figures to get increased work with the starters in practice, but at this stage it appears Burrow will be able to suit up Sunday.

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Chase limped off the practice field on Aug. 25 and was diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee. Prior to Monday, he hasn't logged any visible on-field work in the meantime, so his ability to suit up indicates he'll at least be able to get involved in individual drills. The Bengals will be posting their first Week 1 injury report Wednesday, at which point his activity level will became known as the team prepares for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Coach Zac Taylor relayed last Tuesday that Higgins was tending to a bruised heel, which sidelined the wide receiver since then, so his ability to suit up Monday generally is a step in the right direction. Cincinnati will be posting it's first injury report of the season Wednesday, after which Higgins' activity level will become clearer as the team preps for Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Buccaneers.

Stewart returned to practice for the first time since hyperextending his knee late last month. While the 2025 first-round pick's status for the team's Week 1 matchup versus Tampa Bay is still up in the air, his presence would provide a big boost to the Bengals' defense if he manages to suit up.

The rookie sixth-rounder was set to play a reserve role on the Bengals' offensive line in 2026. Parker will now need to miss at least the first four games of the regular season on IR before becoming eligible to return to the active roster.

Taylor signed a one-year contract with the Bengals in early April. The cornerback is set to play a key reserve role in the team's secondary once he can return to the field. Taylor will need to miss at least the first four games of the regular season on IR before becoming eligible to return to the Bengals' active roster.

Chase downplayed the injury that forced him from Tuesday's session, but he will get at least one day to rest and recover. The report notes that Chase "was not sporting any protective equipment," which backs up his stance that he is dealing only with a minor setback.

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Jenkins participated in 32 defensive snaps, good for 48 percent of Cincinnati's total in Thursday's game. The defensive tackle missed the last three games of the 2025 regular season due to an ankle injury, but he appears to have since recovered. The 2024 second-rounder has a hard path to playing time this year, with the addition of Dexter Lawrence set to knock his position on the depth chart down further.

Hill's return to helmet and pads may mean he is on the cusp of being cleared to return from the active/PUP list. The defensive tackle has been absent with an unknown injury since late July, and a return to padded practice is a good sign as to where he is in his recovery.

Kattus suffered an undisclosed injury before training camp that rendered him unable to participate in the Bengals' first week of activities. The tight end has since passed his physical and was able to practice with the team Thursday. Now healthy, the undrafted free agent out of Kentucky will have to make up for lost time and make an impact to have any chance of making the 53-man roster.

Stewart was carted off Wednesday due to a left leg injury. The 2025 first-round pick didn't escape unscathed, but this outcome is a positive one given initial fears of a long-term absence. Stewart has a chance to recover before the Bengals kick off regular-season play Sept. 13 against the Buccaneers.