With their playoff hopes nonetheless alive, the Cincinnati Bengals bought again to work on the apply discipline Friday, getting ready for his or her matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Friday introduced some constructive harm updates forward of the must-win tilt.
Joe Burrow (proper wrist/left knee) ought to be good to go for Sunday however was listed as a restricted participant. Media reported that Burrow was calling performs within the huddle, however backup Jake Browning was taking the snaps. That is possible simply precautionary on a lightweight apply day. Burrow has no recreation designation.
Huge receiver Tee Higgins (relaxation/knee) was additionally again on the apply discipline. Higgins was working with trainers on the facet of the sector Thursday and was restricted at the moment. Per ESPN’s Ben Child, Higgins ought to be on observe to play Sunday. The staff additionally eliminated him from the harm report.
Offensive deal with Orlando Brown Jr. (fibula) was again in uniform for apply and took part on a restricted foundation. The possible state of affairs is that Brown sees how he feels in pregame on Sunday, and a call is constituted of there. He’s formally listed as questionable.
Guard Alex Cappa (concussion) was additionally restricted once more as he works to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol. If cleared Saturday, Cappa ought to be within the beginning lineup Sunday. The staff has formally listed him as questionable for Week 16.
Defensive deal with Kris Jenkins (sickness) additionally returned to apply Friday and ought to be good to go, per head coach Zac Taylor. Jenkins is just not listed on the ultimate harm report.
Tanner Hudson (knee) was out of form Friday after sustaining an harm yesterday in apply. Taylor mentioned Hudson is out Sunday and gave a “we’ll see” when requested if he would play once more this season.
Defensive linemen Sam Hubbard (knee) and Sheldon Rankins (sickness) have each been dominated out.
For Cleveland, defensive finish Myles Garrett (again) and tight finish David Njoku (hamstring) each returned to apply Friday, whereas defensive finish Shelby Harris remained out.
Garrett ought to play, Njoku is listed as questionable, and Harris has been dominated out.
Cornerback Martin Emerson (concussion) is questionable as he works to clear concussion protocol, whereas extensive receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) seems to be in the identical boat.
