Somehow, the Cincinnati Bengals still have slim hopes of winning the AFC North this season. At 4-9, Sunday’s meeting with the Baltimore Ravens (and all games after) is a must-win scenario if the Bengals hope to accomplish that. They would still need plenty of help, and Wednesday’s injury report shows they could get some pass-rush help soon.
Shemar Stewart (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday. This is the first time Stewart has been on the field since suffering the injury in Week 9. The Bengals opened Stewart’s 21-day practice window, so there is no guarantee he returns this week, but if he is healthy enough, it is hard to imagine them not activating their first round pick. He was listed as a full participant.
Joseph Ossai (shin), who was banged up vs. Buffalo, was a full participant.
Wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion) practiced in what Head Coach Zac Taylor described as an “extremely limited” capacity. Essentially, Higgins only did individual work in practice. After returning in Week 14, Higgins looked to have symptoms during the loss to the Buffalo Bills. Independent neurologists cleared Higgins to return twice in that game, but Higgins experienced concussion symptoms after the game.
Trey Hendrickson (hip/pelvis) will be out, but has not been placed on injured reserve yet, after it was announced he will have season-ending surgery.
For Baltimore, quarterback Lamar Jackson did not practice on Wednesday. It has become essentially a routine in previous weeks. They are essentially giving him a rest day after he has dealt with multiple lower-body injuries this season. It is expected that he will play on Sunday.
Former Bengal cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Awuzie has had a bit of a career revival in Baltimore, and if he were unable to play this week, it would give the Bengals’ receivers an advantage.
Bengals vs. Ravens Injury Report
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