Jules (ankle) logged a full practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Jules was forced to sit out the team's Week 15 loss to the Ravens due to an ankle injury, but he now appears to be back to full strength. The 24-year-old will return to his typical role as a top reserve option behind Jordan Battle and Geno Stone at safety against the Dolphins in Sunday.
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Tending to ankle injury
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Ossai (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Ossai picked up a shin issue back in Week 14 at Buffalo, but it's not clear if his current status is related or if there's a new problem. Either way, he'll probably have to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday to have a shot to play in Week 16 at Miami.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Dealing with ankle injury
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Hill (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Hill played a season-low 25 defensive snaps in Week 15 versus the Ravens, and now his availability for Week 16 is in jeopardy due to a problem with his ankle. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of playing Sunday at Miami.
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Bengals' Barrett Carter: Has dud game vs. Ravens
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Carter recorded three tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 24-0 loss versus Baltimore.
Carter's tackle total in Week 15 was his lowest since Week 2, when he played zero defensive snaps versus Jacksonville. Granted, his 40 defensive snaps Sunday were the fewest he played since Week 5 versus the Lions (33). He'll look to bounce back in a Week 16 matchup at Miami.
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Bengals' Jordan Battle: Tallies another interception Sunday
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Battle recorded eight tackles (seven solo) and an interception during Sunday's 24-0 loss versus the Ravens.
Battle got his fourth interception of the season in the middle of the second quarter when the game was still tied 0-0, and he led Cincinnati in tackles in Week 15. His tackle total Sunday is even more impressive when it's taken into account that he only played 40 defensive snaps. He has played himself into the IDP conversation in 2025, and he'll be looking to keep up the momentum in a Week 16 tilt at Miami.
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Bengals' Myles Murphy: Two sacks in Week 15 loss
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Murphy registered 2.0 sacks against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens in the Bengals' Week 15 loss.
Murphy and the Bengals' defense initially held the line against the Ravens, but eventually the Ravens broke through. Murphy is starting to generate more pressures against opposing QBs despite the absence of Trey Hendrickson (core muscle injury) on the other side of the pass rush.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Notches first two career sacks
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Knight had 2.0 sacks and notched six tackles in total against the Ravens on Sunday.
It's been a tumultuous rookie season for Knight, but he provided a few highlights on what was otherwise a dreadful day for the Bengals. He's now up to 96 tackles on the season and will have his hands full next week against De'Von Achane and the Dolphins.
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Bengals' Kris Jenkins: Leaves with ankle injury
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Jenkins departed Sunday's game against the Ravens with a left ankle injury and is doubtful to return.
Jenkins had three tackles prior to the injury. For the season, the second-year defensive tackle from Michigan has notched 36 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one pass defensed.
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Bengals' PJ Jules: Not suiting up Week 15
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Jules (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Baltimore.
This comes as no surprise, as Jules is still battling an ankle issue that he suffered last Sunday versus Buffalo and was deemed doubtful for this contest. The rookie hasn't logged a defensive snap since Week 3, so his absence Sunday will primarily impact the Bengals' special-teams unit.
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Bengals' PJ Jules: Doubtful vs. Ravens
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Jules (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Baltimore.
Jules is still battling the ankle injury he sustained during the Week 14 loss to the Bills. Daijahn Anthony and Tycen Anderson could be in line for increased usage if Jules ends up being unable to play in Sunday's matchup.
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Bengals' Shemar Stewart: Won't play Sunday
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Stewart (knee) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.
The rookie defensive end is now in line to miss his fifth consecutive game as he continues to recover from a knee injury sustained in the Week 9 loss to the Bears. While Stewart remains sidelined, expect Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai to start on the Bengals' defensive line.
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Bengals' Shaka Heyward: Activated from IR, playing Week 15
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The Bengals activated Heyward (lower leg) from injured reserve Friday, and he does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Heyward had his 21-day practice window open Wednesday and was a full participant in all three practices during Week 15 prep, which was enough for the Bengals to activate him from IR ahead of Sunday's game. Heyward has mostly served on special teams and has logged 10 takcles (four solo) through eight regular-season games.
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Bengals' Shemar Stewart: Likely sidelined for Week 15
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Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Friday that Stewart (knee) is doubtful to return for Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Stewart returned to practice this week after missing the Bengals' last four contests due to a knee injury, but it appears he isn't ready for game action just yet. The 2025 first-round pick from Texas A&M has appeared in just five games this season, recording six total tackles. He's expected to remain on the injured reserve list through Week 15, suggesting Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai will serve as Cincinnati's top defensive ends Sunday.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Officially placed on IR
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The Bengals placed Hendrickson (hip/pelvis) on injured reserve Thursday.
Hendrickson's placement on IR officially rules him out for the remainder of the regular season. The standout defensive end is slated to undergo core-muscle surgery that will carry a six-week recovery timetable due to the lingering injury that's prevented him from suiting up since Week 8. Across seven regular-season appearances in 2025, Hendrickson tallied 16 tackles (including 4.0 sacks), one forced fumble and one pass defensed. He's set to become a free agent this offseason.
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Bengals' Shemar Stewart: Designated for return from IR
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Stewart (knee) will have his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Stewart has a chance to play Sunday against the Ravens. Stewart would first have to be added back to the active roster from injured reserve, which the Bengals can do at any point in the next 21 days. In the meantime, the 2025 first-round pick is eligible to practice.
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Bengals' Barrett Carter: Up to 90 tackles
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Carter recorded seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills.
Carter has played every defensive snap over the last eight games, producing 72 tackles (40 solo) and a pass breakup in the process. The rookie fourth-round pick should remain the starting middle linebacker for the rest of the season, making him an outstanding IDP option during the fantasy playoffs.
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Bengals' Jordan Battle: Another nice day in loss
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Battle recorded nine tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 39-34 loss at Buffalo.
Battle tied for his team's lead in tackles in Week 14, and he has now tallied eight-plus tackles in four of his last six games. His season total is up to 101 after 13 games, and he projects as a good IDP option in most formats going into a Week 15 matchup versus the Ravens.
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Bengals' Geno Stone: Racks up nine tackles Sunday
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Stone recorded nine tackles (seven solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 39-34 loss at Buffalo.
Stone tied for his team's lead in tackles in a Week 14 shootout, adding on to what is already a career-best year in that category. With 93 tackles through 13 games, he could surpass the century mark in a Week 15 tilt versus the run-heavy Ravens.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Set to undergo core-muscle surgery
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Hendrickson is slated to undergo core-muscle surgery later this week and is expected to face a six-week recovery, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Ben Baby of ESPN.com previously reported that Hendrickson was on track to see a specialist for his injury and would be out this coming weekend against the Ravens. With surgery now on tap, Hendrickson could be sidelined for the rest of the regular season, and he's thus a candidate for injured reserve. The standout defensive end hasn't played since Week 8 and has notched 16 tackles, 4.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defensed over seven appearances on the season.
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Bengals' PJ Jules: Won't return vs. Bills
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Jules (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game versus Buffalo.
Jules sustained an ankle injury in the first quarter that will sideline him for the remainder of the matchup. Daijahn Anthony and Tycen Anderson could see increased playing time in Jules' absence.
