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Bengals Open 21-Day Practice Windows for Mike Gesicki and Daijahn Anthony

The designation permits practice without a roster spot during a limited evaluation period.

Aug 18, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (32) scores a touchdown as Cincinnati Bengals safety Daijahn Anthony (33) defends during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) reacts after a catch against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) celebrates a first down reception in the first quarter of the NFL Week 17 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.

Overview

  • The team announced Wednesday that both players were designated for return and took part in their first practices since their injuries.
  • Mike Gesicki went on injured reserve Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury suffered in Week 6 at Green Bay and has eight receptions this season.
  • Safety Daijahn Anthony has been on injured reserve since Aug. 26 with a preseason hamstring injury and has not played this year.
  • Under NFL rules, each can practice for up to 21 days without counting toward the 53-man roster and can be activated at any point during that window.
  • A Week 12 return is possible but not guaranteed, with Zac Taylor saying Gesicki is ready to hit the ground running and Noah Fant having handled primary tight end duties in his absence.