Overview
- Jonathan Allen returned to practice on Sept. 25 and is expected to play in the Bengals’ Week 3 game at Pittsburgh after missing two practices with a knee-designated rest day the team called load management.
- Defensive tackle B.J. Hill remained out of practice and will be listed as doubtful with an Achilles issue, leaving Cincinnati’s interior rotation uncertain if he cannot suit up.
- Wide receiver Andrei Iosivas underwent thumb surgery and was placed on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least four games and push other receivers, including Dohnte Meyers, into larger roles.
- Quarterback Joe Burrow practiced fully all week and is not on the injury report, while Pittsburgh cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was limited in practice and could make his season debut if cleared.
- The Bengals’ use of load management for veteran players has created short-term planning challenges and increases the chance that backups such as rookie Landon Robinson see early snaps if Hill or others remain unavailable.