The Cincinnati Bengals are about to get a whole lot deeper. They designated three players for return from injured reserve, meaning wide receiver Andrei Iosivas, cornerback Jalen Davis, and guard Brian Parker are all back on the practice field starting Thursday.
Who’s Stepping Back Onto the Field?
This isn’t just a hopeful sign, it’s a real step towards getting these guys back in the game. All three players can practice with the team for the next 21 days, and the Bengals can activate them to the active roster at any point within that window. Think about that: a 21-day tryout to prove they’re ready to roll and help out the squad.
Iosivas’ Return: A Look at the Receiving Help
Let’s talk Andrei Iosivas first. This dude has been sidelined since Week 2 with a thumb injury, which is brutal early in the season. Before the injury, he managed to snag three catches for 19 yards in those first two weeks. More importantly, he’s got history, racking up 69 catches over the previous two seasons. Getting him back is a serious shot in the arm for their receiving corps, especially if he can get back to his old form quickly.
Defense and O-Line Getting Help Too
It’s not only the offense getting reinforcements. Jalen Davis, the cornerback, has been out with a hamstring injury since playing in the first three games. Before that, he put up five tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pass defensed. That kind of defensive depth is always welcome. And then there’s Brian Parker. He’s a sixth-round pick this year who hit injured reserve before Week 1 even started. Getting a young O-lineman back to practice, even after missing significant time, adds another body to the trenches.
The Bengals now have a few weeks to evaluate these guys. We’ll be watching to see who gets activated and when. It’s go time for these three to prove they’re ready to contribute.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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