The Cincinnati Bengals have dropped their injury designations for Sunday’s clash against the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, and there’s some serious movement on the roster. Big news for Bengals fans: cornerback DJ Turner is officially set to play.
Turner’s Green Light For The Global Stage
This is a major win for the Bengals defense heading into a crucial regular season matchup. Turner had us all sweating after he missed Wednesday’s practice with a heel injury. But the man is a warrior, bouncing back to full participation on both Thursday and Friday. He didn’t even get an injury designation, which tells you everything you need to know about his availability for the game in Spain. Having him on the field is huge, especially when you’re playing across the pond.
Dugger’s Lingering Absence Raises Concerns
On the flip side, we’ve got some frustrating news from elsewhere in the league: safety Kyle Dugger is officially out, again. This isn’t just a one-off thing, either. Dugger has been sidelined for three of the last four games, battling a quad injury that just won’t seem to go away. He couldn’t even get on the practice field this week, not a single session. It’s tough to see a player dealing with a persistent issue like that, especially at this point in the regular season. You gotta wonder how long this is going to drag on.
Johnson’s “Questionable” Status Leaves Bengals Holding Their Breath
Meanwhile, the Bengals aren’t completely out of the woods on the injury front. Defensive end Cedric Johnson is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Johnson’s had a rough week with ankle and foot injuries, missing Wednesday’s practice and being limited on Thursday. The good news is he pushed through to full participation on Friday. Still, “questionable” means we won’t know for sure until game day. Fingers crossed he can suit up and add some much-needed pressure against the Falcons.
So, as the Bengals and Falcons get ready to duke it out in Madrid, keeping an eye on who actually takes the field will be key. Turner’s return is a boost, but Johnson’s status is definitely something to watch right up until kickoff. Every snap matters, especially when you’re playing for bragging rights on an international stage.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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