Cincinnati’s defense just took a hit, with cornerback DJ Turner officially added to the Bengals’ injury report this Thursday. He’s listed as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury. A mid-week addition like this can absolutely foreshadow a Sunday absence, which is a real worry as they gear up for the season opener.
D-Line Question Marks & Offensive Green Lights
All eyes will be on that Friday report to see if there’s serious reason to stress about Turner missing the Buccaneers matchup. Elsewhere on defense, linemen Jonathan Allen and B.J. Hill took rest days on Thursday, which isn’t an injury but still worth noting. Head coach Zac Taylor was also “less certain” about defensive end Shemar Stewart and his knee, even though Stewart got in a full session for the second straight day.
The good news? The offense looks ready to roll! Wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase, battling a knee issue, and Tee Higgins, with a foot problem, both remained full participants. They are definitely on track to play in the opener, which is exactly what you want to hear from your top pass-catchers.
The next 24 hours are huge for the Bengals. That final injury report will tell us everything about DJ Turner’s availability and how ready their defense truly is for Sunday.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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