Cincy Jungle
The Cincinnati Bengals have dealt with their fair share of injuries in what is shaping up to be a very disappointing season. From star players like Joe Burrow and Trey Hendrickson to players like Mike Gesicki and Daijahn Anthony, several players they depend on as contributors have missed time.
Burrow’s practice window has already been reopened, and on Wednesday, the Bengals opened the 21-day practice windows for both Gesicki and Anthony.
Gesicki last played in the loss to the Green Bay Packers on October 12th, before being placed on injured reserve for a pectoral injury. Gesicki was thought to have the potential to become a focal point with Joe Flacco’s affinity for tight ends, but was sidelined in Flacco’s first start. Noah Fant has filled in admirably, but having Gesicki back in the fold would be a net positive, especially in the red zone.
Anthony has been on injured reserve since August 26th with a hamstring injury suffered in the preseason. His window being opened is a good sign for the second-year safety. Anthony has yet to see significant playing time since coming in to the NFL, but with the struggles in the defensive backfield, a healthy Anthony could get a real shot down the stretch.
The Bengals have 21 days to either activate both players or shut them down for the season.
