The Cincinnati Bengals received encouraging injury news Thursday as they prepared for Sunday night’s Week 10 matchup vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Bengals are assessing their depth ahead of the divisional rematch at Paycor Stadium as several players work toward returning from injured reserve.
The latest developments involve cornerback Jalen Davis, wide receiver Andrei Iosivas and guard Brian Parker II. Their progress could give the Bengals additional options at three positions, although their availability for Sunday remains undetermined.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport shared the update Thursday on X, formerly Twitter, detailing Cincinnati’s decision to open their 21-day practice windows following the team’s announcement earlier that morning.
The #Bengals are getting healthier: They’ve opened the 21-day practice window for: CB Jalen Davis (hamstring), WR Andrei Iosivas (thumb) and G Brian Parker II (knee).
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 12, 2026
All three players are cleared to practice but must join the 53-man roster before becoming eligible to play. Opening their windows allows coaches to assess their readiness without immediately committing active roster spots.
Davis has been on injured reserve since September 29 with a hamstring injury. His return to practice gives Cincinnati another cornerback to evaluate against its options.
Iosivas has been sidelined since September 26 with a thumb injury. The fourth-year receiver provides another potential option behind Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, pending his recovery and activation.
Parker, a rookie from Duke, landed on injured reserve August 30 with a knee injury. Cincinnati designated him for return when it placed him on the list.
The Bengals can activate the players at any point within their evaluation windows. Thursday’s announcement did not establish activation timetables.
The Steelers won the first meeting 30-27 in Week 3. Cincinnati enters the rematch with three players back in the practice mix but no confirmed game returns from this group.