Bengals' Barrett Carter: Tallies nine tackles against Baltimore
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Carter recorded nine tackles (three solo) and a pass defense during Sunday's 35-13 win over the Ravens.
Carter didn't play every single defensive snap for the first time this season, but his nine stops were tied with Bryan Cook for most on the Bengals. Carter has logged at least five stops in each of the first six games of the regular season and is up to 50 tackles (22 solo), including 1.5 sacks, three pass defenses and one forced fumble in 2026.
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Bengals' Boye Mafe: Gets to Huntley twice in Week 7 win
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Mafe finished Sunday's 35-13 win over the Ravens with five tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks.
Mafe got to Tyler Huntley for a six-yard sack midway through the first quarter before splitting another sack with Bryan Cook in the fourth. Mafe has logged at least 1.0 sacks in three consecutive games and is up to 4.5 sacks through six regular-season games, which already surpasses his total from 2025 with Seattle (2.0 sacks across 17 regular-season contests).
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Bengals' Bryan Cook: Season-high nine stops vs. Baltimore
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Cook recorded nine tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks, during the Bengals' 35-13 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Cook and Boye Mafe combined for a split sack on Tyler Huntley midway through the fourth quarter, which was Cook's first sack since his rookie year in 2022. The fifth-year safety is up to 26 tackles (18 solo), including 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through five regular-season games.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Logs eight tackles vs Ravens
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Knight totaled eight tackles (two solo) and an interception during the Bengals' win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Knight finished third on the team in tackles behind Bryan Cook and Barrett Carter during the victory, in addition to snagging his first interception of the campaign. The 26-year-old continues to have a productive season, as he's now recorded seven or more tackles in five of his six appearances, bringing his total on the campaign to 50 (21 solo).
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Ruled out for Week 8
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Dugger (quadriceps) won't play in Sunday's game against the Titans, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Dugger was injured in Sunday's 35-13 win over the Ravens and did not return. The 30-year-old will now miss at least one game, and while there will likely be more updates on his health moving forward, he should be considered week-to-week. Dugger hasn't seen consistent action on the defensive side of the ball, though his absence will be felt on special teams.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Won't return Sunday
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Dugger (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Dugger exited the second half of Sunday's game with a quadriceps injury and was promptly ruled out. The safety overcame the same injury to suit up for the contest, so it is likely Dugger exited because he aggravated the existing injury.
Stewart (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Stewart comes out of the bye week as a healthy scratch after playing consecutive games before the Bengals' break. The 2025 first-rounder has struggled so far in his career and has been the target of many trade rumors as the deadline approaches. The team may be protecting the defensive end's health if they plan to deal him soon.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Cleared for Week 7
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Dugger (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation against the Ravens on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Dugger has been cleared to return from a two-game absence due to a quadriceps injury. He figures to see most of his playing time on special teams while operating in a depth role in the secondary behind starting safeties Jordan Battle and Bryan Cook.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Trending toward suiting up Sunday
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Dugger (quadriceps) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Dugger wasn't able to practice at full speed Wednesday due to a lingering quad injury, but it now looks like he's finally put the issue behind him. With starting safeties Jordan Battle and Bryan Cook both also healthy, Dugger projects to factor in mostly on special teams in Week 7 at Baltimore.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Limited to open Week 7 prep
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Dugger (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Dugger missed the Bengals' two games prior to the Week 6 bye due to a quadriceps injury, which also prevented him from practicing in any capacity. His limited participation Wednesday indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and he would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens if he logs a full practice over the next two days.
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Bengals' Swayze Bozeman: Lands on IR with broken forearm
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The Bengals placed Bozeman on injured reserve Monday due to a fractured forearm, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
The third-year linebacker out of Southern Miss sustained the injury during Sunday's 31-24 win over the Dolphins, and he'll now be sidelined for at least four weeks after landing on IR. Bozeman had suited up in four of the Bengals' first five contests of the season, seeing most of his action on special teams while tallying four tackles.
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Bengals' Swayze Bozeman: Ruled out with arm injury
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Bozeman (arm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Bozeman injured his arm in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest and was promptly ruled out. Joe Giles-Harris is now the only reserve option at linebacker for the Bengals' defense.
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Bengals' Bryan Cook: Returning in Week 5
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Cook (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Miami.
Cook didn't play in Week 4 against Jacksonville but will return Sunday versus Miami, likely resulting in fewer defensive snaps for PJ Jules.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Sidelined for second consecutive week
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Dugger (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Dugger has not practiced or played over the last two weeks due to a quadriceps injury, which will prevent him from suiting up for Sunday's road game in Miami. A return to practice would indicate that he's progressing in his recovery, and with the Bengals on a bye for Week 6, his next chance to play is Week 7 against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Bengals' Bryan Cook: Tagged as questionable vs. Miami
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Cook (ankle) is listed as questionable against the Dolphins on Sunday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Cook has a chance to return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, and he ended Week 5 prep on a positive note with a full practice Friday. If he's cleared to play against Miami, then PJ Jules would revert to a depth role at safety behind Cook and Jordan Battle.
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Bengals' Bryan Cook: Takes step forward with limited practice
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Cook (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Cook hurt his ankle in Week 3 against Pittsburgh and was unable to suit up this past Sunday versus Jacksonville. He didn't practice Wednesday, but his ability to participate in a limited fashion Thursday gives Cook at least a chance of suiting up in Week 5 against Miami. He'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he's able to practice in full Friday.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Full participant Wednesday
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Hill (Achilles) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Hill missed three consecutive games with an Achilles injury he suffered in the Bengals' Week 1 win over the Buccaneers. Wednesday's full session is the first the defensive tackle has logged since sustaining the injury, meaning there is a strong chance Hill will be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Posts six tackles vs. Jacksonville
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Knight finished Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Jaguars with six tackles (three solo).
Linebacker Barrett Carter led the Bengals with 11 total tackles Sunday, with Knight finishing as the team's runner-up in that category. Knight's 45 defensive snaps (73.8 percent) were his fewest of the season after the second-year pro played at least 89.5 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps in each of his first three games. He's up to 34 tackles (14 solo) and a scoop-and-score on the year.
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Bengals' Barrett Carter: Season-high 11 stops in Week 4 loss
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Carter posted 11 tackles (five solo) and one pass defense during Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Jaguars.
Carter logged double-digit tackles for the first time this season, and his 11 stops were his most in a game since Week 12 of the 2025 campaign (16). The second-year linebacker is up to 30 tackles (14 solo), including 0.5 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble through four regular-season games and has played every single defensive snap in that span.
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Bengals' Swayze Bozeman: Out Week 4 due to groin injury
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Bozeman (groin) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville.
Bozeman was a limited practice participant Thursday and didn't practice Friday, leading to a designation of questionable entering the weekend. He's now slated to miss at least Week 4. Bozeman has been a core special-teamer for the Bengals this season but has yet to log a defensive snap.
