Cook (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Cook injured his ankle during the Bengals' Week 3 loss to the Steelers, though he was able to return to that contest. He was a limited participant in all three practices during Week 4 prep, and if he's unable to play against Jacksonville, then PJ Jules would likely start at safety alongside Jordan Battle, seeing as Kyle Dugger (quadriceps) has already been ruled out.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Will not play against Jacksonville
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Dugger (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Charlie Clifford reports.
Kyle Dugger failed to upgrade his practice participation Friday after missing the previous two days due to a quadriceps injury. The 30-year-old played 41 snaps on defense and 13 on special teams in Week 3. In Dugger's absence, PJ Jules could see increased action, with Jordan Battle (hamstring) also questionable.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Nine tackles in loss
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Knight made nine tackles (two solo) in the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Knight played 56 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 90% of the Bengals' defensive plays. The weakside linebacker led the team in tackles but was unable to do much more in a close shootout loss.
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Bengals' Dexter Lawrence: Notches two sacks in loss
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Lawrence logged four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
The offseason addition to the Bengals' defensive line dominated in Sunday's game, showing why he commanded the tenth overall pick in the 2026 draft as trade capital. Lawrence sacked Aaron Rodgers two times in the contest and accumulated another two tackles, anchoring the middle of the Bengals' 4-3 defensive front.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Dealing with quad issue
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Dugger (quadriceps) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
It's not immediately obvious, but Dugger might have sustained the quad injury at some point during Sunday's game at Pittsburgh. He'll likely need to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play in Week 4 versus the Jaguars.
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Brian Asamoah: Gets look from Falcons
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Asamoah (knee) tried out with Atlanta on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Asamoah hurt his knee during a game in November while with the Bengals last year and ended the campaign on IR. He appears to have since recovered and is seeking another NFL opportunity. The 2022 third-round draft pick has played mostly on special teams over his first four NFL seasons.
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Isaiah Nwokobia: Joins Cincinnati's practice squad
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The Bengals signed Nwokobia (undisclosed) to their practice squad Tuesday.
Nwokobia originally signed with Cincinnati as an undrafted free agent in early May. He was waived with an undisclosed issue in early August and subsequently reached an injury settlement with the club. Nwokobia is now back with the Bengals as part of their practice squad, and he'll look to impress in order to potentially earn an opportunity on the gameday roster.
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Bengals' Jalen Davis: Placed on injured reserve
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The Bengals placed Davis (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Davis injured his hamstring during the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers in Week 3. The injury is severe enough for the Utah State product to spend time on IR, which means he'll be sidelined for at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 9 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 8. Ja'Sir Taylor (undisclosed) is also on injured reserve, so Dax Hill and Tacario Davis are both in line for more snaps in the Bengals' secondary.
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Bengals' Bryan Cook: Returns Sunday
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Cook (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Cook left in the first half of Sunday's game due to an ankle injury, but he was back on the field for the second half after being cleared by medical staff.
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Bengals' Jalen Davis: Leaves game with hamstring injury
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Davis (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Davis appeared to tweak his hamstring early in the third quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Tacario Davis will see more snaps on defense for as long as Davis is out of the game.
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Bengals' Bryan Cook: Questionable to return against Pittsburgh
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Cook (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Cook suffered an ankle injury in the first half. If he can't return to the AFC North clash versus Pittsburgh, Kyle Dugger will be in line for a boost in snaps.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Won't play against Pittsburgh
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Hill (Achilles) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Hill drew the doubtful tag after not practicing during Week 3 prep, and the veteran defensive tackle will not be on the Bengals' active roster for Sunday's AFC North tilt. His next chance to play is Week 4 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 4.
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Bengals' Jonathan Allen: Gets rest day
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Allen (knee) missed practice for the second day in a row Thursday, but the reason listed was rest, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
The defensive tackle popped up on the injury report Wednesday with a knee issue, but it does not appear to be serious. Allen should be able to continue playing a starting role for the Bengals on the defensive line this Sunday against the Steelers. The veteran has six tackles (five solo), including 2.0 sacks, through two games.
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Bengals' Jonathan Allen: Tending to knee issue
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Allen (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
It's not immediately clear when Allen picked up the knee injury, but his availability for Week 3 is now in question. He'll probably need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance of suiting up Sunday at Pittsburgh.
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Bengals' Barrett Carter: Five takedowns in win
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Carter registered five total tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 20-6 win over the Texans.
Carter was able to finish tied for fourth on the team in takedowns with cornerback DJ Turner, and one of the former's tackles was for a loss. The linebacker has played every defensive snap with the Bengals this season, and he figures to be on track for a big year if his workload remains that high.
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Bengals' Cedric Johnson: Secures two sacks in win
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Johnson recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Sunday's 20-6 win over Houston.
Johnson was able to get to C.J. Stroud for a pair of sacks in the fourth quarter, and he has already matched his career high with 2.0 sacks this season. The defensive lineman was only on the field for 30 percent of the team's defensive snaps against Houston, and he's unlikely to repeat his performance Week 3 versus the Steelers.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Double-digit stops in win
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Hill recorded 10 total tackles (four solo) and four passes defensed during Sunday's 20-6 win over the Texans.
Hill was able to have a rather productive day in Week 2, finishing second on the team in takedowns behind linebacker Demetrius Knight (12), while also securing a career-high four passes defensed. The cornerback has now registered 17 total tackles (11 solo) and four passes defensed over two games to open the 2026 campaign.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Notches 12 takedowns in victory
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Knight recorded 12 total tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-6 win over Houston.
Knight was able to lead the team in takedowns as he continued his hot start to the season versus the Texans. The linebacker has now registered 19 total tackles (nine solo) and a fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown over two contests to open the 2026 campaign.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Officially inactive
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Hill (Achilles) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Texans.
Hill was on the field for 41 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps in Week 1 against Tampa Bay but didn't record a tackle or any counting stat. He only appeared in a limited fashion on Thursday during the practice week, which set the stage for his inactive status. He'll look to return Week 3 against Pittsburgh.
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Bengals' Shemar Stewart: Unable to play Sunday
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Stewart (knee) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.
The defensive end logged a full practice Wednesday, a limited session Thursday and entered the weekend with a doubtful designation. Stewart missed training camp and the preseason after hyperextending his knee in late July, though he returned to practice in early September. It appears that he needs a little more time before he plays in a regular-season game.
