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Kareem (shoulder) has been activated from the NFI list and participated in practice Sunday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

The Bengals' fifth-round pick, Kareem will finally get an opportunity to prove his worth after a delayed start due to injury. He could mix in at defensive end in 2020 with a strong showing in camp.

The Bengals placed Kareem (shoulder) on the active/non-football injury list Monday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Kareem is working his way back from shoulder surgery undergone in January. The rookie fifth-round pick will be eligible to come off the NFI list as soon as he's medically cleared to join his teammates in practice.

The Bengals selected Kareem (shoulder) in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 147th overall.

Cincinnati made Kareem the top pick of the fifth round, which sets the Notre Dame product up to compete for a role bookending the team's defensive line. The 6-foot-4, 268-pound edge setter boasts solid strength and size to go with a well-rounded playing style. His recovery from shoulder surgery undergone Jan. 21, in conjunction with limited medical information currently available to teams around the league, may be responsible for his being available to kick off the fifth round.