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Bengals tease good news coming out of bye week regarding two injured players while Ravens give brief Lamar Jackson update

It turns out the bye week came at the perfect time for the Cincinnati Bengals with a monumental AFC North matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on deck.

By John Sheeran · A to Z Sports

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:45 PM

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Cincinnati Bengals players Kyle Dugger and Colbie Young are nearing returns from injuries ahead of Week 7.
Kyle Dugger practiced on Monday after missing time with a quadriceps issue.
Colbie Young is progressing well following a knee injury suffered in Week 3.

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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor provided positive injury updates following the bye week, noting safety Kyle Dugger and rookie wide receiver Colbie Young are nearing returns ahead of Week 7. Dugger practiced on Monday after dealing with a quad injury, while Young is close to returning from a knee injury suffered in Week 3.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens labeled quarterback Lamar Jackson as day-to-day with an ankle sprain that sidelined him for two weeks. Ravens coach Jesse Minter indicated Jackson could potentially play against Cincinnati on Sunday, and Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II confirmed the defense is actively preparing for Jackson to start.

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