Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow talks to his teammates before taking the snap against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)AP
CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up practice Friday afternoon ahead of their prime-time divisional showdown at Baltimore this weekend and the optimism remains high following the latest injury updates.
There was perfect attendance at the Bengals’ final practice this week. Wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle), tight end Devin Asiasi (ankle) and tight end Hayden Hurst (groin) are all listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s contest.
Higgins and Asiasi were both limited in practice on Friday. Asiasi participated in practice on Thursday as well after not doing so Wednesday, but Friday he appeared without an ankle boot brace. Higgins has been limited in practice all week.
Hurst, meanwhile, did not participate in practice on Friday.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor espoused the same optimism for Hurst and Higgins as offensive coordinator Brian Callahan did earlier this week.
“We held some guys out to make sure they feel good for Sunday. Tee (Higgins) and Hayden (Hurst) are two of those guys we held back this week just to make sure they feel the most comfortable. I feel positive about that,” Taylor said after practice on Friday.
Veteran tackle La’el Collins got in more reps as limited participant on Friday after resting on Wednesday as part of a veterans day off. Kicker Evan McPherson (right groin) and linebacker Germaine Pratt (knee) fully participated in practice for the second straight day.
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