The Bengals have officially ruled out a handful of players ahead of their season finale matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Joseph Ossai and Josh Newton are out on the defensive side, while Charlie Jones and Matt Lee are out on the offensive side of the ball. Lee was designated for return off IR last week, but was not activated. He practiced fully on Friday, so it is somewhat surprising that he isn’t getting the green light for this one, but perhaps the team is just content to let him focus on next season.
BJ Hill and Cam Grandy are both questionable. Neither one practiced on Wednesday or Thursday. However, Hill was limited on Friday, while Grandy got in a full session. We’ll see if it is enough for them to suit up.
The Browns will be without their top 2 TE’s, as Fannin and Njoku have both been ruled out. With the Bengals defence having often been exposed by opposing TE’s, this should take a load off.
Carson Schweisinger and Reid Winston have also been ruled out by the Browns. Winston, like Lee for the Bengals, was recently designated for return off IR, but will not be activated. Three players for the Browns have been listed as questionable. After getting in limited sessions, they will have a chance to suit up.
Cincinnati Bengals:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| DE | Joseph Ossai | Ankle | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| WR | Charlie Jones | Ankle | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| CB | Josh Newton | Hamstring | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| C | Matt Lee | Knee | Full Participation | OUT |
| DT | BJ Hill | Ankle | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| TE | Cam Grandy | Chest | Full Participation | Questionable |
| RB | Chase Brown | Illness | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Friday’s Report
Cleveland Browns:
| Position: | Player: | Injury: | Participation in Practice: | Game Status: |
| LB | Carson Schweisinger | Quad/Ankle | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| TE | Harold Fannin | Groin | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| TE | David Njoku | Knee | Did Not Participate | OUT |
| LB | Winston Reid | Back | Limited Participation | OUT |
| G | Teven Jenkins | Concussion | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| C | Kingsley Eguakun | Knee/Shoulder | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| CB | Myles Harden | Shoulder | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| S | Grant Delpit | Achilles | Limited Participation | — |
| DE | Myles Garrett | Hip | Limited Participation | — |
| DT | Michael Hall | Knee | Limited Participation | — |
| DT | Shelby Harris | Toe | Limited Participation | — |
| TE | Brenden Bates | Shoulder | Full Participation | — |
| QB | Shedeur Sanders | Back/Right Finger | Full Participation | — |
| G | Joel Bitonio | Wrist | Full Participation | — |
| CB | Tyson Campbell | Shoulder | Full Participation | — |
| RB | Dylan Sampson | Hand | Full Participation | — |
| OT | KT Leveston | Shoulder | Full Participation | — |
| QB | Dillon Gabriel | Shoulder | Full Participation | — |
| DT | Mason Graham | Rib | Full Participation | — |
*Based on Friday’s Report
