Westerman notified the Bengals that he’s returning to the team on Wednesday. The guard was contemplating his football future and left the Bengals last week. The Bengals had placed Westerman on the exempt/left squad list. He didn't play in the team's second preseason game against the Washington Redskins.
The third-year guard had until 4 p.m. on Wednesday to come to a conclusion on his playing future.
If Westerman had walked away from football he would've been the third offensive lineman to turn in his helmet and pads since July.