With Trey Hopkins back in the starting lineup at right guard, the Bengals deactivated both young back-up guards Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium in preparation for the Bills. Joining Alex Redmond and Christian Westerman on the inactive list were two injured tight ends, Tyler Eifert (back) and Ryan Hewitt (knee), injured wide receiver John Ross (knee), and injured safety Derron Smith (ankle).
Although rookie linebacker Jordan Evans (hamstring) was limited during the week, he ended up being active. Rookie wide receiver Josh Malone was inactive for the fifth straight week.