The Cincinnati Bengals announced Tuesday that safety Vonn Bell, linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither, defensive end Trey Hendrickson, center Trey Hopkins and guard Quinton Spain have all been placed on the NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list.
That comes ahead of a crucial matchup with their in-state rivals, the Cleveland Browns, on Sunday. While the 10-6 Bengals have clinched both the AFC North title and a playoff berth—and the 7-9 Browns have been eliminated from postseason contention—they still have a small chance to earn the top overall seed in the conference.
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