The Cincinnati Bengals are getting some much-needed reinforcements upfront on the defensive line for Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh.
On Saturday, the Bengals announced that DT DJ Reader returned to the active roster from injured reserve. Cincinnati also elevated P Drue Chrisman and WR Trenton Irwin from the practice squad to the active roster, suggesting that Chrisman will punt on Sunday against the Steelers.
• DT DJ Reader returned to the active roster from the IR
• Elevated P Drue Chrisman and WR Trenton Irwin from the practice squad— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) November 19, 2022
Cincinnati opened the 21-day window for Reader to return from the Reserve/Injured List earlier this week, and while it seemed like a quick process to return to the field after coming off a knee injury that landed him on IR, head coach Zac Taylor actually said that they are “optimistic” that he can play this week.