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Marvin Lewis Returns to Bengals, Will Coach vs. Bucs in Preseason Opener

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis announced Wednesday that he returned to the team just one day after taking a medical leave of absence.

According to Albert Breer of The MMQB, Lewis released the following statement through the Bengals, confirming he will coach the team in its preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday:

Albert Breer

Marvin Lewis is back with the Bengals, was in meetings last night. Here's the team statement on it. https://t.co/9GnY1CbAyr

2017-8-9 14:55:31

Per Jay Morrison of Cox Media Group, the Bengals released this statement regarding Lewis on Tuesday:

"Coach Marvin Lewis will be taking time away from the team to focus on a minor health issue.