Cincinnati Bengals news Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Seahawks bring in former Bengals starting guard Cordell Volson for a tryout this week.

Volson started 48 games at left guard for Cincinnati over three seasons after being drafted in 2022. He later signed with Tennessee as a free agent but did not make it past final roster cuts. Seattle also tried out two tight ends, Chase Curtis and Kenny Fletcher, according to Field Gulls.

Source: Field Gulls

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Bengals list three defenders as DNP on Wednesday's projected injury report ahead of Sunday's game in Spain.

According to Cincy Jungle, DJ Turner (heel), Kyle Dugger (quadricep) and Cedric Johnson (ankle/foot) were listed as DNP, all dealing with injuries from the Titans game. Jordan Battle would have been limited with a hamstring injury, while Jonathan Allen's DNP was a veteran rest day. On the Falcons side, Yasir Abdullah, Divine Deablo and Brian Robinson Jr. were limited and Zachariah Branch did not practice.

Source: Cincy Jungle

Bengals' Dexter Lawrence stood out in a 43-36 overtime win over the Titans, film review says.

Per Cincy Jungle's film review, Lawrence made 5 run stops, the most on the team, and 7 tackles, most at or behind the line of scrimmage. He was credited with just 2 pressures, his lowest of the season, but one of them led to the sack that forced overtime. The defense allowed 36 points, and Demetrius Knight Jr. was credited with a second-half safety.

Source: Cincy Jungle

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.

Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.

Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.

Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation

Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.

ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain