Cincinnati Bengals had three key players sit out Thursday's practice. Running back Cedric Benson practiced on Wednesday but was held out of Thursday's practice with a foot injury. Then on the defensive side of the ball both Carlos Dunlap and Nate Clements missed their second straight day of practice this week as both players have been held out due to a hamstring injury.
The Bengals did get some good news by getting safety Chris Crocker and right tackle Andre Smith back practicing on Thursday.
Here is the full injury report for the Bengals on Thursday:
| Name | Position | Injury | Practice Status | |
| Nate Clements | CB | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | |
| Chris Crocker | S | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | |
| Carlos Dunlap | DE | Hamstring | Did Not Participate In Practice | |
| Dontay Moch | LB | Illness | Did Not Participate In Practice | |
| Andre Smith | T | Ankle | Limited Participation in Practice | |
| Donald Lee | TE | Foot | Full Participation in Practice | |
| Cedric Benson | RB | Foot | Did Not Participate In Practice | |
| Kyle Cook | C | Shoulder | Limited Participation in Practice | |
| Brandon Johnson | LB | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice |
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