Bengals Shake Up Roster: Mike Gesicki Returns from IR While Cam Taylor-Britt’s Future Hangs in the Balance

It looks like the Bengals might be getting a much-needed boost just in time for Sunday’s showdown. Mike Gesicki, the tight end who’s been sidelined since mid-October with a pectoral injury, is edging closer to rejoining the action — although he’s still tagged as questionable for the upcoming game. After being activated off injured reserve on Friday and getting the green light to practice earlier this week, it seems like his return is more than just hope. Still, he’s been quiet in the receiving stats department since early October, managing only eight catches for 61 yards. On top of that, the Bengals shuffled their roster a bit, bringing defensive end Isaiah Foskey up from the practice squad and placing cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt on injured reserve after a foot injury — moves that’ll definitely ripple through their defense dynamics. This mix of comings and goings makes for an intriguing setup as Cincinnati recalibrates their lineup. LEARN MORE

The Bengals will list tight end Mike Gesicki as questionable to play on Sunday, but it appears he will return to the lineup.

The team activated Gesicki from injured reserve on Friday.

Gesicki, who went on injured reserve on Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury, was designated for return and cleared to practice on Wednesday.

He has not caught a pass since the Oct. 5 loss to the Lions and has only eight catches for 61 yards.

The Bengals also announced they signed defensive end Isaiah Foskey to the active roster from the practice squad. Foskey, a third-year player, signed to Cincinnati’s practice squad on Sept. 9.

The Bengals elevated him from the practice squad to the active roster for two games.

In a corresponding move, the Bengals placed cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt on injured reserve. Taylor-Britt, a fourth-year player, injured a foot in Cincinnati’s Week 11 game at Pittsburgh.