Bengals open practice window for Cam Taylor-Britt, hope for playoff-push boost with talented cornerback

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Cincinnati Bengals fans received good news prior to the team’s Week 17 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. The team opened the practice window for second-year cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who was placed on injured reserve on December 4. 

Taylor-Britt was placed on IR after suffering an ankle injury during practice. He had also been dealing with a nagging quad issue. He is eligible to practice without counting against the Bengals’ 53-man roster for the next 21 days and can be activated at any time. 

The 24-year-old was enjoying a Pro Bowl caliber season prior to getting injured. He had four interceptions in 10 games that included a pick-six during the Bengals’ Week 5 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Taylor-Britt also has 10 pass breakups and a forced fumble this season. 

Cincinnati’s defense could surely use Taylor-Britt’s help over the season’s final two weeks. The unit, which is currently 28th in the NFL…


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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2023-12-27 17:28:00

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