MACKENSIE ALEXANDER NEWS

Questionable to face Cowboys Alexander (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Alexander wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday, but he popped up as a limited practice participant Thursday. He's consistently played upward of 70 percent of defensive snaps when healthy, though LeShaun Sims and William Jackson are Cincinnati's clear top cornerbacks.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals keep getting uglier in another season to forget

The Cincinnati Bengals turned in another ugly performance in what has become an all-around ugly season

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings lose Kendricks; Arnette, Gore suffer concussions

The Minnesota Vikings lost 2019 All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to an aggravated calf injury in warmups prior to their 27-24 overtime win against the Jacksonville Jaguars

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tua throws for 296 yards as Dolphins beat Bengals 19-7

Tua Tagovailoa returned from a thumb injury that forced him to miss one game, throwing for a season-high 296 yards and a score to help the Miami Dolphins rally past Cincinnati 19-7...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Sunday's game Alexander (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Alexander handled an 84 percent snap share last week, his highest rate since Week 6. He's been solid in coverage this season, as he's allowed 235 total yards and no touchdowns through eight games. LeShaun Sims and Williams Jackson are still the locked-in starting cornerbacks, though.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals Bernard questionable for Giants game

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard is questionable for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants after dealing with a concussion

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Week 11 Alexander (concussion) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game versus the Football Team, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Alexander has started in four of seven games this season and consistently plays more than 60 percent of the snaps on defense, allowing 235 total receiving yards and no touchdowns so far. LeShaun Sims will return to action as well, so the Bengals secondary is in decent shape moving forward, although Darius Phillips (groin) is on IR.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Without limitations Thursday Alexander (concussion) was a full participant during Thursday's practice session, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alexander suffered a concussion during Sunday's loss to the Steelers, but like fellow cornerback LeShaun Sims (concussion), he is trending towards a Week 11 appearance against Washington. Alexander and Sims were able to participate in full during Thursday's session, opening the door for both players to be activated so long as they're able to officially clear concussion protocol by kickoff Sunday afternoon.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals' Burrow vs. Washington's Young: Top two picks meet

The top two picks in this year's draft face off when No. 1 Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals visit Chase Young and Washington

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burrow says ankle is OK after injuring it at Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says he's OK to play after hurting his ankle last week in the loss to the Steelers

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drubbing by Steelers shows Bengals still lack consistency

Any confidence the Cincinnati Bengals gained from their win before the bye week was battered by the Pittsburgh Steelers

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Week of isolation works for Big Ben; Steelers rip Bengals

Ben Roethlisberger threw for a season-high 333 yards and four touchdowns despite being forced to stay away from the team facility all week due to COVID-19 protocols, and the Pittsb...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whitworth carted off field; Brees sidelined with rib injury

Los Angeles Rams veteran left tackle Andrew Whitworth was consoled by several teammates as well as Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson before he was taken off the field on...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In concussion protocol Alexander (concussion) will not return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Now that Alexander has been confirmed to have suffered a concussion, he'll enter the league's five-step protocol. The Bengals already have LeShaun Sims (concussion) inactive and Darius Phillips (groin) on IR, so Alexander's departure is a notable blow for the team's secondary.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's contest Alexander is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers with a concussion, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Bengals will evaluate Alexander for a concussion, and if the diagnosis is confirmed, the cornerback won't return to Sunday's game. The Bengals are already shorthanded in the secondary with LeShaun Sims (concussion) inactive and Darius Phillips (groin) on IR.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Thai golfing sisters contract COVID-19

Former world No. 1 and two-time major winner Ariya Jutanugarn and her sister Moriya have tested positive for COVID-19 and have withdrawn from next week’s LPGA Tour event in Florida

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from COVID-19 list The Bengals activated Alexander off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.

Impact Alexander had resided on the list since Saturday, so it's a positive sign that he's tested negative enough times to come off the list. Expect the Clemson product to re-join the lineup as a depth cornerback for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals claim DE Takk McKinley off waivers from Falcons

The Cincinnati Bengals bolstered their defensive front by claiming defensive end Takk McKinley off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on COVID-19 list The Bengals placed Alexander on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Alexander has either tested positive for the virus or come into close contact with an infected person. The Bengals are on bye this week, but they could be short on cornerbacks when they return for the Week 10 matchup against Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cornerback crunch presents challenges for Zimmer, Vikings

The on-field lessons continue in Minnesota with a group of an inexperienced cornerbacks also dealing with persistent injuries

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young and depleted defense giving Vikings growing pains

This was bound to be a year of transition for the long-sturdy, often-dominant Minnesota Vikings defense directed by coach Mike Zimmer

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from two-week absence Alexander (ribs) is active Week 6 against the Colts, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Alexander had missed back-to-back games due to the injury, but he'll be back in action following his return to a full practice participant this week. He should return to his regular role as the primary slot cornerback.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Colts Alexander (ribs) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Indianapolis, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alexander's rib injury has caused him to miss back-to-back games, but he looks to have a fair shot to retake the field versus Indianapolis. If he's able to gain clearance to suit up, Alexander will handle Cincinnati's slot cornerback reps.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to play Sunday Alexander (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Ravens, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact This news was expected, as Alexander was considered doubtful heading into the weekend. LeShaun Sims will cover the outside Sunday while Darius Phillips handles snaps as the team's slot cornerback.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Considered doubtful for Week 5 Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Alexander (ribs) is doubtful for Sunday's game in Baltimore, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Alexander wasn't able to suit up against Jacksonville in Week 4, and it looks like he's trending toward another absence due to his rib injury. LeShaun Sims should draw another start Sunday if Alexander indeed isn't able to go.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE