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Chargers LB Khalil Mack, Bengals OT Orlando Brown Jr. declared inactive for prime-time game

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack is sidelined for Sunday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a groin injury

NOVEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially ruled out for SNF Brown (knee/fibula) is inactive for Sunday night's matchup with the Chargers.

Impact Brown was able to return to practice this week, logging a limited session Thursday before a DNP on Friday. The offensive tackle will now shift his focus to being ready to go for the team's Week 13 matchup with the Steelers on Dec. 1 after Cincinnati is idle in Week 12. In the meantime, Cody Ford will draw another start at left tackle against Los Angeles.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18 • BENGALS.COM

Not expected to play Sunday Brown (knee/fibula), who is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, is not expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact He was downgraded from a limited practice session Thursday to a DNP on Friday. If Brown misses his third consecutive game in Week 11, expect Cody Ford to serve as Cincinnati's top left tackle.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 Brown (knee/fibula) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown appears to be trending toward not playing Sunday night despite his questionable designation, as the 28-year-old offensive lineman downgraded from a limited practice session Thursday to a DNP on Friday. If Brown misses his third consecutive game in Week 11, expect Cody Ford to serve as Cincinnati's top left tackle.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Brown (knee/fibula) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Brown has missed the Bengals' last two regular-season games due to a knee injury. He was a DNP on Wednesday, but he was able to practice Thursday in a limited capacity. If he's able to practice Friday, Brown could return and start at left tackle Sunday against the Chargers, otherwise Cody Ford would serve in that role for a third straight game.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati wide receiver Tee Higgins inactive against the Ravens with a quad injury

Cincinnati wide receiver Tee Higgins is inactive for the Bengals' game at Baltimore with a quad injury

NOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive for Week 10 Brown (knee) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Brown was able to log consecutive limited practices and earned a questionable tag for Thursday's game, but his knee injury appears to severe for him to play. His next chance at playing will be Week 11 against the Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 17. Cody Ford will likely start at left tackle for a second straight game in Brown's absence.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in Week 10 Brown (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Ravens.

Impact Brown upgraded from an estimated DNP on Monday to back-to-back limited sessions Tuesday and Wednesday, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 10. If the first-year Bengal can't play through his knee injury for the second consecutive week, Cody Ford will likely get the start at left tackle.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Tuesday Brown (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Impact Brown was sidelined for Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 8 against the Eagles. He opened the week as a DNP on Monday, but his limited participation on Tuesday's estimated report indicates he is trending in the right direction to making a return. Wednesday's report will provide more clarity on his status for Thursday night's game against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Monday's estimation Brown (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Impact Brown was held out of Cincinnati's Week 9 win over the Raiders after sustaining a knee injury the week prior. He'll likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Tuesday or Wednesday in order to play in Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Ravens. If Brown is unable to do so, Cody Ford is expected to draw the start at left tackle.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Las Vegas Brown (knee/fibula) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Brown was listed as doubtful, so this doesn't come as a surprise. Look for Cody Ford to draw the start at left tackle for Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Higgins, Brown and Moss are out for the Bengals' matchup with the Raiders

The Cincinnati Bengals will be without three key players for their game against the Las Vegas Raiders

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to play in Week 9 Brown (knee) is doubtful to play in Week 9 versus the Raiders, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown suffered a sprained right knee in team's win over the Browns in Week 7 and he suffered blow to the same knee in Week 8 against Philadelphia. He now appears to be likely to miss his first game of 2024 and in his absence, Cody Ford is on track to draw the start at left tackle versus Las Vegas.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not signficant Brown will be considered day-to-day due to the knee injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown sprained his right knee against Cleveland in the previous game and got hit in the same knee against Philadelphia, which led to his exit. Considering his day-to-day status, he'll likely be available for Week 9 against the Raiders; however, confirmation of that likely won't come until later in the week.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not signficant Brown will be considered day-to-day due to the knee injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown sprained his right knee against Cleveland in the previous game and got hit in the same knee against Philadelphia, which led to his exit. Considering his day-to-day status, he'll likely be available for Week 9 against the Raiders; however, confirmation of that likely won't come until later in the week.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Week 8 with knee injury Brown hurt his knee in Sunday's Week 8 game against Philadelphia and is questionable to return.

Impact Brown sprained his right knee last Sunday against Cleveland, so his exit against the Eagles may be related. The veteran offensive tackle came into the weekend without an injury designation, but he logged only one full practice (in addition to two limited practices) during the week. Cody Ford will likely fill in for Brown if he's unable to return Sunday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Philadelphia Brown (knee) was a full participant during Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Eagles, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic...

Impact Brown was diagnosed with a right knee sprain during the Bengals' Week 7 win over the Browns. He was able to log consecutive limited practices to open the week, but he was able to participate in Friday's session without restrictions and he'll be good to go for Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25 • BENGALS.COM

Officially dealing with knee sprain Brown's injury sustained in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Browns has been clarified to be a right knee sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Brown was originally thought to have sustained a calf strain, but Rapoport's report Monday confirmed the injury to be a knee sprain affecting the back of his knee. Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters earlier Monday that he's optimistic about Brown's outlook, but more clarity about his potential availability in Cincinnati's Week 8 matchup against the Eagles will likely come later this week.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with strain Brown suffered a calf strain in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Brown will undergo testing to determine the severity of the strain, but according to Rapoport, head coach Zac Taylor was optimistic about the Oklahoma product's outlook. More clarity about his potential status for Week 8 against the Eagles will likely come later in the week.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21 • USATODAY.COM

Exits game with knee injury Brown is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a right knee injury.

Impact Brown went to the sideline in the second quarter before being led by trainers to the locker room. Cody Ford, has taken over at left tackle for the time being.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • BENGALS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 13 • BENGALS.COM