It was reasonable to expect the Cincinnati Bengals wouldn't have any major injury concerns coming out of the bye week. Instead, at least one surprise name popped up on the first injury report of the week.

The Cincinnati Bengals may be shorthanded on defense when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers this week. After not practicing Wednesday, standout linebacker Logan Wilson got another DNP for the team’s Thanksgiving practice.

The Bengals look like they could get Orlando Brown Jr. (knee/fibula) back in game action after he went limited on Wednesday. Good news mostly ends there, as Logan Wilson (knee) didn't practice Monday or today. Sheldon Rankins (illness) also missed the session with his illness.

Several Bengals were limited for various reasons. Wide receiver Tee Higgins and defensive tackle B.J. Hill each had half-days for rest. Taylor said prior to practice that Higgins

CINCINNATI — The Bengals injury report stayed mostly the same on Thanksgiving as Logan Wilson (knee) missed another practice and looks less and less likely to play against Pittsburgh. Check out the full report with B.J. Hill practicing after a rest day, while Sheldon Rankins (illness) stayed sidelined with an illness:

Two key starters for the Cincinnati Bengals did not practice on Wednesday as the team continued to gear up for its AFC North showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.