After a hard‑fought 30-27 defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cincinnati Bengals are dealing with a trio of injuries in their secondary. Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Monday that safety Bryan Cook, safety Kyle Dugger and cornerback Jalen Davis will be monitored throughout the week.
Injury details
Cook left the game with an ankle issue, while Davis exited after sustaining a hamstring strain. Dugger, who was already dealing with a lingering problem, also remains questionable. Taylor said the coaching staff will have a clearer picture once practice resumes on Wednesday.
Game recap
Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns, and the Steelers averaged 6.0 yards per carry. The Steelers outgained Cincinnati 411‑352 in total yardage. Late in the fourth quarter, the Bengals had a chance to tie the game, but a fumble by quarterback Joe Burrow sealed the win for Pittsburgh.
Looking ahead
The Bengals return home to Paycor Stadium for Week 4, where they will host the Jacksonville Jaguars, who also sit at 2‑1. Taylor emphasized that the team hopes to have more clarity on the three defensive backs before the Jaguars arrive.
On the offensive side, rookie wide receiver Colbie Young will miss the upcoming game with a knee injury. The coaching staff remains optimistic that his injury is not long‑term and expects him back soon.
Fans can expect the Bengals to focus on shoring up their secondary and limiting turnovers as they aim to bounce back from their first loss of the 2026 season.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
