Bengals WR John Ross (knee) took full practice reps all week. It looks like Ross will finally make his return. He’s a talented player, so he could quickly work his way into starter’s snaps if things break his way. Tyler Boyd (knee, out) and Cody Core (concussion, out) missed practice all week and are out for Week 8.

Bengals WR John Ross (knee) took full practice reps again Thursday. Ross may be able to make his return this week.

Bengals WR John Ross (knee) practiced fully Wednesday. Ross may be able to make his return this week. He hasn’t practiced fully since Week 2.

Bengals Inactives
Tyler Boyd WR
Ryan Hewitt TE
Adam Jones CB
Alex Redmond OG
John Ross WR
Derron Smith FS
Christian Westerman OG

Bengals WR John Ross (knee, questionable) took full practice reps on Friday after being limited earlier in the week and is questionable for Week 7. Ross may be able to make his return this week.

Bengals WR John Ross (knee) took limited practice reps again Thursday. Ross is still iffy for Sunday.

Bengals WR John Ross (knee) took limited practice reps Wednesday. Ross may be able to make his return this week.

John Ross, last seen when he fumbled his first NFL touch back on Sept. 14, returned to practice Monday as the Bengals began preparations for Sunday’s game (4:25 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Channel 12) in Pittsburgh and it doesn’t sound like he’ll be ready for the Steelers.

But this is what he does know after he practiced in limited fashion for the first time in more than a month:

He feels good, he’s satisfied there’s nothing significantly wrong with the knee he injured in the Aug. 31 pre-season finale, and he’s been told it’s not related to the ACL he tore in the same knee during college.

Bengals WR Brandon LaFell (knee) took full practice reps again Friday. LaFell should be producing with John Ross and Tyler Eifert out, but he’s seen just five total targets in the last two games.

Bengals WR John Ross (knee, out) missed practice all week and is out for Week 5.