Bengals News On DJ Turner & Cashius Howell Before Heading To Spain, Bengals Signing A Cornerback?

The Cincinnati Bengals are dealing with several defensive injuries heading into their Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain. Following Sunday's thrilling 43-36 overtime victory over the Tennessee Titans, head coach Zac Taylor provided updates on three defensive players who left the game with injuries. The latest developments present some challenges for Cincinnati's defensive depth heading into an important stretch of the season.

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The biggest positive update concerns DJ Turner II, who is considered day-to-day with a heel injury. Turner exited Sunday's game against Tennessee in the fourth quarter and did not return. Fortunately, Taylor indicated that the injury is not considered serious enough to rule him out for Week 9. Turner is expected to travel with the team to Spain, giving him an opportunity to play against Atlanta depending on how his recovery progresses. His availability will be particularly important for a Bengals secondary already dealing with injuries at cornerback.

The more significant setback involves rookie defensive end Cashius Howell, who has officially been placed on injured reserve with a wrist injury. Howell underwent wrist surgery following the Titans game, and Cincinnati confirmed his placement on IR on Tuesday, November 3. He will miss at least four games, creating another challenge for the Bengals' defensive front. Howell had appeared in all seven games this season, recording one sack, three tackles for loss and five quarterback hits.

Meanwhile, defensive end Cedric Johnson is also day-to-day with an ankle injury. Like Turner, Johnson is expected to make the trip to Madrid, with his availability against Atlanta still uncertain.

Overall, Cincinnati will be monitoring Turner's heel and Johnson's ankle closely throughout the week. Howell's absence puts additional pressure on Shemar Stewart and the remaining defensive-line rotation.

With Atlanta approaching, getting Turner and Johnson healthy could be crucial to maintaining defensive stability.

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