Bengals WR Andrew Hawkins A Late Addition On The Injury Report

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrew Hawkins was a recent (and sudden) addition to the Cincinnati Bengals injury report on Friday with a reported knee. Typically when players surface on the injury report on Thursday or Friday, it means that something happened that week during practice.

Remember when Thomas Howard wasn't on the Wednesday injury report in Week Two? He was limited the following day with a knee (meaning he missed a portion of practice after suffering his injury) and was placed on IR by the end of the week with a torn ACL.

Yet whatever happened that placed Hawkins on the Injury Report on Friday can't be that signficant. He still participated fully on Friday, listed as probable this Sunday against the Denver Broncos.

Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals Friday Practice Report

The official practice report heading into Week Nine meeting between the Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos.

Broncos Cornerback Tracy Porter Out For Sunday Versus Bengals

In a break for the Cincinnati Bengals, the Denver Broncos have announced that they will be without the services of starting cornerback, Tracy Porter on Sunday. Unfortunately for Porter, he's had a battle with seizures recently and is currently being medicated and monitored for the situation. It's this ailment that is contributing to him being out of the lineup on Sunday.

Porter was a free agent acquisition for the Broncos this offseason (who also visited Cincinnati), and has had a solid 2012 campaign to date. His lone interception was returned for a touchdown, but he hasn't played in a game since October 7th against the Steelers.

Taking Porter's place is Tony Carter, who has really come on in his absence. Carter will team up with future Hall of Fame cornerback, Champ Bailey to man the spots for Denver. Head coach John Fox has been very high on Carter since his insertion into the lineup. We'll also see Omar Bolden and Chris Harris get some game action.

RB Leonard Full Participation On Thursday; WR Jones And LB Moch Still Out

Cincinnati Bengals running back Brian Leonard went from limited to full participation during Thursday's practice, after rehabilitating injured ribs that he suffered against the Cleveland Browns in Week Six.

Wide receiver Marvin Jones (knee) and Dontay Moch (illness) were out on Thursday. It's currently unknown what's affecting Moch, though Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer already pointed out that migraines are not the culprit this time.

Jeff Faine Returns To Practice; Marvin Jones' Chances This Week Are "Slim"

The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off practice on Wednesday with nearly a full compliment of players. Defensive tackle Pat Sims is on the field practicing for the first time this year, finally ditching the Physically Unable to Perform label. The team has three weeks before an ultimate decision is required, before he is placed on the 53-man roster, released or placed on an season-ending injury list.

Starting center Jeff Faine is also practicing this week, after missing the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a hamstring.

However wide receiver Marvin Jones isn't. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said that Marvin Jones' chances to play this weekend are slim.

Bengals DT Pat Sims Practices For The First Time This Season

Finally, as some may express with a sigh of unbelievable relief.

Defensive tackle Pat Sims, who has been on the Physically Unable to Perform list since Training Camp, will take part in his first practice of the year. Per the league rules, Sims will be able to practice for three-weeks without counting against the 53-man roster. When he's scheduled to play his first game, the team will need to make a roster move to make room for him on the active roster.

Sims suffered two ankle injuries last year, placed on IR after the second occurred during practice. He had a hamstring issue this year that's kept him off the field.