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October 29, 2015
Burfict making Bengals practice debut
The Cincinnati Bengals may be on the verge of making as big of a midseason addition as any NFL team will make. Burfict is set to practice now that he's been cleared by his independent knee specialist. Next, he'll need team medical clearance.
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October 28, 2015
Burfict received "good evaluation" from Cali doc
It's safe to assume Vontaze Burfict isn't playing against the Steelers this Sunday. That said, Burfict got a positive report from a knee specialist on his recovery and per Adam Caplan, the decision on when he can practice is in the Bengals' hands.
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October 26, 2015
Lewis on Burfict: When he's ready, he'll be ready
Despite being eligible to practice on Monday, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict remains on PUP. Lewis says, "when he's ready, he'll be ready." He could be activated any day, or up until December.
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September 5, 2015
Burfict to PUP decision could have gone either way
"We know what he means to the football team," Marvin Lewis said of Burfict. "It's a difficult thing to do for him. But we had a candid conversation about it, that this was a hard call but it's one we're going to make right now."
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September 5, 2015
Bengals place Vontaze Burfict on Reserve/PUP list
As has been expected, the Bengals have placed Vontaze Burfict on the Reserve/PUP List. This means we won't see the Pro Bowl linebacker for at least the first six games of the 2015 NFL season.
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August 31, 2015
Bengals need to make a hard decision on Burfict
"The first month or so of camp, I was just like, 'He's not a factor.' It's just not a part of my thought process," Bengals linebackers coach Matt Burke said via ESPN. "Now as we get closer and we have to make a hard decision on him in the next week."
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May 17, 2015
Burfict makes appearance at MLCF Golf Classic
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict made his first public appearance since undergoing microfracture surgery earlier this year. He's crushing tee shots now and we're glad to see it.
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March 14, 2015
Vontaze Burfict rehab "going as planned"
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict underwent microfracture surgery in January. The former Pro Bowler is in California and when his knee gets stronger, he'll make his way to Cincinnati to continue rehabilitation efforts.
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January 27, 2015
Guenther on Burfict: Very focused and determined
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict recently underwent microfracture surgery to repair his knee. Defensive coordinator Paul Guenther is encouraged by Burfict's frame of mind.
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January 26, 2015
Vontaze Burfict underwent microfracture surgery
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict should be ready for training camp this year, the doctor that performed the surgery told NFL.com.
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January 5, 2015
Vontaze Burfict "likely" to have surgery
Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther told the press the Vontaze Burfict is leaning towards another surgery to "further repair" what wasn't fixed before. He should be ready for next season.
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December 9, 2014
McCarron activated; Vontaze Burfict placed on IR
The Bengals have ended the season of linebacker Vontaze Burfict by placing him on the Reserve/Injured list.
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December 8, 2014
Lewis uncertain if Burfict will play this season
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis told reporters on Monday that he doesn't know if Vontaze Burfict will play another down this season.
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December 4, 2014
Burfict, Domata Peko still out at practice
The Bengals did get good news regarding Adam Jones, but Vontaze Burfict still doesn't look close to returning.
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December 3, 2014
Burfict and Peko not practicing Wednesday
The Bengals could be without Vontaze Burfict and Domata Peko vs. the Steelers.
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December 1, 2014
Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict is day-to-day
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said that linebacker Vontaze Burfict is "day-to-day". If he misses Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, it'll be the sixth straight game that he'll have missed since having his knee scoped.
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November 30, 2014
Bengals at Buccaneers inactive list
There aren't any real surprises when the Bengals announced their inactive list. And like the Bengals, the Buccaneers are missing a handful of starters.
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November 29, 2014
Bengals LB Burfict "still slightly hobbled"
Everyone is trying to figure out what's taking Vontaze Burfict longer than expected to return. Fans largely believed that Cincinnati was withholding Burfict for a December run... but he's "still slightly hobbled".
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November 28, 2014
Burfict and Hunt out Friday; Unlikely vs. Bucs
The Bengals are expected to be without Vontaze Burfict and Margus Hunt vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but are otherwise fairly healthy going into that Week 13 matchup.
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November 27, 2014
Burfict unlikely against the Buccaneers
With four straight games missed already, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has missed two practices this week, strengthening a belief that he won't play him this weekend against Tampa Bay.
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November 27, 2014
Burfict and Hunt miss practice on Thursday
The Bengals likely won't have Margus Hunt or Vontaze Burfict vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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November 26, 2014
Wednesday Bengals practice report
Offensive lineman Mike Pollak and defensive end Robert Geathers also got veteran's days off Wednesday.
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November 21, 2014
Burfict misses practice; Unlikely to go vs Texans
The Bengals won't have Vontaze Burfict or Margus Hunt against the Texans.
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November 20, 2014
Gio at practice again; Vontaze Burfict still out
If the Bengals have both Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard this week, watch out Texans.
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November 19, 2014
Giovani Bernard, Andre Smith back at practice
Giovani Bernard has missed three games with a hip and clavicle injury, but the Bengals expect him to play against the Texans.