The Bengals are set to travel to Chicago and take on the Bears this weekend. They’ll do so with a slightly banged up back seven on defense.
As we all know, cornerback Trae Waynes (hamstring) will not play. Waynes was not seen on the rehab field Friday during practice, which indicates he’s a step closer to returning. Safety Ricardo Allen (hand/hamstring) won’t play either as he is spending his first week on the Reserve/Injured list.
Cornerback Darius Phillips (thigh) and linebacker Markus Bailey (knee) are both listed as questionable for Sunday. Phillips at the very least fully participated in Friday’s practice after being limited Wednesday and Thursday.