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Bengals linebacker Burfict back at practice

Sept 12, 2014

Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict, who’s in the league’s concussion protocol, returned to practice on Friday.

Burfict, the Bengals leading tackler with 171 last season, is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Falcons at Paul Brown Stadium.

Burfict suffered the injury against the Ravens on Sunday.

Here’s the Bengals injury report:

Out: Tight end Tyler Eifert (elbow); wide receiver Marvin Jones (foot).

Doubtful: Running back Rex Burkhead (concussion); linebacker Sean Porter (hamstring)

Questionable: Burfict (concussion).

Probable: Wide receiver A.J. Green (foot); cornerback Darqueze Dennard (hip); defensive end Carolos Dunlap (hamstring) defensive tackle Geno Atkins (feet), defensive end Margus Hunt (ribs), Cornerback Terence Newman (groin, did not practice), guard/center Mike Pollak (knee, limited), left tackle Andre Smith (shoulder) and wide receiver James Wright (concussion).

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