What happened: Cincinnati declined to activate wide receiver Andrei Iosivas, cornerback Jalen Davis, and guard Brian Parker II from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game. The team officially downgraded all three players to out. The move leaves each player on the reserve list after Cincinnati cleared them to return to practice on Thursday.
Why it matters: Iosivas has been sidelined since late September with a thumb injury, thinning depth at receiver. Davis provides experience in the secondary when active, while Parker continues working back on the offensive line. Remaining on the reserve list allows Cincinnati to manage practice repetitions before committing active roster spots.
By the numbers: Iosivas has caught 3 passes for 19 yards in 2026 through 2 games. Davis has made 10 tackles in 2026 through 3 games.
What to watch: Cincinnati must activate each player before their respective 21-day practice windows expire or keep them on injured reserve for the rest of the season.