Take a look at the injury reports of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins leading into Week 16 of the 2025 season.
Cincinnati Bengals
*Last updated: Saturday, Dec. 19, 2025*
Note: The Bengals placed DT Kris Jenkins Jr. on the Reserve/Injured list Friday.
Saturday update: CB DJ Turner II is now listed as questionable for Sunday's game with an illness.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB Joe Burrow | Knee | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| G Dylan Fairchild | Hamstring | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| TE Noah Fant | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Did Not Participate | Out |
| WR Tee Higgins | Concussion | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | Questionable |
| DT B.J. Hill | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| DT Kris Jenkins (R/I) | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | |
| WR Charlie Jones | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| S PJ Jules | Ankle | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | Questionable |
| OT Amarius Mims | Knee | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| DE Joseph Ossai | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| HB Samaje Perine | Ankle | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| TE Drew Sample | Neck | Limited Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| DE Shemar Stewart* | Knee | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| CB DJ Turner II | Ankle | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation |
Miami Dolphins
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB De'Von Achane | Ribs | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| OL Larry Broom | Illness | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| LB Jordyn Brooks | Foot / Knee | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| DB Elijah Campbell | Ankle / Knee | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| LS Joe Cardona | Hamstring | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| CB Rasul Douglas | Foot | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| S Minkah Fitzpatrick | Calf | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| LB Cameron Goode | Knee | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| RB Ollie Gordon | Ankle | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| DT Kenneth Grant | Shoulder | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | |
| CB Isaiah Johnson | Knee | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| S Ifeatu Melifonwu | Thumb / Groin | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | |
| OL Andrew Meyer | Tricep | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | Questionable |
| K Jason Sanders | Right Hip | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| TE Darren Waller | NIR - Rest / Knee | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation |
*Asterisk denotes a player on a Reserve list who has been cleared to practice.
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CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 31: Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football during the game between the Miami Dolphins against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Paul Brown Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dolphins defeated the Bengals 22-14. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Bengals defensive lineman Ron Carpenter tackles Miami Dolphins running back Larry Csonka. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson (85) avoids a tackle by Miami Dolphins defender Will Poole (27) in the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) carries as Miami Dolphins free safety Reshad Jones (20) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) gets past Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) avoids a tackle by Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Randy Starks (94) during an NFL football game at Sun Life Stadium on Thursday, October 31, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins defeated the Bengals 22-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Cincinnati Bengals Andy Dalton (14) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in Miami at Sun Life Stadium.
(AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 31: Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football during the game between the Miami Dolphins against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Paul Brown Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dolphins defeated the Bengals 22-14. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Miami Dolphins Ricky Williams(34) in action against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 31, 2010 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati , Ohio. The Dolphins beat the Bengals 22-14.(AP Photo/David Durochik)
Peter Warrick #80 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball after making a catch during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 19, 2004 in Cincinnati. The Bengals defeated the Dolphins 16-13. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Miami Dolphins fullback Keith Byars (41) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 2, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins runningback Bernie Parmalee (30) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 2, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 27-15. (Aaron Doster via AP)
The Cincinnati Bengals offensive line gets set to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage opposite the Miami Dolphins defensive line during the NFL week 9 football game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Fla.. The Dolphins won the game 22-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Nat Moore has trouble holding on to the ball as he is pressured by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Reggie Williams in driving rainstorm in the first half of a game in Cincinnati, Nov. 20, 1977. (AP Photo/Brian Horton)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) calls signals before a play during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 in Cincinnati. The Dolphins won the game, 17-13. (AP Photo/Joe Robbins)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (82) catches a pass and runs past Miami Dolphins cornerback Dimitri Patterson (24) on a 50 yard touchdown nullified by an offensive holding penalty during the NFL week 9 football game against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Fla.. The Dolphins won the game 22-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III (11) in action, during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III (30) breaks up a pass intended for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) during an NFL football game, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) catches a touchdown pass that was tipped by Miami Dolphins safety Chris Clemons (30) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) hugs Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush (22) after the Dolphins defeated the Bengals 17-13 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) catches a pass and gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Morgan Trent (25) and Bengals safety Reggie Nelson (20) during the NFL week 8 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 31, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dolphins won the game 22-14. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Carl Powell #72 and Brian Simmons #56 of the Cincinnati Bengals sack A.J. Feeley #7 of the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game on Sept. 19, 2004 in Cincinnati. The Bengals defeated the Dolphins 16-13. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) runs a route during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. The Bengals defeated the Dolphins, 27-15. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Armon Binns (85) runs after a reception during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 in Cincinnati. The Dolphins won the game, 17-13. (AP Photo/Joe Robbins)
