Bengals get rough injury update on key defender before Week 13 vs. Steelers
The Cincinnati Bengals will need to rely on rookies more than usual during the critical Week 13 showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor revealed on Friday that starting defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins won’t be able to play against the Steelers due to a viral illness, according to ESPN’s Ben Baby.