January 7, 2024; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) runs onto the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Petco Field. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy and defensive tackle McKinley Jackson were cleared to return to practice Wednesday.
The Bengals opened a 21-day practice window for both players, who began the season on injured reserve.
Murphy was interviewed on IR on August 27 due to a sprained knee. Two days later, Jackson joined him with a knee injury.
Murphy, 22, is the Bengals' 2023 first-round pick, and Jackson, also 22, is their 2024 third-round pick.
Murphy played in all 17 games in 2023 (no starts), recording three sacks and 20 tackles for loss.
Cincinnati (1-3) hosts the Baltimore Ravens (2-2) in an AFC North game on Sunday.
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