The Bengals may move on from Burfict (concussion) during the offseason, ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict played just 43 games the past five seasons, limited by a mixture of suspensions (three), concussions (seven documented) and other injuries. He's only 28 years old, but his peak form hasn't been seen since 2016 and the new coaching staff doesn't have any investment. Burfict has two seasons remaining on a three-year, $33.2 million extension, with a dead cap charge of only $1.8 million if the Bengals decide to release him, per overthecap.com. He'd presumably need to accept a pay cut to have any chance at staying in Cincinnati.

Burfict (concussion) was ruled out for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict didn't practice this week as he has yet to clear the concussion protocol and will finish the year missing three of the last four games. The 28-year-old has seven documented concussions -- including two in the last month -- and will likely reevaluate his long-term outlook with the 2018 season now over for him.

Burfict's (concussion) career could be in jeopardy as he has officially sustained seven career concussions, including two in the last month, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The more worrying part of this equation is that Burfict could very well have suffered additional concussions that went undiagnosed, complicating the issue even further. The 28-year-old is currently in the concussion protocol following Sunday's loss to the Browns, and it seems fairly unlikely he'll be able to play Week 17 with his career seemingly hanging in the balance.

Burfict (concussion) was held out of Wednesday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict sustained the head injury during Sunday's loss to the Browns. With the NFL's revamped concussion protocol, it could take some time for Burfict to return to the field. It seems likely that the veteran will miss Sunday's regular-season finale, but nothing is set in stone at the moment.

Burfict suffered a concussion during Sunday's game against the Browns and is ruled out to return, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict, who missed the Bengals' last two games in the league-mandated concussion protocol, suffered some friendly fire on a hit from Sam Hubbard and was forced to exit versus the Browns. The veteran linebacker will remain sidelined for the duration of Sunday's contest with the seventh concussion of his career.

Burfict (concussion) is active Week 16 against the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict was back in practice as a full participant Friday, setting the stage for a return after missing back-to-back games. Burfict and the Bengals finish the year with division matchups on the road against Cleveland and Pittsburgh -- both games in which the linebacker recorded eight combined tackles earlier in the year.

Burfict (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game at Cleveland, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict has missed the last two games with the concussion but he was able to practice as a limited participant this week. The 28-year-old must fully clear the concussion protocol by Sunday or he will miss his third straight game, which would again leave Hardy Nickerson to start in his place.

Burfict (concussion) returned to practice Wednesday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict missed the Bengals' last two games due to a concussion, but managed to participate in practice Wednesday. It remains to be seen whether the veteran linebacker will clear the league-mandated concussion protocol in time to suit up against the Browns on Sunday, but Burfict appears to be trending in the right direction.

Burfict (concussion) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict has yet to clear the concussion protocol from the concussion suffered Week 13 against the Broncos. Hardy Nickerson should see increased usage at middle linebacker as the 28-year-old remains sidelined.

Burfict (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict remains in the league-mandated concussion protocol, and has yet to return to practice since sustaining a head injury Week 13. If the veteran is unable to suit up for Sunday's tilt against the Raiders, expect Hardy Nickerson to benefit from an uptick in snaps.