Burfict (hip) remained out at Thursday's practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before Burfict left in the second half of Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs, he was struggling to maintain discipline on his gaps. But it's also undeniable that the Bengals' linebacking corps played much better when he returned in Weeks 5 and 6 against Miami and Pittsburgh than without him the previous two weeks, so a potential absence Sunday against the Bucs would hurt.

Burfict (hip) is not practicing Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict exited Sunday's loss to the Chiefs with a hip injury and did not return, and should be considered questionable for Cincinnati's matchup against the Buccaneers in Week 8. If Burfict were to miss any time, expect Jordan Evans to slot into the starting lineup and Hardy Nickerson to receive increased snaps.

Burfict (hip) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict exited Sunday's loss to the Chiefs with a hip injury and did not return, but does not appear to be in any danger of sitting out Cincinnati's game against the Buccaneers in Week 8. The starting linebacker accumulated only two tackles against Kansas City last week, and will look to bounce back against Tampa Bay.

Burfict injured his left hip and has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of Burfict's injury isn't clear. Jordan Evans and Hardy Nickerson would be in line for added reps if the linebacker is required to miss any games.

Burfict (shoulder) is not present on Wednesday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict sustained the shoulder injury in Sunday's loss to the Steelers, but still played 61 of 73 defensive snaps. The 28-year-old has 15 tackles (eight solo) with two pass breakups in two games since returning from suspension in Week 5.

Burfict injured his shoulder in the second quarter of Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict got injured while trying to tackle the Steelers' Vance McDonald, who shed multiple tackles on the play. He's currently on the sideline rather than the locker room and hasn't yet been ruled out to return.

Burfict, who was reinstated from a four-game suspension earlier this week, admitted he was uncertain how extensively he would be used or if he would play at all Sunday against the Dolphins, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given Burfict's status as one of the NFL's more productive tacklers since he entered the league in 2012, it's highly unlikely the Bengals would have added him back to the 53-man roster this week if they didn't intend to use him right away. That said, the linebacker's conditioning could be an issue coming off a four-week layoff, which had been preceded by his absence for most of training camp while nursing a foot injury. Whether he starts or is used in a rotation at linebacker, Burfict is far from a safe bet to take on a normal snap count, which probably makes it best for fantasy owners in IDP leagues to turn to other options in Week 5.

Burfict (suspension) was reinstated by the league Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The Bengals will likely activate Burfict to the 53-man roster in the coming days. The veteran linebacker is expected to assume his role as a starter alongside Preston Brown and Nick Vigil. Burfict may need a week or two to re-acclimate himself to the speed of the game, but given his tenure in this league he should be fine once ready to go.

Burfict (ankle, suspension) still isn't practicing, Jay Morrison of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict is unlikely to play in the Bengals two remaining preseason games because of the injury, in addition to him missing the first four games of the regular season due to the suspension.

Burfict (ankle, suspension) isn't practicing Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict limped off the field at the end of Monday's practice and was taken back to the locker room on a cart. He's already suspended for the first four weeks of the regular season, so only a severe injury would impact his prospects for the upcoming campaign. Jordan Evans is the favorite to fill in at weakside linebacker, offering ample IDP potential if he also locks down a role in the nickel defense.