Burfict suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's game against the Lions, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.comreports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict was injured after hurrying Matthew Stafford into throwing an interception. he had recorded three tackles (two solo) before departing, and his status for Week 17 at Baltimore is questionable.

Burfict (concussion) was a full participant at Friday's practice and is on pace to play Sunday against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict's return to full participation in practice bodes well for his chances at playing Sunday, barring any setbacks. The starting outside linebacker's potential return would result in a reduced role for Jordan Evans, who has logged at least 55 snaps in each of the Bengals' past three games.

Burfict (concussion) logged a limited practice session Thursday, Jay Morrison of Cox Media Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict has been dealing with a concussion since Week 13. The fact that the talented linebacker was able to practice at all is a good sign, but he will still need to log a full session and be cleared by an independent neurologist before suiting up for Sunday's contest against the Lions.

Burfict (concussion) seems unlikely to play Sunday against the Lions, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official sitereports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict went through stretching exercises Wednesday but didn't participate in practice. He'll need to earn full-participant status in practice and also receive clearance from an independent neurologist before he'll be able to take the field again.

Burfict (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Burfict took a step forward in his recovery from the concussion by returning to practice Thursday in a limited fashion, the Bengals determined he wasn't on track to clear the NFL's protocol for head injuries before Sunday. As a result, Burfict will be sidelined for the second straight game, with Jordan Evans likely to pick up most of the reps at weakside linebacker.

Burfict (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is an encouraging sign for Burfict after the linebacker was held out of Wednesday's practice entirely, and it's the first time he's taken the field since suffering the concussion in Week 13. If Burfict is able to continue practicing, there is a good chance he'll manage to clear the concussion protocol by Sunday.

Burfict (concussion) did not participate at the Bengals' practice Wednesday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict has not practiced since sustaining the concussion against the Steelers in Week 13, and his status for Sunday's game in Minnesota is severely in doubt. The Bengals are already short-handed at linebacker with Nick Vigil (ankle) a candidate for injured reserve, and could be forced to do some roster tweaking should Burfict be unavailable.

Burfict (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict never had a shot to play this week after taking a vicious hit from wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Steelers. The only real concern is the linebacker's long-term health, given that he had to be taken off the field on a backboard.

Burfict (concussion) didn't practice with the team Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

In Week 13's game, Burfict had to be put on a backboard and carted off the field, after being the victim of a vicious hit by Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, making for a scary scene. The 27-year-old linebacker has 66 tackles and 1.5 sacks in nine games this season, and he'll likely be replaced by Jordan Evans if he can't play Sunday against the Bears.

Burfict was placed in the NFL's concussion protocol after being removed from Monday's 23-20 loss to the Steelers in the fourth quarter with a head injury, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burfict was carted off the field on a backboard after he was on the receiving end of a hard hit from Steelers wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster. Though Burfict was able to hop off the cart under his own power once he arrived in the locker room, his placement in the protocol prevented him from returning to the contest and clouds his status for the Bengals' Week 14 matchup with the Bears. More information on Burfict's condition should be known when the Bengals resume practicing Wednesday.