Wilson picked up a knee injury in the Bengals Week 11 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the team was hopeful he wouldn't miss time, as the had their bye week in Week 1

Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (illness) and linebacker Logan Wilson (knee) are inactive for the season's first matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, further depleting a Cincinnati defense that is already down to a third-string cornerback in Josh Newton, after the injuries throughout the year to Dax Hill and DJ Turner.

CINCINNATI — Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (knee) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Akeem Davis-Gaither will start in his place. It's his second start of the season.

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The big one is standout middle linebacker Logan Wilson, who will be out today with a knee injury. Left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is active and will return after an extended absence

CINCINNATI — Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson is unlikely to play on Sunday against the Steelers due to a knee injury that kept him out of practice all week. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network was the first to report the news. Wilson is officially listed as questionable, but it looks like the veteran will be sidelined.

Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals offense should have a core piece back when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13. There, all signs point toward a return for left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. on the edge.