Bengals TE Mike Gesicki Designated to Return from IR, Week 12 Status Uncertain

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (pectoral) has been designated to return from injured reserve and is expected to practice on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Gesicki has been sidelined since Week 6, and his availability for the upcoming Week 12 game against the Patriots remains unclear. His return would be a boost for the Bengals, especially with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase suspended for the game. However, Gesicki is not considered a bankable fantasy play for Week 12, and his potential activation would remove fellow tight end Noah Fant from spot-start consideration.