Bengals Activate LB Shaka Heyward from Injured Reserve After Fibula Injury

The Bengals have activated linebacker Shaka Heyward from injured reserve to the active roster. Heyward, a second-year player, returned to practice on December 3rd and was a full participant all three days this week after landing on IR October 28th with a fibula injury. This season, he has recorded 10 tackles in eight games, contributing on seven defensive snaps and 130 special teams snaps.