Kendall Milton

No surprise that a player in protocol will miss a short-week game. Brooks' absence will leave the Bengals with little behind Chase Brown unless Samaje Perine is able to return from a high-ankle sprain on Thursday. Gary Brightwell, a special teamer, is the only other back on the roster. Kendall Milton is hanging out on the practice squad. Don't be surprised to see Bengals RB workouts ahead of Thursday's game. Trey Hendrickson (hip) was also ruled out for Thursday, as usual.