Bengals bring Nickerson back on practice squad

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed linebacker Hardy Nickerson to the practice squad one day after releasing him to make room on the 53-man roster when linebacker Vontaze Burfict returned from suspension.

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Nickerson, an undrafted rookie free agent from Illinois, played in the first three games this season, primarily on special teams.

To make room for Nickerson on the practice squad, the Bengals waived offensive lineman Cole Toner.

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