Burfict cleared to return to practice

Pro bowl linebacker Vontaze Burfict was cleared to return to practice today, the Bengals announced this morning.

Burfict, a fourth-year linebacker, remains on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform List. He was placed there Sept. 5 to continue rehab on a knee injury.

Burfict is allowed to practice for up to 21 days without counting against the 53-player roster limit. He can be activated to the roster any time during that time frame.

Burfict, a 2013 Pro Bowl selection, led the Bengals in tackles in 2012 and 2013. He played five games last season before suffering a knee injury vs. Baltimore on Oct. 26. He was played on the Reserve/Injured list Dec. 9.

Credit: John Boyle

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