Story byCharean WilliamsWed, December 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM UTCBengals center Matt Lee was designated to return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice window. Lee, a second-year player, landed on injured reserve on Oct. 28 with a knee injury. He has played five games this season, seeing action on 16 special teams snaps. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA seventh-round pick in 2024, Lee played all 17 games as a rookie, including one start. He saw action on 27 offensive snaps and 86 on special teams. The Bengals play the Cardinals on Sunday before closing out the season against the Browns.