Three Bengals return to practice

Three Bengals players officially returned to practice this afternoon, as the team made final preparations for the AFC North showdown Thursday night with Baltimore. Tight end Tony Stewart (hip), wide receiver Kelley Washington (hamstring) and defensive tackle Sam Adams (knee) went back to practice. Washington and Stewart are questionable. Adams is probable.

Don't look for center Rich Braham to play. He could not finish practice Tuesday. He is questionable with a knee injury. Eric Ghiaciuc will start. Defensive tackle John Thornton (knee) remained doubtful and did not practice, and cornerback Deltha O'Neal (should) is still questionable and did not practice.

For the Ravens, starter Jamal Lewis (tailback, foot), Todd Heap (tight end, back) and Adalius Thomas (linebacker, ankle) remained questionable and did not practice. Still, they are expected to play. The Ravens had exceptionally light practices this week.