​Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 16, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers NowThe Cincinnati Bengals are parentally getting some major reinforcements ahead of Sunday’s first-place AFC North showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.The Bengals opened the 21-day window for three players to return to practice from the injured reserve list on Thursday, including slot wide receiver Andrei Iosivas.Iosivas did not play in the first game between the Steelers and Bengals, as he’s been out since late September with a thumb injury, but the third wheel to star receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins has had a major impact in this rivalry game in the past.He had a huge game for the Bengals in last year’s Cincinnati home victory, catching three passes for 49 yards, the seventh-most productive game of his career. He had three catches for 35 yard and a touchdown the year before in Cincinnati, and four catches for 36 yards in Pittsburgh in 2023.Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (80) celebrates with tight end Tanner Hudson (87) after a play during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium on Dec 28, 2025. — Katie Stratman / imagn ImagesCredit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWith Iosivas out, the Bengals have been using undrafted rookie Dohnte Meyers as the third option. He has 18 catches for 222 yards in eight games.The other players making their way back from injury for Cincinnati on Thursday are rookie guard Brian Parker II, the Bengals’ sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and veteran defensive back Jalen Davis, who has primarily played as a reserve slot corner for the Bengals.Parker has been out since August with a knee injury. Davis has been out since late September with a hamstring injury.Davis’ return could be helpful for a banged-up Cincinnati secondary. Safety Kyle Dugger (quad) missed practice on Wednesday and cornerback DJ Turner II (ankle) was limited.The players having their practice windows opened does not mean that they are guaranteed to return against the Steelers on Sunday Night Football.Related HeadlinesBill Cowher, Former Steelers Players Pay Tribute to Dick HoakSteelers WR DK Metcalf Identifies Fix: ‘Pretty Much the Only Answer’Analyst Predicts Ugly Reception For Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin in CincyRead more at Steelers Now