CINCINNATI (AP) — With Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson out for the rest of the year because of season-ending core muscle surgery, his replacements are making the most of their expanded opportunities.

Until this week, Bengals coach Zac Taylor had deemed Hendrickson as doubtful or out for the Bengals’ upcoming game . Hendrickson missed six games with a hip/pelvis injury, including the last five.

As the Bengals (4-9) prepare to host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Joseph Ossai and Myles Murphy are playing the best football of their careers. Ossai has recorded a team-high 45 pressures this season, followed by Murphy's 31.

“They’re getting a ton of reps,” Taylor said. “They’re getting a lot of confidence. They’ve completely bought in to what we’re asking them to

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