Apple (hamstring) was ruled inactive ahead of Monday's game against the Browns, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apple played a season-low 16 defensive snaps in last week's win over the Falcons, and he popped up with a hamstring injury on the Bengals' injury report Thursday before sitting out practice Friday and Saturday. The 27-year-old cornerback was then listed as questionable heading into Monday night's contest, and he is now set to miss his first game of the season. With Apple sidelined, expect veteran Mike Hilton and rookie Cam Taylor-Britt to step up into bigger roles at against Cleveland.

Apple (hamstring) did not participate at practice Saturday and is listed as doubtful for Monday's game at Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Apple seems likely to miss his first game of the season Monday with a hamstring injury. If he is indeed out for Week 8, Tre Flowers would be in line for fill-in reps on the boundary opposite Chidobe Awuzie.

Apple (hamstring) didn't practice Friday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apple was a limited participant Thursday due to the hamstring injury but was downgraded to a non-participant Friday. He'll have one more opportunity to practice before the Saints need to make a decision on his status for Monday's matchup against the Browns.

Apple (ankle) was a full participant in practice Tuesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apple played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in the team's 27-12 win over the Jets on Sunday, but he popped up as a limited participant in the Bengals' estimated practice report Monday. His move to full participation means he should be good to go Thursday against the Dolphins.

Apple (ankle) would have been limited Monday per the Bengals' estimated practice report, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apple was able to play 100 percent of the defensive snaps in the team's 27-12 win over the Jets on Sunday, despite popping up on the injury report. Typically a limited session this early in the week, and an estimated one at that, would be of little concern, but with the Bengals playing Thursday it does mean a bit more. If Apple is unable to go it'd likely lead to extra opportunity to Tre Flowers and Mike Hilton.

Apple (quad) was not listed on Cincinnati's injury report Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Apple missed back-to-back practices after having fluid drained from his quad in late August, but he now appears to be available again heading into the regular season. The 27-year-old should slot in opposite Chidobe Awuzie as the Bengals' starting cornerbacks versus the Steelers on Sunday.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Apple won't practice Wednesday or Thursday due to a quad injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor relayed that Apple will have fluid drained from his quad, which will keep him sidelined, but it doesn't appear like the injury, or procedure, is a major concern yet. The 2016 first-round pick agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal this offseason to return to the Bengals after totaling 49 tackles, two interceptions and 10 pass defenses across 16 appearances last year.

Apple agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Bengals on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apple made 16 regular-season appearances during his first year with Cincinnati, and he totaled 49 tackles (38 solo), two interceptions and 10 pass defenses. He appears to be in line for a starting role once again heading into 2022, but it's possible that the Bengals could address the cornerback position in this year's draft.

Apple (ankle) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Apple suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game against the 49ers, but he already appears back to full health. Barring any setbacks, he should be ready to handle his usual every-down role Week 15 at Denver.

Apple (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Apple's exit takes down a Bengals starter in the secondary. He'll try to return, but in the meantime Vernon Hargreaves or Mike Hilton should see extra opportunity.