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Suspension lifted Bailey had his six-game suspension lifted Monday and was placed back on the Cardinals' practice squad.

Impact Bailey was served a six-game suspension in mid-November for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. The 2020 seventh-round pick will return to the practice squad and is eligible to be elevated to the active roster for the Cardinals' regular-season finale against the 49ers on Sunday.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NFL suspends Cardinals linebacker Bailey six games for PED violation Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Bailey was suspended six games without pay for violating the performance-enhancing substances policy, th...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Suspended six games Bailey was suspended six games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances policy Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Bailey will be ineligible to be elevated from Arizona's practice squad until Week 18 now as a result of his suspension. The linebacker has appeared in one game in 2024, failing to record any stats while playing 16 snaps on special teams in Week 7 versus the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NFL suspends Cardinals LB Markus Bailey 6 games for PED violation Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Bailey was suspended six games without pay for violating the performance-enhancing substances policy, th...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Arizona Cardinals sign former Cincinnati Bengals' linebacker Markus Bailey The Arizona Cardinals signed linebacker Markus Bailey; NFL Network reports will invite former Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa to rookie camp.

MAY 8, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Markus Bailey, Cincinnati Bengals, Linebacker Markus Bailey is a 6-1, 205-pound Outside Linebacker from Hilliard, OH.

APRIL 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Markus Bailey, Cincinnati Bengals, Linebacker Markus Bailey is a 6-1, 205-pound Outside Linebacker from Hilliard, OH.

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Pressed into defensive duty Bailey played 20 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Falcons, recording four tackles.

Impact Bailey is primarily a special teams player, having played just six defensive snaps all season prior to Week 7. The 2020 seventh-rounder saw more reps on defense last year when Logan Wilson was out, and Wilson's injury this year is the proximate cause for his return this year.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Linebacker Markus Bailey's All-Out Play Has The Bengals All-In You don’t have to tell Bengals linebacker Markus Bailey about injuries or big games. His five-year career at Purdue was book-ended by ACL te...

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • BENGALS.COM

Will play Sunday Bailey (neck) is active Sunday against the Broncos, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bailey was able to log three straight limited practices this week, after missing Week 14 against the 49ers. The second-year line backer will be asked to step up with Logan Wilson (shoulder) out Sunday against the Broncos.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another limited practice Bailey (neck) is questionable for Sunday against the Broncos.

Impact Bailey has logged three straight limited practices heading into Sunday. The second-year linebacker missed the Bengals Week 14 contest against the 49ers with the injury. With Logan Wilson out with a shoulder injury and Clay Johnston on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Bengals could be thin at linebacker Sunday.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus 49ers Bailey (neck) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bailey exited last week's loss to the Chargers afters suffering a stinger. While he originally drew a questionable designation for Week 14, the team has since opted to err on the side of caution by ruling him out. In his absence, Joe Bachie figures to see an increased role on on the defense.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Banged-up Bengals dealing with Burrow's finger injury

The Cincinnati Bengals will have to try to bounce back from a mistake-filled loss to the Los Angeles Chargers

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Injury not considered serious Bailey (shoulder) isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury following Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact While Bailey was unable to return to Sunday's game after exiting with a shoulder issue in the first half, he's expected to be fine after being diagnosed with a stinger. The Bengals could monitor the 24-year-old's workload in practice this week, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him play Sunday against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Done for today Bailey (shoulder) will not return Sunday against the Chargers.

Impact Bailey left in the first half with the injury. Primarily a contributor on special teams, his absence is magnified by the early departure of Logan Wilson, who also suffered a shoulder injury. The Bengals will now try to piece together a linebacker unit to get through the rest of their game Sunday against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injures shoulder Sunday Bailey (shoulder) is questionable to return Sunday against the Chargers.

Impact Bailey left the Bengals' Week 13 contest in the first half after suffering a shoulder injury. He has mostly operated on special teams, so his absence shouldn't impact Cincinnati's defensive rotations.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Kickers had 7 missed XPs in afternoon games

With only the Sunday night matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs remaining, kickers have already combined to miss seven extra points on the day

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Back on roster Bailey was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Assuming he feels healthy enough to suit up Sunday in Vegas, Bailey could slide into a starting linebacker role in place of the injured Akeem Davis-Gaither (foot). Bailey previously occupied a reserve role, totaling four tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed through nine games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Markus Bailey Activated From Reserve/COVID-19 Linebacker Markus Bailey, a second-year player out of Purdue University, had been on Reserve/COVID-19 since Nov. 9.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • BENGALS.COM

Hopeful to return this week Bailey could come off the COVID-19 list this week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Bailey's return would be much needed coming out of the bye week with the recent loss of Akeem Davis-Gaither (foot) to IR. The 2020 seventh-round selection would be a prime candidate to move into a starting role, or at the very least see added opportunity on the field.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to COVID list Bailey (undisclosed) has been placed on the Bengals' reserve/COVID-19 list.

Impact It is unclear whether Bailey has actually tested positive or just had close contact with someone who has. The Bengals are entering their bye week, so he will have an extra week to recover before the team takes on the Raiders in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 2 Bailey is active for Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Bears, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bailey was questionable entering the team's second game due to a knee injury. However, after logging limited practices throughout the week, he'll be ready to go and should serve as depth amongst the Bengals' linebacker corps.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Giants Bailey (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Bailey shook off a hamstring injury to play in Sunday's contest. The rookie seventh-round pick has played just four snaps on defense this season, as most of his contributions have been on special-teams coverage.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Passes physical Bailey passed his physical and has come off the Bengals' active/non-football injury list, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bailey is bouncing from an ACL tear that he sustained last September. Now that he's been cleared for action, the 2020 seventh-rounder will look to secure a depth role in the Bengals' linebacking corps.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Passes physical Bailey passed his physical and has come off the Bengals' active/non-football injury list, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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