Bengals news: Good Joe Burrow update, NFL picks and Irv Smith out

The latest Bengals news items and notes to know.

Thursday provided another injury update of sorts on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and it was nothing but good news.

The nice development for the Bengals and Burrow on a short week before hitting the road to play the Tennessee Titans is obviously the headline item. But starting tight end Irv Smith and rookie wideout and special teams returner Charlie Jones remained out.

Also on September 29, we’ve got experts putting in their final picks for that Bengals vs. Titans matchup.

Here’s a look at the important news and notes to know as the Bengals inch closer to an AFC showdown with the Titans.