AJ McCarron practices with sore left wrist, ready for Ravens

CINCINNATI (AP) AJ McCarron used his left hand during practice Wednesday and expects to be ready for the Bengals' final regular-season game at home against the Baltimore Ravens.

McCarron hurt his nonthrowing wrist when he fumbled in overtime during a 20-17 loss in Denver on Monday night. The defeat left Cincinnati (11-4) in line for a third seed in the playoffs.

His wrist was examined Tuesday and he was cleared to practice. He caught balls using both hands and held the ball in his left hand. Andy Dalton is sidelined by a broken thumb.

Tight end Tyler Eifert participated in the light practice. He's missed the last two games with a concussion.

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