Bengals LB Maualuga cleared to practice

Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga passed his physical Monday and was cleared to resume practice.

Maualuga has been on the active/non-football injury list since the start of training camp due to a hamstring injury. He signed a three-year contract worth $15 million earlier this offseason. 

The Bengals' rush defense struggled mightily during the first of last season with Maualuga and fellow linebacker Vontaze Burfict mostly injured, giving up an average of 143 yards rushing in the first nine games. With Maualuga back, the defense allowed an average of just 82 yards rushing over the last seven games, helping Cincinnati's playoff push.

Maualuga finished the season with 59 tackles. 

h/t: Cincy Jungle