Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrew Hawkins has returned to practice on a roster exemption.

Hawkins is on the injured reserve-designated to return list due to an ankle injury suffered in preseason.

Today starts a three-week window during which Hawkins may practice with the team without being counted against the 53-player active roster limit. He could be added to the roster at any time during this three-week period.

Hawkins finished third on the team in receptions (51) and receiving yards (533), with four touchdowns.

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Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun.