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The Cincinnati Bengals have activated Pro Bowl defensive tackle Geno Atkins from the physically unable to perform list.</p> <p>
Atkins tore his anterior cruciate ligament last year.</p> <p>
The Bengals are hoping to get Atkins back in time for their season-opener against the Baltimore Ravens.</p> <p>
The Bengals also activated rookie linebacker Marquis Flowers.</p> <p>
He had been sidelined with a hamstring injury.</p> <p>
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Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun</p>