Cincinnati Bengals release quarterback from their roster just hours after activating star QB Joe Burrow ahead of Ravens game.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals waived quarterback Sean Clifford on Monday, paving the way for Joe Burrow to return to action on Thursday night against the Ravens. Clifford signed with the Bengals practice squad in September after Burrow suffered a grade 3 toe sprain that required surgery.

Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback Joe Burrow posted on Instagram ahead of the team's NFL Week 13 game Thanksgiving night against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, indicating that he's "back." Burrow could play for the first time since suffering a turf-toe injury during a Week 2 win against Jacksonville.

With Joe Burrow expected to return at quarterback Thursday night, the Cincinnati Bengals are shuffling their QB room.

T wo franchises trending in different directions meet Sunday in Cincinnati when the Bengals (3-7) take on the New England Patriots (9-2). The Pats have won eight in a row while the Bengals have lost three straight and seven of their last eight games.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye established a new career-high with 294 passing yards in the team's NFL Week 12 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.