Atkins (shoulder) has been cleared for all football activity, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that the Bengals have released Atkins (shoulder), Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

The Bengals placed Atkins (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Atkins was back at practice Thursday following the birth of his daughter, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Atkins will be unavailable against Pittsburgh on Sunday for personal reasons, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Atkins was relegated to a back up role in Sunday's loss to the Colts, Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Atkins did not dent the stat sheet in Sunday's loss to the Ravens, recording zero tackles in 19 snaps - three on first downs, four on second downs and 11 on third downs, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Atkins (shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice and won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Atkins (shoulder) is "progressing nicely" and may play Sunday against the Ravens, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Atkins (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.