WR Hawkins returns to practice with Bengals

Wide receiver Andrew Hawkins returned to practice Wednesday with the Cincinnati Bengals on a roster exemption.

Hawkins is on injured reserve because of an ankle injury suffered during the preseason but is designated for possible return under NFL rules.

He will be able to practice with the team for three weeks without being counted on the Bengals' 53-player active roster.

A third-year pro, Hawkins saw action in 14 games last season and was the team's third leading receiver with 51 receptions for 533 yards and four touchdowns.