Michael Johnson practiced for the first time since spraining his MCL Aug. 2, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports.

Johnson practiced for the first time since spraining his MCL on Aug. 2, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports.

Analysis:

Johnson will likely be a game-time decision for the opener against the Raiders, potentially giving way to backup Wallace Gillbery. Johnson struggled in his only year with the Buccaneers last year, but he did record 23.5 sacks with the Bengals in his four-year stint with the team to begin his career, and he could build upon that number this season.