Bengals' Taylor optimistic on progress of injured Uzomah

Cincinnati Bengals' C.J. Uzomah (87) celebrates a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah reacts during the Super Bowl LVI Opening Night Fan Rally, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) celebrates with fans following the team's NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. The energy level is skyrocketing in Cincinnati, which hasn't experienced this kind of sports success since the Reds swept the Oakland Athletics in the 1990 World Series. The Bengals last reached the Super Bowl after the 1988 season, losing to San Francisco. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)