 He was inactive for games 9-10, and was placed on Reserve/Injured list on November 25, following a triceps injury suffered in week 11.He played a key role in the Bengals pass protection for the nine games he played, helping the Bengals finish the season ranked third in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed with 23 and in least sack yardage allowed (123 yards).He was part of an offensive line that allowed no sacks in the first three weeks of the season for first time in franchise history.