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Bengals | Five players signed to practice squad Wed Aug 27, 01:56 PM
Free-agent QB Brett Rypien (Vikings), RB Gary Brightwell (Bengals), RB Kendall Milton (Bengals), WR Jordan Moore (Bengals) and WR Isaiah Williams (Bengals) were signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad Wednesday, Aug. 27.
| Footballguys view: Williams was undrafted out of Illinois in 2024, but he made the Lions final roster after coming aboard as a priority free agent after the draft. Now with the Bengals, the speed and playmaking ability as a returner keep us interested but only in super deep dynasty formats. |
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Bengals | Three injury transactions made Tue Aug 26, 04:10 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals placed TE Erick All (knee) on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Return list on Tuesday, Aug. 26, while placing S Daijahn Anthony (hamstring) and DE Cedric Johnson (calf) on the Reserve/Injured designated to return list.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati chops roster down to 53 Tue Aug 26, 04:06 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals terminated the contract of vested veteran RB Gary Brightwell on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The team also WR Jamoi Mayes, TE Tanner McLachlan, RB Kendall Milton, WR Jordan Moore, WR Kendric Pryor and WR Isaiah Williams to get down to its 53-man roster.
Link to storyGary Brightwell player page
Bengals | Desmond Ridder cut Tue Aug 26, 12:30 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Desmond Ridder was released Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Link to story Bengals | Cincinnati signs DE Trey Hendrickson to a one-year deal Mon Aug 25, 05:42 PM
Trey Hendrickson's contract situation is resolved. The star pass rusher will get a $14 million raise from the Cincinnati Bengals for this season, boosting his 2025 salary to $30 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. Hendrickson is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.
| Footballguys view: Before receiving the raise, Hendrickson was set to earn $16 million this season. He had not participated in any offseason workouts, including the entirety of training camp, while seeking a new deal with the club. He has insisted that he would not play this season under the contract. Hendrickson, 30, is coming off his best season in the NFL. He had 17.5 sacks last season, which led the league. Hendrickson was also named to The Associated Press All-Pro team and reached the Pro Bowl for the fourth straight season. |
Trey Hendrickson player page
Bengals | Cincinnati parts ways with several Mon Aug 25, 04:33 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals waived WR Cole Burgess, RB Quali Conley, WR Rashod Owens and QB Payton Thorne on Monday, Aug. 25.
Link to story Bengals | Erick All likely headed for IR Sun Aug 24, 06:51 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Erick All (knee) is likely to be placed on the reserve/injured list before the start of the regular season.
Link to story Bengals | Jermaine Burton injured Sat Aug 23, 04:46 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton (knee) is dealing with a knee injury, and there is no timetable for his return, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Link to story Bengals | Demetrius Knight Jr. nursing injury Fri Aug 22, 08:40 PM
Cincinnati Bengals LB Demetrius Knight Jr. (lower body) is dealing with a 'lower extremity injury,' according to defensive coordinator Al Golden.
Link to story Bengals | Tajh Brooks may be top backup Fri Aug 22, 04:53 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Tahj Brooks could open the season as the primary backup running back for the Bengals, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Ben Baby.
Link to story Bengals | Tee Higgins returns to practice after apparent ankle injury Thu Aug 21, 03:49 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (ankle) suffered an apparent ankle injury during practice on Thursday, Aug. 21, according to Fox19 sports reporter Jeremy Rauch. Higgins went to the sidelines for treatment, causing some concern, but he returned to practice a few plays later, according to Rauch.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Bengals here. The defense should struggle again in 2025, so that means Joe Burrow and offense need to do everything for a team that has designs of making a postseason run. Higgins is going to be a big part of what the team does through the air with teammate WR Ja'Marr Chase. While Chase is WR1 in current ADP, Higgins is aptly placed at WR12. |
Tee Higgins player page
Bengals | Andrei Iosivas works on side Thu Aug 21, 03:08 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas (undisclosed) worked on a side field during practice Thursday, Aug. 21.
Link to storyAndrei Iosivas player page
Bengals | Drew Sample banged up Wed Aug 20, 08:50 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Drew Sample (undisclosed) is day to day with an unspecified injury, but he could play in a game if necessary, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Link to storyDrew Sample player page
Bengals | Daxton Hill on track for opener Wed Aug 20, 03:21 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CB Daxton Hill (knee) will be ready for the start of the regular season, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Link to story Bengals | Jermaine Burton making progress Wed Aug 20, 03:04 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) is making good progress in his recovery, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Link to story Bengals | Minor injury for Mike Gesicki Wed Aug 20, 03:02 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day because of an injury, but head coach Zac Taylor said Gesicki could play this weekend if needed.
Link to storyMike Gesicki player page
Bengals | Cordell Volson to miss 2025 season Wed Aug 20, 01:53 PM
Cincinnati Bengals OG Cordell Volson (shoulder) needs to undergo shoulder surgery and will miss the 2025 season, according to head coach ZaC Taylor.
Link to story Bengals | Dalton Risner visits, works out Tue Aug 19, 06:16 PM
Free-agent OG Dalton Risner (Vikings) had met with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, Aug. 19, and he also had a workout. The two sides plan to stay in touch, according to sources.
Link to story Bengals | Charlie Jones pushing for spot Tue Aug 19, 01:16 AM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Charlie Jones had four receptions for 32 yards, which included a four-yard touchdown pass from QB Joe Burrow, against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Aug. 18. Jones is fighting for one of the jobs behind WRs Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Andrei Iosivas.
Link to story Bengals | Tahj Brooks busy on Monday night Tue Aug 19, 12:53 AM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Tahj Brooks carried the ball 11 times for 47 yards against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Aug. 18. He also caught three passes (on four targets) for nine yards.
Link to story Bengals | Big night for Mitchell Tinsley Tue Aug 19, 12:32 AM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Mitchell Tinsley had five receptions (on six targets) for 73 yards and a pair of touchdown during the club's preseason loss to the Washington Commanders on Monday, Aug. 18. While the top three spots at receiver are all but set in stone, Tinsley, who drew praise from QB Joe Burrow earlier in camp, continues to push for a spot on the 53-man roster.
Link to storyMitchell Tinsley player page
Bengals | Cordell Volson won't play Monday Sat Aug 16, 12:11 PM
Cincinnati Bengals OL Cordell Volson (shoulder) sustained a right shoulder injury during practice Friday, Aug. 15. He will not play in the preseason game versus the Washington Commanders Monday, Aug. 18, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Link to story Bengals | Jermaine Burton on side Friday Fri Aug 15, 01:37 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) is working on the side during practice Friday, Aug. 15.
Link to story Bengals | Mike Gesicki works on side Fri Aug 15, 01:32 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki (hamstring) is working on the side during practice Friday, Aug. 15.
Link to storyMike Gesicki player page
Bengals | Jermaine Burton to work on side Tue Aug 12, 01:25 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) is dealing with some swelling and will work on the side during practice Tuesday, Aug. 12, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Link to story Bengals | Jermaine Burton day-to-day Mon Aug 11, 03:54 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Sunday, Aug. 10, and is considered day-to-day.
Link to story Bengals | Geno Stone to miss some time Sat Aug 9, 08:37 PM
Cincinnati Bengals S Geno Stone (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week because of a soft tissue injury.
Link to storyGeno Stone player page
Bengals | Dylan Fairchild likely to start Sat Aug 9, 12:49 PM
Cincinnati Bengals OG Dylan Fairchild is expected to win the competition to be the team's starter at left guard over OG Cordell Volson.
Link to story Bengals | Cody Ford likely to win right guard job Sat Aug 9, 12:30 PM
Cincinnati Bengals OG Cody Ford is believed to have the inside track on the competition to be the team's starting right guard over OG Lucas Patrick.
Link to story Bengals | Tanner Hudson shows out with two scores Thu Aug 7, 11:10 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Tanner Hudson had six receptions for 62 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Link to storyTanner Hudson player page
Bengals | Tahj Brooks struggles in preseason debut Thu Aug 7, 11:04 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Tahj Brooks rushed 10 times for just 26 yards in the preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday Aug. 7, and he had a 3-yard reception on two targets.
Link to story Bengals | Joe Burrow picks apart champs Thu Aug 7, 11:00 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow completed 9-of-10 passes for 123 yards, touchdowns and no interceptions in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles in his two drives.
Link to storyJoe Burrow player page
Bengals | Several defenders get golden opportunity Wed Aug 6, 10:28 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CBs Daxton Hill, Cam Taylor-Britt and Marco Wilson will each miss the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles, so it will be a great opportunity for CBs D.J. Ivey, Josh Newton and D.J. Turner to showcase their talents. With Hill working at slot corner, it might create an opening at outside cornerback.
Link to storyMarco Wilson player page
D.J. Turner player page
Bengals | Mike Gesicki will not play Thursday Tue Aug 5, 09:38 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki (hamstring) will not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles after tweaking his hamstring in practice over the weekend.
Link to storyMike Gesicki player page
Bengals | Noah Fant won't play in preseason opener Tue Aug 5, 09:34 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Noah Fant will not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Link to storyNoah Fant player page
Bengals | Mike Gesicki to miss preseason game Tue Aug 5, 01:09 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki (hamstring) appeared to suffered a hamstring injury over the weekend and will not play in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 7.
Link to storyMike Gesicki player page
Bengals | Joe Burrow to play in preseason opener Tue Aug 5, 10:53 AM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow and other big-name players will play several series in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 7, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
| Footballguys view: Remember, preseason issues have led to slow starts in past seasons. Last year, Ja'Marr Chase's contract sidelined him until opening week while Burrow was coming off season-ending surgery on his right wrist. In 2023, a strained calf kept Burrow on ice through August. The year before? An emergency appendectomy cost Burrow almost all of training camp, and he spent the 2021 preseason recovering from a torn ACL. As noted earlier this year, seeing Burrow and this offense get off to a faster start would be a boost for fantasy investors. |
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Bengals | Mike Gesicki nursing minor injury Sun Aug 3, 09:27 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki (undisclosed) was absent from practice Sunday, Aug. 3, due to what is deemed a minor, undisclosed injury.
Link to storyMike Gesicki player page
Bengals | Mike Gesicki gets some company Fri Aug 1, 01:49 AM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki will be joined by veteran TE Noah Fant, as the latter was signed Thursday, July 31.
Link to storyMike Gesicki player page
Bengals | Seth McLaughlin cleared to practice Fri Aug 1, 01:42 AM
Cincinnati Bengals C Seth McLaughlin (Achilles) has passed a physical and is clear to practice. The former Ohio State center and 2024 Rimington Trophy winner tore his Achilles' in November, ending his college career.
Link to story Bengals | Tahj Brooks scoots up depth chart Fri Aug 1, 01:31 AM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Tahj Brooks has a chance to climb the depth chart following the release of veteran Zack Moss (neck) on Thursday, July 31.
| Footballguys view: Brooks should have no problem outshining Samaje Perine in the preseason. He's a Matt Waldman favorite and potential three-down back. If Chase Brown goes down this year, Brooks is the name you need to know. He's worth drafting late in deep leagues that have thin waiver wires. |
Bengals | Noah Fant contract update Thu Jul 31, 05:11 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent TE Noah Fant (Seahawks) signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, July 31. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyNoah Fant player page
Bengals | Kole Taylor off roster Thu Jul 31, 01:07 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Kole Taylor was waived Thursday, July 31.
Link to story Bengals | Noah Fant agrees with Bengals Thu Jul 31, 09:28 AM
Free-agent TE Noah Fant (Seahawks) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, July 31.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks let Fant go, and now he lands with a much more high-powered offense with the Bengals. Fant will compete for the no.2 tight end spot on the roster behind starter Mike Gesicki. He's not much of a blocker, but Fant can be relied on as a receiving weapon. |
Noah Fant player page
Bengals | Andrei Iosivas earning praise Thu Jul 31, 12:39 AM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas has had a 'dazzling' camp, per ESPN's Ben Baby, who writes that Iosivas has had 'very strong reps' in 1-on-1 drills. QB Joe Burrow said that Iosivas has turned contested catches into 'a strength of his game,' and classified the receiver's development as 'exciting.'
| Footballguys view: This has been a consistent drumbeat during the offseason. The Bengals have a superstar in Ja'Marr Chase and a star in Tee Higgins. Behind those two dangerous weapons, a guy like Iosivas is there to compete for targets with a guy like TE Mike Gesicki. Entering his third season, Iosivas has the look of a future starter (likely with another team). That makes him a dynasty stash or target. |
Andrei Iosivas player page
Bengals | Zack Moss released Wed Jul 30, 10:42 AM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Zack Moss was released Wednesday, July 30.
| Footballguys view: Rookie Tahj Brooks has been having a great training camp, and he could be working his way into the mix. Brooks could essentially take the spot of Moss on the depth chart, providing size/power (and receiving ability) behind starting RB Chase Brown. |
Zack Moss player page
Bengals | Trey Hendrickson to report Wednesday Wed Jul 30, 09:56 AM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson plans to report to training camp Wednesday, July 30, ending his holdout, source said, despite being no closer to a new deal.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if this is truly a "hold-in", where Hendrickson will be with the team to avoid fines, or if Hendrickson is going to practice, indicating that he will play even if he doesn't get a new deal. His stock should be down a bit in IDP leagues for now because of the continuing uncertainty. |
Trey Hendrickson player page
Bengals | Shemar Stewart could play in preseason opener Mon Jul 28, 11:16 AM
Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick DE Shemar Stewart could play in the preseason opener Aug. 7, despite missing the early stages of camp in a contract dispute, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Link to story Bengals | Shemar Stewart agrees to contract Sat Jul 26, 02:59 PM
Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft choice DE Shemar Stewart agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Bengals Friday, July 25, worth $18.97 million. The deal also includes a fifth-year option.
| Footballguys view: And with this, one of the more pointless holdouts in recent memory comes to an end. Stewart will report to camp in time to be an impact player on the defensive line this year, while Trey Hendrickson is still away seeking a new deal after the division rival Steelers reset the market with their TJ Watt extension. |
Bengals | Positive meeting between CIN, Noah Fant Fri Jul 25, 02:45 PM
Free-agent TE Noah Fant (Seahawks) had a positive meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, July 24, but will explore other options, according to sources. The Bengals are expected to keep in touch with Fant.
Link to storyNoah Fant player page