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Samaje Perine Samaje Perine Backing up Brown
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 3:24 PM
Perine is listed as the No. 2 RB behind Chase Brown on the Bengals' unofficial depth chart.
Analysis: In Cincinnati's preseason opener versus the Lions on Aug. 13, Perine was involved on the two drives in which Joe Burrow was leading the offense, and the running back had a seven-yard carry and gathered in both targets for 12 yards. While spelling Brown out of the backfield in 2025, Perine recorded 469 yards from scrimmage and three rushing TDs on 101 touches in 15 regular-season games. A similar workload can be expected from Perine in the coming campaign. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Optimistic heading into 2026
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 10:51 AM
Burrow said on teammate Ja'Marr Chase's (knee) podcast that the quarterback has high hopes for the Bengals in 2026 after the team's offseason personnel changes, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports Thursday.
Analysis: "We're going to have a really good team that has a chance to win every game that we step foot on the field for," Burrow said. "We brought in a lot of the right guys, a lot of the right people with the right mindsets to go and chase this goal of winning a Super Bowl." Cincinnati's offseason additions focused primarily on fixing a defense that allowed 28.9 points per game during the 2025 regular season, which was third-most in the NFL. Burrow and the offense are poised for another productive campaign if the star QB can stay healthy after being limited to eight appearances last season due to a toe injury. Starting wide receivers Chase and Tee Higgins (heel), as well as running back Chase Brown, are all reprising their roles alongside Burrow to provide continuity on offense. |
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Returns to practice
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 7:08 PM
Stewart (knee) participated in Cincinnati's practice Wednesday, Yanni Tragellis of CBS reports.
Analysis: Stewart returned to practice for the first time since hyperextending his knee late last month. While the 2025 first-round pick's status for the team's Week 1 matchup versus Tampa Bay is still up in the air, his presence would provide a big boost to the Bengals' defense if he manages to suit up. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 5:12 PM
Chase (knee) was present at Wednesday's practice but not suited up, Gabi Sorrentino of Fox 19 Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Coach Zac Taylor told Ben Baby of ESPN.com on Tuesday that Chase would be limited this week, but he "feels good about" the wide receiver after he hyperextended his left knee while attempting to gather in a deep ball at practice early last week. Just one day later, though, Chase didn't mix into any drills, and fellow WR Tee Higgins joined him on the sideline due to his own heel injury. The statuses of the Bengals' top options at the position thus are up in the air as Week 1 approaches. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins No practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 5:02 PM
Higgins (heel) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: On Tuesday, coach Zac Taylor relayed to Baby that Higgins was dealing with a bruised heel, but the issue wasn't a major concern. Having said that, Higgins didn't log any activity one day later, so his status, along with fellow DNP WR Ja'Marr Chase (knee), will be monitored closely as Week 1 inches closer. The Bengals take on the Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13, meaning Higgins' first official practice reps of the campaign will be possible next Wednesday. |
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Mike Gesicki Mike Gesicki Poised to bounce back
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 1:59 PM
Gesicki is slated to be the Bengals' top pass-catching tight end to begin the 2026 season.
Analysis: In the wake of the NFL's cut-down day, Gesicki's main competition for offensive snaps is blocking TE Drew Sample, who has combined for 57 catches over his last 51 regular-season games. Meanwhile, 2024 fourth-round pick Erick All is finally back healthy after missing all of 2025 due to a torn ACL, while rookie seventh-rounder Jack Endries is the only other TE on the active roster. Gesicki posted a disappointing 28-307-2 line on 42 targets in 13 regular-season contests last year, but he's just two years removed from a 65-665-2 receiving line in his first campaign as a Bengal in 2024. |
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Chase Brown Chase Brown Primed for increased role
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 1:42 PM
Brown is looking forward to an elevated role in the Bengals offense in 2026, Landon Belote of SI.com reports.
Analysis: In particular, Brown cited the scheme's efficiency while running the ball under center and also how much he's been lining up in the slot in the passing game during training camp. After earning just 58 touches as a fifth-round rookie in 2023, his usage increased to 283 touches in 2024 and 301 touches last season. In 17 regular-games in 2025, he matched or set career highs across the board, tallying 1,456 yards from scrimmage and 11 total TDs. Considering Brown was one of seven RBs with at least 50 receptions last year (69, to be exact), his stature in fantasy has never been higher. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Dealing with heel injury
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 12:57 PM
Higgins is tending to a heel contusion, but coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that it isn't considered to be a major concern ahead of Week 1, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With position mate Ja'Marr Chase currently recovering from a left knee injury that he suffered in practice last Tuesday, the top of the Bengals' receiving corps now is banged up. Fortunately for Higgins, he doesn't appear to have a serious injury, just one that he'll have to manage with a season-opening matchup with the Buccaneers on the horizon on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase To be limited this week
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 12:50 PM
Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Chase (knee) will be a limited participant in practice this week, and he "feels good about" where the wide receiver stands, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Chase injured his left knee at last Tuesday's session when he attempted to catch a deep ball and had an awkward landing. He exhibited a visible limp in the aftermath, but he later told Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer that it was a "little hyperextension," and he could have resumed practicing. Now that he's set to get back on the practice field after a week off of it, Chase will attempt to put the issue behind him ahead of a Week 1 matchup with the Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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Placed on IR with return designation
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:55 PM
The Bengals placed Parker (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie sixth-rounder was set to play a reserve role on the Bengals' offensive line in 2026. Parker will now need to miss at least the first four games of the regular season on IR before becoming eligible to return to the active roster. |
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Placed on IR with return designation
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:51 PM
The Bengals placed Taylor (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Taylor signed a one-year contract with the Bengals in early April. The cornerback is set to play a key reserve role in the team's secondary once he can return to the field. Taylor will need to miss at least the first four games of the regular season on IR before becoming eligible to return to the Bengals' active roster. |
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Dohnte Meyers Dohnte Meyers Makes Bengals' roster
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
Meyers has made the Bengals' initial 53-man roster, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Meyers signed with the Bengals in January after spending the previous two years in the Canadian Football League with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 26-year-old wide receiver is expected to fill a depth role on offense and is an option as a return man on special teams. |
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Colbie Young Colbie Young One catch in preseason finale
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:47 PM
Young brought in one of three targets for nine yards in the Bengals' 30-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday.
Analysis: The rookie fourth-round pick was quieter than during his first two preseason games, when he'd posted a 5-76-1 line on 12 targets. However, Young's roster spot is essentially locked in, and he opened the game with the first-team offense. The Georgia product has plenty of potential in a Joe Burrow-helmed offense, although top two wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will naturally command plenty of the prolific quarterback's attention most weeks. |
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Tahj Brooks Tahj Brooks Busy night in preseason win
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:43 PM
Brooks rushed six times for 22 yards, brought in his only target for minus-6 yards, returned one kickoff for 37 yards and lost a fumble in the Bengals' 30-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday.
Analysis: The 2025 sixth-round pick got the start for the Bengals and touched the ball on Cincinnati's first two plays from scrimmage, netting seven yards on his first carry. Brooks subsequently fumbled the opening second-half kickoff to give the Eagles the ball at the Bengals' 43-yard line and tee up a Philadelphia field goal. The relatively unremarkable night put a cap on a modest preseason for Brooks, who rushed 13 times for 49 yards, posted a 4-22-0 receiving line and ran back two kickoffs for 66 yards. Brooks' biggest competitor for depth running back/returner role, Gary Brightwell, also coughed up the ball once Friday, so it could be a proverbial coin flip between the two in terms of final cuts. |
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Evan McPherson Evan McPherson Another perfect night to close preseason
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:36 PM
McPherson connected on field goals of 29, 58 and 34 yards and also drilled all three extra-point attempts in the Bengals' 30-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday.
Analysis: McPherson put the Bengals' first nine points of the night on the board with his trio of field goals, which included his third of 50-plus this preseason. The unblemished night capped off a perfect three-game exhibition slate for McPherson, who tuned up for what should be a busy regular season by going 8-for-8 on field-goal attempts and 7-for-7 on PATs. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase Not practicing Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 11:01 AM
Chase (knee) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Chase downplayed the injury that forced him from Tuesday's session, but he will get at least one day to rest and recover. The report notes that Chase "was not sporting any protective equipment," which backs up his stance that he is dealing only with a minor setback. |
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Participating in team drills again
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 6:48 PM
Cook (undisclosed) participated during the Bengals' training camp practice Tuesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Cook has missed time after suffering an apparent hamstring injury earlier in August, but it now looks like he's back in football shape. Whether or not he plays in Friday's preseason game at Philadelphia, it seems like he's trending towards being available for Week 1 of the regular season, barring any setbacks. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase Says he could play through knee injury
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 3:15 PM
Chase (knee) said he could play in a game Wednesday after exiting Tuesday's practice early, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Chase has spent Tuesday afternoon downplaying his hyperextended knee, so this seems like it will be a non-issue moving forward after he came down awkwardly at the end of practice. The star wide receiver is a cinch top-five fantasy pick as Joe Burrow's alpha wideout. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase Downplays knee injury
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 2:53 PM
Chase downplayed his knee injury Tuesday, saying it was a "little hyperextension," and he could've kept practicing, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Chase came up limping at the tail end of Tuesday's session when he jumped for a deep ball and landed awkwardly. He immediately left the field and was tended to by the training staff before shooing them away and remaining on the sidelines for the remainder of practice. It sounds like Chase will be fine well in time for the Bengals' regular-season opener in a little less than three weeks. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase Limps off field at Tuesday's practice
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 1:54 PM
Chase (knee) limped off the field at Tuesday's practice after landing awkwardly while attempting to reel in a deep ball, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Chase was favoring his left knee after the play in question, but he was able to walk to the sideline under his own power with trainers, per Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. Potentially a major development for the Bengals offense, Chase's status should receive some clarity after Tuesday's session. |
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