Burrow is fine, but Bengals may be without Mixon, Higgins
Quarterback Joe Burrow is fine, but the Cincinnati Bengals could be without running back Joe Mixon and receiver Tee Higgins on SundayDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHIDOBE AWUZIE #13 - CORNERBACK - TENNESSEE TITANS
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Niners, Bengals seeking edge as playoff races heat up
The Bengals and 49ers face off Sunday in a key game to keep their respective playoff hopes aliveDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bengals, 49ers seek footing in crowded playoff race
The 49ers and Bengals meet with both coming off losses that pushed them to the fringes of the playoff raceDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Banged-up Bengals dealing with Burrow's finger injury
The Cincinnati Bengals will have to try to bounce back from a mistake-filled loss to the Los Angeles ChargersDECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers' Cannon taken off field in ambulance after collision
San Francisco 49ers backup running back Trenton Cannon was taken off the field in an ambulance after a scary collision on the opening kickoff in a 30-23 loss at SeattleDECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Chidobe Awuzie corrals one of wildest deep INTs of 2021 Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie makes an incredible play for an interception on a pass from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Ju...
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM
Doubtful with foot inury Awuzie is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers with a right foot injury.
Impact Awuzie picked off Justin Herbert earlier in the game by making a leaping catch over Josh Palmer. He was seen testing his foot on the sideline, though the injury appears to be serious enough to likely keep him sidelined him for the rest of the game.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals need Chidobe Awuzie, Mike Hilton to make more impact plays to lead resurgence on defense Bengals need Chidobe Awuzie, Mike Hilton and Jessie Bates to make more impact plays in order to turn things around on defense
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Activated by Bengals Awuzie (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Tyler Dragon of USA Today reports.
Impact Awuzie landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list for an undisclosed reason Wednesday, but he won't be forced to miss any game action. He's logged 33 tackles (29 solo), an interception and eight pass defenses across eight games to begin the year.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grading the Bengals defense, special teams: Thoughts on every player through 9 games Chidobe Awuzie, Trey Hendrickson and D.J. Reader are among those earning the top grades after nine games.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Placed on COVID-19 list The Bengals placed Awuzie (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Awuzie will need to clear all protocols related to COVID-19 before returning to team facilities, but with the Bengals on bye Week 10, he will have plenty of additional time before Nov. 21's contest against the Raiders. In his two most recent appearances, Awuzie has handled 95-plus percent of defensive snaps.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chidobe Awuzie arrives for Bengals wearing his mission across his chest A work ethic instilled by his family and culture has propelled the cornerback in his first season in Cincinnati.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cleared to return Awuzie (head) was cleared and returned to Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact Awuzie exited the game in the first half with a head injury and was evaluated for a concussion. However, he cleared all testing and has been able to return to bolster the Bengals' secondary in the final two quarters.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals' pressure, Awuzie's blanket defense combine for INT Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie intercepts a pass from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • NFL.COM
Evaluated for concussion Awuzie is being evaluated for a concussion after exiting Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact Awuzie had been very active early in the game, logging four tackles and an interception prior to his exit. It's unclear whether he will be able to return, and Eli Apple will likely see a bigger role in Awuzie's absence.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Awuzie (groin) will play in Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact Awuzie missed last week's win over Jacksonville with a groin issue, but he shed his injury designation after he logged a full practice Friday. The 26-year-old has recorded nine tackles (seven solo) and three pass defenses across three appearances to begin the year.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodgers, Packers rolling again, prepare for Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor knows Aaron Rodgers wellOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bengals RB Mixon misses practice, status for Sunday unclear
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon didn’t practice Wednesday and is day to day with an ankle sprainOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burrow says he and Bengals are getting better every week
Quarterback Joe Burrow says he and the Cincinnati Bengals are getting better every weekOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bengals without some key starters for matchup with Jaguars
The Cincinnati Bengals were without some key regulars Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with receiver Tee Higgins, safety Jessie Bates, guard Xavier Su’a-Filo and co...SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inactive Thursday Awuzie (groin) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Jaguars, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Awuzie sustained a groin injury in Sunday's win over the Steelers, and he'll be held out of Thursday's matchup as a result. Eli Apple and Mike Hilton should see increased work against Jacksonville, while Awuzie's next chance to return will be Oct. 10 against Green Bay.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
After statement win over Steelers, Bengals prep for 0-3 Jags
The Cincinnati Bengals played one of their most consistent and complete games of the Joe Burrow era Sunday in a 24-10 win over the Pittsburgh SteelersSEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burrow throws 3 TDs, Bengals drop listless Steelers 24-10
Joe Burrow threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns and the Cincinnati Bengals handled the listless Pittsburgh Steelers 24-10SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burrow, Bengals healthy and hopeful after 2020 debacle
Quarterback Joe Burrow's surgically rebuilt knee is nearly 100% and that's good news for the Cincinnati BengalsSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thriving in camp Awuzie has been shutting down the Bengals' receivers all camp, looking more than adequate in filling the part vacated by William Jackson III when Jackson left via free agency, Paul...
Impact Awuzie was limited to eight games last season with lower-body injuries and a trip to the COVID list, but in his previous three seasons he was a solid cover corner. So far Awuzie appears to be the version of the player that we saw in his first three years.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
