QB Joe Burrow throws a TD pass in his first game since wrist surgery, but Bucs beat Bengals 17-14
The Bengals saw all they needed to see of Joe Burrow in their first series against Tampa BayAUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Domenique Davis - Week-to-week with injury Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Thursday that Davis is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's not clear what is ailing Davis, but the 28-year-old defensive tackle is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers. It could also keep him from playing against the Bears on Aug. 17, which would significantly decrease Davis' chance at making the Bengals' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
2024 NFL preseason Week 1 odds, lines, spreads
The NFL preseason kicks off tonight! Check out the odds, lines and spreads for every game during Week 1 of the 2024 NFL preseason.AUGUST 8
Trey Hendrickson - Returns to practice Hendrickson (chest) returned to practice Wednesday, Chris Roling of USA Today reports.
Impact Hendrickson missed the last week of practice due to a chest bruise, but the 29-year-old defensive end was back in pads for Wednesday's session. The 2017 third-round pick out of Florida Atlantic is coming off a career-best 17.5 sacks in 2023, and while he is seeking an extension, he has opted not to hold out during training camp. Hendrickson and the rest of the Bengals' starters should see the field for at least the first series of Saturday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers, per Geoff Hobson of the team's official site.
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Joe Burrow - In line to play Saturday Burrow is on track to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Impact While coach Zac Taylor wouldn't say how long Burrow is likely to play Saturday, the Bengals' franchise QB is poised to make his first game appearance since Nov. 16, when he suffered a season-ending wrist injury. Once Burrow gets his reps with fellow starters in versus Tampa Bay, look for some combo of Jake Browning, Logan Woodside and Rocky Lombardi to finish up the contest.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Jones - Carted off practice field Jones (undisclosed) was carted off the field during Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, Jones couldn't put weight on his leg as he got into the cart, so it looks like the wideout could miss some time. Prior to his injury, Jones had been competing with Andrei Iosivas, Jermaine Burtonand Trenton Irwin for slotting behind top WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
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McKinnley Jackson - Misses Wednesday's practice Jackson was held out of Wednesday's camp session due to a right knee sprain, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Jackson told Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer that he's considered day-to-day after Wednesday's practice, but his knee was in a brace and he had crutches next to his locker, which doesn't seem like a good sign. Once Jackson returns to full health, he's expected to continue competing for a depth spot on the Bengals' defensive line.
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Cam Sample - Shifts to IR The Bengals placed Sample (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact This move comes as no surprise, as Sample tore his Achilles during one of the Bengals' practices last week. The Tulane product recorded 29 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and defended one pass across 17 regular-season games in 2023. Expect second-year defensive end Myles Murphy to see more work as a rotational edge rusher with Sample missing all of 2024.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
Why Bengals QB Joe Burrow and other starters are expected to play Saturday
Cincinnati's star QB has thrown one preseason pass in his career, so why is he expected to get game reps this weekend against the Bucs?AUGUST 7
Cam Sample - Suffers torn Achilles' Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Sample is done for the year after suffering a torn Achilles in practice last week, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.
Impact Sample was carted off the practice field last Thursday, and the worst-case severity of his injury has now been confirmed. The Bengals will doubtless place the fourth-year defensive end on IR, as he turns his attention toward a difficult recovery schedule for the 2025 campaign. Sample had been slated for a key backup role along Cincinnati's defensive line.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he'll play regulars in first preseason game, including QB Joe Burrow
Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he expects to play some starters in the opening preseason game against Tampa Bay on SaturdayAUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Gesicki - Day-to-day with tightness Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Gesicki (undisclosed) is managing some tightness and considered day-to-day, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Gesicki has reportedly been building some positive chemistry with new quarterback Joe Burrow at training camp, but it sounds like the tight end could be a candidate to be held out of Saturday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers, if Cincinnati's starters do suit up. Though Gesicki is coming off back-to-back seasons in which he failed to tally 400 receiving yards, there's reason to be optimistic that his athleticism sets up well for a comeback in Cincinnati's passing game, but that will depend on the 28-year-old staying healthy and truly establishing himself as the No. 1 option in the Bengals' tight end room.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Trenton Irwin - Competing for WR3 role Irwin is competing with Andrei Iosivas and Charlie Jones for the the No. 3 receiver spot as the Bengals' preseason opener approaches,Geoff Hobson of the team's official site report...
Impact While Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are entrenched as the Bengals' top two wideouts, Hobson suggests that the team could employ a committee approach behind the top duo. In addition to Irwin, Iosivas and Jones, 2024 third-rounder Jermaine Burton also should have a chance to enter the WR3 equation. On the team's initial posted unofficial depth chart, Irwin is listed behind Chase and Higgins, but that's presumably attributable to his status as a veteran. In any case, based on perceived upside and ADP, Burton and Iosivas appear to be next up on the radar of fantasy drafters in terms of Cincinnati wide receivers.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Jermaine Burton - Resumes practicing Sunday Burton (ankle) is back at practice Sunday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Burton hurt his ankle in practice Thursday and sat out Friday, but the injury appears to have been minor given his ability to get back on the field Sunday. The rookie third-round draft pick is battling for positioning on Cincinnati's wideout depth chart. Burton, Andrei Iosivas, Trenton Irvin and Charlie Jones are all candidates for the No. 3 receiver job for the 2024 campaign.
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Trent Brown - Comes off NFI list Brown passed a physical Sunday and has been cleared to practice.
Impact Brown was placed on the active/non-football injury list July 23 due to an undisclosed issue, but he's since returned to full health. The veteran lineman is slated to compete for a starting role as the Bengals' starting right tackle in the 2024 campaign.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Roundtable: Eli Manning deserving? Marshawn Lynch?
The FOX NFL writers weigh in on next year's HOF ballot, including debates on Eli Manning and Marshawn Lynch, top returning candidates, the l...AUGUST 3
Getting the most out of Micah Parsons a priority for Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has never had a player like Micah Parsons who can be used in so many different waysAUGUST 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trey Hendrickson - Week-to-week with chest injury Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Thursday that Hendrickson is considered week-to-week due to a chest bruise, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.
Impact Hendrickson is coming off the most productive season of his career, finishing 2023 with 43 tackles (28 solo), including a career-high 17.5 sacks, along with three passes defended and three forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games. He requested a trade in April after not receiving a long-term extension from the Bengals, but did not hold out of offseason workouts and is participating in training camp. His chest injury could keep him out of the Bengals' first preseason game against the Buccaneers on Aug. 10, but he could suit up against the Bears on Aug. 17.
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Jermaine Burton - Exits practice early Burton exited Thursday's practice early after having his foot examined, Jason Hoffman of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Per Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com, Burton suffered only an "ankle tweak" and his exit from practice was precautionary. Once the 2024 third-rounder returns to the field, he'll continue to compete with Andrei Iosivas, Trenton Irwin and Charlie Jones for slotting behind top WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
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Cam Sample - Carted off field Sample (knee) was carted off the field during practice Thursday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Sample was seen using a scooter with his left knee on the pad in the locker room after practice. It's not clear what injury he may have suffered or the severity, but the use of a scooter would indicate it's likely not a day-to-day injury.
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Sam Hubbard - Sidelined for now Hubbard, who injured his knee during practice Sunday, is considered week-to-week, according to head coach Zac Taylor, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Hubbard was carted off the field when the injury occurred, but it appears the result wasn't too significant for the Ohio State product. The Bengals will likely be cautious with the 29-year-old, who plays a prominent role in their defense, recording at least 6.0 sacks in each of the last three seasons.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Burrow - Could play in preseason opener Coach Zac Taylor noted Thursday that for now the plan is for Burrow and other starters to play in the Bengals' first preseason game against Buccaneers on Aug. 10, Kelsey Conway of...
Impact Burrow's looming participation in the contest hinges on everything going according to plan in the meantime, but it does appear that as long as the QB avoids any setbacks with his wrist, the QB is trending toward seeing the field versus Tampa Bay. If that does happen, however, we'd expect Burrow's reps to be limited before turning things over to some combo of fellow signal-callers Jake Browning, Logan Woodside and Rocky Lombardi.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
2024 NFL Power Rankings: Where every team stands entering the preseason
With the 2024 preseason kicking off, David Helman sorts out the NFL's hierarchy coming out of the offseason.AUGUST 1
