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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • BENGALS.COM

Could be out for season Sample will likely be forced to miss the remainder of the 2022 season due to MCL and PCL damage in his right knee, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Sample is set to undergo surgery following a right knee injury suffered during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. While the tight end was initially expected to be sidelined for at least a few months, it now appears that he will sit out the rest of the year after initial tests revealed damage to his MCL and PCL, according to Fowler. Sample recorded 11 catches for 81 yards while playing 440 offensive snaps last season, and he will now look to work his way back from this injury as he approaches free agency this offseason. In his stead, Cincinnati will likely turn to Mitchell Wilcox to step up as the team's No. 2 tight end behind Hayden Hurst.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quick Hits: Not Too Hot For Bengals As Burrow Urges, 'Relax'; Asiasi Debuts At TE As Drew Sample Expected To Extended IR With Knee Surgery The thermometer hit 94 degrees on the Kettering Health practice fields Wednesday and it’s just as hot for the Bengals all around. But not J...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • BENGALS.COM

Out for months following surgery Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Sample (knee) will have surgery soon and be out a few months, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Sample suffered the right knee injury during Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Cowboys. He'll likely head to IR, leaving the Bengals with only two healthy tight ends -- Hayden Hurst and Mitchell Wilcox. Devin Asiasi (quadriceps) has yet to suit up this year, and it's unclear when he'll make his season debut.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

O-line woes continue for Bengals, who fall in 0-2 hole

Some of the Cincinnati Bengals' shortcomings in their loss to the Dallas Cowboys were all too familiar

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drew Sample Won't Return After Suffering Knee Injury Against Cowboys The veteran won’t return

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Won't return Sunday Sample has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to a right knee injury.

Impact Sample hauled in his lone target for minus-4 yards to begin Sunday's matchup, but he sustained a knee injury in the second quarter and was unable to return. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the Bengals' Week 3 matchup against the Jets next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Roundup: Devin Asiasi Misses Practice, Drew Sample Improving Ahead of Season Opener Cincinnati’s first injury report was released on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Taylor: Bengals 'dodged a pretty big bullet' with Sample injury CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Friday the team might have “dodged a pretty big bullet” with Drew Sample’s injury at...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Quick Hits: Hubbard Enjoying The Run On Bengals' Explosive Edge; Drew Sample Out "A Couple Of Weeks" Sam Hubbard had a warning for the defense after Thursday's dominant training camp practice.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • BENGALS.COM

Bengals provide return updates on Joe Burrow, Drew Sample's knee injury Updates on Joe Burrow and Drew Sample.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Wearing brace after knee injury Sample sported a brace on his leg and was walking with a crutch Friday after being carted off the field due to a knee injury in Thursday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati...

Impact Sample's left leg injury has been specified as a knee injury. Taylor's prognosis rules Sample out for the Aug. 12 preseason opener, but it's possible Sample could be healthy enough to play in the second preseason game against the Giants on Aug. 21.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs practice early Sample was carted off the Bengals' practice field Thursday after having his left leg evaluated by the team's training staff, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports...

Impact It's unclear what was ailing Sample's left leg, but it was apparently significant enough for him to leave practice early. The 26-year-old tight end was relegated to a relatively minor receiving role while playing behind starter C.J. Uzomah for Cincinnati last year, totaling just 11 catches for 81 yards on 15 targets. Sample figures to once again serve as the team's No. 2 tight end behind Hayden Hurst, who joined the Bengals on a one-year deal in March.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hayden Hurst and Drew Sample Train Together at Tight End University Cincinnati is expecting the duo to play a key role on offense this season

JUNE 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Could Drew Sample Beat Joe Burrow in a Foot Race? Would the veteran tight end run faster than his quarterback?

JUNE 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bengals' Drew Sample And Family Cope With A Month Of Change The wife of Bengals tight end Drew Sample has many family members in Ukraine. Here is how they're trying to help.

MARCH 10, 2022 • BENGALS.COM

Cincinnati Bengals TE Drew Sample, wife Angelina looking to extract family from war-torn Ukraine Bengals tight end Drew Sample's wife, Angelina, was born in Ukraine. The Samples are trying to get her relatives to the U.S. amid Russia's i...

MARCH 7, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Full List of Drew Sample Super Bowl Prop Bets on FanDuel Sportsbook (Including Picks & Predictions) We're officially a few days away from Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. Los Angeles opened as a 4-point fa...

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Super Bowl 2022 odds: Super Bowl MVP odds for Stafford, Burrow and more

With the Super Bowl less than two weeks away, let's take a look at the MVP odds for the big game between the Rams and Bengals.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Bengals lose Uzomah in first quarter of AFC title game

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JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Offensive role dries up Sample secured 11 of 15 targets for 81 yards across 17 appearances in 2021.

Impact Sample was targeted 53 times across 16 regular-season appearances in 2020, but the third year of his NFL career has seen him take a clear back seat to C.J. Uzomah. The 2019 second-round pick has one more year on his rookie deal with Cincinnati, but his opportunities on offense could be slim again in the 2022 campaign.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Sample (foot) does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against Baltimore, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic.

Impact Sample did not practice Wednesday and was a limited participant Thursday, but he was able to return to a full session Friday. He'll take on his usual role as the Bengals' No. 2 tight end behind C.J. Uzomah on Sunday.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Depleted Ravens face Bengals with playoff hopes on the line

Depleted by injuries and COVID-19 the Baltimore Ravens will try to rebound from three straight close losses and keep their playoff hopes intact

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't participate in practice Sample didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session due to a foot injury, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sample secured his lone target for two yards in Sunday's win over Denver, and he apparently sustained a foot injury in the contest. It's not yet clear whether the injury will prevent him from suiting up Sunday against the Ravens.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Broncos' Bradley Chubb not flagged for late hit on Bengals' Drew Sample A flag was thrown, but Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb was not penalized for his late hit in the first quarter Sunday against the Be...

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM