ELI APPLE NEWS

Officially questionable Apple (neck) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.

Impact Apple landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a neck injury but upgraded to a full participant Friday. However, the cornerback's status for Week 18 is still in question. It appears Apple is trending in the right direction, but the team will presumably wait until after warmups to make an official decision on his availability for Sunday's divisional matchup.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Apple's trash-talking antics fuel improved play when Bengals need him most The cornerback has stepped up since Chidobe Awuzie's injury and will need to again versus Josh Allen and the Bills.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

AFC's top seed potentially at stake in star-studded Bills-Bengals matchup

Two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in Josh Allen and Joe Burrow square off in a huge Week 17 game.

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Mac Jones responds to 'dirty' player criticisms after Eli Apple block Here's what Mac Jones thinks about being labeled 'dirty' by some players around the league.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Patriots QB Mac Jones on low block to Eli Apple: 'No intention to hurt anyone' Patriots QB Mac Jones hasn't ever been penalized for a low block, but that has changed.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Report: NFL Fining Mac Jones For Low Block On Eli Apple The Bengals took out the Patriots 22-18 this past weekend.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mac Jones Responds to Criticism Following 'Dirty' Hit on Eli Apple Apple and the Bengals were upset about Jones’ hit in the open field

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Patriots QB Mac Jones calls low hit on Eli Apple a 'split-second' decision Mac Jones, who is facing a possible fine from the league for his low hit on Eli Apple during Saturday’s loss, says he wasn’t trying to hurt...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Mac Jones Responds to Criticism Following 'Dirty' Hit on Eli Apple Apple and the Bengals were upset about Jones’ hit in the open field

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Mac Jones addresses controversial Eli Apple block Mac Jones explained his side of a controversial play during a radio appearance on WEEI on Monday. Here's what he said.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • BOSTON.COM

Patriots' Mac Jones Responds to Alleged Dirty Hit on Eli Apple The play is under review by the NFL for potential discipline.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: NFL will review Mac Jones's 'dirty' hit on Eli Apple Mac Jones blocked Eli Apple on a play that Apple called dirty. The NFL will review the play, and Jones may end up facing a fine.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • BOSTON.COM

Report: Mac Jones will not be suspended for hit on Bengals CB Eli Apple Mac Jones will reportedly not be suspended for the hit on Eli Apple.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Bengals CB Eli Apple calls out Mac Jones on return: It was a dirty play Mac Jones appeared to unnecessarily dive at Eli Apple's legs during the Patriots loss to the Bengals, then later was flagged for unnecessary...

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eli Apple Calls Out Tom Brady Following Bengals' Win Over Buccaneers: 'The Future is Now, Old Man' Cincinnati rallied from a 17-point deficit to win 34-23

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eli Apple on Bengals' second-half shutdown of Tom Brady, Bucs: 'Got to get that old man tap dancing' The Bengals shut down Tom Brady and the Bucs in the second half to come away with a 34-23 road win, and CB Eli Apple didn't forget TB12's pr...

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • NFL.COM

Bengals' defense, Eli Apple call out Tom Brady after 'fairly tough' defense comments: 'Future is now, old man' The Bengals took Brady's comments personally.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How Vonn Bell, Eli Apple and the rest of the defense graded vs. the Chiefs Cincinnati's defense kept the Chiefs scoreless in the fourth quarter, during Sunday's 27-24 win.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Bengals, Panthers look to stabilize after emotional losses

The Cincinnati Bengals have to get used to life without injured receiver Ja'Marr Chase, at least for the time being

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Submits full session Thursday Apple (hamstring) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Chris Roling of Bengals Wire reports.

Impact After being sidelined during Monday's game versus the Browns due to a hamstring issue, Apple has since logged a limited session Wednesday and a full practice Thursday, putting him in line to play Week 9 against Carolina. The 27-year-old hasn't particularly stood out in the stat sheet thus far in 2022, as he's corralled 19 tackles and no interceptions across seven games played. Apple is in line to slot back in as the team's No. 1 cornerback when the Bengals host the Panthers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Apple wants to be 'the guy everyone can count on' for depleted Bengals secondary Bengals cornerback Eli Apple

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Limited Wednesday Apple (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Apple was sidelined during the Bengals' Week 8 loss to the Browns due to a hamstring injury he suffered a week prior. It's encouraging to see the veteran defensive back return to practice, albeit in a limited fashion, but he'll likely have to a log at least one full session if he wants to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burrow sacked, Bengals pummeled by Browns in 32-13 loss

Joe Burrow and the Bengals got buried on Halloween

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't suit up Monday Apple (hamstring) was ruled inactive ahead of Monday's game against the Browns, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Apple played a season-low 16 defensive snaps in last week's win over the Falcons, and he popped up with a hamstring injury on the Bengals' injury report Thursday before sitting out practice Friday and Saturday. The 27-year-old cornerback was then listed as questionable heading into Monday night's contest, and he is now set to miss his first game of the season. With Apple sidelined, expect veteran Mike Hilton and rookie Cam Taylor-Britt to step up into bigger roles at against Cleveland.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday night Apple (hamstring) did not participate at practice Saturday and is listed as doubtful for Monday's game at Cleveland.

Impact Apple seems likely to miss his first game of the season Monday with a hamstring injury. If he is indeed out for Week 8, Tre Flowers would be in line for fill-in reps on the boundary opposite Chidobe Awuzie.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE