ELI APPLE NEWS

Bengals CB Eli Apple looks to put struggles behind him as he's set to start again The former first-round pick was brought in to be a rotational piece in the secondary but injuries have thrust him into the lineup again.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Top of depth chart again Apple will likely be the top cornerback for the Bengals for the foreseeable future, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 26-year-old will take over at the top of the depth chart following Trae Waynes (hamstring) being placed on injured reserve Tuesday. This season, Apple has made 21 tackles and deflected three passes through five contests.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer returns to Buckeye State

Urban Meyer didn’t even try to downplay his homecoming

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals get some breaks in Week 1 win against Vikings in OT

The Cincinnati Bengals needed some breaks to go their way in an overtime thriller against Minnesota

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Week 1 start Apple will start at corner in place of the injured Trae Waynes (hamstring) in Week 1 against the Vikings, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's interesting to see Apple get the nod ahead of Darius Phillips and Mike Hilton, though Hilton is specifically tasked to be a slot corner.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 Bengals

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: NFL exploring changes to scouting combine

The NFL is exploring changes to the annual NFL scouting combine to improve the professional and medical experience for draft prospects, a person familiar with those discussions tol...

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals add safety Ricardo Allen to bolster secondary

The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a one-year deal with safety Ricardo Allen

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to Cincinnati Apple signed with the Bengals on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Apple dealt with ankle, foot and hamstring injuries, and he played in just two games before being cut by the Panthers in late October. The 2016 10th overall pick will head to his fourth team in four years hoping for a fresh start. In his last full season in 2019, Apple registered 58 tackles, four pass breakups and a forced fumble over 15 games with the Saints. He'll have an opportunity to play a significant role in Cincinnati's defense next year alongside fellow corners Chidobe Awuzie and Trae Waynes (pectoral).

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals sign former Carolina CB Apple to one-year contract

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed free agent cornerback Eli Apple to a one-year contract

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carolina offensive line isn't holding up versus pressure

Opposing defenses are learning they can have success blitzing Teddy Bridgewater and the Panthers

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cut loose by Panthers The Panthers released Apple (hamstring) on Tuesday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.

Impact Apple hasn't been able to stay healthy, battling ankle and hamstring injuries this year. He's suited up in just two games and totaled 28 defensive snaps, and after leaving Tuesday's practice early to receive treatment on his hamstring, the Panthers decided to cut him loose. The 2016 first-round pick will now focus on getting healthy as he searches for his fourth NFL team in five years.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' McCaffrey back at practice after missing 5 games

Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from the team’s injured reserve list, increasing the likelihood the 2019 All-Pro running back will play Thursday night against th...

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active as expected Apple (hamstring) will play in Sunday's game against the Saints, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.

Impact It was reported earlier Sunday that Apple was expected to suit up, so this news isn't surprising. Apple will make just his second appearance of the season, as lower-body injuries have cost him most of his season. Expect the Ohio State product to have a role in dime packages Sunday, especially considering starter Rasul Douglas landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Sunday Apple (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Lower-body injuries have limited Apple to just one appearance this season, and the 2016 first-round pick only handled a special-teams role in that contest. Assuming Apple is in fact active Sunday, he should at least have a role in dime packages with regular starter Rasul Douglas not available this week after landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers injury updates: Donte Jackson, Eli Apple questionable vs. Saints Here’s the team’s complete Week 7 injury report.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable for Sunday Apple (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans.

Impact The 25-year-old practiced as a full participant all week, so it's a bit of a surprise to see him carry an injury designation into the weekend. Assuming he plays, Apple should have an increased role with Rasul Douglas on the COVID-19 list.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Full speed ahead Apple (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Apple sat out the last two games due to a hamstring injury, but barring a setback, he'll return to the lineup Sunday against the Saints, who he played 25 games for over the previous two seasons. The 2016 first-round pick has played just six snaps this year -- all on special teams -- and it's unsettled what kind of role he'll have on the Panthers' defense. The team may choose to keep Apple in a reserve role considering it has allowed just 219 passing yards per game this season -- seventh in the league.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries

Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are back in the lineup after missing time because of hamstring injuries

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable against Bears Apple (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Apple has battled a myriad of injuries, as he'll sit out for the fifth time this season due to a hamstring issue. In the one game he did suit up, the 25-year-old cornerback played exclusively on special teams, so his absence will mainly affect the team's secondary depth.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Apple (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Apple practiced fully Thursday, but he's apparently not out of the woods yet with the hamstring injury that forced him to miss last week's game. While it seems more likely than not that Apple will suit up in this one, Troy Pride would again take on a larger role if Apple ultimately sits.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practices without limitations Apple (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Apple couldn't suit up against Atlanta in Week 5 due to a lingering hamstring injury, but after having been limited Wednesday, it now looks as though he's back to full health. Barring any setbacks, he'll provide a boost to Carolina's secondary when the team faces the Bears on Sunday.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers RB Mostert returns to action; Samuel also active

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is returning to action Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing two games with a knee injury

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 5 Apple (hamstring) is ruled out for Sundays' game against the Falcons, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Apple was forced out of Carolina's Week 4 win against the Cardinals due to a hamstring injury, after having missed the first three games of the season with ankle/foot issues. Troy Pride stands to handle increased snaps in Apple's stead for at least one more contest.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers injury updates: CB Eli Apple misses Thursday practice The Carolina Panthers had full participation in the first practice of the week yesterday and only one player sat out today.

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM