MARCH 19, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
GENO ATKINS
Bengals cut Atkins, add to offensive, defensive lines COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals addressed two of their problem areas — offensive and defensive lines — through free agency and...
Bengals cut Atkins, add to offensive, defensive lines The Cincinnati Bengals addressed two of their problem areas - offensive and defensive lines - through free agency and bid farewell to longti...
MARCH 19, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
3 Most Likely Free Agent Destinations for Geno Atkins The Cincinnati Bengals have actually spent money on their defense so far this offseason, bringing in Trey Hendrickson, Larry Ogunjobi, Mike...
MARCH 19, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Cincinnati Bengals release former Georgia Bulldog Geno Atkins The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing defensive tackle Geno Atkins. Atkins has played with the Bengals from 2010-2020. Now, Cincinnati is rel...
MARCH 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Time up with Bengals Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that the Bengals have released Atkins (shoulder), Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Impact Atkins was a Pro Bowler in eight of his 11 seasons with the Bengals, but last year marked a sharp decline in his production. The 2020 campaign was the first of Atkins' career without a sack, and he was limited to just eight appearances due to recurring injuries, including a season-ending shoulder issue suffered mid-December. Now staring down his age-33 season, Atkins will focus on returning to full health before searching for a starting gig elsewhere in the league.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
2021 NFL free agency news: Bengals release Pro Bowl DT Geno Atkins after 11 years in Cincinnati The New England Patriots have been big spenders early in free agency while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed their top free agents.
MARCH 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bengals cut Geno Atkins after big trip to free agency The Cincinnati Bengals made a move with star defensive lineman Geno Atkins.
MARCH 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Pitt's Twyman: opting out was right call to prep for draft
NFL defensive line prospect Jaylen Twyman says opting out of the 2020 season at Pittsburgh was the right callMARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defensive tackle Geno Atkins' future with Cincinnati Bengals is a 'fluid situation' Will Geno Atkins return for his 12th season in Cincinnati? Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin provided somewhat of an update ab...
MARCH 8, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
After Bengals limp to finish, Taylor gets vote of confidence
Less than 24 hours after Cincinnati fell flat in the final game of another frustrating season Bengals President Mike Brown gave coach Zac Taylor a vote of confidenceJANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bengals Name Geno Atkins As Team's 2020 Winner Of Ed Block Courage Award Coordinated through NFL athletic trainers, the award honors players who symbolize “professionalism, great strength and dedication,” while al...
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • BENGALS.COM
Zac Taylor's D.J. Reader-Geno Atkins plan never came to fruition Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor knows he never got the best possible lineup.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Geno Atkins' Bengals future is a dilemma, even if it shouldn't be Now on Injured Reserve and experiencing declining production, the Pro Bowl defensive tackle's time in Cincinnati could be over.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Report: Geno Atkins could leave Bengals this offseason The Cincinnati Bengals and Geno Atkins could be headed for a split.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Hits injured reserve The Bengals placed Atkins (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Atkins has only suited up for eight contests this season, and he'll now be forced to miss the final three games of the year. The 2020 season will go down as the in the 11-year veteran's career without a sack. Atkins has spent his entire professional tenure with the Bengals to this point, but of his $14.8 million cap hit for 2021 only $5.2 million will be in dead money, giving Cincinnati a potential out.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shoulder lands Bengals DT Geno Atkins on injured reserve The Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday put defensive tackle Geno Atkins on injured reserve with a right shoulder injury.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Shoulder lands Bengals DT Geno Atkins on injured reserve CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday put defensive tackle Geno Atkins on injured reserve with a right shoulder injury. The 11-ye...
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Shoulder lands Bengals DT Geno Atkins on injured reserve The Cincinnati Bengals have put defensive tackle Geno Atkins on injured reserve with a right shoulder injury
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Shoulder lands Bengals DT Geno Atkins on injured reserve
The Cincinnati Bengals have put defensive tackle Geno Atkins on injured reserve with a right shoulder injuryDECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees
Seattle’s star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City’s standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year awardDECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Geno Atkins Named Week 12 NFLPA Community MVP For the third straight year, Geno Atkins earned NFLPA Community MVP honors following his annual “Atkins Week of Giving,” which helped out mo...
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • BENGALS.COM
A.J. Green, Geno Atkins disappearing acts highlight Bengals' rebuilding miscues The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t getting much from two star players.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Returns to practice Atkins was back at practice Thursday following the birth of his daughter, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Atkins missed Sunday's loss to the Steelers because of personal reasons, but now the eight-time Pro Bowler is back in the mix for Cincinnati's defensive line. He was sidelined for the first quarter of the regular season because of a shoulder injury, and thus far he has only received 17 defensive snaps per game over his four appearances. Atkins remains without a sack or a start, after registering 4.5 sacks in 16 appearances (with 14 starts) in 2019.
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence
The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers wound up relatively healthy for their game against the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals following a brush with the novel coronavirusNOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Sunday for personal reasons Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Atkins will be unavailable against Pittsburgh on Sunday for personal reasons, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Impact A timetable for the veteran defensive tackle's return remains undisclosed at this time. Atkins has been relegated to a backup role in four appearances this season, so in his stead Mike Daniels could end up handling increased work behind Xavier Williams and Christian Covington.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
