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Solid first season in Cincinnati Stone tallied 81 total tackles and six passes defended, including four interceptions, across 17 games in 2024.

Impact Stone signed a two-year, $14 million deal with the Bengals last offseason after recording 68 total tackles and nine passes defended, including seven interceptions (the second-most in the NFL), with the Ravens in 2023. The Iowa product had an underwhelming start to the season, posting just 58 total tackles and two passes defended over Cincinnati's first 11 games. However, Stone helped turn the Bengals' defense around late in the season, managing four passes defended, including three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), from Weeks 14 through 16. He's expected to remain one of the Bengals' starting safeties in 2025, aiming to build on his late-season success in 2024.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Picks, Necklaces, And A Vow: Growing Up In AFC North With Geno Stone | THE CONVERSATION Geno Stone, the former Raven playing his best ball of his first season with the Bengals, sits down with Bengals.com senior writer Geoff Hobs...

JANUARY 3 • BENGALS.COM

Rookie QBs Nix, Penix denied major moments by head coaches' curious calls in waning minutes

Curious calls by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris backfired in Week 18 and put their rookie quarterbacks and teams in precarious p...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs another pick in win Stone recorded one solo tackle and two passes defended, including one interception, in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Browns.

Impact Stone, a first-year Bengal, appears to be finding his groove in Cincinnati over the team's last three games, recording 11 total tackles and four passes defended, including three interceptions, during that span. Look for the Iowa product to try and stay hot, likely starting alongside Jordan Battle in the Bengals' secondary in the Week 17 matchup against the Broncos.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs another pick in win Stone recorded one solo tackle and two passes defended, including one interception, in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Browns.

Impact Stone, a first-year Bengal, appears to be finding his groove in Cincinnati over the team's last three games, recording 11 total tackles and four passes defended, including three interceptions, during that span. Stone should once again start alongside Jordan Battle in the Bengals' secondary in the Week 17 matchup against the Broncos.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Thompson-Robinson doesn't settle any Browns QB questions in 1st start of season

Dorian Thompson-Robinson didn’t put to rest any questions about the Browns’ long-term future at quarterback with his performance on Sunday

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores first touchdown of career Stone recorded five tackles (one solo) and an interception returned for a touchdown during Sunday's 37-27 win at Tennessee.

Impact Stone ran in front of an ill-advised Will Levis pass deep over the middle in the third quarter, and he kept his forward momentum to quickly return it 39 yards for a touchdown and put the Bengals up 31-14. He'll be looking to extend his interception streak to three games in Week 16 versus the Browns.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Titans pull QB Will Levis after 4 turnovers lead to 24 points for Bengals

The best ovation Will Levis got Sunday came when first-year Tennessee coach Brian Callahan benched the second-year quarterback

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Burrow sets franchise record with 3 more TD passes as Bengals beat Titans 37-27

Joe Burrow threw for 271 yards with three touchdowns for the franchise record with 36 this season and the Cincinnati Bengals improved their faint playoff hopes by thumping the Tenn...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals and coach Zac Taylor visit the Titans and Brian Callahan needing to win

The Cincinnati Bengals are a win away from the franchise’s 400th in the regular season

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks off pass in win Stone recorded five tackles (three solo) and an interception in Monday's 27-20 win over the Cowboys.

Impact The safety now has a career-high 70 tackles (42 solo) to go along with three passes defensed, including two interceptions, in 2024. Stone has also played on at least 90 percent of the defensive snaps in all 13 of Cincinnati's games this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven tackles vs. Pittsburgh Stone finished Sunday's 44-38 loss to the Steelers with seven tackles (four solo).

Impact Stone has played at least 57 defensive snaps in all 12 regular-season games and has logged at least five combined tackles in eight of those contests. The 2020 seventh-round pick is up to 65 combined tackles on the year, which is three shy from matching his career-best output in 2023 across 17 regular-season games with the Ravens.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big game in defeat Stone finished with nine tackles (eight solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.

Impact The starting free safety also played on more than 90 percent of the defensive snaps for the 11th time in 11 games this season. Stone now has 58 total tackles (35 solo) as well as two passes defensed and an interception on the year.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Stone (shin) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Ravens.

Impact The first-year Bengal played through his shin injury in the team's Week 9 win over the Raiders, and it now appears he'll do the same Thursday night. Stone has recorded 46 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, across nine games this season. He's expected to start alongside Vonn Bell as part of the Bengals' top safety duo in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through shin injury Stone (shin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Impact Stone has been playing through a shin injury since Week 7, and he finished Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders with four tackles (two solo) while playing 58 snaps on defense. Unless he downgrades to a DNP on Wednesday, Stone should be able to play Thursday against the Ravens. Through the first nine games of the regular season, Stone has logged 46 tackles (25 solo), two pass breakups and one interception.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear to play Week 9 Stone (shin) is not among Cincinnati's inactives for Sunday's battle against Las Vegas.

Impact Stone has been battling a shin injury since Week 7, but he was able to suit up last Sunday against the Eagles and logged 98 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps. The safety will similarly be able to take the field this Sunday against the Raiders and shouldn't be restricted in his playing time. Stone has tallied 42 tackles (23 solo) and an interception in eight contests on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 9 Stone (shin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Stone popped up on the Bengals' injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a shin issue. He then downgraded to a DNP on Friday, which suggests he could be on the wrong side of questionable ahead of Week 9. If Stone is unable to suit up Sunday, expect Tycen Anderson or Jordan Battle to start alongside Vonn Bell as Cincinnati's top safeties.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando Brown Jr., Geno Stone Answer The Bell; Tycen Anderson Faces Off Against Adopted Brother In Game Of Sibling Rivalry | QUICK HITS Pete Brown, the Bengals’ late long-time director of player personnel, had a favorite expression. “The best ability is availability.” Or. “Th...

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

Ready to rock Stone (leg) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stone upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a full session Friday, indicating that he's already moved past the leg injury sustained in the Bengals' Week 7 win over the Browns. Expect the first-year Bengal to start alongside Vonn Bell as part of Cincinnati's top safety duo in Week 8.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Stone (leg) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stone opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday due to a leg injury he sustained during the Bengals' Week 7 win over the Browns. Despite being carted off the field during the game, he was able to avoid serious injury, and his ability to practice Thursday indicates that the 2020 seventh-round pick could be available for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, though Friday's injury report will provide clarity on that front. Stone has logged 37 tackles (21 solo), two pass breakups and one interception through the first seven games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Stone (leg) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stone was carted off the field during Sunday's 21-14 win over the Browns due to a leg injury. Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reported Monday that Stone is considered week-to-week with the injury, and the 2020 seventh-round pick would have to practice in at least a limited capacity Thursday or Friday in order to have a shot at suiting up against the Eagles on Sunday. If Stone were to miss time, 2023 third-round pick Jordan Battle would figure to have the upper hand over Tycen Anderson for the starting free safety job alongside strong safety Vonn Bell.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Stone is considered week-to-week as he deals with the injury he sustained to his left leg during Sunday's game at Cleveland, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact After Stone was carted off the field in Week 7, it was feared that he'd suffered a broken bone, so Monday's update should be relieving for Cincinnati. He may still have to miss some game action though, in which case 2023 third-rounder Jordan Battle would figure to see an expanded role.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Update: What We Know About Bengals Safety Geno Stone Stone was carted off the field on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • SI.COM

Exits with leg injury Stone will not return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to a left leg injury.

Impact Stone recorded seven tackles (three solo) and one pass defended prior to exiting the game. In his absence, Tycen Anderson is the top candidate to fill in at free safety.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Jayden Daniels nearly flawless for Commanders in 38-33 win over Bengals

Rookie Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score in a remarkably efficient performance, and the Washington Commanders stunned Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengal...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS