JANUARY 14 • USATODAY.COM
JOSEPH OSSAI #58 - DEFENSIVE END - CINCINNATI BENGALS
46 TCKL •
0 INT •
5 SCK
46 TCKL
0 INT
5 SCK
Joseph Ossai, Bengals reunion in free agency has one major roadblock The Bengals re-signing Joseph Ossai sounds good…except for one problem.
Career year in 2024 Ossai tallied 46 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defended across 17 games in 2024.
Impact The third-year defensive end from Texas saw a significant increase in playing time in 2024, logging 225 more defensive snaps than his previous career high (318) and setting new personal bests in tackles, sacks, and forced fumbles in a single season. Ossai made the first three starts of his career from Weeks 16 through 18, filling in for the injured Sam Hubbard (knee), and recorded 14 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defended during that stretch. He just completed the final season of his rookie contract and is now set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason. Ossai is likely to secure a starting role or a key spot in a team's pass-rush rotation following his strong performances as a starter in 2024.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Has another good start Ossai recorded eight tackles (five solo) including 0.5 sacks and a forced fumble along with a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Broncos.
Impact Ossai retained an expanded role in Week 17 with Sam Hubbard still tending to a knee injury, and he again made the most of his increased opportunities, forcing a fumble for a second straight game. His snap share in Week 18 at Pittsburgh will still largely depend on the health of Hubbard.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Training Camp Report: Healthy Joseph Ossai, Urgent Bengals Defense Make A Stand; Joey O's Safety, B.J. Hill's Fire, LBs' Mission: 'As G And I Go, The Defense Goes' Defensive tackle B.J. Hill set the tone for the play even before Monday’s practice began and linebackers Logan Wilson and Germaine Pratt hel...
AUGUST 6, 2024 • BENGALS.COM
How Health and Trey Hendrickson Are Helping Joseph Ossai Eye A Break-Out Season On Bengals Edge A look behind the curtain at Bengals edge rusher Joseph Ossai's first healthy offseason as a pro.
MARCH 6, 2024 • BENGALS.COM
Joe Burrow, Joseph Ossai listed on first Ravens vs. Bengals injury report The first Ravens vs. Bengals injury report is here.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Joe Burrow, Joseph Ossai and waiver claims: Three questions the Bengals still must answer Tuesday's deadline to get the roster to 53 made the picture clearer, but there's still plenty left to resolve before the season opener.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joseph Ossai, Jalen Davis combine for quick sack on Heinicke Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai and Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis combine for a quick sack on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tay...
AUGUST 19, 2023 • NFL.COM
Joseph Ossai plucks red-zone INT vs. Ridder off Falcons WR's deflection Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai plucks a red-zone interception thrown by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder off a Falc...
AUGUST 19, 2023 • NFL.COM
Joseph Ossai with a Sack vs. Atlanta Falcons
AUGUST 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Joseph Ossai intercepts the Desmond Ridder pass vs. Atlanta Falcons
AUGUST 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Bengals trend report: Joseph Ossai, team depth on rise, safety duo deals with change Joe Burrow's calf strain has dominated the headlines, but there are plenty of other key developments from the first week of training camp.
AUGUST 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joseph Ossai Rushes To Next Play On Bengals Edge With Respect Of Old Foe Orlando Brown Jr. It’s a new season flush with stripes for the Bengals and you know because Joseph Ossai’s tears have dried on his vow to get back to the Supe...
MAY 9, 2023 • BENGALS.COM
Joseph Ossai on How 2022 Season Ended: 'We Lost, That's Motivation Enough' Ossai had a fateful mistake on the final drive of the Bengals 2022 season.
MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bengals DE Joseph Ossai still recuperating from shoulder surgery Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai might not see the football field until training camp as he is still recovering after undergoin...
MAY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Addresses lingering shoulder issue Ossai recently underwent surgery to address the torn labrum that he played through this past season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Ossai is now slated to spend time recovering from the procedure, and he'll aim to be fully cleared by the time Cincinnati's offseason program commences.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals Defensive End Joseph Ossai Underwent Surgery After Playing Through Injury The second-year lineman was a big part of Cincinnati’s defense
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bengals Defensive End Joseph Ossai Underwent Surgery After Playing Through Injury The second-year lineman was a big part of Cincinnati’s defense
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Joseph Ossai avoids fine for controversial hit on Patrick Mahomes No fine letter from the NFL for Joseph Ossai.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Zac Taylor: Cincinnati linebacker Joseph Ossai has 'got a really bright future for us' Zac Taylor on Joseph Ossai: \
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM
B.J. Hill Dives Into Why He Stood Up For Joseph Ossai After AFC Championship Loss Cincinnati fell just short of another trip to the Super Bowl.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bengals LB Germaine Pratt apologizes for reaction to Joseph Ossai's personal foul at end of loss to Chiefs Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt apologized for his reaction to Joseph Ossai's personal foul at end of Sunday's AFC Championship Game loss...
JANUARY 30, 2023 • NFL.COM
Getting MRI on knee Ossai is scheduled to get an MRI after his knee buckled late in Sunday's 23-20 AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs, Andrew Gillis of Cleveland.com reports.
Impact To add insult to injury, Ossai also was called for a crucial penalty on the play, as his injury occurred while the defensive end was delivering a late hit out of bounds on scrambling quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The 15-yard penalty on Ossai got Kansas City within range for a game-winning 45-yard field goal on the following play. With Cincinnati's season over, Ossai will have plenty of rehab time if the MRI discovers any damage to the knee.
JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
