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The Bengals DST should be considered a sneaky Fantasy option to open the season with a Week 1 matchup against the Patriots, who could be starting a rookie quarterback in Drake Maye. After that, Cincinnati faces Washington in Week 3 and Carolina in Week 4, which could also be favorable matchups. However, the Week 2 game at Kansas City could be tough for the Bengals defense, so keep that in mind. For the season, the Bengals DST will likely be more of a No. 2 Fantasy option in most leagues. While Cincinnati has a solid pass rush with Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard, the Bengals DST finished No. 20 in Fantasy points in 2023. Sheldon Rankins was added to the defensive line, and Geno Stone is the new addition to the secondary, so hopefully both can help the Bengals DST improve. Keep an eye on this unit early in the season, especially with some favorable matchups, and the Bengals DST could be a waiver-wire addition during the year.

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  • Bengals' Kris Jenkins: Needs surgery, out for Week 1

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    Jenkins (thumb) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. Jenkins requires surgery to address a thumb issue sustained in practice this week, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. Coach Zac Taylor said the rookie second-round pick will be evaluated at practice next week, though, so it sounds like Jenkins could be a candidate to play as early as Week 2 versus the Chiefs.
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  • Bengals' Sam Hubbard: Avoids injury report

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    Hubbard (knee) was not listed on the Bengals' injury report Wednesday. Hubbard sustained a knee injury in late July, which kept him out of practice for most of training camp. He went through individual work in late August, and he now appears healthy enough to return to team drills ahead of the Bengals' regular-season opener against the Patriots on Sunday. Across 15 regular-season games in 2023, Hubbard registered 58 tackles (38 solo), including 6.0 sacks and two fumble recoveries.
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  • Bengals' Lance Robinson: Moves to injured reserve

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    The Bengals reverted Robinson (undisclosed) to IR on Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log. Robinson was waived/injured by Cincinnati on Tuesday due to an undisclosed issue. He's since cleared waivers, so he'll spend the entire 2024 season on IR unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.
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  • Bengals' McKinnley Jackson: Goes on IR with knee sprain

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    The Bengals placed Jackson (knee) on the reserve/injured list Thursday. Jackson has been held out of practice since spraining his right knee in early August. He'll now be held out for the first four regular-season games, and the rookie third-round pick is eligible to return for Week 5 against Baltimore on Oct. 6.
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  • Domenique Davis: Joins Bengals' practice squad

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    Davis was signed to the Bengals' practice squad Wednesday. Davis was waived by the team on Tuesday, ultimately returning to the Cincinnati's practice unit one day later. The defensive lineman failed to appear in a game during the preseason while dealing with an undisclosed injury, and he'll look to impress with the practice squad in order to potentially be elevated to the active roster down the road.
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  • Bengals' Myles Murphy: Opening season on IR

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    Murphy (knee) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return by the Bengals on Tuesday. Murphy sprained his knee during the Bengals' joint practice with the Colts on Thursday. He'll miss the first four games of the regular-season, and he is eligible to return for Week 5 against Baltimore.
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  • Bengals' DJ Ivey: Begins season on PUP list

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    The Bengals placed Ivey on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday. Ivey continues to recover from a torn ACL injury he suffered in Week 15 against the Vikings. The 2023 seventh-round pick will be forced to miss the first four games of the regular season, and the earliest he would be able to return is Week 5 against the Ravens.
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  • Lance Robinson: Waived with injury designation

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    Robinson was waived/injured by the Bengals with an undisclosed injury Tuesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. It is not clear when exactly Robinson picked up the injury, nor how serious it is. Assuming he clears waivers, the depth cornerback will revert to Cincinnati's injured reserve. From there, his season will be over unless both the team and he can reach an injury settlement once his health allows it.
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  • Bengals' Myles Murphy: Diagnosed with knee sprain

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    Murphy is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks due to a knee injury he sustained during Wednesday's joint practice with the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. The good news for Murphy and the Bengals is that his knee injury is not of the season-ending variety. However, it likely means that the 2023 first-round pick will miss the beginning of the regular season. Murphy's absence opens the door for Cedric Johnson, Joseph Ossai and Justin Blazek to see more backup reps at defensive end behind starters Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard (knee).
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  • Bengals' Myles Murphy: Avoids serious injury

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    Murphy appears to have avoided a serious injury after going down with a leg issue during Thursday's joint practice, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Garafolo also notes that examinations are still ongoing, but the 2023 first-round pick out of Clemson is expected to miss a couple weeks. Murphy had a relatively quiet rookie season, recording 20 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games, but he could be in for a bigger role in year two once he moves past this leg injury.
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  • Bengals' Sam Hubbard: Nearing return

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    Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Monday that Hubbard (knee) will go through individual work this week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Hubbard has missed the last three weeks with a knee issue, but it appears that he's nearly past the injury, as he returns to individual drills this week. The 29-year-old defensive end has recorded 6.0 sacks in each of the last three seasons, and he could very well be on the field for the Bengals' regular-season opener Sept. 8 if his recovery continues going well.
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  • Bengals' Jeff Gunter: Placed on retired list

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    The Bengals placed Gunter on the reserve/retired Wednesday. Gunter is seemingly stepping away from football just a few weeks before the start of the regular season. Since being selected by the Bengals in the seventh round of the 2022 draft, the 25-year-old has appeared in just 10 games and logged only one tackle.
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  • Bengals' Devonnsha Maxwell: Comes off PUP list

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    Maxwell (knee) passed a physical and was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. Maxwell missed all of last season due to a knee injury and continued to recover through the beginning of training camp. He appears to be past the knee issue and will now be able to both practice and participate in preseason contests. Maxwell is a long shot to make the Bengals' 53-man roster but could offer organizational depth as a member of the team's practice squad.
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  • Bengals' Domenique Davis: Week-to-week with injury

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    Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Thursday that Davis is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. It's not clear what is ailing Davis, but the 28-year-old defensive tackle is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers. It could also keep him from playing against the Bears on Aug. 17, which would significantly decrease Davis' chance at making the Bengals' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp.
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  • Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Returns to practice

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    Hendrickson (chest) returned to practice Wednesday, Chris Roling of USA Today reports. Hendrickson missed the last week of practice due to a chest bruise, but the 29-year-old defensive end was back in pads for Wednesday's session. The 2017 third-round pick out of Florida Atlantic is coming off a career-best 17.5 sacks in 2023, and while he is seeking an extension, he has opted not to hold out during training camp. Hendrickson and the rest of the Bengals' starters should see the field for at least the first series of Saturday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers, per Geoff Hobson of the team's official site.
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  • Bengals' McKinnley Jackson: Misses Wednesday's practice

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    Jackson was held out of Wednesday's camp session due to a right knee sprain, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. Jackson told Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer that he's considered day-to-day after Wednesday's practice, but his knee was in a brace and he had crutches next to his locker, which doesn't seem like a good sign. Once Jackson returns to full health, he's expected to continue competing for a depth spot on the Bengals' defensive line.
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  • Bengals' Cameron Sample: Shifts to IR

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    The Bengals placed Sample (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday. This move comes as no surprise, as Sample tore his Achilles during one of the Bengals' practices last week. The Tulane product recorded 29 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and defended one pass across 17 regular-season games in 2023. Expect second-year defensive end Myles Murphy to see more work as a rotational edge rusher with Sample missing all of 2024.
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  • Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Week-to-week with chest injury

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    Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Thursday that Hendrickson is considered week-to-week due to a chest bruise, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports. Hendrickson is coming off the most productive season of his career, finishing 2023 with 43 tackles (28 solo), including a career-high 17.5 sacks, along with three passes defended and three forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games. He requested a trade in April after not receiving a long-term extension from the Bengals, but he did not hold out of offseason workouts and is participating in training camp. His chest injury could keep him out of the Bengals' first preseason game against the Buccaneers on Aug. 10, but he could suit up against the Bears on Aug. 17.
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  • Bengals' Cameron Sample: Carted off field

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    Sample (knee) was carted off the field during practice Thursday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Sample was seen using a scooter with his left knee on the pad in the locker room after practice. It's not clear what injury he may have suffered or the severity, but the use of a scooter would indicate it's likely not a day-to-day injury.
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  • Bengals' Sam Hubbard: Sidelined for now

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    Hubbard, who injured his knee during practice Sunday, is considered week-to-week according to head coach Zac Taylor, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Hubbard was carted off the field when the injury occurred, but it appears the situation is less dire than it originally seemed. The Bengals will likely be cautious with the 29-year-old, who's played a prominent role in their defense by recording at least 6.0 sacks in each of the last three seasons.
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