Flowers (hamstring) was a full participant during the Bengals' practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Flowers has battled a lingering hamstring injury sustained Week 8, which kept him inactive for last Sunday's divisional-round win over Buffalo. The 27-year-old was then limited during practice Wednesday, though he seems to be ready to suit up again heading into this Sunday's matchup against Kansas City in the AFC Championship Game. Flowers has seen the majority of his playing time on special teams this season, though he should provide valuable depth behind top cornerbacks Eli Apple, Cam Taylor-Britt and Mike Hilton.
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Bengals' Tre Flowers: Limited Wednesday
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Flowers (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Andrew Gillis of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Flowers continues to deal with a lingering hamstring issue and has played primarily on special teams since suffering the injury in Week 8. He saw 16 snaps (one on defense) during the Bengals' wild-card win over Baltimore, but he was inactive for the divisional round. He's trending in the right direction for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, but he'll likely have to log at least one full practice by Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend.
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Bengals' Tre Flowers: Won't play Sunday
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Flowers (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Bills, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Flowers, who was listed as doubtful, will miss the playoff matchup due to a lingering hamstring issue. He's played primarily on special teams since suffering the injury in Week 8, so his absence shouldn't have a major impact on Cincinnati's secondary. Expect the Bengals to deploy Eli Apple, Cam Taylor-Britt and Mike Hilton as their top cornerbacks against Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis and Isaiah McKenzie.
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Bengals' Tre Flowers: Doubtful to play versus Buffalo
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Flowers (hamstring) is considered doubtful to play in Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup with the Bills, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Flowers has been dealing with a hamstring injury for over two months, and it appears the issue will sideline him for Sunday's playoff game. In his absence, Cam Taylor-Britt will likely start opposite Eli Apple at cornerback.
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Bengals' Tre Flowers: Set to play Sunday
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Flowers (hamstring) has been ruled active for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Flowers suffered a hamstring injury during the Bengals' Week 8 loss to the Browns, leaving him sidelined for the following game against Carolina. However, the 27-year-old was able to work his way back coming off his team's Week 10 bye. Flowers will likely step back into a rotational role behind starting cornerbacks Mike Hilton and Eli Apple.
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Bengals' Tre Flowers: Sunday availability uncertain
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Flowers (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Flowers is at risk of missing a second consecutive game due to a hamstring issue he sustained in Week 8 versus Cleveland. The 27-year-old has served as a rotational cornerback and special-teams contributor up until this point in the season, so Mike Hilton and Jalen Davis are candidates to receive additional snaps behind starters Eli Apple and Cam Taylor-Britt in Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh should Flowers eventually be ruled out.
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Bengals' Tre Flowers: Injures hamstring Monday
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Flowers was ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Browns with a right hamstring injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Flowers stepped in at cornerback after starter Chidobe Awuzie was forced out with a right knee injury late in the first half. With fellow veteran Eli Apple (hamstring) already inactive, safety Lewis Cine has stepped in alongside fellow rookie Cam Taylor-Britt with the Bengals already down multiple scores in the fourth quarter, per Baby.
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Bengals' Tre Flowers: Back with Bengals
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Flowers signed a one-year contract worth $1.85 million to re-sign with the Bengals on Thursday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Flowers joined the Bengals part way through the 2021 campaign after being cut by the Seahawks. He was primarily a contributor on special teams in Cincinnati, though he did serve as a depth piece among the secondary. Flowers managed to rack up 23 tackles across 11 games in that role, and he is likely to have a similar impact in 2022.
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Bengals' Tre Flowers: Lands with Cincinnati
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Flowers was acquired on waivers by the Bengals on Thursday.
Flowers was cut by the Seahawks earlier this week after being relegated to a backup role for the past few weeks. He's likely to stick in a depth role with his new team, particularly as he familiarizes himself with a different scheme.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Surprisingly wins starting job
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Flowers is expected to start at right cornerback in the season opener against the Colts, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Flowers lost the starting right cornerback role twice last season, and he wasn't really in the starting conversation at the beginning of training camp because Ahkello Witherspoon signed for $4 million guaranteed. However, head coach Pete Carroll said Flowers had "such a good camp" that he earned the starting role on the right side, while D.J. Reed will handle the left cornerback duties. Flowers, a converted safety, won't have much room for error with Witherspoon waiting in the wings.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Likely to return Week 16
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Flowers (hamstring) is on track to return in Week 16, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Flowers has been on injured reserve since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 12. He's expected to return to practice next week, and if all goes well, he'll be in the lineup for a crucial divisional showdown versus the Rams in Week 16. Quinton Dunbar has returned from IR as well, meaning Flowers will shift back to a situational role upon his return to the lineup.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Doubtful Week 13
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Flowers (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants, Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest reports.
The 25-year-old is unlikely to play this weekend after picking up the hamstring injury last week against the Eagles, though he played every defensive snap in that contest. D.J. Reed could step into the starting role if Flowers is unavailable as expected.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Shakes off injury
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Flowers (ankle) will play in Sunday's game against the Falcons after being left off of Wednesday's injury report, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
It's still unclear whether Flowers or Quinton Dunbar will start at cornerback in Week 1, and it's possible the two start out in a timeshare to begin the season. Flowers played safety at Oklahoma State but converted to cornerback when he was drafted by the Seahawks in 2018, and although there are still question marks, he's made steady improvements during his NFL career. This will be a defining season for the 25-year-old.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Set to play Sunday
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Flowers (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's divisional-round contest at Green Bay, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Flowers was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, but that clearly was maintenance-related, as the second-year cornerback put in a full showing to wrap up the week. His production has been consistent from game to game this season, with at least five tackles in 13 of 16 appearances (including playoffs).
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Limited with knee injury
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Flowers was a limited participant at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Flowers was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, so it is unclear if his limited participation Thursday was due to precaution or a legitimate injury. Friday's practice session should give a better idea of Flowers' availability for Sunday's NFC divisional-round matchup against the Packers.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Nabs pick in win
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Flowers racked up five tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's win over the Browns.
Flowers got the better of Baker Mayfield for his first interception of the season, nabbing one of three picks thrown by Mayfield in the game. The 24-year-old was present for all but one defensive snap in the game, and he's racked up 32 tackles in six games this campaign. He'll face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens passing attack in Week 7.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Totals eight tackles
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Flowers had eight tackles (seven solo) in Monday's 21-7 win over the Seahawks.
The eight tackles ties a season high for Flowers -- which he's now accomplished three times as he continues in his starting role at cornerback. The rookie fifth-round pick is showing great potential but he is still looking for his first interception and sack, which limits any potential IDP value.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Full participant Wednesday
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Flower (hamstring) was a full participant during practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
After missing Week 2 against the Bears because of the hamstring issue, the 2018 fifth-round pick appears to be in a good spot to suit up against the Cowboys. Flowers started the opener against the Broncos and should do the same opposite Shaquill Griffin in Week 3.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Inactive for Week 2
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Flowers (hamstring) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bears.
The 2018 fifth-round pick has been dealing with a hamstring issue that will keep him on the sidelines during his first NFL primetime experience. Flowers has impressively transitioned into the professional sphere, so it's likely that he'll resume his starting role once he's back to full health. In the meantime, Neiko Thorpe and Justin Coleman appear to be the next men up.
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Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Eight tackles in NFL debut
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Flowers made a team-high eight tackles (seven solo) and one pass breakup in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Broncos.
The rookie fifth-round pick was drafted as a safety but made the conversion to cornerback this offseason. He allowed Emmanuel Sanders to score on a 43-yard pass from Case Keenum in the second quarter, but he looked comfortable for the most part in the position. He'll face off against Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears in Week 2.
