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0:29BREAKING: Myles Garrett Breaks Record for Most Sacks in a Single Season
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1:02NFL Week 17 Picks: Cardinals at Bengals
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1:41The Outlook for Tua & Mike McDaniel in Miami
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Top Joseph Ossai News
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Won't return for Week 18
Ossai (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Ossai didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so it's no surprise that he'll miss his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury Sunday. The Texas product appeared in 14 games for the Bengals this season, recording 43 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles. Expect 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart to start opposite Myles Murphy on Cincinnati's defensive line while Ossai is sidelined in Week 18.
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Sits out of Wednesday's practice
Ossai (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report.
An ankle injury has prevented Ossai from playing in each of the Bengals' last two games, and he would likely have to return to practice over the next two days to have a realistic chance of playing against the Browns on Sunday. Cameron Sample and rookie first-rounder Shemar Stewart would continue to see more snaps at defensive end if Ossai cannot play in Week 18.
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Remaining sidelined Sunday
Ossai (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
The 25-year-old didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury. Ossai has been one of Cincinnati's most productive pass rushers this season, recording 73 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 14 appearances. Expect 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart to start opposite Myles Murphy on the Bengals' defensive line while Ossai is out Sunday.
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: DNP Wednesday
Ossai (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Ossai missed his first game of the season last Sunday against the Dolphins and is currently on pace to miss consecutive games. If the defensive end is unable to upgrade his practice participation during Thursday or Friday's sessions, he will likely be ruled out once again for Week 17 against the Cardinals. Rookie Shemar Stewart started his first game since Week 9 last Sunday after being activated off injured reserve (knee issue), and if Ossai must miss another contest, Stewart could see another 51 percent defensive snap share game.
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Sitting out against Dolphins
Ossai (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Dolphins, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Ossai will endure his first absence of the season, potentially opening the door for Cedric Johnson to take on a bigger role. Ossai's next chance to play will be Week 17 against the Cardinals.
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Tending to ankle injury
Ossai (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Ossai picked up a shin issue back in Week 14 at Buffalo, but it's not clear if his current status is related or if there's a new problem. Either way, he'll probably have to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday to have a shot to play in Week 16 at Miami.
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: No limitations Wednesday
Ossai (shin) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Ossai left Sunday's game at Buffalo in the second half with a shin issue, but it doesn't seem like it was anything severe. He's on track to start at defensive end in Week 15 versus a run-first Ravens offense.
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Dealing with shin injury
Ossai (shin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bills.
Ossai sustained an apparent right shin injury in the second half, and his status for the remainder of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, Cedric Johnson and Cameron Sample are candidates to see an increase in workload on the defensive line.
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Gets after Jackson
Ossai recorded four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss, and a forced fumble in Thursday's 32-14 win over the Ravens.
Ossai has been among Cincinnati's best pass rushers this season, and he made his presence known in Thursday's win. His first sack of the game forced Lamar Jackson to fumble at the Ravens' goal line, and he later followed that up with another sack that forced Baltimore to punt in the second quarter. Ossai now has 5.0 sacks on the season, 3.0 of which have come in his last four games.
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai: Unable to practice
Ossai (undisclosed) is not participating in Sunday's practice, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Ossai appears to be dealing with an undisclosed injury. He tallied one assisted tackle during Thursday's 34-27 preseason loss to the Eagles. His next chance to suit up for preseason action will come Monday, Aug. 18 against the Commanders.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 263 lbs |
| Birthplace: Ketu Ijaniki, NG |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Texas |
| Experience: 5 |