The Bengals waived Lee (knee) on Tuesday.
Lee finished the 2025 campaign on IR due to a knee injury but had his 21-day practice window opened down the stretch, so he now appears back to full health. The 2024 seventh-round pick will search for a depth opportunity elsewhere at center.
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Bengals' Matt Lee: Ruled out for Week 18
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Lee (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Lee remains on injured reserve and will finish the season there despite having his 21-day practice window opened last week. The 24-year-old offensive lineman hasn't played since Week 6.
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Bengals' Matt Lee: Won't return for Week 17
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Lee (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
Lee's 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, but the center is not quite ready to return to the field yet. The 24-year-old was able to log limited practice sessions throughout the week, but with the Bengals already eliminated from playoff contention, they are likely taking Lee's return slowly and safely. Ted Karras is set to once again start at center for Sunday's game.
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Bengals' Matt Lee: Has 21-day practice window opened
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The Bengals designated Lee (knee) for return from IR on Wednesday.
Lee landed on injured reserve Oct. 28 due to a knee injury. He's now eligible to practice and can be activated any time within a 21-day window, though with the Bengals eliminated from playoff contention, there anre only 12 days left until their season ends. Lee had logged all of his snaps on special teams prior to getting hurt.
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Bengals' Matt Lee: Moved to injured reserve
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The Bengals placed Lee (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Lee was inactive for Week 8 against the Jets after a knee injury prevented him from practicing Friday. After undergoing further tests, it's been determined that the injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve, which means he will be required to miss at least the next four games. The earliest Lee could return from IR is Week 14 against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 7.
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Bengals' Matt Lee: Inactive for Week 8
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Lee (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Lee did not practice Friday and will be unable to provide depth at center for Week 8. The 2024 seventh-round pick has yet to play this season and has served in an emergency capacity behind starter Ted Karras.
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Bengals' Matt Lee: Depth piece along offensive line
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The Bengals selected Lee in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 237th overall.
A three-year starter at UCF before transferring to Miami in his final collegiate year, Lee probably could add a bit more weight (301) onto his 6-foot-3 frame. That being said, he's held up specifically well in pass protection over the years and could be an interesting depth piece along multiple areas of the line for Cincy.
