Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki has quietly worked his way back into a solid role on offense following the injuries to WR Tee Higgins and rookie TE Erick All. Over the last three weeks, Gesicki has totaled 23 targets and has caught 16 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns (both in Week 9). Before this stretch, Gesicki had seen more than five targets just once in the … [Read more...] about Bengals must use Mike Gesicki more to save season, says NFL analyst
NFL insider offers details on Xavien Howard’s workout with Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals broke from normal procedure and attempted to sign free-agent cornerback Xavien Howard before Week 11. Howard, though, left without a deal after a workout with the team. Little more was said about the situation — until now. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, Howard looked good during the workout, hence the team offering him a deal: The … [Read more...] about NFL insider offers details on Xavien Howard’s workout with Bengals
Bengals’ Joe Burrow, Trey Hendrickson get injury report updates
The Cincinnati Bengals added some interesting things to the injury report before the team’s Week 11 meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers. There, the Bengals added a new injury to the weekly listing for Joe Burrow. While he practiced in full, the “right wrist” destination was joined by a “left biceps” designation, too. The team also added Trey Hendrickson to the report and he … [Read more...] about Bengals’ Joe Burrow, Trey Hendrickson get injury report updates
Bengals injury updates on Tee Higgins, Orlando Brown aren’t encouraging
It’s early, but it sounds like the Cincinnati Bengals could be without two key names again, this time for the Week 11 showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers. Wide receiver Tee Higgins is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a quad injury suffered in practice, while offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is still battling back from an injury of his own. Bengals head … [Read more...] about Bengals injury updates on Tee Higgins, Orlando Brown aren’t encouraging
Bengals, Xavien Howard failed to agree on deal
The Cincinnati Bengals had veteran cornerback Xavien Howard in for a workout on Monday, but the two sides couldn’t agree on a deal. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Bengals made an offer to Howard after the workout but he’s since declined and gone back home while awaiting other calls. The Bengals will need to look elsewhere for help at cornerback with Dax Hill lost … [Read more...] about Bengals, Xavien Howard failed to agree on deal