Poised to bounce back
Gesicki is slated to be the Bengals' top pass-catching tight end to begin the 2026 season.
In the wake of the NFL's cut-down day, Gesicki's main competition for offensive snaps is blocking TE Drew Sample, who has combined for 57 catches over his last 51 regular-season games. Meanwhile, 2024 fourth-round pick Erick All is finally back healthy after missing all of 2025 due to a torn ACL, while rookie seventh-rounder Jack Endries is the only other TE on the active roster. Gesicki posted a disappointing 28-307-2 line on 42 targets in 13 regular-season contests last year, but he's just two years removed from a 65-665-2 receiving line in his first campaign as a Bengal in 2024.
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Ja'Marr Chase
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Chase (knee) was present at Wednesday's practice but not suited up, Gabi Sorrentino of Fox 19 Cincinnati reports.
Tee Higgins
No practice Wednesday
Higgins (heel) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Chase Brown
Primed for increased role
Brown is looking forward to an elevated role in the Bengals offense in 2026, Landon Belote of SI.com reports.
Tee Higgins
Dealing with heel injury
Higgins is tending to a heel contusion, but coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that it isn't considered to be a major concern ahead of Week 1, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Ja'Marr Chase
To be limited this week
Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Chase (knee) will be a limited participant in practice this week, and he "feels good about" where the wide receiver stands, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Dohnte Meyers
Makes Bengals' roster
Meyers has made the Bengals' initial 53-man roster, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
Colbie Young
One catch in preseason finale
Young brought in one of three targets for nine yards in the Bengals' 30-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday.
Tahj Brooks
Busy night in preseason win
Brooks rushed six times for 22 yards, brought in his only target for minus-6 yards, returned one kickoff for 37 yards and lost a fumble in the Bengals' 30-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday.
Evan McPherson
Another perfect night to close preseason
McPherson connected on field goals of 29, 58 and 34 yards and also drilled all three extra-point attempts in the Bengals' 30-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday.
Ja'Marr Chase
Not practicing Wednesday
Chase (knee) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.