Quick facts: Sam Hubbard works in overtime to prepare for opener; Familiar faces welcome KJ Henry to Bengals’ D-line room; Ja’Marr update
But now that Wednesday’s practice is over, Hubbard is ready to play left guard again for the Sept. 8 opener against the Patriots. Hubbard, who has been out since the first preseason game with a knee injury, says rust won’t be an issue.
Bengals assemble training squad for 2024 season
**DE KJ Henry acquired via waivers from Washington. Henry (6-4, 255), a sophomore from Clemson University, was originally a fifth-round draft pick of the Commanders in 2023. He played in 10 games (three starts) for Washington as a rookie last season, totaling 19 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two PDs. He was waived by Washington yesterday.
Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals continue to negotiate to make him the highest-paid WR in the NFL
Chase and Cincinnati remain in talks about a potential long-term contract extension that would either tie him with Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings as the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver or raise him a dime above Jefferson, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.
Deadspin | Warning signal: WR Ja’Marr Chase continues hold-in at Bengals practice
“We have really good players. The good thing about us is we have really good depth on offense at the skill positions,” Taylor said. “A lot of guys are practicing to get those reps. Obviously we would love for him to practice and get those reps. But you have to find the positive in the situation.”
Bengals’ Brad Robbins: Start of the season on the injured list
Robbins injured his leg during practice on August 13, forcing him to miss the final two preseason games. He will miss the first four games of the regular season and will not be eligible to play until Week 5 against the Ravens. While Robbins is out, Ryan Rehkow is expected to serve as the Bengals’ starting punter.
Cincinnati Bengals sign familiar faces for training squad
Clifford also reports that the Bengals signed Shedrick Jackson and Devin Cochran to the practice squad and claimed defensive end KJ Henry on waivers.
Chiefs sign experienced ex-Bengals RB Samaje Perine
Perine was selected in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of the University of Oklahoma, where he was the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and a two-time All-Big 12 player. After starting his career in Washington, Perine bounced around leagues, playing for four teams before landing on the Chiefs’ roster.
No comeback: Former Bengals first-round pick returns from retirement and is released by new team
He played in 10 games for the New York Giants in 2021 and had just 11 receptions for 224 yards and two total touchdowns – one of which was rushing.
Report: Cincinnati signs former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Justin Rogers to Pra
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati is reportedly adding Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Justin Rogers to its practice squad, ESPN’s Todd Archer reported the news, another move to bolster the defensive line.
