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Bengals’ Andrei Iosivas Says Abusive DMs Hurt His 2025 Play, Vows Reset

The receiver says he will tune out social media this season.

Overview

  • Iosivas, who spoke to reporters Tuesday, said his direct messages last year included people telling him to kill himself and that the harassment made him angry.
  • He was credited with a team-high five drops in 2025 and finished with 33 catches for 435 yards and two touchdowns, down from career highs in 2024.
  • The fourth-year wideout said the abuse got in his head, which he linked to a mindset that hurt his focus and confidence during games.
  • Context in reports notes Joe Burrow missed nine games in 2025 and that targets flow first to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, factors that also shaped Iosivas’ production.
  • He says he will block out outside noise and refocus for 2026, and coverage to date reports no team or platform action in response to his disclosure.