Overview
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Cincinnati has signed wide receiver Mitch Tinsley off the Houston Texans' practice squad to its active roster, a transaction awaiting official team confirmation.
- The addition follows Andrei Iosivas being placed on injured reserve after surgery for a torn thumb ligament, creating an immediate vacancy in the Bengals' receiving room.
- Tinsley played for Cincinnati in 2025, appearing in 17 games with four starts and finishing that season with eight catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns, and was cut this year after the team added Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers rose in camp.
- NFL rules let teams sign another club's practice-squad players to their 53-man roster, and Houston did not promote Tinsley despite injuries to Tank Dell, Jayden Higgins and Nico Collins.
- Cincinnati expects Tinsley to provide short-term slot and possession depth for Joe Burrow in Week 4 versus Jacksonville, a patch that could ease pressure on Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins while the club evaluates longer-term options.