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Bengals WR Mitchell Tinsley Scores Two TDs in 17 Seconds in Monday Night Preseason Game

Undrafted in 2023 with scant NFL snaps, he pushed into Cincinnati's 53-man roster conversation with a national-television showcase.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (82) catches a touchdown pass over Washington Commanders cornerback Car'lin Vigers (22) during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Through two quarters in Landover, Md., Tinsley had five catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns against Washington in a nationally televised preseason game.
  • He closed the half with a one-handed grab and a second score just 17 seconds later following a Commanders interception.
  • The showcase came with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins not playing, giving the 25-year-old extended run on the Monday Night Football stage.
  • Quarterback Joe Burrow told ESPN he hopes Tinsley earned a roster spot and praised his reliability and ability to learn multiple positions.
  • Tinsley was undrafted in 2023, played two games without a catch for Washington, spent 2024 on the practice squad, and signed a Bengals futures deal on Feb. 4 after a 1,402-yard, 14-touchdown season at Western Kentucky.