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Mitchell Tinsley Scores Twice on Monday Night Football, Boosting Bengals Roster Case

Public endorsements from Joe Burrow alongside Zac Taylor sharpen his roster case.

Aug 18, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; 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
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Overview

  • In a 31-17 win at Washington, the Bengals receiver posted five catches for 73 yards and two first‑half touchdowns, scoring on consecutive snaps in 17 seconds on throws from Jake Browning.
  • Joe Burrow praised Tinsley during the ESPN broadcast and afterward, saying he has made plays all camp and adding, “Hopefully he secured a [roster] spot.”
  • Head coach Zac Taylor called Tinsley a “baller,” noted his reliability, and designated him a game captain against his former team.
  • Tinsley entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Commanders in 2023, logged two games and 10 snaps, spent 2024 on their practice squad, and signed a Bengals reserve/futures deal on Feb. 4, 2025.
  • Roster decisions are pending for a deep Cincinnati wideout group, with national reaction—including ESPN’s Adam Schefter posting that Tinsley was “earning a roster spot tonight”—and some analysts suggesting he could draw interest elsewhere if not kept.