Drew Sample

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys due to a right knee injury. While the team has Hayden Hurst as its primary pass-catching tight end, losing Sample isn't ideal for an offensive line that continues to struggle. If the 26-year-old misses time, the Bengals will need some help keeping Joe Burrow upright, or the quarterback's fantasy managers may suffer. [Read More]

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample was a full participant during Friday's practice, so he should be ready for the AFC North showdown against Pittsburgh. The team didn't list why Sample was on the injury report. However, he did deal with a knee injury over the summer. Nevertheless, the 26-year-old remains behind Hayden Hurst on the depth chart, giving him little to no fantasy value even if he suits up in Week 1. [Read More]

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (knee) is currently wearing a brace and walking with a crutch. Head coach Zac Taylor mentioned that Sample is likely to miss a few weeks. The 26-year-old suffered the injury during practice on Thursday and was carted off the field. It sounds like Sample should be ready in time for the beginning of the season. He put together a 40-catch season in 2020, but didn't make much of an impact in 2021. It's tough to imagine Sample bringing much to the table this ... [Read More]