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Team-high nine tackles in win Davis-Gaither recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 35-17 win over the Falcons.

Impact Davis-Gaither played 67 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps Sunday, his highest total since Week 3. The increased snap count led to him compiling nine tackles, his second-highest total of the campaign.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Coach Dad' And The Rise Of Bengals LB Akeem Davis-Gaither Bengals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither began Thursday like he has begun many days of his 25 years and read a text from the guy he calls, “Co...

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • BENGALS.COM

Logs game-high 13 tackles Davis-Gaither recorded 13 tackles (nine solo), including one tackle for a loss in Sunday's 27-12 win over the Jets.

Impact Davis-Gaither led both squads in tackles Sunday despite playing just 69 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps. The 228-pound linebacker will look to build off this strong performance when the Bengals host Miami on Thursday night.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on field during OTAs Davis-Gaither (foot) was fully cleared to practice ahead of OTAs, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Davis-Gaither had a strong start to the 2021 season but required foot surgery after sustaining an injury in Week 9. Now that he's back to full health, the 24-year-old should have a chance to carve out playing time alongside Logan Wilson (undisclosed) in the Bengals' defense. Prior to his injury in 2022, Davis-Gaither tallied 28 tackles (21 solo), three pass defenses and a forced fumble over nine games.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to IR Davis-Gaither (foot) returned to injured reserve Thursday after the Bengals activated him from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Davis-Gaither tested positive for COVID-19 in early January and was forced to isolate from the team. Although he's now off the reserve/COVID-19 list, he's still presumably out for the season due to a foot injury that he sustained in Week 9.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters COVID protocols Davis-Gaither (foot) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, as a result of testing positive for the virus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Davis-Gaither was already out for the season due to a foot injury suffered in Week 9 against Cleveland. He'll need to clear protocols before returning to Bengals' facilities to continue rehabbing for a return in 2022.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hendrickson, 3 other Bengals starters placed on COVID list

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JANUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Bengals, Raiders look to reverse recent slides

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Will need surgery Davis-Gaither (foot) will undergo surgery according to head coach Zac Taylor, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Davis-Gaither's surgery will likely be season ending. He was injured in Week 9 against the Browns and placed on IR on Nov. 9. If he can't return this season, he'll set his sights on being ready for 2022.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Davis-Gaither (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Davis-Gaither will miss at least three weeks with the move to injured reserve, but he may be sidelined longer. The 24-year-old linebacker has appeared in every game for the Bengals this season, notching 28 total tackles, three pass deflections and one forced fumble. During his absence, Markus Bailey and Joe Bachie will likely be forced into bigger roles.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals provide injury updates on Brandon Wilson, Akeem Davis-Gaither and more Some injury updates for the Bengals coming out of the loss.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Contending but stumbling, Bengals regroup for second half

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Browns close chaotic week by dumping Burrow, Bengals 41-16

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NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Will not return Davis-Gaither (foot) will not return Sunday against the Browns.

Impact Davis-Gaither's injury is a blow to the Bengals linebacker unit for the rest of the game. Markus Bailey and Joe Bachie will be forced into bigger roles now.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akeem Davis-Gaither's first NFL INT comes on Lamar Jackson's tipped pass Cincinnati Bengals rookie linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither's first NFL interception comes on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's tipp...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • NFL.COM

Workload growing Davis-Gaither recorded four tackles (three solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Davis-Gaither played the most of any Bengals linebacker, logging 50 of 63 defensive snaps (79 percent). The rookie fourth-rounder out of Appalachian State was depended on in a three-down workload, and he figures to maintain this role moving forward, especially considering the lack of options the Bengals' have at linebacker.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited action in debut Davis-Gaither played 20 defensive snaps in his Bengals debut, recording three tackles. He played most of his snaps on third down, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Davis-Gaither and Logan Wilson were frequently tasked with defending Hunter Henry and Austin Ekeler, with varying results - Henry was the Chargers' leading receiver, whereas Ekeler had just one catch for three yards. The Bengals are rotating five linebackers for three spots currently.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Former Bengals LB Brian Simmons reached out to Akeem Davis-Gaither Keith Gaither asked Brian Simmons to talk to his son, who was the Bengals fourth-round pick this year.

JUNE 25, 2020 • CINCYJUNGLE.COM

5 things to know about Bengals LB Akeem Davis-Gaither We take a look at five fun facts about the Bengals’ fourth-round addition at linebacker.

JUNE 2, 2020 • CINCYJUNGLE.COM

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