Jalen Davis - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Role grows in 2025 Davis posted 20 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble over seven games in 2025.

Impact Davis has been with the Bengals' organization since 2020 but had primarily been a special-teamer prior to this season. After being promoted from the practice squad to the active roster in early December, the Utah State product started three of Cincinnati's final seven games and logged a career-high 270 defensive snaps. Now set to enter unrestricted free agency this offseason, Davis could find work with a team in need of secondary depth ahead of the 2026 season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game

The Cincinnati Bengals defense is looking to build on a newfound confidence as they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Joe Burrow's bounce-back game gives the Bengals momentum going into final 2 games of the season

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow bounced back from a tough game with a stellar performance

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Joins active roster The Bengals signed Davis off their practice squad Monday.

Impact The Utah State product has played 79 defensive snaps over Cincinnati's last two games, recording six total tackles and one forced fumble. Now with the Bengals' active roster, Davis is expected to operate as one of the team's top boundary cornerbacks for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contributing last two weeks Davis had three tackles and a forced fumble in Thursday's win for the Bengals over the Ravens.

Impact Davis has been added from the practice squad the last two weeks for the Bengals and has made an impact in each game. In Week 12, he had three tackles and a sack against the Patriots. It's likely he'll be activated again in Week 14 against the Bills after playing more than half the Bengals defensive snaps the last two weeks.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals Elevate HB Gary Brightwell, CB Jalen Davis Ahead of Week 13 | BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE The Bengals today elevated HB Gary Brightwell and CB Jalen Davis from the practice squad to the active roster for tonight’s game at Baltimor...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Will suit up Week 18 Davis (groin) is not among the Bengals' inactives for Sunday's contest versus Cleveland.

Impact Davis entered the weekend deemed questionable due to a groin issue, but he'll be able to suit up for Cincinnati's season finale. Chidobe Awuzie (shoulder) is inactive for the contest, so Davis could see more than his usual allotment of work in the secondary. Davis typically plays primarily on special teams -- he hasn't logged more than six defensive snaps in any contest this season.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Davis (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of the Bengals' Week 18 matchup with the Browns.

Impact Davis squeezed a full practice session between to limited workloads at practice this week before ultimately being listed as questionable. He is attempting to return from a one-game absence. With Chidobe Awuzie (shoulder) also getting a questionable tag, Davis could see some extra reps in the secondary if he ultimately gets cleared.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new deal Davis re-signed with the Bengals on a two-year deal Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Davis will remain in Cincinnati after spending the previous three seasons with the team. In 2022, he suited up 13 times, primarily contributing on special teams. The 27-year-old finished the year with two assisted tackles and a fumble recovery. Looking ahead to the coming season, the 27-year-old will reprise his role as a depth option in the Bengals' secondary.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full Thursday Davis (thumb) practiced fully Thursday, Andrew Gillis of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Davis is now in line to end his two-game absence streak due to a thumb injury following his ability to partake in Thursday's session without limitations. With that being said, the 26-year-old will likely operate in a strict special-teams role Monday night against the Bills.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out again Week 16 Davis (thumb) has been deemed inactive versus the Patriots on Saturday.

Impact Davis missed his first game of the season Week 15 versus Tampa Bay due to a thumb injury, which kept him limited in each practice leading up to Saturday's tilt. His absence shouldn't substantially affect the Bengals' pass defense since starting cornerbacks Eli Apple, Cam Taylor-Britt and Mike Hilton are all available to play.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Sunday Davis (thumb) has been ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Davis will sit out his first game of the season after failing to practice Week 15 due to a thumb injury. With veteran Mike Hilton (knee) also out Sunday, expect Tre Flowers and Allan George to see increased usage behind starting cornerbacks Cam Taylor-Britt and Eli Apple.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Davis (thumb) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Andrew Gillis of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Davis didn't practice Wednesday through Friday due to a thumb injury, so it's not surprising to see him listed as doubtful. The fifth-year cornerback has played primarily on special teams across 13 appearances this season, so his expected absence shouldn't impact Cincinnati's secondary.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Tuesday Davis was a full participant at Tuesday's practice, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact The cornerback missed the last three weeks, including the Bengals' wild-card victory over the Raiders on Saturday, while nursing an ankle injury, but it appears he will be ready to go for Saturday's playoff matchup with the Titans. Even when healthy, Davis hasn't played a defensive snap since Week 13, so his return doesn't change things very much in the Bengals' secondary.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' Hankins active for playoff game against Bengals

Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is active for the Las Vegas Raiders' opening-round playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals

JANUARY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Unavailable against Las Vegas Davis (ankle) is inactive for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Raiders, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Davis will be forced to miss a third consecutive game due to an ankle injury that made him a limited participant in practice all week. He's served mainly on special teams during the 2021 campaign.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Davis (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Raiders.

Impact Davis missed the final two weeks of the regular season with an ankle injury and was limited in practice all week ahead of Saturday's matchup. He's played primarily on special teams this year.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Davis (ankle) is out Sunday against the Browns, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Davis also missed Week 17 against the Chiefs with the injury. Mostly a contributor on special teams, his absence shouldn't impact the Bengals' defense too much Sunday against the Browns.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 17 Davis (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Davis didn't practice at all this week, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out for the first time this season. Despite being active for every game, the 25-year-old linebacker hasn't played a defensive snap since Week 13, so his absence shouldn't impact Cincinnati's defensive game plan.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Davis (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Davis' only practice of the week came in a limited session Friday, but he's good to go for Sunday's divisional matchup. The 25-year-old has mostly played special teams this season and figures to fill a similar role in Baltimore this weekend.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable for Week 7 Davis (anke) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens.

Impact Davis didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he returned in a limited capacity Friday, which may give him an opportunity to suit up in Week 7. The 25-year-old cornerback has played mostly special teams this season, so if he is unavailable Sunday, it shouldn't affect the Bengals' defensive rotations.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens rule out Murray, Watkins for Cincinnati game

The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out running back Latavius Murray and receiver Sammy Watkins for Sunday’s game against Cincinnati

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Promoted from practice squad Davis was signed to Cincinnati's active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact The 24-year-old served as an extra player from the practice squad the past two games, and he earned a longer-term look on the active roster. Davis played 51 defensive snaps in his first game, but he exclusively played special teams last week.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

With Burrow lost to injury, Bengals sign Hogan as 3rd QB

The Cincinnati Bengals have added quarterback Kevin Hogan to the practice squad

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Bengals put RB Mixon on IR ahead of matchup with Washington

The Cincinnati Bengals have placed running back Joe Mixon on injured reserve with a foot injury

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

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