Jalen Davis - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Designated to return from injury The Bengals designated Davis (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Davis was placed on injured reserve in late September after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 3 against the Steelers. The Bengals now have 21 days to officially activate the 30-year-old for him to remain eligible to play this season.

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OCTOBER 3 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

Placed on injured reserve The Bengals placed Davis (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Davis injured his hamstring during the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers in Week 3. The injury is severe enough for the Utah State product to spend time on IR, which means he'll be sidelined for at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 9 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 8. Ja'Sir Taylor (undisclosed) is also on injured reserve, so Dax Hill and Tacario Davis are both in line for more snaps in the Bengals' secondary.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with hamstring injury Davis (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Davis appeared to tweak his hamstring early in the third quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Tacario Davis will see more snaps on defense for as long as Davis is out of the game.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 5 • SI.COM

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JUNE 24 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Re-signed by Cincinnati Davis signed a one-year contract extension with the Bengals on Friday, the team's official site reports.

Impact In seven regular-season games with the Bengals in 2025, his sixth campaign with the team, Davis recorded a career-high 20 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. The 30-year-old, who has started three of the 59 regular-season contest he's played in with Cincinnati, figures to reprise his depth role in the team's secondary this coming season.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20 • BENGALS.COM

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FEBRUARY 18 • BENGALS.COM

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.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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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

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