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Re-signing with Cincinnati Ossai and the Bengals have agreed to a one-year, $7-million deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The move comes after the defensive end recorded career highs in defensive snaps (543), tackles (46), sacks (5.0) and forced fumbles (two). It also comes with fellow defensive end Trey Hendrickson on the trade block. Ossai, who missed his rookie season with a meniscus injury, has started just three of the 47 regular-season games he's appeared in over the last three campaigns, but he might have a chance to start in 2025.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Ossai, Bengals reunion in free agency has one major roadblock The Bengals re-signing Joseph Ossai sounds good…except for one problem.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Career year in 2024 Ossai tallied 46 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defended across 17 games in 2024.

Impact The third-year defensive end from Texas saw a significant increase in playing time in 2024, logging 225 more defensive snaps than his previous career high (318) and setting new personal bests in tackles, sacks, and forced fumbles in a single season. Ossai made the first three starts of his career from Weeks 16 through 18, filling in for the injured Sam Hubbard (knee), and recorded 14 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defended during that stretch. He just completed the final season of his rookie contract and is now set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason. Ossai is likely to secure a starting role or a key spot in a team's pass-rush rotation following his strong performances as a starter in 2024.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has another good start Ossai recorded eight tackles (five solo) including 0.5 sacks and a forced fumble along with a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Broncos.

Impact Ossai retained an expanded role in Week 17 with Sam Hubbard still tending to a knee injury, and he again made the most of his increased opportunities, forcing a fumble for a second straight game. His snap share in Week 18 at Pittsburgh will still largely depend on the health of Hubbard.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training Camp Report: Healthy Joseph Ossai, Urgent Bengals Defense Make A Stand; Joey O's Safety, B.J. Hill's Fire, LBs' Mission: 'As G And I Go, The Defense Goes' Defensive tackle B.J. Hill set the tone for the play even before Monday’s practice began and linebackers Logan Wilson and Germaine Pratt hel...

AUGUST 6, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

How Health and Trey Hendrickson Are Helping Joseph Ossai Eye A Break-Out Season On Bengals Edge A look behind the curtain at Bengals edge rusher Joseph Ossai's first healthy offseason as a pro.

MARCH 6, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

Joe Burrow, Joseph Ossai listed on first Ravens vs. Bengals injury report The first Ravens vs. Bengals injury report is here.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

How much was the Bengals AFC title game loss on Joseph Ossai’s costly penalty? | SPEAK

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Joe Burrow, Joseph Ossai and waiver claims: Three questions the Bengals still must answer Tuesday's deadline to get the roster to 53 made the picture clearer, but there's still plenty left to resolve before the season opener.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joseph Ossai, Jalen Davis combine for quick sack on Heinicke Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai and Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis combine for a quick sack on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tay...

AUGUST 19, 2023 • NFL.COM

Joseph Ossai plucks red-zone INT vs. Ridder off Falcons WR's deflection Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai plucks a red-zone interception thrown by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder off a Falc...

AUGUST 19, 2023 • NFL.COM

Joseph Ossai with a Sack vs. Atlanta Falcons

AUGUST 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Joseph Ossai intercepts the Desmond Ridder pass vs. Atlanta Falcons

AUGUST 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bengals trend report: Joseph Ossai, team depth on rise, safety duo deals with change Joe Burrow's calf strain has dominated the headlines, but there are plenty of other key developments from the first week of training camp.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Issue with blaming Bengals loss on Joseph Ossai after costly penalty in the AFC title game? | SPEAK

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Joseph Ossai Rushes To Next Play On Bengals Edge With Respect Of Old Foe Orlando Brown Jr. It’s a new season flush with stripes for the Bengals and you know because Joseph Ossai’s tears have dried on his vow to get back to the Supe...

MAY 9, 2023 • BENGALS.COM

Joseph Ossai on How 2022 Season Ended: 'We Lost, That's Motivation Enough' Ossai had a fateful mistake on the final drive of the Bengals 2022 season.

MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bengals DE Joseph Ossai still recuperating from shoulder surgery Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai might not see the football field until training camp as he is still recovering after undergoin...

MAY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Addresses lingering shoulder issue Ossai recently underwent surgery to address the torn labrum that he played through this past season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ossai is now slated to spend time recovering from the procedure, and he'll aim to be fully cleared by the time Cincinnati's offseason program commences.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals Defensive End Joseph Ossai Underwent Surgery After Playing Through Injury The second-year lineman was a big part of Cincinnati’s defense

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bengals Defensive End Joseph Ossai Underwent Surgery After Playing Through Injury The second-year lineman was a big part of Cincinnati’s defense

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Joseph Ossai avoids fine for controversial hit on Patrick Mahomes No fine letter from the NFL for Joseph Ossai.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Zac Taylor: Cincinnati linebacker Joseph Ossai has 'got a really bright future for us' Zac Taylor on Joseph Ossai: \

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

B.J. Hill Dives Into Why He Stood Up For Joseph Ossai After AFC Championship Loss Cincinnati fell just short of another trip to the Super Bowl.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bengals LB Germaine Pratt apologizes for reaction to Joseph Ossai's personal foul at end of loss to Chiefs Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt apologized for his reaction to Joseph Ossai's personal foul at end of Sunday's AFC Championship Game loss...

JANUARY 30, 2023 • NFL.COM

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How much was the Bengals AFC title game loss on Joseph Ossai’s costly penalty? | SPEAK

Issue with blaming Bengals loss on Joseph Ossai after costly penalty in the AFC title game? | SPEAK