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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

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NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson ruled out for prime-time matchup against Steelers

Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against Pittsburgh because of a hip injury

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Bengals Pregame Quick Hits | McKinnley Jackson Gets Call; Newest Bengal Inactive But Not Unknown With new defensive tackle Jordan Jeffereson freshly arrived from the waiver wire and not playing, the Bengals activated second-year defensiv...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Bengals DT McKinnley Jackson Welcomes 'Brother' Shemar Stewart: 'He Will Have The League In Lockdown" Bengals defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson played next to his once and future teammate for two years at Texas A&M, and on Friday he talked a...

APRIL 25, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Ramps up in rookie season Jackson finished the 2024 regular season with 15 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across 13 games.

Impact Jackson was the Bengals' third-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he started the regular season on injured reserve due to a right knee sprain that he suffered during training camp. He made his NFL regular-season debut in Week 5 against the Ravens but didn't register his first tackle until Week 8 against the Eagles, and his lone sack came against Dorian Thompson-Robinson and the Browns in Week 16. Jackson didn't play more than 30 defensive snaps in a game this season, but he and fellow rookie Kris Jenkins could be the Bengals' starting defensive tackles in 2025 if B.J. Hill opts to sign with another team during the offseason.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to make NFL debut Jackson (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Jackson was activated from injured reserve Friday following full participation at each practice during Week 5 prep. The rookie is cleared to make his NFL debut but will likely serve as a depth piece versus Baltimore.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to make NFL debut Jackson (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Friday Jackson (knee) was activated from injured reserve Friday.

Impact Jackson is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Ravens following a full week of practice. He appears to be past his knee injury and will likely serve as one of the Bengals' top reserve interior defensive linemen if he can suit up in Week 5.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Jackson (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.

Impact The rookie defensive lineman was activated off Cincinnati's injured reserve list Wednesday and has practiced in full all week, so it appears likely that his NFL debut could come in Week 5. However, if Jackson is unable to suit up Sunday, expect Lawrence Guy to see increased work on the Bengals' defensive line.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Wednesday Jackson (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jackson returned to practice Wednesday and was able to log a full session, indicating that he could potentially suit up as soon as Week 5. However, the Bengals must activate Jackson to the team's active roster in order for the rookie to play in Sunday's matchup against the Ravens. If Jackson is activated in time for Week 5, expect him to serve as a depth piece on the Bengals' defensive line.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Monday that the Bengals will open Jackson's (knee) 21-day practice window closer to Wednesday, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Impact Jackson appears to be nearing a return to the field after sustaining a knee sprain during early August that's kept him out of Cincinnati's first four contests. Once the rookie's practice window opens, the Bengals have 21 days to activate him to their active roster before he reverts back to injured reserve. Expect Jackson to serve as a rotational defensive tackle when he's ready to make his NFL debut.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IR with knee sprain The Bengals placed Jackson (knee) on the reserve/injured list Thursday.

Impact Jackson has been held out of practice since spraining his right knee in early August. He'll now be held out for the first four regular-season games, and the rookie third-round pick is eligible to return for Week 5 against Baltimore on Oct. 6.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Jackson was held out of Wednesday's camp session due to a right knee sprain, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jackson told Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer that he's considered day-to-day after Wednesday's practice, but his knee was in a brace and he had crutches next to his locker, which doesn't seem like a good sign. Once Jackson returns to full health, he's expected to continue competing for a depth spot on the Bengals' defensive line.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Get to Know Bengals Third Round NFL Draft Pick - Texas A&M NT McKinnley Jackson The Bengals doubled down at defensive tackle in the NFL Draft when they selected Texas A&M nose man McKinnley Jackson in the third round jus...

JULY 10, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

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Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson ruled out for prime-time matchup against Steelers