Super Bowl 2022: Team-building lessons from Rams and Bengals
Bucky Brooks breaks down what NFL team-builders can learn from how the Rams and Bengals built their Super Bowl squads.FEBRUARY 17, 2022
TRAE WAYNES
Column: Stars line up in LA for surprising Bengals
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Burrow, Chase play role in building Super Bowl-bound Bengals
The key to the Bengals’ latest rebuild that has led them to this most unexpected Super Bowl run starts with one player: Joe BurrowFEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AFC Matchup: Newbie Bengals visit perennial contender Chiefs
Talk about newcomers versus the tried and trueJANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Parsons, Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list
Dallas star rookie linebacker Micah Parsons and Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon were the latest big-name players added to the COVID-19 reserve listJANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back from COVID list Waynes was returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact The 29-year-old was placed on the COVID list Dec. 31, missing the Bengals' Week 17 win over the Chiefs. Waynes will be back in the secondary as the Bengals gear up to face the Browns on Sunday.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on COVID-19 list Waynes (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Impact Waynes is unlikely to play in Sunday's contest against the Chiefs after landing in the NFL's COVID-19 protocols. In his absence, Mike Hilton, Vernon Hargreaves and Tre Flowers are all candidates for increased snaps in the slot.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trenton Irwin; Trae Waynes Placed On Reserve/COVID-19 List The Bengals placed WR Trenton Irwin and CB Trae Waynes on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • BENGALS.COM
Activated off IR Waynes (hamstring) has been activated off the Bengals' injured reserve.
Impact Waynes was designated to return from IR by the Bengals prior to Week 14. He now has a little more than a week of practice under his belt and will return to action versus the Broncos. The 2015 first-round pick projects to start at cornerback.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals, 49ers seek footing in crowded playoff race
The 49ers and Bengals meet with both coming off losses that pushed them to the fringes of the playoff raceDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burrow says injured pinky won't sideline him against 49ers
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says his injured pinky finger on his throwing hand won’t keep him out of Sunday's game against San FranciscoDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated to return from IR Waynes (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Waynes was sidelined for the first three weeks of the year with a hamstring injury and was able to briefly return to action before aggravating it again during Week 5's loss to the Packers. The 2015 first-round pick has been on injured reserve since, but his return to practice is a solid step in the right direction. He will now have a 21-day window to be added to the active roster, but if he isn't, he will revert back to injured reserve for the remainder of the season.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Sunday Waynes (hamstring) won't be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Waynes has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury and will be unavailable yet again Sunday. It's not yet clear when he'll return to practice, but his next chance to suit up will be Dec. 5 against the Chargers.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings relieved Everson Griffen crisis ends 'peacefully'
The Minnesota Vikings say defensive end Everson Griffen has emerged from his home without incident and is receiving care for his mental healthNOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out through Week 11 Waynes (hamstring) isn't expected to return for the Bengals' Week 11 matchup against the Raiders on Nov. 21, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Even though the Bengals have a Week 10 bye, coach Zac Taylor revealed Monday that the cornerback will require at least two more weeks to recover from his hamstring injury that he aggravated during the team's Week 5 loss to the Packers. As a result, it appears as though the 29-year-old will remain out until at least Nov. 28, when the Bengals are slated to take on the Steelers in Week 12.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Contending but stumbling, Bengals regroup for second half
The Cincinnati Bengals followed a good start to the 2020 season with two bumbling lossesNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Extended stay on IR is likely Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Waynes (hamstring) is expected to have an extended stay on injured reserve, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Impact Waynes was sidelined for the first three weeks of the season with a hamstring injury and was able to briefly return to action before aggravating it once again during Week 5's loss to the Packers. Taylor said they will be cautious with the 29-year-old corner and likely keep him on IR longer than the three-week minimum.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on IR Waynes (hamstring) was put on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact The cornerback suffered the injury Sunday versus the Packers and will miss a minimum of three weeks. Waynes signed a three-year deal with the Bengals in March 2020 but sat out last season and has been limited to two games this season due to injuries.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trae Waynes To Reserve/Injured List, Sign Two To The Practice Squad The Bengals placed CB Trae Waynes on the Reserve/Injured list. Waynes, a seventh-year player, suffered a right hamstring injury in Sunday’s...
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • BENGALS.COM
Aggravates hamstring injury Waynes aggravated his hamstring injury during Sunday's 25-22 loss to Green Bay, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Waynes was active Sunday after being considered questionable with the hamstring issue, and he played 43 defensive snaps before aggravating the injury. The 29-year-old was sidelined for the first three weeks of the season by the issue, and he could end up missing additional time after re-injuring the hamstring.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up vs. Packers Waynes (hamstring) is active Week 5 against Green Bay, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Impact A pair of limited sessions to end the week ultimately won't be enough to keep Waynes off the field. He'll presumably resume his starting role opposite Chidobe Awuzie, and the duo will be tasked with slowing down Davante Adams and the Green Bay passing attack.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Full speed ahead Waynes (hamstring) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Waynes has yet to play a down for the Bengals since signing a three-year, $42 million contract in March of 2020. However, the 2015 first-round pick looks ready for his debut as the team's top cornerback when rookie QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars come to town Thursday. During his last full season in 2019, Waynes recorded 58 tackles (56 solo), eight pass breakups, two forced fumbles and an interception.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could return in Week 4 Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that he's optimistic that Waynes (hamstring) will be able to return for Thursday's matchup against the Jaguars, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports...
Impact Waynes has missed the first three games of the season due to a hamstring injury that he dealt with during camp, but he returned to practice last week and is trending in the right direction. Once the 29-year-old is cleared to return, he's expected to take on a starting role in Cincinnati's secondary.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
After statement win over Steelers, Bengals prep for 0-3 Jags
The Cincinnati Bengals played one of their most consistent and complete games of the Joe Burrow era Sunday in a 24-10 win over the Pittsburgh SteelersSEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Where Trae Waynes (hamstring) and Tee Higgins (shoulder) stand heading into Week 3 Injury updates heading into the Cincinnati Bengals Week 3 game against the Steelers.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
