When the Bengals released Mike Daniels as part of their final cuts, there was optimism within the organization that the veteran would return.
That hope came true on Monday morning when Daniels signed with Cincinnati's practice squad.
The former Pro Bowler seemed like a lock to make the Bengals' 53-man roster, but things changed when they traded Billy Price to the Giants in exchange for B.J. Hill.
Daniels became a victim of the numbers game, with five defensive tackles ahead of him in the pecking order. The good news for him and the Bengals is that he's sticking around and can be elevated at any moment.
The Bengals released cornerback Winston Rose to make room for Daniels on the practice squad. Check out Cincinnati's entire 16-man practice squad below.
WR Trenton Irwin
WR Trent Taylor
TE Thaddeus Moss
TE Mason Schreck
RB Jacques Patrick
RB Trayveon Williams
RB/WR Pooka Williams
G/C Keaton Sutherland
P Drue Chrisman
LB Joe Bachie
LB Keandre Jones
DT Mike Daniels
CB Tony Brown
DT Renell Wren
S Trayvon Henderson
DE Noah Spence
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