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Cincinnati Bengals Roster Moves Signal a Change Could Be on the Way at Safety

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals have designated tight end Mike Gesicki and safety Daijahn Anthony to return from Injured Reserve, clearing them to practice.

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Bengals defense dealt difficult injury blow

The Cincinnati Bengals defense has already dealt with a lot of uncertainty this offseason, following the hold-in of Trey Hendrickson. Even though that situation is smoothed out, the Bengals are now dealing with yet another problem.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 26

Cincinnati Bengals Placing Safety on Injured Reserve to Begin 2025 NFL Season

The Bengals are placing safety Daijahn Anthony on injured reserve to start the 2025 NFL season. Anthony suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Daijahn Anthony has more to offer than his infamous rookie moment

Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati’s regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day’s highlighted player.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / January 10

Daijahn Anthony Says Bengals Have Made Decision at Defensive Coordinator, Hire Will 'Shock A Lot of Y'all'

The Bengals' search for a new defensive coordinator continues after they made the decision to fire Lou Anarumo on Monday. Safety Daijahn Anthony made it sound like the Bengals have already made a decision on Anarumo's replacement.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 3, 2024

Daijahn Vu - Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Daijahn Anthony Details His Shot at Redemption

CINCINNATI – Daijahn Anthony found redemption Sunday in the most unusual way. Two weeks ago, the Cincinnati Bengals rookie safety stood at his locker answering questions about his fourth-and-16 pass interference penalty at Arrowhead Stadium that enabled the Kansas City Chiefs to kick a last-second field goal for a 26-25 victory.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 2, 2024

Ole Miss in the Pros: Pair of NFL Rebels Off to Hot Start in 2024

While multiple Ole Miss products in the NFL have the injury bug like Eagles WR AJ Brown and Jaguars TE Evan Engram, one superstar and one up-and-coming defensive back have started the year strong with their two clubs.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / September 19, 2024

Daijahn Anthony feels the support from his teammates and coaches

The rookie feels like his teammates and coaches have his back. Near the end of the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium, Joe Burrow and the Bengals were leading by a score of 25-23.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 19, 2024

Daijahn Anthony Using Pictures of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce As Phone Lock Screen

Daijahn Anthony is keeping Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce close by while he eagerly awaits another chance to make plays against Kansas City. The Bengals rookie safety told the media on Thursday that he's keeping those two as a part of his phone wallpaper slideshow.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

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NFL News / Stripe Hype / September 17, 2024

Bengals defensive coordinator answers the question on everyone's mind after loss to Chiefs

The biggest storyline following the Kansas City Chiefs' 26-25 Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals was a controversial late pass interference call against rookie safety Daijahn Anthony.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 17, 2024

Lou Anarumo Answers Key Questions: Why Was Daijahn Anthony in Game? Mistake to Rush Three on Fourth Down?

Bengals rookie safety Daijahn Anthony was called for defensive pass interference on 4th-and-16 with just 48 seconds left in Sunday's game with the Chiefs.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 16, 2024

Joseph Ossai Discusses Words of Encouragement For Daijahn Anthony Following Play Against Chiefs

Joseph Ossai has been in Daijahn Anthony's spot in a Chiefs loss. The Bengals defensive end committed a similar back-breaking penalty to Anthony's yesterday in the 2023 AFC Championship Game.

NFL News / Cincy Jungle / September 15, 2024

Controversial pass interference call sinks Bengals in Kansas City: Was it the correct call?

Was it the right call or more favoritism for the Chiefs? All the Cincinnati Bengals needed to escape Kansas City with a massive victory over the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs was to get a stop on 4th and 16 with 48 seconds left.

NFL News / Chiefs Wire / September 15, 2024

Twitter reacts: Controversial penalty helped Chiefs defeat Bengals in Week 2

The Kansas City Chiefs earned their second victory of the 2024 regular season on Sunday after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 26-25 in Week 2 action. Emotions were high heading into the much-anticipated matchup, and with potential postseason implications riding on the outcome, both teams needed to be at their best.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15, 2024

Bengals rookie safety has day to forget against Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals rookie safety Daijahn Anthony found himself on an island in coverage with a Patrick Mahomes deep ball coming his way late in the fourth quarter. He reacted about as you might expect.

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NFL News / Stripe Hype / September 15, 2024

Bengals fumble chance to upset Chiefs with unacceptable pass interference by rookie

The Cincinnati Bengals played much better in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs than they did in Week 1 against the New England Patriots. Unfortunately, they came up a little short in the end and lost the game, 26-25.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 30, 2024

Exclusive Q&A: Bengals Rookie Daijahn Anthony Discusses His Journey After Making 53-Man Roster

Cincinnati Bengals rookie safety Daijahn Anthony wrote one of the most heartwarming stories of roster cut-down day. A seventh-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, Anthony played his way onto the team with outstanding performances throughout training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 27, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Daijahn Anthony Appears to Make 53-Man Roster

Bengals rookie safety Daijahn Anthony appears to have made the 53-man roster. The 23-year-old celebrated with a quick post on Twitter/X. "THANK YOU GOD LETS WORK #WHODEY," he tweeted.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / August 12, 2024

Daijahn Anthony shining and battling a broken nose

The rookie safety performed well in his first NFL action. The NFL Preseason is well underway, and the Cincinnati Bengals have already begun preparing for the Chicago Bears on Saturday at Soldier Field.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / July 26, 2024

Film Room: What can Daijahn Anthony bring to Bengals secondary?

Darrin Simmons and Lou Anarumo are both going to like this kid Daijahn Anthony was a bit of a tourist during his college career. He spent time at D2 Shepherd and Liberty before moving on to Ole Miss.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 5, 2024

Bengals Roster Breakdown: Daijahn Anthony is well prepared to defy odds in the NFL

Throughout the summer leading up to the regular season, we will go through the entire 2024 Cincinnati Bengals roster. Every single day until the season opener against the New England Patriots, we will break down a player on the roster including his background, contract status, and path towards making the team.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 23, 2024

Assessing the value Cincinnati got in drafting Daijahn Anthony

Anthony can give the Bengals depth at safety and in the slot. The Cincinnati Bengals made it a point to revamp the safety room this offseason, and that continued in the NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 29, 2024

Watch: Ole Miss' Daijahn Anthony Receives Draft Call From Bengals Coach Zac Taylor

Safety Daijahn Anthony was one of three Ole Miss Rebels selected in the 2024 NFL Draft over the weekend, and he is now taking his talents to the roster of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 27, 2024

Ole Miss Safety Daijahn Anthony Selected by Cincinnati Bengals in 2024 NFL Draft

Shortly after the Cincinnati Bengals claimed Ole Miss Rebels defensive end Cedric Johnson in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, they went back to the well in Oxford and grabbed safety Daijahn Anthony.

College Football News / Red Cup Rebellion / April 24, 2024

2024 NFL Draft Profile: Ole Miss DB Daijahn Anthony

The hard hitting safety made one of the biggest defensive plays of the year in Oxford In order to hang in the SEC, there has to be top-notch defensive backfield play and Ole Miss got every bit of that from Daijahn Anthony in his lone season in Oxford after two seasons at Liberty.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / March 1, 2024

Former Ole Miss Defensive Backs Blaze Through 2024 NFL Combine

The 2024 NFL Combine is underway from Feb. 27-March 3, and three former Ole Miss Rebels are in the process of being evaluated physically and mentally by professional scouts with hopes of boosting their stock ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft in April.