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Celebrating Bengals TE Drew Sample’s 100th Game and 5 Memorable TDs

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample will reach a milestone Sunday when he appears in his 100th game. “Halfway to Huber,” Sample quipped earlier this week, referring to former punter Kevin Huber’s franchise record of 216.

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Bengals Player Profile: Drew Sample has seen every version of Cincinnati’s offense in the Zac Taylor era

He’s not the most productive receiver, but Drew Sample is firmly the Cincinnati Bengals’ No. 1 TE on the roster. He’s been in Zac Taylor’s offense longer than anyone, and that isn’t changing this year.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / June 26, 2025

Bengals Veteran Drew Sample Meets Taylor Swift During Tight End University

Drew Sample got to meet Taylor Swift this week. The pop music superstar joined her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at Tight End University in Nashville, Tennessee, snapping a picture with Sample along the way.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / June 10, 2025

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Drew Sample remains Cincinnati's true starting tight end

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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The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The '5+ 1K-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

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NFL News / Bleacher Nation / September 22, 2024

Drew Sample Fantasy Week 3: Projections vs. Commanders, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Drew Sample and the Cincinnati Bengals will face the Washington Commanders — whose pass defense was ranked 32nd in the NFL last season (262.2 yards allowed per game) — in Week 3, on Monday at 8:15 PM ET.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 24, 2024

Bengals Roster Breakdown: Drew Sample's niche role transcends the draft status he's already broken free from

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 / A to Z Sports / May 21, 2024

Bengals veteran is already noticing positive changes under new offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher

Evolution has been in the cards for the Bengals' offense for the past few years. First-year offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher is responsible for successfully

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / March 21, 2024

Grade the deal: Drew Sample lands 3-year deal

The Bengals bring back the former Husky to continue to secure the edge and make highlight plays. When the Cincinnati Bengals selected Washington Huskies tight end Drew Sample with the No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / March 17, 2024

Bengals TE Drew Sample discusses contract extension and his blocking prowess

The elite blocking tight end inked a new three-year deal with the Bengals. Tight end Drew Sample will stay with the Cincinnati Bengals, the only franchise he’s ever played for, as he agreed to a three-year extension with the team in the opening days of free agency.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 15, 2024

Bengals going from nothing to something at tight end may hint at their NFL Draft plans

The Cincinnati Bengals could only add to the tight end room this month, and they've done so with adding Mike Gesicki and re-signing two of their own. First to reportedly come back was Drew Sample, and the club officially announced Tanner Hudson will be rejoining him at the position for the 2024 season.

NFL News / Washington Huskies on SI / March 11, 2024

Ex-Husky TE Drew Sample Earns Bengals Contract Extension

University of Washington tight ends remain a valuable NFL commodity. On Monday, the Cincinnati Bengals announced they have re-signed former Husky Drew Sample to a 3-year, $10.5 million contract extension as he comes off five seasons with the Ohio franchise.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.