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Bengals throw DC Al Golden a bone by adding a face he knows well to fill an important void after latest injury

The Cincinnati Bengals needed another linebacker after losing Swayze Boseman to injured reserve. Their waiver claim brings in a familiar face from Al Golden’s national championship run at Notre Dame.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Bengals’ overlooked offseason addition helped Cincinnati go down an unprecedented path with the 53-man roster

The Cincinnati Bengals’ transition to a 3-4 defense has reshaped how they build their roster. No position group reflects that shift more than linebacker, and Swayze Bozeman’s emergence helped make a new reality promising.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Bengals Player Profile: Swayze Bozeman is Cincinnati’s only veteran addition at linebacker

While he doesn’t have much experience playing in an NFL defense, Swayze Bozeman has the special teams chops to compete for a 53-man roster spot. We’re 58 days away from the Cincinnati Bengals’ preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 8

Bengals finally address one of their biggest weaknesses and fill out their 90-man roster in the process

The Cincinnati Bengals have claimed linebacker Swayze Bozeman off waivers. Bozeman is the first non-rookie addition to the Bengals’ linebacking corps this offseason.

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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 / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 8

Bengals Add Linebacker, Bolster Defense With Two Roster Additions

The Bengals have officially hit the 90-man roster limit following a pair of moves on Friday afternoon. Cincinnati acquired former Giants linebacker Swayze Bozeman via waivers, and signed undrafted free agent safety Isaiah Nwokobia.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 8

Bengals Claim LB Swayze Bozeman Off Waivers From Giants

The Cincinnati Bengals officially claimed LB Swayze Bozeman off waivers from the Giants on Friday and signed S Isaiah Nwokobia to a contract. Bozeman, 27, originally signed on with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Miss back in May.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Giants Signed Six Players To Futures Contracts

The New York Giants Signed six players to futures contracts on Monday, including LB Swayze Bozeman. The full list of players includes: LB Swayze Bozeman TE Tanner Conner LB Trace Ford T Reid Holskey DB Patrick McMorris DB Myles Purchase Bozeman, 27, originally signed on with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Miss back in May.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 1

Giants Elevate Two, Sign One Ahead of Week 13 Clash with Patriots

The New York Giants have elevated inside linebacker Swayze Bozeman and receiver Dalen Cambre from their practice squad ahead of this evening’s game against the New England Patriots.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 21, 2025

Former Chiefs defender who played in Super Bowl LIX expected to have starting role at injury-depleted position for Giants in Week 3

A former Kansas City Chiefs defender is expexted to play an outsized role for the New York Giants in the upcoming Week 3 tilt between the two clubs on "Sunday Night Football." Chiefs fans might recognize a name in the Giants' injury-depleted linebacker corps.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / September 17, 2025

Chiefs castoff gets revenge shot with Giants in brutal Week 3 spotlight

Fate has delivered Swayze Bozeman to the New York Giants active roster at a rather serendipitious moment—that is, assuming the linebacker wants to see some friendly faces and show a former employer what he can do.

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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.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13, 2025

Giants Elevate Two Players For Week 2

Per Dan Salomone, the Giants have elevated LB Swayze Bozeman and DL Elijah Garcia for Week 2. Bozeman, 26, originally signed on with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Miss.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / August 28, 2025

NY Giants Add Three Players to Their Practice Squad

The New York Giants , according to the NFL transaction wire, added three more players to their practice squad on Thursday: linebacker Swayze Bozeman, tight

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Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24, 2025

Bears continue roster cuts, waive six players

As roster cuts continue, the Bears get started with a placement on injured reserve and six waivings: Waived: LB Swayze Bozeman G Chris Glaser TE Thomas

Bears LB Ruben Hyppolite in contention for starting spot

Earlier this offseason, Bears head coach Ben Johnson made it clear an open competition would take place for the weakside linebacker position. Training camp will of course be critical in determining a winner, but an early standout emerged during spring practices.

Maryland Terrapins News / ChiCitySports / May 10, 2025

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NFL News / Chiefs Wire / February 17, 2025

Bears sign former undrafted Chiefs LB Swayze Bozeman

Super Bowl LIX was a little over a week ago, and one of the players in that game is already on the move. Over the weekend, the Chicago Bears announced they had signed former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Swayze Bozeman to the roster.

NFL News / Bleacher Nation / February 16, 2025

Ian Cunningham is a Finalist, Bears Sign Swayze Bozeman, Jets Turned Aaron Rodgers Into a Beggar, and Other Sunday Bullets

It’s Day 42 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Did you know that Sid Luckman, widely acknowledged as the greatest quarterback in franchise history, wore No.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / February 14, 2025

Chicago Bears sign former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker

It never hurts adding players with Super Bowl experience and the Bears have. They brought aboard a former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker who played in all three Chiefs 2024-25 postseason games.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 14, 2025

Chicago Bears sign former Chiefs linebacker for 2025

On Friday, the Chicago Bears signed a former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker to their offseason roster. The Bears are adding talent for new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to work with during OTAs this spring.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 14, 2025

Bears Sign LB Swayze Bozeman

The Chicago Bears signed LB Swayze Bozeman to a contract on Friday, according to Scott Bair. Bozeman, 26, originally signed on with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Miss back in May.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 9, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs Make Roster Moves Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

The Kansas City Chiefs have made their last moves just ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The Chiefs are looking to be the first time in the Super Bowl ERA to win three straight Super Bowls.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / February 8, 2025

Chiefs make roster elevations from practice squad before Super Bowl 59 vs Eagles

Super Bowl LIX will get underway in just over 24 hours, and the Kansas City Chiefs have finalized their roster by making some final changes on Saturday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 8, 2025

Chiefs Elevate CB Steven Nelson & LB Swayze Bozeman For Super Bowl

The Chiefs announced on Saturday that they have elevated CB Steven Nelson and LB Swayze Bozeman ahead of the Super Bowl. Nelson, 32, is a former third-round pick of the Chiefs out of Oregon State back in 2015.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 25, 2025

Chiefs Make Final Roster Moves Ahead of AFC Championship with One Surprising Elevation

The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly made their final roster moves ahead of Sunday's AFC championship game against the Buffalo Bills. On Saturday, the Chiefs elevated two players from their practice squad: wide receiver Justyn Ross and linebacker Swayze Bozeman, according to Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest.