Bengals consider moving former second-round pick Kris Jenkins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals are contemplating moving defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, who has not met expectations since being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Jenkins finished his second season with 36 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 14 games but missed the final three games due to an ankle injury. With the acquisition of Dexter Lawrence II and Jonathan Allen, along with Landon Robinson's impressive preseason, Jenkins may struggle to secure a spot on the roster. NFL.com suggested he could be among the players at risk during roster cuts this weekend. A trading team would acquire Jenkins under a two-year contract valued at $3.376 million, making him an attractive option for teams in need of depth on the defensive line.
- •Kris Jenkins recorded 36 tackles and 1.5 sacks last season.
- •He missed the final three games of the season due to injury.
- •The Bengals added Dexter Lawrence II and Jonathan Allen in the offseason.
- •NFL.com names Jenkins a potential cut candidate amid roster decisions.
- •Jenkins' contract is valued at $3.376 million over two years.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals: Could Move Underwhelming Ex-2nd-Round Pick
"Cincinnati Bengals’ former second-round pick Kris Jenkins has not lived up to the high draft selection of the 2024 NFL Draft. Jenkins had an okay second season, totaling 36 tackles, two tackles for loss, three quarterback hits, 27 stops, 13 pressures, and 1.5 sacks across 14 games, four starts, and 497 defensive snaps, the third […] The post Cincinnati Bengals: Could Move Underwhelming Ex-2nd-Round Pick appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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