Bengals sign Jack Kiser from Jaguars after injury to Swayze Bozeman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have signed Jack Kiser from the Jacksonville Jaguars after Swayze Bozeman was placed on injured reserve. Bozeman's injury has forced the Bengals to address their depth at linebacker during the bye week. Kiser, a fourth-round pick in 2025, played 14 games last season before suffering a hamstring injury. Kiser joins Joe Giles-Harris and Oren Burks as backup options behind Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight.
- •Bengals place Swayze Bozeman on injured reserve.
- •Jack Kiser was a fourth-round pick in 2025 out of Notre Dame.
- •Kiser played 14 games in 2025 before injuring his hamstring.
- •Kiser was recently waived by the Jaguars prior to signing with the Bengals.
- •Kiser joins Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight in the linebacker rotation.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals waste no time signing Jags player after bad injury news
"The Bengals made a quick signing on waivers after suffering an injury setback.
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