Colbie Young impresses Bengals in bid for WR3 spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Colbie Young continues to demonstrate his potential in training camp, making significant plays, including a contested catch from Joe Burrow. Young has consistently shown he can make catches of at least 20 yards, earning praise from Bengals wideouts coach Troy Walters. Young is competing with Andrei Iosivas for the third wide receiver position, as the team approaches the final stages of training camp and two remaining preseason games.
- •Colbie Young is a fourth-round rookie wideout for the Bengals.
- •He has made multiple big plays during training camp.
- •Coach Troy Walters highlighted Young's ability to gain quarterbacks' trust.
- •Young is vying for the WR3 position against teammate Andrei Iosivas.
- •The Bengals have two preseason games left for Young to showcase his skills.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals rookie Colbie Young keeps making case for WR3 spot
"It appears the Bengals have found yet another hit at WR.
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