Colbie Young scores first NFL touchdown in Bengals win over Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Colbie Young, a former Georgia wide receiver, scored his first NFL touchdown in the Cincinnati Bengals' game against the Chicago Bears on August 22. Young's touchdown occurred with 4:25 left in the second quarter, helping the Bengals take a 10-6 lead. He finished the day with three receptions for 48 yards. Young, drafted 140th overall, is competing for a roster spot alongside fellow receiver Noah Thomas, who also caught his first NFL touchdown in the same game. The Bengals secured a 27-9 victory, putting both players in contention for roles in the receiving corps.
- •Colbie Young scored with 4:25 remaining in the second quarter
- •Bengals led the game 10-6 at the time of the touchdown
- •Young recorded three receptions for 48 yards
- •Noah Thomas also scored his first NFL touchdown in the game
- •Bengals defeated the Bears 27-9
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Former Georgia WR Colbie Young scores first NFL touchdown
"Former Georgia Bulldog wide receiver Colbie Young scored his first NFL touchdown in the same game as former Georgia Bulldog wide receiver Noah Thomas.
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