Hakeem Adeniji retires just days after joining Baltimore Ravens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Hakeem Adeniji has been placed on the reserve/retired list by the Baltimore Ravens, just eight days after signing with the team. The former Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman, drafted in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, had started 15 regular-season games and seven playoff games with the Bengals. At age 28, Adeniji's retirement follows a brief tenure with the Ravens, leaving the team seeking other depth options along the offensive line. This decision comes as both the Bengals and Ravens make changes to their respective lineups leading into the upcoming season.
- •Hakeem Adeniji retired after joining the Baltimore Ravens
- •Adeniji played three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals
- •He started 15 games and seven playoff games for the Bengals
- •The Ravens are now looking for alternative depth options
- •The Bengals' offensive line has shown improvement recently
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Bengals Player Announces Retirement After Joining Division Rival
"The Cincinnati Bengals offensive line has been the topic of much discussion since quarterback Joe Burrow entered the league in 2020. Perhaps it might have been the biggest reason the team failed to win the Super Bowl despite making deep runs in the 2021 and 2022 playoffs.Now, one of those members of that team has […] The post Ex-Bengals Player Announces Retirement After Joining Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
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