Joe Giles-Harris remains a depth option for Cincinnati Bengals special teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Linebacker Joe Giles-Harris is back on the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad ahead of the regular season. Following a campaign where he served a significant role during the final 10 games, Giles-Harris maintains his position as a potential call-up for special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons. The linebacker expressed confidence in the team's roster construction and current talent levels. While roster attention often focuses on second-year players like Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter, Simmons holds influence over roster decisions and emphasizes the importance of the special teams unit. Other roster developments include Ke'Shawn Williams competing at returner and rookie Tacario Davis potentially seeing increased time at cornerback.
- •Joe Giles-Harris returns to the practice squad for the upcoming season.
- •Darrin Simmons maintains significant input on Cincinnati's final roster composition.
- •Ke'Shawn Williams earned a returner role over Charlie Jones.
- •Rookie Tacario Davis is a candidate for expanded playing time at cornerback.
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