Joe Bachie Injury News & Updates
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Joins Titans' practice squad
Tennessee signed Bachie (foot) to the practice squad Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie suited up for five regular-season games with the Colts this year prior to being placed on IR and then cut with an injury settlement. Across that span, he racked up 26tackles (11 solo) and one pass defensed. Now healthy, he'll be eligible to contribute as a member of Indianapolis' linebacker corps if elevated for game action.
Oct 15, 2025
Cut loose by Colts
Indianapolis released Bachie (foot) from IR with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie played a key role for the Colts early in the campaign, racking up 26 tackles and one defensed pass while playing 157 defensive snaps over the team's first five games. However, he landed on IR due to a foot/toe issue Oct. 8 and has now parted ways with the club. It's unclear how much time Bachie will need to recover from the injury.
Oct 8, 2025
Shifts to IR
Bachie (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Prior to his injury, Bachie was one of the Colts' top reserve linebackers, recording 26 total tackles and one pass defended over 157 defensive snaps. He's now forced to miss at least Indianapolis' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 10 mathcup against the Falcons. While Bachie is sidelined, newly signed Germaine Pratt is likely to operate as the Colts' top reserve inside linebacker.
Oct 6, 2025
Struggles with penalities
Bachie had three total tackles and battled down a pass attempt in Sunday's win over Las Vegas. However, he committed three penalities and allowed receptions on both passes targeted at him, according to Pro Football Focus.
ANALYSIS
Bachie played on just 19 of the team's 68 snaps on defense which may have been a byproduct of his mistakes but also just to give him a rest amid a blowout win. His playing time could be at risk next week as a result.
Sep 8, 2025
Six tackles in opener
Bachie started at linebacker opposite Zaire Franklin and had six total tackles in Sunday's win over Miami.
ANALYSIS
Bachie is one of two linebackers on the field in Indy's base defense and played on 22 of the defense's 47 snaps. He'll likely come off the field in nickel and dime formations, which will limit his fantasy upside.
Aug 27, 2025
Wins starting LB role
Bachie looks set to start opposite Zaire Franklin at linebacker, The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The Colts mostly use a two-linebacker formation, so Bachie will be a key defender in Indy's defensive scheme. He only started two games in his first five seasons. Segun Olubi and Cameron McGrone made the 53-man roster as backup linebackers.
May 7, 2025
Signs with Indianapolis
Bachie signed with the Colts on Wednesday, Joel Erickson of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie has seemingly recovered from the groin injury that landed him on Cincinnati's injured reserve last December and will now head to Indianapolis. The 27-year-old racked up three tackles (three solo) across 12 games during the 2024 campaign as he saw the majority of his playing time on special teams and will likely have a similar role with the Colts.
Dec 15, 2024
Out for rest of regular season
The Bengals placed Bachie (groin) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Bachie suffered a groin injury against Dallas this past Monday, and head coach Zac Taylor said early this week he'd be out multiple games. That's now official, as Bachie will be required to sit out the remainder of the regular season while on IR. Bachie could theoretically return for the playoffs, but the Bengals are very unlikely to qualify given their current 5-8 record.
Dec 13, 2024
Out again Week 15
Bachie (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against Tennessee.
ANALYSIS
Bachie hurt his groin on Monday Night Football against Dallas, and head coach Zac Taylor indicated Wednesday that the linebacker is facing a multi-game absence. As such, it's no surprise that Bachie has been deemed out ahead of Sunday's matchup. His absence will be felt primarily on special teams, as Bachie has logged just 33 defensive snaps over 12 games this season.
Dec 11, 2024
In line for multi-week absence
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Bachie (groin) is dealing with an adductor injury and is expected to miss multiple games, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie seems like a potential IR candidate due to the adductor injury he sustained during Monday night's win over the Cowboys. If Bachie indeed misses multiple games, fellow reserve linebackers Shaka Heyward and Maema Njongmeta will benefit from increased opportunities, beginning Sunday on the road against Tennessee.
Dec 9, 2024
injures groin on MNF
Bachie suffered a groin injury in Monday night's win over the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
A reserve linebacker and special teams contributor, Bachie didn't record any stats in the box score prior to his injury in the second half. He'd previously been dealing with a hip injury in recent weeks.
Nov 29, 2024
Set for return Week 13
Bachie (hip) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Bachie missed Cincinnati's Week 11 loss to the Chargers due to a hip issue, but the team's Week 12 bye gave him the time to recover enough to return to the field. The veteran linebacker's presence would typically primarily impact the special-teams unit, as Bachie has logged just 18 defensive snaps over 10 games this season. However, he could be asked to step into a more significant role Sunday if Logan Wilson, who is questionable due to knee injury, is unable to suit up.
Nov 15, 2024
Won't suit up in Week 11
Bachie (hip) was downgraded to out for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Bachie was initially deemed doubtful heading into the weekend, but he has since been ruled out for Sunday's contest. He's played a rotational role on defense throughout the campaign, topping out at seven defense snaps in Week 9. As such, Bachie's absence Sunday will primarily impact the Bengals' special-teams unit.
Nov 15, 2024
Doubtful for Sunday
Bachie (hip) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie appears to have sustained a hip injury in Cincinnati's Week 10 loss to the Ravens, and he's likely a longshot to play Sunday after logging three consecutive DNPs during the Bengals' week of practice. Undrafted rookie Maema Njongmeta could see increased work on Cincinnati's defense as a rotational linebacker if Bachie is sidelined in Week 11 as expected.
Apr 15, 2024
Re-ups with Cincy
The Bengals re-signed Bachie to a one-year contract Monday.
ANALYSIS
Bachie entered the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, but he's now set to return to Cincinnati for a fourth straight season. He contributed almost exclusively on special teams last season across 16 regular-season games.
Dec 19, 2023
Practices fully Tuesday
Bachie (oblique) was a full participant in Cincinnati's practice Tuesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie returned to practice Tuesday after missing last week's victory over the Vikings due to an oblique injury. The 25-year-old is now trending towards playing versus the Steelers on Saturday where he should provide depth behind Logan Wilson.
Dec 16, 2023
Inactive Saturday
Bachie (oblique) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
The backup linebacker missed the first two days of practice this week before managing a limited session Thursday. Bachie has played most of his snaps on special teams this season, recording three tackles in total.
Dec 14, 2023
Status for Saturday in question
Bachie (oblique) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Bachie started the week with back-to-back DNPs, but he was able to get back on the field for a limited practice Thursday, bolstering his chances of suiting up for Week 15.
Sep 1, 2023
Makes final roster
Bachie survived roster cuts and made Cincinnati's final roster, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie made the team's 53-man roster despite dealing with a chest injury throughout the preseason. The 25-year-old played in 10 games for the bengals during the 2022 campaign, logging 10 tackles (four solo) and will look to provide solid depth once again this season.
Aug 11, 2023
Questionable to return
Bachie is considered questionable to return to Friday's preseason contest against the Packers after suffering a chest injury.
ANALYSIS
There is no word on the severity of Bachie's injury at this time. When healthy, he is expected to provide linebacker depth for the Bengals.
Mar 9, 2023
Reups with Cincinnati
Bachie agreed to a one-year deal with the Bengals on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie appeared in 10 games last year after missing the start of the season due to a knee injury. The 25-year-old was a regular piece of Cincinnati's special-teams unit, recording 10 tackles along the way. He'll work to earn a regular spot among the team's linebacker rotation in 2023.
Oct 22, 2022
Activated from PUP list
Bachie (knee) was activated from the reserve/PUP list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Bachie was placed on the PUP list after suffering a knee injury in late July. He's practiced for the entire week leading up to Cincinnati's Week 7 matchup against the Falcons and is likely to serve as a rotational linebacker and key special teamer.
Oct 19, 2022
Cleared to return to practice
Bachie (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Bachie will now have 21 days to practice with the team and either be activated or left on the PUP list for the remainder of the season. In nine games with the Bengals last season, the linebacker registered 28 tackles and deflected a pass.
Aug 30, 2022
Shifts to reserve/PUP list
The Bengals placed Bachie (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Bachie started training camp on the active/PUP list, and with the move to the reserve list, he'll be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The 24-year-old cornerback tore his ACL in December last year but still signed a one-year extension with Cincinnati this offseason after posting 30 tackles over nine games in 2021.
Jul 23, 2022
Placed on PUP list
Bachie (knee) was added to the active/PUP list by the Bengals on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Bachie is eligible to return from this list and practice at any point before the regular season, but he is first required to pass a physical with Cincinnati's medical staff. The linebacker is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Week 15 of last season, so it is likely that he'll continue to rehab throughout the course of the Bengals' training camp. Bachie recorded 30 tackles over nine games while almost perfectly splitting his snaps played between defense (156) and special teams (147) in 2021.
Mar 13, 2022
Signs one-year extension
Bachie (knee) signed a one-year extension with the Bengals on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie tore his ACL in December, so he'll continue to rehab with Cincinnati's organization, though it's unclear when he'll be able to return to game action. He appeared in nine games for Bengals in 2021, totaling 30 tackles (18 solo) and one pass deflection.
Jan 28, 2022
Activated off COVID-19 list
Bachie (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, but he remains on injured reserve, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie, who's out for the year with an ACL injury, will now be allowed to continue his rehab at team facilities. Goldsmith reports the Bengals currently don't have a single player on the reserve/COVID-19 list heading into the AFC Championship Game.
Jan 20, 2022
Moved to reserve/COVID-19 list
Bachie (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Laurel Pfahler of the Dayton Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker was already out for the remainder of the season after being placed on injured reserve Dec. 21 with an ACL injury, but he will now be away from the team for the time being as he goes through COVID protocols. Bachie finished the 2021 season with 30 tackles and a pass deflection over nine games.
Dec 21, 2021
Lands on IR
The Bengals placed Bachie (knee) on their reserve/injured list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Bachie saw an increased role in Week 15, due to the Bengals being without Logan Wilson (shoulder). With Bachie now set to miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL, Keandre Jones and Austin Calitro are the top candidates to see increased roles in Week 16 against the Ravens.
Dec 20, 2021
Tears ACL, out for season
Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Bachie tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bachie had seen increased playing time while the Bengals were without Logan Wilson (shoulder). However, with both linebackers expected to be sidelined in Week 16, Keandre Jones and Austin Calitro are the most likely candidates to see increased snaps against the Ravens.
Dec 19, 2021
Injures knee Sunday
Bachie has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Broncos with a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Bachie suffered his injury on the same play that also knocked out Teddy Bridgewater (undisclosed). Austin Calitro is likely to see extra snaps in the meantime.
Oct 26, 2021
Bumped up from practice squad
Bachie was signed to the Bengals active roster Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Bachie has already appeared in two games for the Bengals this season in Week 7 and 8. The 23 year-old Michigan State product has eight tackles (three solo) on 23 snaps, while also filling in on special teams. Bachie will hope to get called on to suit up for a third straight week Sunday against the Jets.
Oct 25, 2021
Sent back to practice squad
Bachie reverted to Cincinnati's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Bachie finished with three tackles in the Week 7 victory over the Ravens. He earned himself nine snaps on defense and 21 on special teams in his second straight week of game action.
Oct 23, 2021
Joins active roster
Bachie was elevated to the Bengals' active roster from their practice squad Saturday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With Jordan Evans (knee) on injured reserve, Bachie will be active for the second straight game. Last week, the 23-year-old linebacker played 13 defensive snaps and registered five tackles (three solo) and one pass deflection.
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