Joseph Ossai Injury News & Updates

Ossai (undisclosed) is not participating in Sunday's practice, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Ossai appears to be dealing with an undisclosed injury. He tallied one assisted tackle during Thursday's 34-27 preseason loss to the Eagles. His next chance to suit up for preseason action will come Monday, Aug. 18 against the Commanders.

Ossai and the Bengals have agreed to a one-year, $7-million deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The move comes after the defensive end recorded career highs in defensive snaps (543), tackles (46), sacks (5.0) and forced fumbles (two). It also comes with fellow defensive end Trey Hendrickson on the trade block. Ossai, who missed his rookie season with a meniscus injury, has started just three of the 47 regular-season games he's appeared in over the last three campaigns, but he might have a chance to start in 2025.

Ossai tallied 46 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defended across 17 games in 2024.

The third-year defensive end from Texas saw a significant increase in playing time in 2024, logging 225 more defensive snaps than his previous career high (318) and setting new personal bests in tackles, sacks, and forced fumbles in a single season. Ossai made the first three starts of his career from Weeks 16 through 18, filling in for the injured Sam Hubbard (knee), and recorded 14 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defended during that stretch. He just completed the final season of his rookie contract and is now set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason. Ossai is likely to secure a starting role or a key spot in a team's pass-rush rotation following his strong performances as a starter in 2024.

Ossai recorded eight tackles (five solo) including 0.5 sacks and a forced fumble along with a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Broncos.

Ossai retained an expanded role in Week 17 with Sam Hubbard still tending to a knee injury, and he again made the most of his increased opportunities, forcing a fumble for a second straight game. His snap share in Week 18 at Pittsburgh will still largely depend on the health of Hubbard.

Ossai (ankle) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

After sitting out the first two games of the season, it looks like Ossai should be available for Monday's game versus the Rams. He'll mix in on the edge behind starters Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson.

Ossai (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Ossai was not expected to play, so this doesn't come as too much of a surprise. The 23-year-old was limited in practice all week, which should give him the opportunity to return Week 3 against the Rams.

Ossai (ankle) is not expected to play Week 2 versus the Ravens, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Ossai has been limited in practice this week while recovering from his ankle injury and he now appears unlikely to return this weekend against Baltimore. The linebacker will now set his sights on the Bengals' Week 3 contest with the Rams.

Ossai (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Baltimore.

After sitting out of Week 1 action with an ankle injury, Ossai now seems like a coin flip to play in Week 2 versus the Ravens. If he's forced to miss another game, 2021 fourth-rounder Cameron Sample will again be on deck for increased reps.

Ossai (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Ossai has yet to fully recover from an ankle injury that kept him out of the team's Week 1 loss to the Browns. Though participating in practice is a good sign, it remains to be seen if the 23-year-old will be ready for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Ossai (ankle) won't play in Sunday's season opener against the Browns, per coach Zac Taylor, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Ossai was unable to practice in the leadup to Week 1 after suffering a high ankle sprain in the final preseason game. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 2 against the Ravens.

Ossai (ankle) was a non-participant at the Bengals' practice Wednesday, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.

As expected, Ossai was unable to practice for Cincinnati to open the week and he's unlikely to play in Week 1 versus the Browns, though the linebacker could return as soon as Week 2 according to Chris Roling of Bengals Wire. Ossai is still recovering from the high ankle sprain he suffered in the team's preseason finale Aug. 26.

Ossai (ankle) was told by the Bengals' team doctor that it could be up to four weeks before he's able to return, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Bengals and Ossai will check back in two weeks, so that indicates he'll miss Week 1 against the Browns and will probably also miss the Week 2 game against the Ravens.

Ossai has a high ankle sprain and is considered doubtful for the Bengals Week 1 contest in Cleveland, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Ossai suffered the injury in Cincinnati's preseason finale against the Commanders. He has enjoyed a healthy training camp after missing most of the team's offseason program recovering from a procedure to repair a torn labrum suffered during the 2022 season. When healthy, he is expected to provide depth and rotate in at defensive end for the Bengals.

Ossai went to the locker room with trainers during Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Ossai left the field without a shoe on his foot. He returned to training camp on Aug. 1 after missing most of the Bengals' offseason programming recovering from a procedure to repair a torn labrum suffered during the 2022 season. The severity of the injury is unknown though it's likely that Ossai is done for the day.

Ossai (shoulder) participated in practice Monday.

The defensive end missed the Bengals' spring minicamp session after having surgery to repair a torn labrum following the 2022 campaign. The 2021 third-round pick missed his rookie year with a meniscus injury but returned to play 16 games in a backup role last season. He is slotted into a depth position again as Week 1 draws closer.

Ossai (shoulder) is expected to miss the Bengals' offseason program, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Ossai underwent surgery in February to address the torn labrum he sustained late in the 2022 regular season, and his rehab will keep him away from the field for Cincinnati's offseason activities this spring. The 23-year-old played in 16 games in 2022, recording 17 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, while deflecting a pass and recovering two fumbles.

Ossai (shoulder) is expected to miss the Bengals' offseason program, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Ossai underwent surgery in February to address the torn labrum he sustained late in the 2022 regular season and his rehab will keep him away from the field for Cincinnati's upcoming program next month. The 23-year-old played in 16 games in 2022, recording 17 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, while deflecting a pass and recovering two fumbles.

Ossai recently underwent surgery to address the torn labrum that he played through this past season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Ossai is now slated to spend time recovering from the recent post-season shoulder procedure that he underwent, and he'll aim to be fully cleared by the time Cincinnati's offseason program commences.

Ossai's scheduled to get an MRI after his knee buckled late in Sunday's 23-20 AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs, Andrew Gillis of Cleveland.com reports.

To add insult to injury, Ossai was also called for a crucial penalty on the play, as his injury occurred while the defensive end was delivering a late hit out of bounds on scrambling quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The 15-yard penalty on Ossai got Kansas City within range for a game-winning 45-yard field goal on the following play. With Cincinnati's season over, Ossai will have plenty of rehab time if the MRI discovers any damage to the knee.

Ossai recorded his second sack of the season, ending the Chiefs' final drive in the Bengals' Week 13 win.

Ossai has played a modest role in his first healthy season with the Bengals, but this sack in the fourth quarter prompted the Chiefs to attempt a long field goal, which they promptly missed. The Bengals held on to the ball for the remainder of the game.

Ossai recorded his first career sack in Sunday's win over the Falcons, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports. He was one of five backups to make a big impact in the game.

Ossai missed all of 2021 with a knee injury, so this is essentially his rookie season. Aside from Week 3 against the Jets, when he played 40 snaps, Ossai's usage been limited so far, but the team has big designs on him adding to their pass rush.

Ossai (knee) did not need to go on the PUP list at the start of training camp, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports.

This is a bit of a pleasant surprise after Ossai missed all of his rookie season with a knee injury, and then had another minor procedure in May. The Bengals drafted Ossai in the third round in 2021, hoping to add another explosive edge rusher.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Ossai had another procedure done on his knee "to help the process" and will be sidelined for "a couple more weeks," Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Ossai had surgery on his meniscus during training camp and was sidelined for his entire rookie season. It's concerning that the knee is still causing the 2021 third-round pick issues, but his coach remains optimistic by saying, "he's certainly on track to be able to play in training camp and be able to do some good things for us."

The Bengals placed Ossai (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Ossai had surgery on his meniscus during training camp and as expected will be placed on injured reserve ahead of the 2021 season. The rookie third-round pick had a promising showing in his lone preseason contest, but will have to shift his focus to rehabbing for 2022.

Ossai is slated to have knee surgery this week for a meniscus injury that is feared to be season-ending, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The Bengals drafted Ossai in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and he had a promising start to his NFL career with five quarterback pressures and one sack in his lone preseason contest. Amani Bledsoe will have a shot for a bigger role this year if the rookie is indeed done for the season.

Ossai injured his right wrist in the third quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Buccaneers and did not return, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

The rookie edge rusher was making an impact before he got hurt, sacking Tom Brady to end Tampa Bay's first possession of the night and adding another QB hit later in the game. As yet, there's been no indication of how serious Ossai's injury is.