Kendric Pryor Injury News & Updates
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Signed to Cincy's practice squad
The Bengals signed Pryor to the practice squad Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor was cut by the Bengals at the end of training camp in late August but will get another shot with the team on the practice squad. He appeared in two regular-season games for Cincinnati in 2024, playing 24 snaps (19 on offense, five on special teams) and logging one catch for nine yards and 43 kick return yards. Pryor is a candidate to be elevated to the active roster if there is an injury to the Bengals' wide-receiver corps or return unit.
Aug 26, 2025
Waived by Bengals
The Bengals waived Pryor on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2022, and he finally made his NFL debut in 2022, suiting up in two games and catching one pass for nine yards. The Wisconsin product has experience as a returner, so he could be a fine option for the Bengals' practice squad.
Jan 7, 2025
Signs futures deal with Bengals
Cincinnati signed Pryor to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor was signed to the Bengals' practice squad Aug. 29 after being unable to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated to the active roster for three games (playing in two) and finished with one catch for nine yards, which came in Week 9 against the Raiders. Pryor will participate in OTAs and minicamp with the Bengals when the new league year begins March 12, and the 26-year-old wide receiver will spend the offseason working on earning a spot on the Bengals' roster for the 2025 season.
Jan 6, 2025
Returns to practice squad
Pryor reverted to the Bengals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Pryor played one snap on offense during the Bengals' 19-17 win over the Steelers on Saturday, but otherwise did not show up in the box score. Pryor appeared in two games for the Bengals, catching his lone pass for nine yards against the Raiders in Week 9.
Jan 4, 2025
Elevated for Saturday's matchup
The Bengals elevated Pryor from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor had been elevated twice earlier this season, though he got into only one game, recording one catch for nine yards and netting 43 yards in kick-return yardage Week 9 against the Raiders. On Saturday against Pittsburgh, Pryor could take on the depth-receiver and kick-returner role typically held by Jermaine Burton (coach's decision), who has been ruled out for the contest. The Bengals must win Saturday in order to have any chance of making the playoffs.
Nov 4, 2024
Returns to practice squad
Pryor reverted to the Bengals' practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor was elevated for the first time this season as Tee Higgins (quadriceps), Charlie Jones (groin) and Jermaine Burton (coach's decision) were all out. Pryor ended up hauling in his only target for nine yards in addition to returning two kicks for 43 yards during Sunday's win over the Raiders.
Nov 2, 2024
Gets signed to active roster
Cincinnati signed Pryor off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor was unable to make the Bengals' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but the 26-year-old wide receiver opted to stick around on the practice squad. He'll give the Bengals depth at wide receiver and could make his NFL regular-season debut Sunday against the Raiders if Tee Higgins (quadriceps) and Charlie Jones (groin) are ruled out.
Sep 9, 2024
Reverts to practice squad
Pryor reverted to Cincinnati's practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor was elevated ahead of Sunday's loss versus the Patriots as Tee Higgins (hamstring) and Jamar Chase (illness) were both questionable but ended up being inactive. Although Chase is now healthy, Pryor could still be elevated once again versus the Chiefs next week if Higgins remains out.
Sep 8, 2024
Won't play Sunday
Pryor (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Pryor was promoted from the practice squad Saturday due to Tee Higgins (hamstring) and Ja'Marr Chase (illness) being questionable. However, with Chase ultimately suiting up, Pryor will remain on the sidelines for Week 1.
Sep 7, 2024
Elevated from practice squad
The Bengals promoted Pryor to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Pryor spent all of 2023 on the Bengals' practice squad but did not appear in a regular-season NFL game. He'll have that chance Sunday due to Ja'Marr Chase (illness) being listed as questionable and Tee Higgins doubtful due to a hamstring injury.
Aug 29, 2024
Picked back up
Pryor signed with the Bengals' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor spent time with Cincinnati in 2022 and rejoined the team in 2023 as a practice-squad member after being unable to make the Jaguars roster out of camp. The Wisconsin product still hasn't appeared in a regular-season NFL game, but he will have the opportunity to change that now.
Aug 27, 2024
Cut loose by Cincy
The Bengals waived Pryor on Tuesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Pryor was among a slew of players waived by Cincinnati to meet Tuesday's deadline for a 53-man roster. The third-year pro spent time on the Bengals' practice squad last season, though he wasn't elevated and is still looking for a chance to make his NFL debut.
Jan 8, 2024
Staying with Bengals
The Bengals signed Pryor to a reserve/future contract Monday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor was unable to make the Jaguars' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. He joined the Bengals' practice squad Oct. 3, but he was not elevated during the season. Pryor will have a shot at making Cincinnati's 53-man roster in 2024.
Oct 3, 2023
Finds new opportunity
Pryor signed with the Bengals' practice squad Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor joined the Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2022, so he has experience with the offense. His addition could be a sign that Tee Higgins (ribs) is on the wrong side of questionable for Week 5 against the Cardinals, and Pryor's experience with the offense would be beneficial if he were to need to be elevated to the active roster. However, it's worth noting that Cincinnati already has three other wideouts on their practice squad, so the team could just be looking to bolster the overall depth of their receiving corps.
Jun 15, 2023
Back in action
Pryor has recovered from a shoulder injury, John Oesher of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Pryor participated in Jacksonville's mandatory minicamp Wednesday and is now fully recovered from a shoulder injury that kept him out of the team's divisional round loss to the Chiefs. The 25-year-old did not appear in any games during his rookie campaign and will now spend the summer competing for a roster spot.
Jan 21, 2023
Out for divisional round
Pryor (shoulder) is listed as inactive for Saturday's AFC divisional round game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Pryor has yet to make his NFL debut since being claimed off waivers by the Jaguars on Aug. 31. The undrafted rookie will now watch Saturday's win-or-go-home game from the sideline.
Jan 19, 2023
May remain out for divisional round
Pryor (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Pryor popped up with a shoulder injury ahead of last Saturday's wild-card win over the Chargers, ultimately leaving him sidelined for the contest. It's possible the undrafted could now be ruled inactive for the second week in a row, as he was limited during each practice heading into this Saturday's playoff tilt. Pryor has yet to make his NFL debut since being claimed off waivers by Jacksonville on Aug. 31. However, with veteran Jaguars wideout Jamal Agnew (shoulder) also considered questionable to play, it's possible the team could be left with four available wideouts for the divisional round versus Kansas City.
Jan 17, 2023
Limited Tuesday
Pryor (shoulder) was a limited participant during Tuesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Pryor is still dealing with a shoulder injury that sidelined him for the Jaguars' wild-card win over the Chargers, but he'll have two more chances to log a full practice before Jacksonville needs to make a decision on his status for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against Kansas City. However, Pryor didn't see the field at all during the regular season, so even if he is healthy, it seems unlikely he'll be added to the mix in the playoffs coming off an injury.
Jan 14, 2023
Won't play vs. Chargers
Pryor (shoulder) is inactive for Saturday's game versus the Chargers, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Pryor did not play at all during the regular season, and he won't make his 2022-23 debut in the wild-card round. Trevor Lawrence will continue to look to Christian Kirk and Zay Jones as his top pass-catchers.
Jan 12, 2023
Questionable for playoff game
Pryor (shoulder) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Pryor has yet to appear in a game since being claimed off waivers by Jacksonville on Aug. 31. The undrafted rookie logged back-to-back limited sessions to close the Jaguars' first week of playoff prep, though it's unclear when or how his shoulder injury first arose. With veteran Jamal Agnew (shoulder) also considered questionable, Pryor's absence could leave Jacksonville with four available wideouts between Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, Marvin Jones and Tim Jones heading into Saturday's wild-card matchup.
Oct 9, 2022
Inactive once again
Pryor (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Pryor, an undrafted rookie out of Wisconsin, has been inactive for each of the first five games of the season. The 5-foot-11 wideout was solid during the preseason for Cincinnati, catching four of seven targets for 89 yards and a score, and parlayed his strong play into a spot on Jacksonville's 53-man roster.
Aug 31, 2022
Headed to Jacksonville
The Jaguars claimed Pryor off waivers from the Bengals on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Pryor caught four of seven targets for 89 yards and a score during Cincinnati's preseason opener but recorded just one catch in each of the final two exhibition games. The undrafted rookie out of Wisconsin will look to carve out a role in Jacksonville's wideout room, which is led by Christian Kirk, Marvin Jones and Zay Jones.
Aug 30, 2022
Waived by Cincinnati
The Bengals waived Pryor on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Pryor signed with the Bengals in May as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin, where he totaled 98 receptions, 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns across five seasons. The 5-foot-11 product caught four of seven targets for 89 yards and a score during Cincinnati's preseason opener but recorded just one catch in each of the final two exhibition games. If he clears waivers, Pryor is certainly a candidate to join the Bengals' practice squad.
May 14, 2022
Signs as UDFA
The Browns signed Pryor as an undrafted free agent Friday.
ANALYSIS
Pryor appeared in 52 games for Wisconsin during his five-year career, totaling 98 receptions for 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns. He'll likely compete with several wideouts, including Jaivon Heiligh, Kwamie Lassiter and Jack Sorenson, who were all also signed as UDFAs on Friday.
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