Keep up with the latest injuries from the Chargers vs Cowboys game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.
Dec 9, 2025
Works out with Chargers
McLachlan (undisclosed) was hosted by the Chargers for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
McLachlan was let go by the Bengals in early September after reaching an injury settlement with the team. The tight end now appears to be back to full health, and he'll look to latch on with a team for the stretch run of the season.
Sep 5, 2025
Waived from IR
McLachlan (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve Friday by the Bengals, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
McLachlan suited up for just two games as a rookie last season. The nature and severity of his injury have yet to be clarified, but this move opens up the possibility of McLachlan suiting up this season. The injured tight end is unlikely to garner much interest on waivers.
Aug 27, 2025
Reverts to IR
McLachlan (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
McLachlan wasn't claimed after being waived with an injury designation Tuesday, so he'll spend the 2025 season on IR. He appeared in two regular-season games for Cincinnati in 2024.
Aug 26, 2025
Sent to waivers
The Bengals waived/injured McLachlan (undiclosed) on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
If McLachlan clears waivers, he'll revert to the Bengals' injured reserve where he'll remain for the rest of the season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team. The 2024 sixth-round pick played in just two games for the Bengals last season and wasn't targeted.
Jan 9, 2025
Tiny impact
McLachlan, the Bengals' sixth-round pick in the 2024 draft, was elevated from the practice squad in only two games, netting just five offensive snaps and 17 special steams snaps. He was not targeted on any passes.
ANALYSIS
McLachlan was considered to have a decent receiving upside potential from the tight end spot, but couldn't crack the Bengals' rotation there despite the team employing tight ends in the passing game more frequently.
Dec 1, 2024
Not debuting Sunday
McLachlan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 13 battle against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
McLachlan, a rookie sixth-round draft pick out of Arizona, will continue to wait to make his NFL debut. It would likely take an absence to a tight end above him on the depth chart -- Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, or Tanner Hudson -- for McLachlan to be given a chance to suit up on game day.
Oct 6, 2024
Won't make NFL debut Sunday
McLachlan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
McLachlan, a rookie sixth-round pick out of Arizona, has yet to make his NFL regular-season debut. Mike Gesicki, Erick All and Drew Sample will be Cincinnati's only active tight ends during Week 5.