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Article3 things we learned from the Bengals’ opening day 53-man rosterAugust 31, 2026

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Drew Sample made his name in blocking.

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Sample retained as blocking-focused tight end in multi-TE system.

Drew Sample made his name in blocking and was retained as part of the Bengals' five-tight-end roster that features multiple tight end looks and fullback alignments.

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Sample gave up the Bengals' only sack in Week 1; pass-protection concern.

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Sample led Bengals TEs with 65% snap share.

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Sample expected to see increased usage protecting Burrow's blindside.

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Sample allowed Burrow's only sack; offensive line performance concern.

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A couple of legit awesome blocks by Drew Sample yesterday. So useful to have a TE that can deliver blocks like this. Working the combo into a full-bo...

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Sample got three targets in Week 1's distributed passing attack.

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