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Cincy Jungle fantasy football takes on Drew Sample
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Cincy Jungle about Drew Sample.
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All Cincy Jungle insights about Drew Sample
NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Sample allowed the only sack given up by Joe Burrow in Week 1, indicating an offensive line performance issue at the tight end position.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Drew Sample received three targets in Week 1 as part of the Bengals' more evenly distributed offensive approach, sharing target volume with other pass-catchers including Andrei Iosivas and Samaje Perine.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Made the 53-man roster with a defined role as a blocker in the Bengals' multiple tight-end system; retained as part of five-tight-end group.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
The source projects Drew Sample as a tight end on the 53-man roster with no changes from previous editions.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Veteran tight end provides blocking and versatility for the Bengals; part of an unusually deep tight end room where the Bengals can potentially use different skill sets to create matchup problems.PositiveDepth ChartAug 27, 2026
Sample appears to be one of the safest bets in Cincinnati's tight end room, which has become one of the biggest roster headaches with seven players competing for three or four spots.PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Listed as a lock on the Bengals' 53-man roster at TE3; the source notes uncertainty about whether the Bengals keep four or five tight ends, but if they keep four, Sample is among the four that make it.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Sample is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of four tight ends; the source lists him among the core tight end group with no changes expected.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Returning tight end who has established himself as blocker and core special-teams contributor; competing for roster spot in crowded tight end room; one of four returning tight ends likely to occupy spots before Endries and Grandy enter conversation.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Sample offers an established veteran role at tight end and is positioned favorably in the tight end room competition. The Bengals can get enough receiving production from Sample to potentially make other tight ends expendable.PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Listed as a lock on the 53-man roster; the source considers Sample a lock at tight end, noting he is unique to the roster as a blocker.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Drew Sample has shown he belongs on the Bengals' roster as a tight end, securing his spot on the 53-man roster.PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
Roster lock at tight end coming into the season.PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Sample is listed as TE1 on the Bengals' first 2026 depth chart, separated from other tight ends on the roster including Tanner Hudson, Erick All Jr., and Jack Endries. The source notes the tight end situation will be fluid depending on offensive situation, with Mike Gesicki serving as the primary pass catcher from the position.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Drew Sample is the second tight end on the Bengals' depth chart above Hudson, but he functions primarily as an H-Back, playing in that role as much or more than he does at tight end. He is a better blocker than Hudson.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Drew Sample has carved out a productive role over the past few seasons and is competing for a backup tight end spot; the Bengals have frequently lined up in 13 personnel (one running back, one wide receiver, three tight ends) during training camp, making the depth chart behind Gesicki important if that package becomes regular.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Sample is projected to make the 53-man roster as the Bengals' second tight end. The source notes that Sample is used as an extra blocker more often than not, though he can be effective when given the ball in space.