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TECIN40 insightsLatest Sep 15, 2026

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sample gave up the only sack allowed by the Bengals' offensive line in Week 1, indicating a pass-protection issue at the tight end position.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Cincy Jungle

Sample allowed the only sack given up by Joe Burrow in Week 1, indicating an offensive line performance issue at the tight end position.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Sample played the most snaps (65%) of any Cincinnati tight end, indicating he is the primary TE in the rotation.

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PositiveNewsSep 14, 2026Brandon Thorn

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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-body cake + a BS cut-off on the 6i.

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-body cake + a BS cut-off on the 6i.

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Sample is expected to be employed a lot on the left side of the Bengals' offensive line during the game against the Buccaneers to help protect Joe Burrow's blindside against Yaya Diaby.

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NegativeValueSep 7, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Drew Sample is cited as an example of a low-value player the source's league partner was attempting to offload; the source sarcastically notes the partner was trying to trade Sample (whom they were about to drop) in exchange for a third-round pick, illustrating poor trade offer construction.

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NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sample is part of the Bengals' weakest position group—the tight end room—alongside Mike Gesicki and Tanner Hudson; all three are described as being on the wrong side of 50, making this potentially worse than the defense.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Cincy Jungle

The source projects Drew Sample as a tight end on the 53-man roster with no changes from previous editions.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Sample provides veteran blocking and versatility in the Bengals' unusually deep tight end room, contributing to the team's ability to use different skill sets to create matchup problems.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Sample is projected to make the Bengals' 53-man roster as a tight end.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 27, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as a lock on the Bengals' 53-man roster at TE4.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026Footballguys

Sample drew steady targets in Thursday's joint practice against the Bears.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end has established himself as a blocker and core special-teams contributor; one of four established tight ends likely to secure a roster spot ahead of Endries and Grandy in Cincinnati's crowded position battle.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sample offers an established veteran role in Cincinnati's tight end room, which is crowded with Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All Jr., Tanner Hudson, and rookie Jack Endries. Sample is considered one of the safe tight ends on the roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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NegativeBustAug 20, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Drew Sample is considered 'drawing dead' for fantasy purposes, requiring an unrealistic number of injuries to teammates to become fantasy-relevant.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as a lock on the 53-man roster; the source considers Sample a lock at tight end, unique to the roster as a blocker.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Sample was the first-team offense's lead tight end (85% snaps) but ran only three routes, indicating limited involvement in the passing game despite high snap share.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sample has shown he belongs on the Bengals' roster and is projected to make the 53-man roster.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Cincy Jungle

Drew Sample has shown he belongs on the Bengals' roster as a tight end, securing his spot on the 53-man roster.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Cincy Jungle

Roster lock at tight end coming into the season.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sample is a roster lock coming into the season at tight end.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Footballguys

Drew Sample is listed ahead of Mike Gesicki on the Cincinnati Bengals tight end depth chart, earning the primary TE designation.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sample is TE1 on the Bengals' 2026 depth chart. 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, but Sample is separated from other tight ends on the roster including Tanner Hudson, Erick All Jr., and Jack Endries.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sample ranks above Hudson on the Bengals depth chart but operates as an H-Back as much or more than as a traditional tight end, creating a specialized role distinction within the tight end room.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Cincy Jungle

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Sample has carved out a productive role over the past few seasons and is competing for a spot in the Bengals' tight end rotation, which could expand given the team's frequent use of 13 personnel (one running back, one wide receiver, three tight ends) during training camp.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sample is the Bengals' tight end No. 2 heading into 2026, ahead of Erick All Jr. but behind Mike Gesicki.

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PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drew Sample is one of the league's better blocking tight ends; he competes with Mike Gesicki and Erick All Jr. for tight end snaps, with All's return from injury potentially changing the dynamic of the tight end rotation.

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