This is in stark contrast with CIN handling of Erick All, who also tore the same ACL twice in quick succession & took 2025 off @pauldehnerjr asked Zac Taylor if he was going to 1) put All back with no restrictions or 2) give All a role and expand in time Taylor: "The First One" [Quoted](

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NegativeRoleSep 6, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Eric All has a chance to be the starting 'Y' move flanker tight end for the Bengals, but his route participation will be limited as he is unlikely to displace Drew Sample in the team's three-tight-end rotation.

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PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Zac Taylor confirmed Erick All will receive a full workload with no reservations in the 2026 season, indicating the Bengals are ready to unleash the tight end without a cautious approach.

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NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

All (Underdog ADP 215.8, DraftKings ADP 231.7) is positioned as a bet to displace Mike Gesicki on the Bengals. Gesicki had a disastrous 2024 season and may be in decline; he also cannot help as a blocker (83% route percentage), which tips off the defense. All is a conventional tight end who can block while providing passing-game juice. In 2024, All caught 20 of 22 targets for 158 yards in nine games. Multiple ACL tears, including one that kept him out last year, have been the primary injury concern. The source cites Zac Taylor's response to a question about All's workload: "The first one. The first one." (referring to full workload with no reservations), delivered with zero hesitation, as evidence of Taylor's confidence in All's early-season role.

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PositiveNewsSep 4, 2026Sigmund Bloom

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Ronnie Rivers Dohnte Meyers Erick All Darnell Washington [Quoted](

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PositiveSleeperSep 4, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Finally healthy after being laid low by injury for two years, All could be on the field much more than fantasy managers anticipate. The Bengals were quietly amongst the league leaders in two-tight end sets last season, and All caught 20 passes in nine games as a 2024 rookie. Also lining up as a quasi fullback this summer, All has multiple avenues to get on the field with Joe Burrow.

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PositiveSleeperSep 4, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

All is finally healthy after being laid low by injury for two years. The Bengals were quietly amongst the league leaders in two-tight end sets last season, perhaps because of shaky receiver depth behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. All caught 20 passes in nine games as a 2024 rookie and also lined up as a quasi fullback, giving him multiple avenues to get on the field with Joe Burrow.

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PositiveUsageSep 3, 2026Zain Dhanani

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On Erick All: It looks like there are no limitations on him going forward Firmly a watch list candidate for me If they give him a strong workload I’ll be interested, but I still see a strong rotation via @pauldehnerjr

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PositiveSleeperSep 3, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Liam Murphy drafts Eric All as part of a tier of tight end alternatives to Charlie Kolar, grouping him with Elijah Royo, Eli Raridan, and Michael Mayer. Murphy prefers these lower-priced options over paying up for Kolar.

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PositiveUsageSep 2, 202632BeatWriters

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In case you were wondering if the unleashing of Erick All is coming, I offered two options for an early season vision to Zac Taylor. 1) Full workload, no reservations. 2) Touch and go to see how he responds. “The first one. The first one.” End of answer. Zero hesitation.

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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Erick All Jr. brings both receiving ability and strong blocking to the Bengals offense. The source expects him to be on the field plenty this season as part of Cincinnati's high-expectation offense that is looking to keep carrying the load with their always-dangerous unit.

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PositiveInjurySep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Erick All Jr. is fully cleared from his ACL tear and will be involved in the game plan for the 2026 season opener. Head coach Zac Taylor indicated zero hesitation about giving All a full workload with no reservations rather than easing him back in, despite All's injury history dating back to college. All did not play in the preseason but told reporters during training camp he felt ready to play.

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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Cincy Jungle

Erick All Jr. brings both receiving ability and strong blocking to the Bengals offense and is expected to be on the field plenty this season. The source notes All has shown flashes as a receiver while providing a great blocking element to complement Cincinnati's dangerous offense.

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PositiveInjurySep 1, 2026Cincy Jungle

Erick All Jr. is fully cleared from his ACL tear and will be involved in the game plan for the 2026 season opener vs. the Buccaneers. Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed All will receive a full workload with no reservations rather than being eased back into action, despite missing the entire 2025 season due to surgery complications. All reported feeling ready to play during training camp.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Cincy Jungle

Described as superbly talented and retained as part of a five-tight-end roster that features multiple tight-end looks; health is the key concern for his fantasy upside.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Erick All Jr. is superbly talented and retained by the Bengals in their five-tight-end roster; his main concern is staying healthy, suggesting the team has confidence in his upside when available.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Cincy Jungle

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

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Erick All is attempting to return to the field and establish himself as another weapon in the Bengals' unusually deep tight end room; a healthy All could give Cincinnati another athletic option who can line up in different places, adding to the team's ability to create matchup problems.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Cincy Jungle

Tight end attempting to return to the field and establish himself as another weapon for the Bengals; a healthy All could give Cincinnati another athletic option who can line up in different places, creating matchup problems alongside Mike Gesicki's receiving ability.

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PositiveUsageAug 28, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Excited for Erick All to play a meaningful role in this offense and for Under Center work to factor in Via @pauldehnerjr

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Erick All Jr. is projected to make the Bengals' 53-man roster as a tight end.

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PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026Cincy Jungle

All is returning from injury and offers intriguing versatility, giving him a legitimate argument for a tight end roster spot in a crowded room where Cincinnati may only want to carry three or four players.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026Cincy Jungle

Listed as a lock on the Bengals' 53-man roster at TE1; the source notes uncertainty about whether the Bengals keep four or five tight ends, but if they keep four, All 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 TE1.

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NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Eric All returned to action in Cincinnati's preseason week 2 but did not get a target. Ian Hartitz notes that if the Bengals were to find an every-down tight end long-term, it would be Eric All rather than Tanner Hudson or Mike Jasiki, though this is more relevant for deeper dynasty league players.

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