The Bengals went out and got a former first-round cornerback during the second week of free agency with Eli Apple.
Apple, 25, was a former Ohio State standout who went 10th overall in 2016 before having a weird split with the Giants. He’s since played for two other teams, including a two-game stint with Carolina last year.
In 2020, Apple had a deal fall through with Las Vegas, then landed in Carolina where he played in those two games before getting cut due to an injury.
At this stage of his career, Apple is interesting depth for the Bengals as they otherwise hope to start Trae Waynes, Mike Hilton, and Chidobe Awuzie with Darius Phillips in there for good measure
Bengals sign free-agent CB Eli Apple
The Bengals went out and got a former first-round cornerback during the second week of free agency with Eli Apple.
Apple, 25, was a former Ohio State standout who went 10th overall in 2016 before having a weird split with the Giants. He’s since played for two other teams, including a two-game stint with Carolina last year.
In 2020, Apple had a deal fall through with Las Vegas, then landed in Carolina where he played in those two games before getting cut due to an injury.
At this stage of his career, Apple is interesting depth for the Bengals as they otherwise hope to start Trae Waynes, Mike Hilton, and Chidobe Awuzie with Darius Phillips in there for good measure